Accident waiting to happen... BCN
Not only in the air is there real collision danger at BCN.
Just have a look at page 10-9 of the Jeppesen Charts (airport layout and taxiways) and count the number of Runway Incursion Hotspots. HS2 is actually so big it covers 11 different junctions/holding points!
Add to this the confusing layout of taxiways and cross runways, plus four separate ground frequencies and the addition of non-standard R/T, often in the national language...
Now imagine the scene with Low Visibility Procedures in force? It is bound to happen sooner or later, a major collision on the ground between airliners in poor visibility.
BCN should be classified as a CAT C airport and the points made by previous reporters regarding ATC loss of SA are well made.
We all need to be more careful when operating at this airport even in good WX.
Last edited by Howard Johnson; 14th Nov 2012 at 06:28.