HC Deb 17 June 1996 vol 279 c335W
Mrs. Dunwoody

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what was the usage of the cross-wind 23/05 runway at Heathrow in the last 12 months. [32788]

Mr. Norris

Data provided by national air traffic services shows that the crosswind 23/05 runway at Heathrow was used for 23 landings in the 12 months up to 31 May 1996.

Mrs. Dunwoody

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list the declared runway and terminal capacities for Heathrow and Gatwick airports. [32790]

Mr. Norris

This is a matter for BAA plc.

Mrs. Dunwoody

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list the current terminal and runway throughputs for Heathrow and Gatwick airports together with the percentage usage of available capacity these represent. [32791]

Mr. Norris

I understand from BAA plc, that the current terminal and runway throughputs for Heathrow and Gatwick airports are as follows:

Throughput Year to May 1996 Terminal passengers Thousands Air transport movements
Heathrow 54,886.3 422,337
Gatwick 23,082.2 200,955

The capacities of Heathrow and Gatwick airports are a matter for BAA plc.