Why is it so hard to build an airport?

Re:Why is it so hard to build an airport? by TulliusCicero on Friday March 22, 2024 @01:22PM (#39792857)

> Considering population and size I'd expect more.

London has like four major airports: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airports_of_London

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Re:Why is it so hard to build an airport? by drstewart on Friday March 22, 2024 @04:04PM (#39794268)

So does New York and LA. Not special.

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Re:Why is it so hard to build an airport? by dboreham on Friday March 22, 2024 @07:22PM (#39795889)

The 2nd tier airports in the LA area are all quite small. The fourth busiest London airport (Stanstead) has more traffic than the busiest non-LAX airport (SNA).

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