Lydd Airport Expansion
Lydd Airport expansion capacity in Kent
Lydd Airport also known as London Ashford Airport have promising news of expansion, which will provide far more capacity for airlines in Kent.
The project is estimated to cost upward of £25m, includes runway extending almost 300m (328yds).
The airport's executive manager - Hani Mutlaq among colleagues championed the scheme, which has since gained lots of investment interest and government approval, the local Shepway District Council granted permission for the expansion plans since 2010.
Although Manston operate commercial services, Lydd airport could be winning with more valuable runway space.