Cardiff Airport

Sectors:

  • Transport services Airport services

Notes:

Located at Rhoose and opened in 1942 as a military airbase. Subsequently closed but reopened in 1952 for civilian flying, especially following the closure of the municipally owned original Cardiff airport in the mid 1950s. Developed important aircraft maintenance functions.1965 acquired by Glamorgan County Council from the Ministry of Aviation. 1980s renamed Cardiff Airport Wales. 1995 sold to TBI Ltd. Continues in 2013

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