The change to Edinburgh Airport’s operation

The secondary runway runs almost perpendicular to the main airport runway and as a result, has a considerably different flight path.

The normal flight path brings aircraft over or close to Cramond, Newbridge, Ratho Station, Broxburn and Livingston. However, the use of the secondary runway brings flights over south and south west Edinburgh as well as parts of Midlothian, West Lothian and out as far as Bo’ness.

This required change in operation will mean that many people, who are not currently used to aircraft over or close to their home, will experience aircraft noise during the resurfacing project.

Edinburgh Airport regrets that this required change in operation will cause a disturbance during night time hours to people not normally used to aircraft noise.  However, this resurfacing work is essential in ensuring the safety of the millions of passengers that fly on the thousands of aircraft that land at and take off from the airport every year.