Plymouth airport

[Lousy Pint]

So, the 'bit' you actually know about the airport was how many years ago exactly?
I'm sorry your wife lost her job all that time ago, but you shouldn't bear a grudge against any future operators, who just may have some great ideas for future flights from Roborough.
Let's wait and see what is offered, eh?

 

[AdelaideGreen]

The loss of flights to/from Plymouth always seemed 'manufactured'. It seemed a deliberate strategy to make the flights and therefore passenger numbers drop so the clause in the contract could be activated.

Pity about your wife's redundancy.

It seemed to be well used back in the day. I certainly flew from and to it a few times when Brymon existed - and even when they 'sold out' to BA.

 

[Daz]

So, the 'bit' you actually know about the airport was how many years ago exactly?
I'm sorry your wife lost her job all that time ago, but you shouldn't bear a grudge against any future operators, who just may have some great ideas for future flights from Roborough.
Let's wait and see what is offered, eh?

I have no grudge at all that she lost her job. Stop making wild assumptions about my opinion on the airport. We run our own business and have all the freedom we want to do what we want, however what on earth makes you think that the airport will be able to run more cost efficiently now then it did all of those years ago when the cost of everything has vastly gone up particularly in the aviation industry.

 

[Lousy Pint]

I have no grudge at all that she lost her job. Stop making wild assumptions about my opinion on the airport. We run our own business and have all the freedom we want to do what we want, however what on earth makes you think that the airport will be able to run more cost efficiently now then it did all of those years ago when the cost of everything has vastly gone up particularly in the aviation industry.

Fair enough Daz. I have no argument with you. I'm keeping an open mind on what could happen and will be delighted if the block that is SHG are kicked out.

 

[cheshiregreen]

Big new plans to build on Plymouth's airport

Sutton Harbour Group fights to protect leasehold interest and says it will build on runway unless 'financially viable' flight plan emerges

www.plymouthherald.co.uk

 

[boletus edulis]

On Thursday afternoon I was in the top deck of a bus going along Runway Road and was very surprised to see a few cars and maybe a dozen people standing in front of the airport buildings. Assume it was something to do with legal row we have been reading about.

 

[AdelaideGreen]

On Thursday afternoon I was in the top deck of a bus going along Runway Road and was very surprised to see a few cars and maybe a dozen people standing in front of the airport buildings. Assume it was something to do with legal row we have been reading about.

Or ... waiting for the 3.30pm flight from Tipperary!

 

[cheshiregreen]

One last chance.

Airport leaseholder given 'one last chance'

Plymouth City Council tells Sutton Harbour Group is must comply with lease or end up in court

www.plymouthherald.co.uk

 

[signalspast]

One last chance.

Airport leaseholder given 'one last chance'

Plymouth City Council tells Sutton Harbour Group is must comply with lease or end up in court

www.plymouthherald.co.uk

Interesting article. The section I found interesting was where it said the council is the freeholder. Well if they plan to go ahead with housing as they would only be leasehold charge 5000 pounds per house per year as the freeholder. That would put a stop to it making them unaffordable to build

 

[cheshiregreen]

Latest news on the site.

New Plymouth airport plan to build houses on site

Sutton Harbour Group submits application for hundreds of homes and new road but retaining main runway for up to five years

www.plymouthherald.co.uk

 

[aNorthernSoul]

If it goes on long enough, if Argyle make it to the prem, there would be worse uses of the astronomical tv money than buying an airport and second hand plane

 

[cheshiregreen]

New plan sees helipad and stream on Plymouth's airport

Along with housing and commercial space a new vision proposes helicopter services and a 'Greenway' with water features

www.plymouthherald.co.uk

Latest thinking.

 

[Garland Greene]

Can anyone tell me where the entrance to the Airport is/was? Had an argument with my dad. I always thought the big stainless steel 'Plymouth International' sign, at the entrance to where you now drive in to get to The Range, meant that's where the airport entrance was. But my dad insisted the entrance was up by Marjon.

 

[Joe Totale]

Can anyone tell me where the entrance to the Airport is/was? Had an argument with my dad. I always thought the big stainless steel 'Plymouth International' sign, at the entrance to where you now drive in to get to The Range, meant that's where the airport entrance was. But my dad insisted the entrance was up by Marjon.

Your dad is right, it was on Plymbridge Lane. You can see it on Google Maps streetview if you switch to Apr 2009.

 

[SurreyJanner]

Can anyone tell me where the entrance to the Airport is/was? Had an argument with my dad. I always thought the big stainless steel 'Plymouth International' sign, at the entrance to where you now drive in to get to The Range, meant that's where the airport entrance was. But my dad insisted the entrance was up by Marjon.

The entrance (blocked now) is by Marjon