Originally Posted by Livinginthepast
Forget Cat III, too costly for the rare occasions a diversion is needed
You don't operate in to Cork much do you?
Cork needs proper CAT II, which it still hasn't got because of that joke of a runway it has. Autolands are not possible at present, with Airbus anyway, not sure about 737's etc.
The priority for Cork is a new (flat) runway. One that faces the right direction for the prevailing wind for starters. It also needs to be lengthened substantially if Cork is serious about getting T/A flights.
Oh and CAT III is a must for the days the airport is shrouded in cloud on top of that hill they decided to build it on.
Personally, I think the current airport is a lost cause and a new airport in a new green field site is needed in Cork, but will anyone be brave enough to do it?