An environmental charity has objected to plans to open up a commercial airport within the Snowdonia National Park. The former military airfield at Llanbedr near Harlech, Gwynedd, is being taken over on a 125 year lease.
The Snowdonia Society has written to the First Minister raising concerns of ‘pollution and a threat to tourism’. However, the assembly government said the airport development was a continuation of activity that used to take place at the old airfield, and was ‘in sympathy’ with the area.
The airfield was being taken over by Kemble, who also operate a private airport in the Cotswolds. The new operators are planning an open day and mini air show on August 20 to launch the new venture.
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