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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 6:32 pm
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Airports don't shut because of winds. 40mph is not a major issue.

http://www.airliners.net/open.file/1140951/M/ A380 doing landings in 45-55mph winds at 90deg.

Just google, "crosswind landings Hong Kong" if you want to see some scary stuff
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