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."
Source: Real Estate Daily Report (realestatedailyreport.net)
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