Leeds Bradford Airport under scrutiny over late-night flying
rules
rules over noisy night-time flying at Leeds Bradford International Airport.
all the breaches in the rules, which are aimed at protecting residents in neighbouring
Aireborough, Horsforth and beyond from being disturbed by late-night flying between
11pm-7am.
on Thursday which shows that between November 2007 and October 2008, 15 flights
breached planning consent; between November 2008 until October 2009 there were
10 flights; and from November 2009 until February 2010 there were seven.
“The airport had encountered a few problems with the PIA flight that were beyond
its control, such as the late arrival of the aircraft, technical problems and
security incidents.”
will be fewer departures and the airline will use a quieter type of aircarft.
LBIA is also working on a noise action plan for all flights.