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Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1998 11:50:39 +0100
From: Andy King <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Query about Sectional Aeronautical Chart Symbol <fwd>
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>
>
> >What's significant
> >about 8062 feet?
>
> I don't know, but it's pretty close to 2500 meters.
>
 
 
It's more than likely tied in to runway lengths so that airfields
capable of handling specific types of aircraft can be easily identified.
For example Concorde or a Boeing 747 need a longer runway than
a Lear Jet.
 
Andy
 
 
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