There is more than 90 years of aviation history behind the airport at Manston, near Ramsgate. The air field was constructed during the first world war, around 1917, and was a military air base until 1999. Civil aviation from Manston began in 1935 along side Royal Air Force requirements. The RAF left the air field and it became a solely civilian airport in 1999 when in was bought by Wiggins, a construction company who are no longer in business.
The Cargo of Kent's International Airport at Manston, Ramsgate
It is freight which is landing and taking off along the runway every day. In 2008 it handled 33 tonnes of but Infratil Airports, who currently own the airport, is set on expansion and expect freight to treble in 2010. The expansion plans are to make the most of linking with the Ramsgate ferry port and the improved road network.
Light Aircraft, the Red Arrows and Flying Lessons at Manston Airport
Manston is a convenient stop of point for many aircraft because it is close to the coast and Europe, although, being surrounded by sea in three directions does mean that it can be quite windy. It is ideal place for those people who love to spot aircraft. The Red Arrows display team frequently land here in the summer months when they take part in coastal air shows.
Because it is not a busy airport it is also an ideal location from which to take flying lessons or fly experiences. These are offered by a number of businesses. Thanet Flying Club, known as TG Aviation, is also based at Manston.
Passengers at the Kent International Airport, Ramsgate
In 2009 flights were available to Jersey and for package holidays across Europe, this was on a small scale. Infratil's Master Plan is to expand flights with a record number of one million passengers expected in 2011 and for this to double by 2013. The airport owners believe they can achieve this because of a number of attractive features to travelling via Manston in comparison with Heathrow or other busy airports:
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