Farnborough - the most environmentally friendly airport in the country?

Farnborough is aiming to become the most environmentally friendly airport in the country. It's banned the most noisy jets and is rewarding staff who use bikes or public transport.

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Environmentally friendly Farnborough Airport

Farnborough is hoping to become the most environmentally friendly airport in the country.

The private airport often used for the executive jets of the rich and famous - is 40 miles from London and just off the M3 on the Surrey/Berkshire border.

It's brought in incentives to encourage staff to give up their cars and has banned the most noisy jets. But from people living nearby - the reaction is mixed.

Our Transport Correspondent, Mike Pearse, has been finding out.

Farnborough - the most environmentally friendly airport in the country?

Farnborough Airport Credit: ITV news

Farnborough is hoping to become the most environmentally friendly airport in the country.

It's banned the most noisy jets and is now giving all staff training sessions on the environment and tokens worth 50p a day if they give up their cars and use their bike or public transport.

Hundreds of solar panels and eco friendly runway lights have also been installed, along with a new fleet of electric cars.

There were 23,000 flights in and out of Farnborough last year. It is also home to the famous airshow.

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