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Old Jun 11, 2014 | 9:19 am
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Originally Posted by EWR764
I just verified and this is correct. 4L/22R is presently operating with reduced length, so long hauls requiring a longer takeoff roll will cause brief disruptions whereby arrivals sidestep to the opposite parallel runway, 4L/22R (typically used for departures), while the heavy departing aircraft crosses to the longer 4R/22L, takes off, and normal operations resume.

This practice is expected to continue for another week or so, then the full length will be available until late September until 4L/22R is closed for final 10-day period to finish the work.
Thanks...I saw a 777 do exactly as you described
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