Mr. Gareth R. ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many aircraft movements there were in each of the last 10 years from RAF Northolt. [153568]
§ Mr. SpellarA movement is defined as either a take-off or landing. According to available records, the number of aircraft movements, both military and civil, at RAF Northolt for the years in question are:
Year Number of aircraft movements 2000 12,587 1999 13,476 1998 13,571 1997 15,181 1996 15,726 1995 14,467 1994 12,744 1993 12,960 1992 14,501 1991 13,800 1990 14,700 Note:
Figures prior to 1997 do not include flights for which landing fees were waived.