Glasgow Airport Master Plan October 2006 Foreword Earlier this year, we celebrated the 40th anniversary of our contribution to business and tourism, and the Glasgow Airport with a series of events involving airport investment we make, both in our infrastructure and in our staff, both past and present, and many of our neighbours people. As our business grows, so too will the number of and local stakeholders. A busy international airport, good quality jobs for local people and the existing financial Glasgow is also very much an essential part of the local contribution to the Scottish economy will undoubtedly community. increase significantly. During this fascinating period of reflection, when we rightly The airport has also opened up new opportunities to travel celebrated the many achievements of Glasgow Airport and - whether for family holidays, or valuable business trips. the benefits it brings to the city of Glasgow, Renfrewshire and beyond, our focus has also been on the future, and BAA is already committed to a multi-million pound the next chapter in this airport’s long and proud history. investment and development programme at its three Scottish airports. This long-term investment will provide a world-class Since July 2005, when we published our Outline Master airport infrastructure for Scotland and a high-quality legacy Plan for consultation, we have been talking and listening to for travellers in the future, at no cost to the taxpayer. our neighbours, our airlines, our suppliers and our key business and political stakeholders to determine their views However, I have alluded to the other impacts associated with on the future way forward for Glasgow Airport. airports. BAA Glasgow will support growth in air travel, but will only do so in a responsible way, with due consideration Following a three-month consultation last autumn, during for our neighbours and the environment in which we all which we met hundreds of local people and heard the must live and work. Today, as we look to the future, we must views of many more, we now set out our vision for the also consider the legacy we leave future generations. future of Scotland’s busiest airport and the developments which we feel sure will enable its continued success in an It is our job to work with the Scottish Executive and the UK increasingly competitive global market. Government, local communities and others to promote a balance between the positive impacts, such as jobs and We enjoyed listening to the many and varied views investment, and the negative effects such as noise and air expressed around the impact of Glasgow Airport today and quality around our operations. in the future and will take action in due course to manage some of these issues, particularly those around today’s In Europe, we look forward to the aviation industry’s noise climate and how we care for our environment. inclusion in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme, which will allow the issue of aviation greenhouse gas emissions to be We have tried, wherever possible, to reflect those views in effectively and responsibly addressed. this revised Master Plan. Our aim, throughout this process, We know that our responsibilities extend far beyond our has been to deliver a vision of Glasgow Airport which the boundary and we value the close relationships we enjoy community, in its widest sense, can support. with our local authorities and other key partners in Renfrewshire, Glasgow and beyond. The publication of the Master Plan should not be considered the end of a process, more the beginning of a We are proud of the role Glasgow Airport plays, promoting meaningful relationship between Glasgow Airport and its the city, region and Scotland to the world and building neighbours, and one from which we take action to strong and sustainable international connections, better mitigate any negative impacts. serving the area’s thriving business community and tourism industry. The Government’s 2003 White Paper, The Future of Air Transport, set out a clear policy framework for the I believe this Master Plan paints an exciting picture of the development of UK airports. This long-term vision marked future of Glasgow Airport and the important role our an important commitment by the Government to facilitate airport will play in the region’s future. I look forward to planning for the growth of aviation in the future, but to do playing my part in making that future a bright one. so in a responsible manner. Glasgow Airport provides many benefits to the city, to Alan Barr Renfrewshire and the whole of Scotland. These benefits Managing Director, BAA Glasgow can be measured in terms of social and economic impact, October 2006 Glasgow Airport master plan | October 2006 2 This Master Plan has been produced following a three month public consultation in 2005. It will be reviewed every five years in line with Government advice. If you have any queries about the content of this document or wish to discuss any aspect of the airport’s future development, please contact: Michael Dowds Planning Manager BAA Glasgow St. Andrew’s Drive Glasgow Airport Paisley PA3 2SW Tel: 0141 848 4299 1www.glasgowairport.com 3 Glasgow Airport master plan | October 2006 Contents Executive Summary . .7 1. Introduction . .10 1.1. Background to Master Plan . 1.2. Historical Development of Glasgow Airport . 1.3. Role and Character of Glasgow Airport . 1.4. Objectives of the Master Plan . 2. The Social and Economic Benefits of Aviation . .13 2.1 Introduction . 2.2 Economic Impact and Jobs . 2.3 Employment Forecasts . 2.4 Route Development and Lifeline Services . 2.5 Supporting Regeneration and Tourism . 2.6 Capital Investment . 2.7 Local Taxation and Operational Costs . 3. The Framework of Regulation and Legislation . .15 3.1. Introduction . 3.2. UK Airports Policy . 3.3. National Planning Framework . 3.4 Regional Planning Policy . 3.5. Local Authority Policies . 3.6. Development Control . 3.7. Airport Design Criteria . 3.8. Airport Security . 3.9. Aerodrome Safeguarding . 3.10. Public Safety Zones . 3.11 Environmental Regulation . 3.12 Economic Regulation . 4. Today’s Airport – Glasgow in 2006 . .19 4.1. Introduction . 4.2. Air Traffic Control/Airspace . 4.3. Runway and Taxiway System . 4.4. Aircraft Aprons . 4.5. Passenger Terminal Facilities . 4.6. Car Parking . 4.7. Cargo and Mail . 4.8. Aircraft Maintenance . 4.9. Ancillary Facilities . 5. Passenger Demand – The Forecasts . .22 5.1. Introduction . 5.2. Air Passenger Forecasts . 5.3. Passenger Air Transport Movement Forecasts . 5.4. Passenger Aircraft Stand Forecasts . 5.5. Air Cargo and Mail Forecasts . 5.6. Car Parking Forecasts . Glasgow Airport master plan | October 2006 4 Contents 6. Land Use to 2015 . .26 6.1. Introduction . 6.2. Air Traffic Control/Airspace . 6.3. Runway and Taxiway System . 6.4. Aircraft Aprons . 6.5. Passenger Terminal Facilities . 6.6. 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