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Belfast City Airport applies for runway extension

George Best Belfast City Airport has applied for an extension of its runway in the direction of Belfast Lough.

The formal planning application is intended to allow more passengers and more destinations, airport officials have stated.

Brian Ambrose, chief executive of George Best Belfast City Airport, commented that, if successful, the application could lead to many more jobs being made available at the airport.

"A longer runway will allow a longer take-off and landing distance that will facilitate aircraft to carry full fuel loads and maximum passenger numbers, which at present is not possible.

“We have made no secret of our ambitions to fly to a select number of European destinations which if the runway is extended will undoubtedly improve customer choice and value."

The reasons behind the extension will be explained in detail to local residents, with 6,000 leaflets discussing the decision set to be distributed to households in the area.

A display from the Red Arrows recently took place at the airport.ADNFCR-1390-ID-18879011-ADNFCR
17 November 2008
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