Phalconphixer, I hardly think the "wiki" article referred to above should be regarded as authoritative on such matters.
There is no reason that I can see why a 747 (weight restricted) should not be operated in and out of Bristol (EGGD). PCN for runway 09/27 and main taxiways is 51/F/C/W/T and the 744 ACN shows as 25-79 over a range of operating weight range of 178t-395t. A rough proportionate calculation shows, therefore, that a 744 could operate in/out of Bristol, up to a weight of around 280t.
Certainly it may not be commercially viable at such weights - and also do BIA have suitable handling facilities with somewhere to park a 747? However, simply on the operational possibility, particularly for a sim practice, I would submit the answer is "Yes".
JD
