Originally Posted by aterpster
Seems like the missed approach/departure/OEI issues would be worse, because you have to clear the same terrain, only starting from a lower elevation.
The present airport works quite well for those who can use the two RNP AR approach procedures.
What the new airport could perhaps do is enable lower ILS minimums, albeit with a climb gradient missed approach.
Hmm. I see your point.
I had a hard time comparing the graphic data offered above with my recollection of what current operations look like.