BBC News
Jon Lockhart
23 September 2026
Concerns have been raised after a project to rebuild an island airport's runway were delayed.
The decision not to widen Alderney Airport's runway from 18m (59ft) to 23m (75ft) to meet regulatory guidelines and to hold off on any work happening until 2028 has been criticised by islanders and aviation experts.
Deputy Mark Helyar, President of the States' Trading Supervisory Board, said the project board was focused on delivering the government's direction to identify the lowest possible cost and most practical and pragmatic approach...
'Unjustifiable' Alderney Airport runway upgrade delays criticised - BBC News - 23 September 2026
