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Old 29th April 2020, 09:06 PM
Sean L Sean L is offline
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Originally Posted by Chris Z View Post
As an airline pilot, i came across some photos online that they are parking jets on 07/25 and that it’s notamed closed for some time.

So what happens when the winter westerlies hit with 40 kt plus winds?

Can someone explain WHY 16L/34R was not designated the next car park for jets, and associated taxiways, thus giving ATC and pilots 4 credible landing and take off directions instead of just 2 now?!
The 2 other runways are surrounded by water and moisture is the one thing you don't need when storing aircraft long term. There is a reason why most long term aircraft storage facilities are located in the desert. And with the low number of movements, 16L/34R should be able to handle the movements during westerly winds. If the wind is really bad, the aircraft can just be diverted.
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