Originally Posted by
DaveReidUK
The overall average runway slope (threshold-to-threshold) is a relatively modest 1.1% (0.6°). But if the AIP is to be believed, the gradient between the final 15 TDZ marker and the intersection with the old cross runway is a whopping 6.8% (3.9°).
So perhaps the roller-coaster description isn't that far off.
Yes it's a proper hill alright ! Much worse than the hump at EGCC. You actually have to 'drive' down the Birmingham one, otherwise you risk taking off again !