It has been stated ad nauseum that Cork will never have CAT III unless new technology for the facility is created.
A CAT III approach is achieved using autoland. The autopilots flare using rad alt to measure terrain closure. This only works only:
* with terrain with close to a level gradient on approach
* with a greatly reduced crosswind limit
* a relatively flat runway not one with a hump at the 1000' point
* in the event of none of the above a 20,000' runway
With current technology a Cat III facility will never happen because it would be a complete waste of money as Cork 'fog' is frequently low cloud blowing across the runway at >20 knots. Add to that the fact that any autoland will flare at the hump and subsequently 'float' hopelessly down the short runway at 20' while losing speed at a rate matched only by the crews loss of bodily functions. Drop 40 - 60 tonnes 20' and see what you get.
It is not the fault of the IAA, DAA, CAA, GAA, or anyone else. Blame your local sleeveens who chose the site in the 50s. Cork will continue to pay for that decision.
Ryan2000
but also it's down to the fact that they are willing and able to carry out CAT2 approches unlike some of their competitors.
please spit it out, what are you really trying to say?