The Issues

The PCAA was founded in response to concerns around the impact of Bristol Airport and its operations. Residents across the South West of England can be impacted in different ways depending upon close they are to the airport itself. These impacts can be felt in a number of different ways, and the sections below provide a bit more detail and context on these issues:

The Impact of Noise and Emissions

Click on this image to find out the noise-related issues experienced by local residents near Bristol Airport.

Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss

Click on this image to find out how airport operations can have an effect on biodiversity loss and exacerbate climate change.

On and Off-Airport Parking

Click on this image to find out about the issues caused by both on and off-airport parking..

Infrastructure and Planning

Click here to see the common planning and infrastructure issues in relation to airports.

Flight Paths and Airspace

Click here to see the impacts that flight paths and airspace have on local communities.