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Built on the site of a former RAF airfield, it opened in 1957 as Bristol (Lulsgate) Airport, [4] replacing Bristol (Whitchurch) Airport as Bristol's municipal airport. From 1997 to 2010, it was known as Bristol International Airport . [ 5 ]
In 1929, the Corporation of the City of Bristol bought 298 acres (1.21 km 2) of farmland to the south of the city, near Whitchurch, for a new municipal airport. [2] On 31 May 1930, the airport was officially opened by Prince George, Duke of Kent.
The airport was destroyed by the 1994 eruption that destroyed the town of Rabaul and subsequently a new airport was built and opened at Tokua, on the opposite side of the Rabaul caldera. The former airport was located at 04°13′S 152°11′E / 4.217°S 152.183°E / -4.217; 152.183 ( Rabaul Airport (old) ) , Ansett Australia ...
Bristol Airport has opened a consultation on its expansion plans, which include launching direct long-haul flights to destinations such as the Middle East and the east coast of America. Over the ...
Opened as civil airport in 1934. Returned to civilian use and became Stornoway Airport. Stow Maries Aerodrome: England Essex: 1917 1940 Originally opened as an RFC station in 1914 (all titles changed to 'RAF' after 1 April 1918), not used in WW2, now a Heritage Centre and private airfield RAF Stracathro: Scotland Angus: 1941 1948 RAF ...
Bristol Airport has come under fire for a “multi-faith” prayer area that has been likened to a bus shelter or smoking area.. The airport posted a picture of its new facility outside its main ...
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