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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 4:53 pm
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The following design CGI clearly shows the low level bustle at the north ends of T5B and T5C. I'd wager this feature is deliberate, possibly a response to sight line requirements or some other planning ordinance restricting the height of the buildings near the runway. Just a guess, mind.

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