Won't help to say "I told you so"...but it surpises me that the runway has lasted this long. Also been on the runway a lot of times in the past..pre 2000, and been working in the TWR many a time when "holes" suddenly appreared somewhere along the runway. There was lost of recommendation way back in the 90's of a 2nd runway. Shot down every time as the "time" was not yet right by DCA and later ACSA???
Maybe ACSA will wake up now!!
A second runway is long.long time overdue..not only for the purpose of traffic, but a) the existing runway need lost of repars and b) the unexpected blockage such as the one which just occured, causes millions R's loss to the carriers and the flying public.
A few years ago Cape Town already passed the traffic count being handled by JNB in 1992. JNB then already had a 2nd runway. ACSA makes million R's.
To blame the poor Malaysia or the Russians??? ACSA must be blamed!! The runway is certified to handle these "heavy's". If not, there is a serious problem for ACSA.
Like to hear what the "H" type rated pilots have to say!!
