Bournemouth Airport
Bournemouth Airport (EGHH) has an interesting history. Initially opened as 'RAF Hurn' during the Second World War, the airport served briefly as London's International Airport before the construction of Heathrow. Bournemouth Airport (EGHH) is still used for commercial flights, not only serving Europe but also several Northern African countries. The average number of passengers who pass through the airport per year varies between 500,000 - 1,000,000, with a record number visiting in 2007.