Originally Posted by
HOODED
Leeds Approach. Just for clarification.
LBA 32/14 2250m 7382ft
LDA 14 1802m 5912ft
LDA 32 1916M 6286ft
LEA 24/06 1712m 5617ft
34/16 1666m 5466ft
LDA 24 and 06 1712m 5617ft
LDA 16 1666m 5466ft
LDA 34 1466M 4810ft
Now given the CAA would probably insist on a displaced threshold for AT movements at LEA these figures would likley reduce even more.LBA has displaced thresholds both ends as part of the runway extension approval 32 was moved 14 was due to high ground on approach. Aircraft land light due to fuel being significantly less than at take off( not rocket science) and hence LDA is significantly less than TODR. The current aircraft using LBA most 737 757 A320 have no problems on this "short" runway despite increased glideslope angle on 14. The airport has handled 747 767 727 DC10 DC8 707 Tu154 L1011.I wonder if LEA would be able to if the CAA insisted on an undershoot. Yes I know LEA could extend but we all know how much that will cost.
So please stop calling LBAs runway short especially when comparing it to Church Fenton, LEA or Tadcaster international or whatever it's called these days. Thanks.