What is the specific airspace capacity problem around LHR then?
What % airspace capacity are we currently at?
Will we run out of airspace capacity around LHR before runway capacity?
I have NO idea of the top off my head(!) However....
I did tell you a while back that if you want to know the specifics then you need to ask in the ATC forum. I understand that BAA did not look for planning permission on Runway Three on the basis of crossing their fingers on airspace capacity and hoping things would be jolly. For example
NATS had proposals to make more efficient use of the stacks by moving them.
The London airports are not in each others way in a GLA / EDI sort of clash, LGW is well South of LHR and STN and LTN are both well North of both. SEN is on the coast......
Someone more informed and in the know will help you here, if you start a new thread and ask your question.
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