Karis
June 19, 2017, 2:58am
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Question: Runways 8L/26R. IRL, are they used? I’m asking because I had heard that they aren’t. Used more of a taxiway. Is this correct?
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Kevin
June 19, 2017, 3:04am
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To answer your question runways 8L/26R are used only when 8R/26L are out of service.
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Karis
June 19, 2017, 3:07am
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ok, according to wiki, 8L/26R is a taxiway. Thanks, Kevin.
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Kevin
June 19, 2017, 3:08am
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No problem! So yes, I guess it’s considered a taxiway when 8R/26L is being used!
Post edited, was a bit rude in the initial post.
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George
June 19, 2017, 3:24am
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This issue was discussed on several topics before
Hi,
Just a quick pointer, because I’ve seen this happen with Expert controllers before.
Runway 26R at Gatwick is not used unless for some reason 26L is inoperable or considerably unfavourable. Even if it’s smaller light traffic, it should not be used unless you are not using 26L. Although this is not required, it would be nice to see it operated correctly.
Thanks!
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It always annoys me to see this, when on live the atc uses both runways. That’s not how it works. Whilst Gatwick does indeed have two runways, 08L and 26R, this runway is actually used as an emergency runway, so when 08R and 26L are either being maintained or have a problem. There isn’t enough separation to use the runways together.
The runway is used as a taxiway.
So, atc: Don’t land aircraft on 08L and 26R, because it’s only used as an emergency runway. Don’t take aircraft off on 0…
Runway 08L/26R is only used for emergency purpose if the opposite runway is closed for either under maintenence or a problem in real life. Other than that, The runway is only used as a taxiway to another runway (08R/26L). I hope this helps! ;)
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Karis
June 19, 2017, 3:26am
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That’s what I thought. Thanks to all for clarifying!
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George
June 19, 2017, 3:29am
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No problem! Although in Infinite Flight, 08L/26R is still used to help controllers to ease the traffic on the other runway. But I usually refrain to use this runway during my training session if the traffic isn’t too busy ;)
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