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Old 19th Dec 2020, 18:58
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Originally Posted by dixi188
The only way I could see that happening is to use 26L for take-off and 26R for landing. But I think the taxiway too is close to 26R. I suppose you could put a large holding area where the fire training is so a few aircraft could land and hold, and then all taxi in one behind the other while 26L was used.
No - 26R for takeoffs (narrowbodies only) and 26L for all landings is the plan, also involving some taxiway and stand realignment.

Lots of debate on the detailed workings here on PPRuNe when the plan was first unveiled about 2 years ago.
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