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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 2:23 pm
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acpilot
 
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The cost of this would be enormous. Don't forget that even if the runway was kept clear the aircraft need someplace to go after they land so that means taxiways, aprons and gate areas also need to be kept open. Another huge problem would be providing drainage for all the meltwater -melting it is fine but you still need to get rid of it.
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