Plymouth City Airport, airport in the United Kingdom
Plymouth City Airport is a decommissioned airport in Plymouth, Devon, England. The site still contains remnants of runways and airport buildings that are no longer in active use, with portions being developed into residential areas.
The site opened in 1931 and served as RAF Roborough during World War II before becoming a civilian airport after the war. The airport closed in 2011 after passenger numbers declined sharply and operating costs became unaffordable.
The place bears the name of what was once a vital link for Plymouth residents seeking air travel and connections to other cities. Today, locals reflect on its role in the community, remembering a time when the airport represented opportunity and connection to the wider world.
The site is easily accessible and can be visited to view remnants of the old runways and buildings. Visitors should be aware that parts of the land are being developed for new projects and not all areas may be freely accessible.
A pilot was forced to land a small aircraft at the closed site in 2015, only to have operators refuse permission to take off again, sparking debate about the airport's future. This incident highlighted the ongoing complexities surrounding the land's use.
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