Thanks Meeb.
I understand braking action can be given in conditions of compacted snow, but not the wet stuff.
Mister Geezer: I did know the tent would be at the entrance, was just an excuse for a bad gag at ABZ's expense!
I am sure the tent (same one??) was in use a few years ago when ABZ had transatlantic flights. It's also available for marquees too...
See NJE have an ad in tonight's paper for pilots, obviously to do with this area becoming a NJE "gateway".