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Old 29th November 2007 | 08:14
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perkin
 
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I've been at Schiphol during a huge thunderstorm - lots of lightning and very heavy rain, directly above the airport, but arrivals and departures as normal. The only issue causing delays was that fact they weren't able to refuel any aircraft due to the fire risk from lightning strikes. Presumably as long as no windshear, arrivals and departures are ok to continue...
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