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Talks begin on plans for second runway at Gatwick Airport

A six-week public consultation on plans for a second runway at Gatwick is due to start today.

Consultation begins on 2nd runway plans for Gatwick

How a proposed second runway at Gatwick could look Credit: Gatwick Airport

A six-week public consultation on plans for a second runway at Gatwick is due to start today. Airport bosses say it would be the biggest ever boost to the local economy - worth £56bn and creating 19,000 new jobs.

Campaigners say it'll double aeroplane noise and affect the environment.

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