Edinburgh Airport's Second Runway Closes

March 30, 2018
The second runway at Edinburgh Airport has been officially closed, making way for a major redevelopment of the airport after falling into disuse.

The second runway at Edinburgh Airport has been officially closed.

It is to make way for a major redevelopment of the airport, having fallen into disuse.

The history of the runway, designated 12/30, goes back to the days of the Turnhouse Aerodrome as a base for military flying.

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