Arricife RTOW
Most aircraft have problems lifting a full payload out of ACE when the north-easterly wind favours 03. With up to 15kts tailwind most aircraft can lift a full load from 21 but when the aircraft tailwind limit is reached you are forced to go from 03 which is where the problems begin.
I see some operators are running long sectors from ACE. FR go to EDI on the 738, TCX to EMA on the 321 and even Norwegian to OSL on the 738.
A couple of questions:
- What sort of weight can a 737-800 lift out of ACE03 with a 15kt headwind at daytime temps?
- Do Ryanair or Norwegian block seats to get enough fuel on ?