Bristol International Airport
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Bristol International Airport

Bristol Airport, United Kingdom,
Bristol, BS48 3DY
Tel: +44 870 121 2747,
(Management Support) +44 (1275) 473630
Fax: +44 (1275) 474886
e-mail: feedback@bristolairport.com
Website: www.bristolairport.co.uk

Airport Data: International, Bristol 8km (4miles), Position 51°22´57"N, 002°43´09"W, Elevation 200m (656ft), 24 hours, 1 Passenger Terminal, 18 Aircraft Stands.

Airfield Data: Fire Category 7
Navigational Aids: NDB CAT IIIB 27 CAT I 09, ADF, 511 MARCON, Radar with SSR
Airfield Restrictions: Preferential noise restrictions
Noise Restrictions: 23:30-06:00 noise quota applies. Chapter 2 banned
Aircraft Maintenance: Limited hangar available
Runway 1: Heading 09/27, 2,011m (6,597ft), 52, ICAO Cat. 7, Aircraft size max: DC-10, ILS

Airlines Serving Airport: Aer Arann, Air 2000, Air France, Britannia Cargo, British Airways, Emerald Airways, Flybe, GO, Isles of Scilly Skybus, KLM, MyTravel, Ryanair, SN Brussels Airlines.

Cargo Facilities: Bonded Warehouse, Transit Zone, Domestic Cargo Only, Mechanical Handling, Heated Storage, Health Officials, Security for Valuables, Dangerous Goods, Radioactive Goods, Very Large/Heavy Cargo, Computerised clearance (DT1) 2 hours.

Customs Tel: +44 (1275) 472434
Op. Hours: 07:00-22:00
Contact: Phil Claridge

Passenger Facilities: Annual Capacity 3,000,000, 31 check-in desks, 8 gates, 500 short term parking spaces, 4,000 long term parking spaces, Min. Connection Times Intl-Intl: 30mins, Dom-Intl: 30mins, Dom-Dom: 30mins, Bureau de Change, Auto Exchange Machine, Restaurants, Cafeterias, Bars, VIP Lounge, Duty Free Shop, Newsagent/Tobacconist, Chemist Shop, Gift Shop, Travel Agent, Tourist Help Desk, Car Rental, Taxi Service/Rank, First Aid, Baby/Parent Room, Disabled Access/Facilities, Business Centre.

Additional Information: New terminal now open. Cat 3B available 27. New ATC tower. Covered walkway complete Autumn 2002.

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Airport Facts

Bristol International Airport (IATA: BRS, ICAO: EGGD) is the main commercial airport serving the city of Bristol and the surrounding area in England, UK.

History
In 1927 a group of local businessmen raised £6,000 through public subscription to inaugurate a flying club at Filton Aerodrome. By 1929 the club had become a success and it was decided that a farm located in Whitchurch near Bristol would be developed into an airport. In 1930, HRH Prince George opened Bristol Airport -- becoming the third such airport in Britain. Over the next few years, passenger numbers grew from 935 in 1930 to over 4,000 in 1939. During WWII, Bristol Airport was the only civil airport still in operation in the UK, meaning all flights usually bound for London were terminated in Bristol.

In 1955 a new airport was built at Lulsgate Bottom Airfield -- an RAF base. The new airport was called Bristol Lulsgate Airport. The new airport was opened in 1957 by the Duchess of Kent. In its first year 33,000 people used the airport. In 1963 the runway was lengthened and in 1965 extensions were made to the terminal -- all due to rapid expansion. In 1968 a new 5,000 square foot (460 m²) building was constructed -- again as the airport expanded. In 1974 the airline "Court Line" collapsed, causing a fall in passenger numbers.

By 1980 17 charter airlines were operating from the airport. In 1984 major changes were made, with the addition of an international departure lounge, duty free shops, a 24-hour airside bar, an arrivals concourse, a short-term car park and more. On the 1 April 1987 all employees were transferred from Bristol City Council to Bristol Airport plc. The operation and net assets of Bristol Airport were transferred from the City of Bristol and the company commenced trading. Over the next few years business boomed with over 100,000 passengers each month in the summer of 1988.