It would marginally yes, but then what chances are there of Southend being able to widen the runway any time soon?
As doing that would move the location of the centre line (whilst widening an equal width at both sides would not) it would probably involve complex changes to ILS and another navaid systems, as well as the relocation od approach lights and runway lighting itself. It would be a lot of hassle just to have the runway that little bit wider!
Last edited by FRatSTN; 23rd Oct 2012 at 18:28.