Originally Posted by
plg101
I'm not a pilot but have used LBA for 35 years, and in the autumn/winter it's an absolute bugger as a passenger. I don't recall how many go-arounds or diversions I have been subject to but it's a shocking airport for weather due to location... highest in England.
I'm glad all are okay but slightly miffed that I'm supposed to be on the 7:45 to Faro in the morning and now I guess Brum or Manchester beckon...
If only there was a longer runway available somewhere nearby.
Somewhere like Doncaster or Sheffield perhaps !