Originally Posted by GroundStop
Out of curiosity, what type of planes is COS rated to handle? Can it take a 777? (I think Speedbird 219 was diverted there this evening (according to Flytecomm...will find out in the morning when I see my colleague who was on that flight))
I think 777s would be no problem at COS. UA used to fly DC-10s in there. Since the fuel load for departure up to DEN would be minimal I'm sure a 777 could do a good imitation of a rocket on takeoff!