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Airport draft Master Plan – the main findings

27 March 2006

The Cardiff International draft Master Plan, published in response to the Government's 2003 "The Future of Air Transport" White Paper, shows how the airport can balance growth in the demand for accessible travel with care for its neighbours and the environment at large.

. Virtually all expansion can happen within the existing airport boundaries. The airport's runway is already suitable - just a short taxiway extension will provide more capacity. Cardiff's existing terminal, with changes and the provision of more aircraft parking will accommodate the forecast growth. Multi-storey car parking on existing sites will be necessary.

. As flights take off over the sea or agricultural land, noise impacts affect very limited areas.  Even if aircraft engine development halted over the next 25 years, there will be just a small increase in the number of homes exposed to noise levels at the lower threshold of nuisance. No significant impact is predicted on either local schools or hospitals.

. More air passengers will mean more jobs and business growth for South Wales. Air travel's importance to Wales' businesses is highlighted by the fact that the airport's future growth is supported by CBI Wales, the Wales TUC and Tourism Wales.

. The future of the RAF St. Athan Defence Training Review project, growth in the Welsh aerospace industry and many other development projects rely on the airport's access to the world.

. Because of the wider travel and holiday opportunities from the airport contribute to a better lifestyle for the residents of Wales, it will also help attract inward investment.

. Access is vital - better public transport and roads are needed. People want better access to Cardiff International Airport but the question is how? Public transport enhancements by rail and bus are being encouraged. On road access, the airport supports conclusions reached in the "A48/A4232 Culverhouse Cross Study and Airport Access Study" submitted to the Welsh Assembly Government.

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