Require public consultation before airfields and aerodromes can be closed
Airfields and aerodromes play a vital role in the UK's transportation network, economic growth, emergency services, and heritage. However, some sites may be closed and redeveloped, often without sufficient public consultation or long-term strategic consideration.
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 10,000/10,000 · reached
Debate threshold (100,000) · 10,783/100,000
- 18 FEB 2026Government respondedDepartment for TransportGovernment reply
The Government recognises the importance of General Aviation and aerodromes, but decisions on a site's future use rest with the landowner and planning authorities through the planning system.
Read full response - 01 FEB 2026Petition closedFinal total: 10,783 signatures
- 28 JAN 202610,000 signatures reachedEligible for a government response
- 01 AUG 2025Petition opened for signatures
Background
We urge Parliament to legislate or amend laws such that no airfield/aerodrome is closed & redeveloped without formal consultation involving public, industry, and government. Each site’s strategic value should be assessed, with DfT input required. We think airfields should be recognised as critical infrastructure supporting aviation, emergency services, military, and economic growth. We think preserving them is vital for the UK’s role in the Advanced Air Mobility Revolution and emerging sustainable air transport.