Green light for £2.2bn Gatwick Airport second runway

Heidi Alexander, transport secretary, authorised the scheme with situations on noise abatement and public transport provision.

Gatwick Airport stated the mission is privately financed, requiring no taxpayer cash, and is shovel-ready.

The proposed plans would contain shifting the airport’s emergency northern runway sideways by 12m and upgrading it for normal short-haul use.

This modification would enable for simultaneous operations on each runways whereas guaranteeing compliance with worldwide security requirements.

Different facets of the proposal embody new buildings and extensions at each North and South Terminals.

Plans additionally embody enhancements to airport entry, enhancements to surrounding highways, and extra environmental mitigation measures.

As much as 3,200 staff will probably be on website at peak building.