Why build a third runway, when you can build a longer runway?

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1 Why build a third runway, when you can build a longer runway? Cheaper. Simpler. Politically Realistic. Cheaper. Simpler. Politically Realistic.

2 We recommend that the Government selects our extended runway proposal at Heathrow to provide the UK s additional airport capacity. Heathrow is the UK s only international hub airport. It is a key driver of the UK s economic competitiveness, but insufficient capacity means that it is losing routes to other European hubs. As an island nation, we face no option but to increase our airport capacity if we want to continue trading with the world. Responsible for around 1% of UK GDP, Heathrow is an important UK asset. It connects the entire country to overseas destinations and the growing markets of the world. No other UK airport can achieve such geographic connectivity. Located at the centre of a comprehensive network of rail and road links, passengers can get to Heathrow quickly and easily. Heathrow is a vital UK economic asset. Choose the extended runway and not Heathrow Airport Ltd s own 3 rd runway proposal 1 Quicker, and easier to construct The first phase, costing 4.8bn and providing approximately 70,000 additional movements, could be completed as soon as Cheaper 2 We estimate that our scheme is up to 6bn cheaper than Heathrow Airport s 3rd runway. This leaves financial headroom to pay for surface access upgrades, potentially saving the taxpayer some 5bn. 3 Less disruption Our plan takes less land, would destroy fewer houses (242 as opposed to 783 for the 3rd runway) and does not require removal of the Lakeside Energy from Waste Plant or Home Office immigration facilities. 4 Noise mitigation Our proposed enhanced operating techniques and flight paths remove 240,000 people from the current noise footprint. 5 Phasing and conditionality A unique opportunity of our scheme is that it can be constructed in phases, so new capacity need only be released when noise and air quality targets are met, thereby reducing environmental and financial risks. 01

3 Crown copyright 2015 Ordnance Survey Extended Northern Runway Runway 650 metre safety zone Runway Our Proposal Extended Runway Proposal Safety Zone 03

4 Crown copyright 2015 Ordnance Survey Disruptive Impact of Heathrow s NWR Proposal The new 3rd runway Key buildings, villages and facilities impacted by location of 3rd runway 1. Lakeside Energy from Waste Plant 2. SIFE Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (Proposed) 3. British Airways Waterside HQ Campus 4. Harmondsworth & Colnbrook Immigration Removal Centres 5. Longford Village 6. Harmondsworth Village 7. Sipson Village Our extended runway has much less social and local impact than Heathrow Airport s own 3rd runway proposal. Among other advantages this makes it cheaper, leaving more financial headroom for compensation to local communities and to pay for surface access improvements. Heathrow 3rd Runway Proposal Existing Airport Boundary 05

5 Heathrow Hub is the simple and low cost independent solution to UK airport expansion. It was shortlisted by the Airports Commission and is currently being considered by the Government as one of three options to be taken forward. Led by Captain William Jock Lowe, Concorde s longest serving pilot, our proposal is to extend an existing runway rather than build a new one. This practical alternative could increase available airport capacity by 45%, while minimising environmental and social impact. Capt. William Jock Lowe +45 years experience working in aviation 98% Heathrow is running at full capacity Connectivity is the key to Britain s economic success in the 21st century. Our proposal will not only enhance air connectivity to UK regional airports and the emerging markets of the world, but also includes the potential for better connecting Heathrow to the national road and rail network. Heathrow Hub propose to extend Heathrow s existing northern runway to at least 6,600 metres, divide it with a central safety zone and create two runways, enabling simultaneous landing and take-off. The M25 would be moved slightly to the west, allowing improvement to traffic flows on this busy section of the motorway. The switch over could be done with a few overnight lane closures. 13.5bn Our estimated cost is lower than other options for Heathrow expansion and the scheme is privately funded. Captain William Jock Lowe Former chief Concorde pilot and Director of Flight Operations for British Airways Zero 2023 cost of our scheme to the taxpayer The Heathrow Hub phase one could be completed by 2023 with the other two phases to follow. 07

6 The common sense solution Timeline for delivery of the Hub This is a safe option for expansion. Our 650 metre safety buffer zone between the runways surpasses International regulations. A detailed safety study is complete and confirms that there are no major issues. The extra airport capacity would provide opportunities for noise reduction through operational measures, reducing night quota flights and the continuation of respite period provision. Making sure that people can access the airport quickly and easily is vital. An integrated surface access plan has been developed, transforming rail access to Heathrow. In addition to planned connections from the west, our proposals provide direct airport rail services from Woking, Guildford and Basingstoke, as well as from London Waterloo, Clapham Junction and intermediate stations Submit application for development consent 2020 Planning consent Key facts at a glance Number of annual flights pre and post expansion 09 L Circa 2023 Phase one complete, including land acquisition, enabling works, runway delivery, access roads, infrastructure and M25 realignment 27 R Our simple and practical proposal would transform the UK s national and global connectivity 650m safety buffer zone is twice the regulatory length 700,000 an end to night quota flights before 6am Noise reduction Residents inside the noise footprint* 54dB LAeq Current population 632, population estimate 390,000 55dB Lden Current population 766, population estimate 446,300 *Data source CAA Visit heathrowhub.com for more information 09

7 Key facts at a glance Continued Air Quality Air quality targets must be met. Improved rail and public transport connections will ensure that road congestion is minimised. Additional measures such as lower emission zones and congestion charges can be introduced as necessary. Less social impact Significantly fewer homes destroyed by Heathrow Hub compared to Heathrow Airport s 3rd runway plan Cost for of all runway surface extension access improvements 2.8 bn cost for surface Reaching Heathrow within 2 hours by rail New Heathrow catchment area As before plus Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Stoke, Derby, Birmingham, Peterborough, Cambridge, Cardiff, Newport, Bristol, Bath, Salisbury, Winchester Twice as many people in England and Wales will be within 2hr travel time to Heathrow 70 Heathrow Hub 35 Gatwick Additional land-take outside current airport boundary much less than any other proposal 3.36km 2 New Estimated jobs created across UK post expansion Current Current Heathrow catchment area London, Oxford, Swindon, Reading, Woking, Guildford, Canary Wharf Heathrow 163,000 Gatwick 50,000 ZERO Villages lost 11 ZERO Public money

8 Key facts at a glance Continued Delivering enhanced productivity for the entire UK Location of UK s top company HQs Why build a third runway, when you can build a longer runway? 202 within 25 miles radius of Heathrow Heathrow Hub would create economic benefits of up to 131bn 42bn more than Gatwick LHR LGW Air freight 2013 Heathrow million metric tonnes Gatwick million metric tonnes Enquiries: Maitland +44 (0) heathrowhub@maitland.co.uk Heathrow is the UK s largest port by value of