Coventry Airport in pictures
Coventry Airport has officially ceased commercial operations to make way for a new manufacturing site. The article reflects on the airport's history, including visits from Pope John Paul II and King Charles III.
Why it matters
The closure marks the end of an era for a historic regional transport hub, transitioning land use toward industrial development.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Susie Rack Getty Images Pope John Paul II landed at Coventry Airport for a visit to the UK in 1982 Commercial flights to and from Coventry Airport ceased for good this week, with pop royalty Take That the last to land before the site closed to make way for Greenpower Park, an advanced manufacturing site.
The article is a historical retrospective and human-interest piece with no political agenda.
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