Pilots flying into Schiphol airport at night comment it is easy to find, they just have to follow the dark patches that are leading to the runway. Years of regulations and sensible planning have made sure the planes are not flying over main residential areas...
Airports play an important role in the stimulation of economic growth of the cities in their catchment area. The other way around is equally true: economic growth will stimulate the demand for bigger airports. While the city grows, new high-rise developments can hinder the airport’s...
Real estate and housing developers, planners and wind energy companies face stringent height restrictions around airports. At first sight, these height restrictions seem disproportionate to the altitude of the aircraft that pass overhead. Also, the height of buildings away from the take-off and landing paths...