Gatwick Airport Approved for Second Runway Expansion

Gatwick Airport’s plan to convert its northern emergency runway for permanent use has been approved, allowing for over 100,000 additional flights annually by 2029, with capacity expected to reach 389,000 flights by the 2030s. While the expansion aims to boost the economy and create jobs, concerns about increased noise and traffic have been raised by campaigners and the planning inspectorate.

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