Rename Leeds and Bradford Airport

Loiner1960 · Post by **Loiner1960** » Sat 18 Dec, 2010 5:46 pm

Leeds Yeadon airport could be named after a local hero. Someone whose name is known throughout the UK. So what about...."Sir James Saville O.B.E. Airport." I was once asked to pick up someone from Belgium from Yeadon. He'd asked if there was a railway link! It was difficult to explain that, no there isn't and the bus takes ages. To put this in context, Oslo airport is 30 miles from Oslo and has a High speed rail link! Bring back the Soldiers Fields airport.

Uno Hoo · Post by **Uno Hoo** » Sat 18 Dec, 2010 5:54 pm

I think he's actually Sir Jimmy.I used to admire him.Then I met him.

Trojan · Post by **Trojan** » Sat 18 Dec, 2010 7:42 pm

I always call it Yeadon. I don't see what's wrong with that TBH. Heathrow is not exactly a major metropolis, neither are Gatwick and Stanstead. Perhaps or more regional name (like East Midlands) would be suitable - West Yorkshire say.

Cardiarms · Post by **Cardiarms** » Sat 18 Dec, 2010 10:55 pm

IIRC correctly Croydon Aerodrome became London Airport and Heathrow is London Heathrow.

simong · Post by **simong** » Sun 19 Dec, 2010 12:06 am

£20 Taxi Ride From Leeds or Bradford Airport

raveydavey · Post by **raveydavey** » Mon 20 Dec, 2010 6:41 pm

In light of current events "darn sarf" should we rename it Leeds Bradford Still Open Airport? I've noticed a couple of "big" planes heading Yeadon way today (they seemed notably larger than the usual fare of 737's) - anyone know if flights are being diverted there, or if these are regular flights and I'm imagining things?