What size is a GBU24? The main difficulty with GBU is the hazard impact area if they malfunction.
The UK air weapons ranges are cleared to 2 000lb. Jurby used to be cleared to 12 000lb and we used West Freugh (MOD PE) for 7 000lb.
If the weapon safety trace fits then it can be dropped. There are conditions under which a Paveway can be dropped safely on an AWR.