Big plans for Exeter
2008-08-22
Exeter International Airport, the fastest growing airport in England's south west, has unveiled an ambitious expansion plan.
Airport bosses are touring the county of Devon to show local people their vision for the airport, which serves most European holiday destinations as well as Canada. The Department for Transport's White Paper, "The Future of Air Transport" sets out a strategic framework for the development of airport capacity in the UK. It states that Exeter, “has a distinctive role in serving the local catchment area and there is significant scope for development without major environmental impacts.”
Exeter Airport's Masterplan details runway and terminal capacity constraints which include aircraft size, scheduling, environmental and safety issues. The exhibition shows the airport's development plans until 2030 - including trebling passenger numbers to 3.4 million a year, developing terminal facilities and extra parking. The airport hopes to become carbon neutral by 2015.
