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Old 3rd Feb 2017, 08:50
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Chris Scott
 
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Report quoted by ExXB:
"A Swiss International Air Lines Boeing 777 300 (HB-JND/ SWR40) from Zurich, Switzerland (LSZH) to Los Angeles, CA (KLAX) (diverted to Iqaluit, NU, see # 2017C0405) got stuck in the turn around bay at the Threshold of 16. The runway was NOTAMed closed until the aircraft was towed clear at 2110Z."

Here's a link to an aerodrome chart:
https://www.fltplan.com/AwDisplayAppChart.exe?a=1

If that chart is well-drawn and still current, the turn-round bay near the end of Rwy 34 would present quite a challenge for a long-wheelbase twin taxying on one engine, particularly in wintry conditioons.
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