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Old 10th January 2007 | 14:14
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WHBM
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Interesting to make such a Contaminated Runway departure at St Petersburg in a BA A320. It had been snowing all day and the runway, although adequately cleared, was still dusted all over. So full power and a notably short take-off run.

Contrast to Dublin a few years ago where a rare snowstorm had caused disruption. The runway was absolutely clear but there was further delay at the hold just while they removed some snow trails left by a preceding aircraft's tyres, which seemed trivial.
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