Auckland Airport turns 40

[Dave Homewood]

Mangere's Auckland International Airport is 40 years old!
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0601/S00205.htm

Something I've been meaning to ask, at least 15 years ago they announced a second runway system was to be developed on the opposite side of the terminal from the runway now, and cars would have to drive under it to get to the terminal. An architects model was on display on the third floor by the viewing deck in their history section for some years. Does AIA still intend to build this second runway though? I've heard nothing since about work starting.

[steve]

The new domestic runway has started...or a least the prelim work...Surveyors...graders etc plus work on the adjoining long taxiway...i see the work daily...at the moment they are disinterning graves at the local small church for reinterment at Mangere Lawn Cemetery (the new runway goes through the church yard)..

[Dave Homewood]

Thanks Steve. Interesting to hear work has started at last. It seems to have been years and years in the making.

What's the bet soon all those businesses and houses that have built near the airport in recent years will strat protesting against the extra air traffic!