PCN
Done a search on this subject and it came up with several results but not really what I am looking for.
How important is the PCN for a given airport?
As an example take Corfu, Greece (CFU). The PCN for this airport according to the books is 33/F/B/X/U
Our airline and many others operate A321's into CFU which have a ACN of 25 (47000kgs) and 52 (89400kgs). The flights are normally full and take off weights are 80+ tons. As a result the ACN is higher then the PCN.
Now the Aerad supplement says that aircraft with a higher ACN then the PCN may operate into these airports as long as they are authorized by the airport authority.
As the operation of A321's into Corfu is not a one off why isn't the PCN increased? As the U in the code means that the number is confirmed by actual use.
In addition to the A321 we also operate widebodies to CFU who's empty ACN is already way above the PCN (33).
Would be nice to see what your views are about this.
CEJM