Johnson Proposes Mega-Airport Near Heathrow, Citing Manchester Capacity

Boris Johnson proposed a mega-airport near Heathrow, comparing the need for capacity to the runway capabilities of Manchester. notes that London's four major airports are pursuing expansion plans, which could increase capacity by over 150 million passengers per annum by the 2040s. Heathrow currently handles more than 84 million passengers annually and operates at nearly 99 per cent capacity.

The proposal intensifies the national debate over infrastructure policy and the expansion of major UK airports. Heathrow's current near-full capacity and the push for new facilities directly impacts aviation supply and regional competition in London.