... is aimed, according to Wikipedia, at "helping the island become more self–sufficient, encouraging economic development while reducing dependence on British government aid. It is also expected to kick–start the tourism industry, with up to 30,000 visitors expected annually ... The first plane landed on 15 September 2015, with the first large passenger jet landing on 18 April [2016], although the airport is not yet officially open due to concerns about wind shear."
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