Originally Posted by
RW20
rog747
I think there could be some issues with easy 320s using SOU this winter.
The main concern will be wet runway breaking action! In recent bad weather days Volotea 319s have asked for runway conditions before landing,indeed controllers have offered a measured reading,but so far this has been declined by inbounds due to significant delays.
I believe the runway needs resurfacing,until this is done there could be problems this winter.
thank you all
and from the SEN page
The A320neo does offer better airfield performance although I don't know the exact improvement. The PMI-based A320 currently operating SEN-PMI frequently carries a full pax payload in summer conditions so the A320neo could open up more distant destinations.
As far as SOU is concerned its declared distances are very similar to those at SEN although the runway 20 climb path does have obstacle problems. A "15 degree slew" departure procedure is available on 20 but I don't know if easyJet SOPs allow its use.