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TCAS FAN
Basically this is a case of where length matters. Based upon my understanding of EU OPS minima I would make the following observations.
Together with high intensity lighting that SOU has the RVR minima for IAP is determined by length of approach lighting. SOU has what EU OPS define as "intermediate lighting" which requires 420-719 metres length of lighting. RWY 02 currently has 426 metres and RWY 20 434 metres.
To go up to the next level "Full facilities" lighting the approach lighting needs to be 720 metres or greater. This would require lighting on 20 to extend past the large rail sheds. For this there could be a 150 metre reduction in the RVR minima for RWY 20 (700 to 550 metres). Purely on financial grounds cannot see this ever happening.
TCAS FAN
If Southampton wants based LCC aircraft,then they are going to have to upgrade there approach and landing aids including lighting,as as it stands SOU must have the highest minimas for landing in the UK!