Unusually large aircraft spotted at BHD today (757)

[mysecretsmile]

I noticed what looked liked a 757 jet parked over the far side of the runway at BHD today. Iam led to believe that it was Bill & Hilary Clinton's private aircraft.

If that is the case, I didn't think that BHD's runway could cope with such a large aircraft - can anyone confirm or deny ?

[expedite_climb]

What are the runway dimensions at BHD ?

[Terror_is_firmer]

Runway 04/22 is 1829 X 69m. So should be able to take a 757. It will have to make a tech stop to go any distance mind.

[Electric Sky]

bmi operate the A321 into BHD so a 757 that is effectively empty has no problem. Would have to tech stop for the journey home though.

ES

[BFS/BHD]

I heard something in my house which seemed a little louder than the usual BMI A321. Rushed to the window but the typical irish weather stopped me from getting a good view. ( very low cloud FYI).

[Tom the Tenor]

It might have been a CO 757 on a proving flight checking out the alternate to BFS!

[seacue]

I've seen a 757 depart from 15/33 at KDCA - length 1586 m - though that is very uncommon. IIRC, the main runway was closed at the time. Stage length from DCA was restricted to less than 1200 nm back then.

[ALLMCC]

Aircraft was N770BB - B7572J4 - was used by the Clintons - departed BHD around 20.00.

[EGAC_Ramper]

And apparently is was quite plush to on the interior!!