Originally Posted by
Peter47
I know that its nor permissible under existing rules, but what would be the effect of operating the existing two runways as close parallels similar to Seattle when it had two runways or half an Atlanta (when it had four) or LAX?
I suspect that the declared hourly capacity would be increased and delays would be as great.
Two A380s abeam each other on the two runways would have less distance between them than the aircraft's wingspan.