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Old 22nd Jul 2007, 12:10
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GlueBall
 
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Airplanes have been taking off and landing at CGH for over 40 years on wet and dry pavements, including B727-200s [95Kg weight category]. One doesn't need to be a test pilot to know that the pavement length of 6365 feet is well within the operational capability of the A320 [73Kg weight category].
For comparison purposes, the former Eastern Airlines had operated B727-100s [73Kg weight category] into Key West, Florida [EYW/KEYW]. . . which has a pavement length of 4801 feet. . . !

On a dry runway at sea level, the B747 can be stopped at max landing weight in 3800 feet with autobrakes selected at Max setting.
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