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Old 11-15-2009, 06:12 AM
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Question 747 @ San Diego airport?!

Anyone care to explain how/why a Northwest Airlines 747-400 is sitting in the cargo area of SAN?

That airport can't handle widebody aircraft, let alone a 747-400. Getting that thing to land -- forget taking off -- on that short runway would only be possible if it were basically totally empty, and even then, using slightly unorthodox STOL techniques, I'm sure.

So? Any thoughts? Just curious!
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When you absolutely positively need to land the San Diego Airport becomes a viable option. Taking off will require the minimum amount of fuel, crew and removal of all non-essential items from the plane. You might even hear the tower say GUN IT! instead of the usual clear for takeoff command.
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Maybe they were "debating schedules" and missed LAX?

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Anyone care to explain how/why a Northwest Airlines 747-400 is sitting in the cargo area of SAN?

That airport can't handle widebody aircraft, let alone a 747-400. Getting that thing to land -- forget taking off -- on that short runway would only be possible if it were basically totally empty, and even then, using slightly unorthodox STOL techniques, I'm sure.

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I followed your suggestion. I gather the San Diego Chargers don't fully load a 747.
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i've actually googled it a lot .............. actually can't find anything on it!
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You'd be surprised where a 747 can land...and takeoff... By looking at the map, there is approx 3500 ft of runway, that should be enough !

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i've actually googled it a lot .............. actually can't find anything on it!
You can't find the fact a 747-400 with Northwest markings took the San Diego chargers to London in 2008? And that the Chargers just played again in London?
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well yeah, i found it once i searched for "747 northwest san diego chargers" but without including "chargers" i did not :P i had no idea they were transported around in that thing.

still, i would have loved to see that thing land at SAN's short runway -- and would love even more to see it take off again
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