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Old 2nd Dec 2016, 15:34
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El Bunto
 
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My understanding is that BHD currently cannot accomodate a B757 (too heavy for the ramp) Is that still the case?
It has done at least twice in the past, but only executive-configured and they span into an adjacent gate area. Checking the PCN vs ACN, the runway can accept a full-MTOW 757-200 ( ACN 60 on PCN 69/F/D/W/T, flexible surface ) but the taxiway is limited to PCN 50 and the best stands are 48 ( versus ACN 52 for rigid surfaces ), so they wouldn't be able to handle full weight. Probably not a problem for that flight, though. Interestingly the A321-200 and 737-800 actually have higher MTOW ACNs due to the non-bogie gear. You could always tow it half-filled to the runway and top it up there
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