Gatwick to accept 'stricter limits' on plane noise
Summary
Gatwick Airport in the UK has agreed to follow stricter rules about airplane noise and has made plans to control noise better because the government has allowed a second runway. Also, they will need to make sure at least 54% of airport passengers use public transportation before they can open the new runway.Key Facts
- Gatwick Airport is planning to control noise better as they are allowed to have a second runway.
- The UK's Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, is likely to let Gatwick use their second runway.
- Before the new runway can be used, Gatwick has agreed 54% of passengers should be using public transport.
- If they can't get enough passengers to use public transport, they'll need to limit the number of cars on the road.
- Gatwick needs help from government and others to meet these conditions, including adding more Gatwick Express train services.
- If they can't meet their public transport or car limit targets, the new runway's opening will be delayed until they've made £350 million in road upgrades.
- Gatwick is also working on ways to make their airport design more sustainable and create less pollution.
- The final decision from the Secretary of State should be made by October 27.
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