I wonder if this Notam will be dropped if/when all other airports approach the 'no room at the inn' moment and there is available space or perhaps some pilots may mischeviously 'accidentally' declare emergencies as the fog is going to be pretty much widespread tonight. And to cover themselves just put word out in the media beforehand that there may be delays in handling this unexpected extra traffic to avoid bad press.
1st Nov 2015 19:51
Nice thought Ringwayman, but an EZY diverted from LPL to BHX so they didn't consider themselves full. However another 2 LPL flights headed north, along with our own Milan which had tried for BHX where they had an RVR of 400m despite a met vis. of 9km! At least, I assume it was the wx that prevented his landing there.
So, no concessions and no emergencies declared.
Edit: 3 cityflyers diverting from LCY to BHX, although the RVR had dropped to 225m (50m met) on the 21.50 weather.
Interestingly, a flybe to BHX may be diverting - Can't believe he will be allowed here. No, looks like he's heading further north. Maybe our RVR was too low anyway or in view of the notam he probably didn't bother to ask about MAN. An ERJ 175 obviously too big to handle.