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Do councils own any airports?
While most major UK airports are privately owned, like Gatwick and Stansted mentioned in the story, some smaller regional airports are still owned by local councils. For example, Leeds Bradford Airport is owned by a consortium of councils. These airports often serve local communities and tourist destinations.
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