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In Pictures: Airport's vision for the future

Image of proposed terminal

Bristol International Airport is hoping to nearly double the size of its site at Lulsgate.

Image of proposed terminal

Airport bosses said demand for air travel to and from the South West was forecast to grow.

Image of proposed terminal

The expanded terminal is expected to handle 10 million passengers a year by 2016.

Image of proposed forecourt

Campaigners are concerned the expansion will increase noise, pollution and traffic congestion.

View of proposed terminal from the west

A full planning application is due to be submitted to North Somerset Council after the New Year.



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