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Old 2nd Dec 2012, 20:32
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Quote: "Incidentally, R3 is planned to operate permanently in mixed mode from the outset, serving both T6 arrivals and departures."

Yes, it would have to, until such time as a fourth rwy was built. AFAIK, they estimate 702,000 annual movements with 3 rwys, that's a fairly significant extra 222,000. Whether it's enough in the long term is anyone's guess, if not, start planning the 4th rwy now.
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