Alternative to Sipson??
As a PPL, I have no professional view as a site surveyor or ATC'er.
But I see there may be an alternate to Sipson (ie a // 3rd runway to the north)
Many of you will be familiar with EDDF/FRA, and the 3rd runway layout.
Could this work at LHR??
There is land to the west, // to the M25 in a 02/20 NNE/SSW layout, with what looks like a clear 4.5km.
Stanwell Moor would lose some houses, but in my estimation far fewer than Sipson, and without the old A4 Bath road impact.
Access appears possible either south or north of T5, or both.
Downside is that there would not be room for T6.
So;
Q. ATC, can this layout accommodate the same volume as the Sibson layout, or does the conflict significantly reduce the volume compared to // ops??
Q. Are the approach/takeoff areas more or less of an issue than Sibson??
Q. Is the wind/weather a serious issue for 02/20??
Q. Do we definitely need more terminal space, or is T5 and a redeveloped T2/3 enough??
Any other thoughts, pro or con??
Last edited by AirScrew; 16th Jan 2009 at 09:23.
Reason: sp of SiPson... :=)