how can you run a fully loaded Q400 (up to 60000 lbs)on a year round service out of that runway?, they better have good brakes or they'll be in for a swim.....
According to the bombardier website, the Q400's specifications include figures for "airfield performance" -- a measure required by U.S. regulators. For a 70-passenger Q400 with enough fuel to fly its maximum distance, the runway required for takeoff is 1,402 metres, with 1,287 metres required for landing.
the runway is 1220m even with lower fuel it doesn't leave mutch margin for error..........