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Old 4th Feb 2009, 14:43
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Whalerider
 
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LGW Emergency Runway

In addition to the very stringent rules re aircraft on taxiway J (nothing can be on J whilst a/c with wingspan in excess of 30m is on 08L)). 08L is the worst possible scenario. Aircraft with fin of a certain size parked on the 140 stands and pier 1 have to be removed or positioned facing out - this takes quite a time.

The restrictions placed on ATC by the use of this runway have to be seen to be believed ! Let's hope back to the main as soon as possible.
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