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Sep 17, 2009, 2:21 pm

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Originally Posted by sdflyer04

I very seriously doubt that weight limits or runway limits are an issue with flights to Hawaii from SAN. Over the years we've had many different aircraft in SAN that flew to Hawaii and other overseas locations including 747, L-1011, DC-10, 737, 757, etc. Even in Santa Ana wind conditions, they can allow some flights to depart to the west.
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I think its a combination of the odd takeoff requirements, plus noise abatement that SAN has for the airport... It's just what I've heard... otherwise, yes, it seems that AQ has shown there's a market from SAN...

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