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Old 9th Apr 2009, 17:18
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Originally Posted by Tu154lover
Hello!
Is it possible to operate an ATR 72 or Q100 from a gravel runway? Or might a jet plane? Which planes can operate from a gravel runway (except from small props like DHC 6)
Thanks!
//Daniel
I believe HydroQuebec operates various dash-8/Q series (incl Q400) to their various northern Quebec locations, landing on gravel runways. idoubt they're the only such.

I believe there is (or was?) a gravel runway option for Challenger 601. However, whether it had any meaningful take-up, I have no idea. I have my doubts that many people bought a highly expensive business jet with the intention of landing on gravel, to be honest.
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