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Old 13th May 2009, 17:32
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Flying Yorkshireman
 
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Parking

Runway 32/14,

There seemed to be plenty of room for all type of aircraft to park up for the Euro96 games......the next job should be a taxi way and an extra 300 metres of runway, after the overall revamp of the out dated facilities...
I think what actually happened during Euro 96 was that taxiway Delta was used for parking, but on the basis that the aircraft were staying all day. It was then closed. An aircraft that wasn't at either end was effectively trapped by other aircraft and wouldn't be able to move unless others did so. This wouldn't be practical on a regular basis.

I seem to recall that a very large number of aircraft left one after the other in the evening after the match and I assume that the airlines and ATC had planned it that way.

Regards,

FY
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