Calls for airport relocation plans to be halted amid homes plan

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Readers have been having their say on the possible plans to relocate Nottingham City Airport

Nottinghamshire Live readers have been engaging in a lively debate over the potential relocation of Nottingham City Airport. One of the airport's directors has revealed that they are considering moving the facility to make way for new homes on the current site.

The most recent plans, which are being reviewed by Rushcliffe Borough Council, involve demolishing the café and air traffic building at the airport and removing its runway.Brian Wells, co-director of Truman Aviation, which operates Nottingham City Airport, has suggested that the airport could be moved to a different location.Ellie* said: "Exactly, and it's a thriving local airfield and employment area, that's not that far out of the city.

Cityborn asked: "What about the old Hucknall Airfield?" Av8er28 responded with: "Already a housing estate."

 

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Nottingham City Airport considers relocation amid housing plansOne of Nottingham City Airport's directors says a relocation is being considered amid plans for thousands of homes on the current site. Developers are eventually planning to build up to 1,600 houses on the Tollerton airfield land, with an initial phase of 400 houses being submitted for planning permission earlier this year. The latest plans, being considered by Rushcliffe Borough Council, would entail the demolition of the café and air traffic building at the airport, as well as the removal of its runway. Brian Wells is the co-director of Truman Aviation, which runs Nottingham City Airport, and has now said that the facility could move to another site. Mr Wells said: "My guess is that we will still be flying in two years' time. Things, I believe, cannot happen as quick as some people think. always looking to find an alternative if that is possible"
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