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Old 7th Mar 2012, 20:20
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Depending also on the wind direction ,as aircraft have a `crosswind` limitation for take-off and landing,dependent on type and Company/crew limitations.That means that the aircraft may have to divert to an airfield with more favourable runway directions.If so,that means aircraft and SLF are not where they want to be,which means that there will be delays until the weather abates....Same as when it snows.....
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