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Nov 04, 2011 (newstodate): Sweden's Gothenburg Landvetter Airport is to launch a project for upgrading its runway system from ICAO's CAT II to CAT IIIB status, allowing for a further improvement in bad weather operations.
The works will take place during the off-peak weeks 26-28 in 2012, 2013 and 2014, where the 3,299m runway will remain in operation, albeit with reduced length.
Reducing the runway length during these weeks will facilitate the installation of new runway lighting systems at first the southern threshold in 2012, and next at the northern threshold in 2013.
In 2014 similar work will be performed on the middle section of the runway, forcing the airport to introduce a night curfew.
In 2013 and 2014, maintenance works on the entire runway and taxiway system will also be performed during the said weeks.
In addition to improving the all-weather operational statistics for CAT IIIB capable aircraft, the upgrading will also reduce the need for extra fuel to cover diversion requirements for flights into the airport, and secure stable conditions for serving as a diversion alternative for other flights.
After the completion in 2014 of the project, both of Sweden's main airports at Gothenburg and Stockholm will be CAT IIIB certified.
The works will take place during the off-peak weeks 26-28 in 2012, 2013 and 2014, where the 3,299m runway will remain in operation, albeit with reduced length.
Reducing the runway length during these weeks will facilitate the installation of new runway lighting systems at first the southern threshold in 2012, and next at the northern threshold in 2013.
In 2014 similar work will be performed on the middle section of the runway, forcing the airport to introduce a night curfew.
In 2013 and 2014, maintenance works on the entire runway and taxiway system will also be performed during the said weeks.
In addition to improving the all-weather operational statistics for CAT IIIB capable aircraft, the upgrading will also reduce the need for extra fuel to cover diversion requirements for flights into the airport, and secure stable conditions for serving as a diversion alternative for other flights.
After the completion in 2014 of the project, both of Sweden's main airports at Gothenburg and Stockholm will be CAT IIIB certified.