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Old 11th Mar 2013, 23:52
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If you really think that in this day and age anybody builds an IFR airport (in the western world) capable of handling 747's without considering ALL of those things very carefully you are of very simple mind..
Yes - Brisbane is one example. What combination does Brisbane have during the worst weather for its location.

Rain, low cloud and SE wind.

Sure the majority of wind is NE/SW. But this occurs mainly during benign weather.

Which way is the main runway aligned.

NE/SW

It is fun breaking out at mimina and looking out of the the other side of the cockpit for the runway.

But when it was built by a Department not versed in aviation, you get what you pay for.

As for Okay, the Army took over a civilian airport and moved everyone else out. Maybe they could have another move.
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