London Britannia Airport and would mean the closure of Heathrow Airport. Proponents argue the scheme's big advantage is that it would avoid flying over densely populated areas and the noise pollution and other problems that causes. Some local councils and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds oppose the plan, as do current London airports. Critics suggest the scheme is impractical and too expensive. In early 2014 it was revealed that the UK Airports Commission, in its interim report, did not recommend the London Britannia proposal for further analysis. London Britannia Airport London Britannia Airport is a proposed six-runway airport to be
Groton–New London Airport Airport come from the Connecticut State Transportation Fund. Likewise, revenue derived from the airport is returned to the Transportation Fund. The airport is integrated into the statewide transportation plan, as well as the National Airport System Plan. There were 80,319 aircraft operations during 1999 at Groton–New London Airport which included military, general aviation and commercial flights. The airport has recently undergone $2,000,000 in renovations. The passenger terminal has been updated with new counter and seating areas and improved lighting. Groton–New London Airport covers an area of 489 acres (198 ha) at an elevation of 9 feet (3 m) above mean