Manchester runway shortened for car parking
The full idiocy is masked by a bland NOTAM but Manchester Airport UK has effectively reduced the available length of Rwy 23R by converting taxiway J to a car park! They will no doubt argue the runway is fully available... but only by backtracking which would cause major delays. So in summary, MAN Airport plc is increasing noise pollution, fuel burn, engine wear -just to boost its parking revenue. You really couldn't make it up!!