LYDD AIRPORT in Kent is the latest airport to brand itself with the London name.
It is only 70 miles from Charing Cross somewhat further than Southend (42 miles) and not quite as far as Manston, now known as Kent International (previously London-Manston).
Lydd last week unveiled plans to develop as a modern regional airport capable of handling up to two million passengers a year by 2014.
More than £7m has already been spent on upgrading the airport, which is ten miles south of Ashford and was originally developed in the 1950s as a major aviation gateway to France.
The airport has also re-branded itself as London Ashford Airport.
Further work will involve designing and building a new terminal building and extending the runway from the present 1505m.
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