Manchester United’s recent announcement regarding a proposed new stadium with a capacity of 100,000 has garnered significant attention not only in the sports community but also within the aviation industry.
The design includes three prominent masts inspired by the Red Devil’s trident featured on the club’s emblem.
These impressive structures will support a canopy designed in an umbrella style over the envisioned ‘New Trafford,’ which officials claim will create the largest covered area globally.
Two of the masts will reach heights of 150 meters, while the tallest will soar to an impressive 200 meters, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe likening it to the Eiffel Tower. Officials assert that the stadium will be visible from as far as the outskirts of Liverpool.
However, the proposed site is located beneath the flight paths of aircraft departing from Manchester Airport, raising concerns among aviation enthusiasts about the feasibility of the project if it receives approval.
According to Inside Sport, Old Trafford is situated in a zone where any construction exceeding 90 meters requires authorization from the airport before proceeding.
To date, no discussions have occurred with the airport, which is approximately four miles away in a straight line.
If United, whose Chief Operating Officer Collette Roche previously served as managing director of the airport, decides to move forward with the plans, adjustments will be necessary.
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