Summer Weight Problem ; Springs Airport has Restriction While Main Runway Is Under Construction
Gazette, The; Colorado Springs, Colo. › June 22, 2006
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Air travelers may have a difficult time flying out of Colorado Springs on hot days this summer as some aircraft must fly with lighter loads.
The weight restrictions are in place because the airport's main runway is under construction, leaving its two shorter runways available. On hot days the air is less dense, making it harder for smaller aircraft to get enough thrust to get airborne on the shorter runways.See the full content of this document
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Summer Weight Problem ; Springs Airport has Restriction While Main Runway Is Under Construction
To lighten their loads, the airlines are selling fewer tickets on some flights, diverting travelers to other flights, driving passengers to Denver International Airport or flying their planes with less fuel.
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