The Phantom Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Is it not partially to do with the fact we're sat in the middle of a fairly meaty storm today? The south-southwest winds gale or severe gale force, giving gusts quite widely of 55-65mph, but with 70-75mph possible in more exposed spots. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 45 minutes ago, Ringy Rose said: I wonder if the pilot was a certain P Quine. Does anyone know why 21 is shut, is it lighting or something else? Chris Thomas said it was closed for safety reasons but don’t think he gave any specific details, Liverpool airport seems to be operating normally today!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Mainwaring Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 9 minutes ago, Banker said: Liverpool airport seems to be operating normally today!! Err, its 70 miles to the south east... Wind 14 kt from the South, varying between Southeast and South/Southwest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 8 minutes ago, Ringy Rose said: Yeah, but what specific issue? Not done the right paperwork after the re-surface, or something else? something else. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 5 minutes ago, Capt_Mainwaring said: Err, its 70 miles to the south east... Wind 14 kt from the South, varying between Southeast and South/Southwest 44 knts/50 mph at Castletown. That's sustained, not gusts. Breezy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Mainwaring Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 2 minutes ago, The Phantom said: 44 knts/50 mph at Castletown. That's sustained, not gusts. Breezy. There was a 56kt gust there earlier. I think the top right is gust. The averages are under the dial on the left. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Capt_Mainwaring said: There was a 56kt gust there earlier. I think the top right is gust. The averages are under the dial on the left. 59.84 MPH at present in Castletown. Edited November 2, 2022 by Zulu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asitis Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 46 minutes ago, The Phantom said: Is it not partially to do with the fact we're sat in the middle of a fairly meaty storm today? The south-southwest winds gale or severe gale force, giving gusts quite widely of 55-65mph, but with 70-75mph possible in more exposed spots. Well yes, but you will note the wind direction is SW which Runway 21 caters for. Aircraft will or will not operate depending on their companies crosswind limits. I saw the wind earlier at 200 degrees 41 knots , that is a heck of a crosswind on runway 26, but hardly any on 21, hence the need for runway 21 over the winter months. Of course easyJet can't use it anyway but a lot of other traffic can and would. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamon Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 A Flybe flight has just landed at Belfast City - on runway 22 wind 21025G39K. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamon Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 To date 03/21 has been closed since 01 October 2022: C5601/22 NOTAMN Q) EGTT/QFALC/IV/NBO/A /000/999/5405N00437W005 A) EGNS B) 2210010515 C) 2210312045 E) RWY 03/21 CLOSED So why is it taking 3 months to sort whatever obscure 'safety' problem or mis-management issue out? An absolute farce! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Is anyone “in the know” going to tell us why RW21 cannot be used ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forestboy Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 2 minutes ago, Cypman said: Is anyone “in the know” going to tell us why RW21 cannot be used ??? Why are our politicians so quiet 🤫 on the matter? or the airport director. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asitis Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 6 minutes ago, forestboy said: Why are our politicians so quiet 🤫 on the matter? or the airport director. ? They are probably formulating some horseshit to cover someones ass ! As HM would have said .. recollections may vary ! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manx Mole Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 It’s to do with the fact that it is a cross runway - ie crosses another runway. There must be procedures in place to ensure that only one runway is being used at any time. Someone highlighted that the extant procedures were not up to the required standard, although they’ve worked for the last 50 years just fine. ATC Management mentioned the issue to the local CAA, who instructed them to come up with a solution. They haven’t, so local CAA told them they can’t use 21-03 until they do. The rest is history. Why don’t they ask other airports who have cross runways how they do it? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forestboy Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 3 minutes ago, Manx Mole said: It’s to do with the fact that it is a cross runway - ie crosses another runway. There must be procedures in place to ensure that only one runway is being used at any time. Someone highlighted that the extant procedures were not up to the required standard, although they’ve worked for the last 50 years just fine. ATC Management mentioned the issue to the local CAA, who instructed them to come up with a solution. They haven’t, so local CAA told them they can’t use 21-03 until they do. The rest is history. Why don’t they ask other airports who have cross runways how they do it? Well if no solution we’ve wasted yet more Money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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