Originally Posted by
chevvron
Why is this I wonder; airport owner too lazy to get a survey done?
Presumably the cost of doing so is judged to be more than the perceived benefit, from the airport's point of view. If so, that's just business.
Unfortunately the operators have to use the published figures
I'll take comfort from that fact, next time I fly.
I have known this to cause an aircraft to have to depart with a reduced fuel load then make a tech stop to pick up more fuel for the journey, rather than go non-stop.
Happens at LCY six times a week ...