Originally Posted by
ManaAdaSystem
My guess is ATC on a power trip.
I'm pretty sure it has been mentioned time and time again in this thread, but I'll say it one more time. MATS specifically states that we can not nominate a runway for use when the crosswind exceeds 20kts. We can only nominate a runway exceeding that limit when:
1) required by noise abatement legislation;
2) An alternative runway does not exist;
3) A takeoff or landing, as applicable, is not possible on an alternative runway.
Unfortunately, an alternative runway exists in Sydney so the crossing runway it is!
ATC has their hands tied. If you want improvements, CASA are the people to lobby...