Rainboe, take a look at the masterplan the extension on the 32 start I assume will be level ground creating a RESA( currenly a dispensation exists for this) so not much advantage at that end other than increased SAFETY! The 32 threshold could then be moved to the end of the old bit allowing a flat touchdown zone before the dip starts. Given modern aircraft this coupled with the 500 ft overrun being concreated over at the 14 start and a new soft overrun, LBA would then have a runway on a par with BHX. Oh and it would even ponit in the same direction.
You write the place off too easily Rainboe.
Last edited by HOODED; 17th Dec 2008 at 21:01.