Yorkshire needs a brand new airport in a better location - YEP letters
FROM: Melvyn Woodhead, Woodhead Investments and Development Services Ltd, Providence Street, Wakefield
THE article spelt out by Michael Meadowcroft about Leeds Bradford Airport, and problems with its location, made a lot of sense (YEP, January 30).
It is as simple as this: Leeds Bradford Airport outgrew itself years ago. It is the most unsuitable site for a commercial airport.
Very few people enjoy using it due to its unsatisfactory layout and terrible access for vehicles.
It is also around 1,000ft above sea level adding further handicaps.
Yorkshire deserves a far better site for an international airport, i.e. somewhere between Leeds and Hull.
Ideally, take 1,000 acres plus of land around Selby north of the M62.
Leeds Bradford Airport could still be kept for lesser activity, ie freight/leisure/short haul.
The local residents would be pleased and greater prospects could be had by all with a brand new airport akin to Manchester.