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Old 23rd Jul 2014, 08:47
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In the case in question, because it makes it far easier for the final director as the A380 doesn't have to cross the path of the 09L inbounds. It's a procedure which is employed frequently in early mornings for all types of aircraft when both runways may be in use for landings. It may also be used in other situations when one runway is in use for landing to provide extra track distance or in poor weather for example.
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