Runway 06/24 is unlikely to be used a lot. The UK AIP (AD 2EGBB-1-12, 15 MAR 07, AMDT 03/07) states:
" Due to noise restriction under section 106 Planning Agreement, Schedule 5.13, no aircraft may land or take-off on runway 06/24 between the hours of 2300-0600 (local) except in an emergency, in adverse weather conditions or when runway 15/33 is not available for use".
Also, 06/24 is only 1315 x 30 m long.
TODA 06: 1384m, LDA 06: 1025m
TODA 24: 1443m, LDA 24: 1188m
There is no published ILS or NDB approach on either runway. The only instrument procedure is SRA - which requires a higher workload from ATC. According to the AIP, 06/24 also has no approach, threshold, centreline, runway edge or runway end colour wingbar lights - only (A)PAPIs.
06/24 is not to be used when Low Visibility Procedures are in force. And remember that BHX ATC now also have to sequence departures/arrivals with COV.
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