§ Mr. Peter DuncanTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence which UK RAF airfields will experience increased air traffic volumes as a result of the closure of West Freugh airfield. [52560]
§ Dr. MoonieThe RAF airfields nearest to the West Freugh range are RAF Valley, RAF Leeming and RAF Leuchars. There may be some small increase in the use of these airfields by aircraft operating in support of trials at the West Freugh range; the extent of any increase will depend upon a number of factors, including weather conditions, required range time and fuel requirements.