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Old Aug 11, 2010, 8:59 am
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Himeno
 
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Originally Posted by AndDee
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I never knew that Noumea was an A380 suitable airport!
An A380 can operate anywhere a 747 can. The only issue is the airports ground support capabilities and the terminal/ramp infrastructure.
If you just need to land, taxi, refuel and take off, almost any airport is fine (though movements may be slower then normal due to runway/taxiway spacing).
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