Originally Posted by
MarkD
how far would 07/25 have to be extended (westward, obviously) to allow an FR 738 (with/without winglets) to get in/out and avoid crosswinds. Currently 1,310m (4,297ft). It wouldn't need the full 2,133m (6,998ft) of 17/35 would it? Maybe EMAS at the far end in case?
Then, what would it cost to put CAT2 ILS on it and withstand the legal wrath of the houseowners under the flightpath?
Now you're talking. It wouldn't actually have to be particularly long given that it would only be required when the wind was strong and westerly. A large headwind component greatly reduces landing distance required. While there is a hill on approach that may need removing the only problem then would be that autoland is prohibited above 20 knots wind in any direction on 319/320/321 and possibly 737s also.