AirportWatch is the umbrella movement which opposes the aggressive go-for-growth policy of aviation expansion outlined in the Aviation White Paper. AirportWatch has a wide range of support – from many of the country’s largest environmental organisations to the protest groups around some of the smaller airports. It has established links with similar bodies in Europe.



AirportWatch aims to oppose any expansion of aviation and airports likely to damage the human or natural environment and to promote an aviation policy for the UK which is in full accordance with the principles of sustainable development.



AirportWatch believes that government policies to expand aviation can and should be resisted. Already ministers have been surprised by the strength – and unity – of the opposition. They are on the defensive and are unwilling to engage in debate on many of the key arguments.