HC Deb 23 May 1960 vol 624 c5W
Mr. Collard

asked the Minister of Aviation at which of the airports administered by his Department in the United Kingdom private aircraft are prohibited; and at which airports administered by his Department in the United Kingdom Customs facilities are available to private aviators.

Mr. Sandys

Private aircraft are not prohibited at any United Kingdom airport administered by my Department, but the use of London Airport is normally restricted to aircraft operating approved scheduled services. The conditions under which various airports may be used by private aircraft are set out in theAir Pilot.

Customs facilities are available to private aircraft at the following airports administered by my Department:

  • Belfast (Nutts Corner).
  • Blackbushe.
  • Blackpool (Squires Gate)—at certain times by prior agreement.
  • Bournemouth (Hurn).
  • Cardiff (Rhoose).
  • Gatwick.
  • Liverpool (Speke).
  • Prestwick.
  • Renfrew.
  • Southampton (Eastleigh).
  • Stanstead.