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likethis Feb 1, 2019 10:59 am
One runway blocked at LHR
 
Just sitting on plane at the gate on 17:45 to AMS, just been told one runway closed due to a plane being stuck on it.

Told a 45 min wait

Forever in Seattle Feb 1, 2019 11:03 am
There is a Etihad A380 which looks like it hasn't moved from the north runway on FR24 - could be that one.

likethis Feb 1, 2019 11:16 am
Somewhat annoyingly I read on Twitter this happened an hour ago, before we’d boarded. Only when they’ve safely got everyone in and locked up do they share the bad news.

jlemon Feb 1, 2019 11:28 am
Originally Posted by marcosscriven (Post 30728191)
Just sitting on plane at the gate on 17:45 to AMS, just been told one runway closed due to a plane being stuck on it.

Told a 45 min wait
Is this due to the snowstorm?

marconess Feb 1, 2019 11:36 am
Seems to be sorted now?

marconess Feb 1, 2019 11:37 am
The Etihad plane seems to be sitting south of the runway.
https://www.flightradar24.com/BAW731/1f5dc95f

Globaliser Feb 1, 2019 11:38 am
Originally Posted by marcosscriven (Post 30728258)
Only when they’ve safely got everyone in and locked up do they share the bad news.
Is it one of those situations in which you can't get into the queue for takeoff until you're fully boarded and the doors are shut?

PETER01 Feb 1, 2019 11:46 am
Originally Posted by marcosscriven (Post 30728258)
Somewhat annoyingly I read on Twitter this happened an hour ago, before we’d boarded. Only when they’ve safely got everyone in and locked up do they share the bad news.
I think this actually makes sense.

Once boarded and the Captain and the aircraft is ready to go then for whatever the reason, temporary weather, debris, technical or any other reason then as soon as it re-opens then ATC will be ready to sort which aircraft are all set to go, in the queue. I'd honestly rather that than wait until it re-opens and then start the boarding process.

The apron and runway movements can be very dynamic and delays can indeed shorten, I've experienced that myself a few times, however in some cases aircraft may have to wait a little longer.

LCY8737 Feb 1, 2019 12:05 pm
Not looking great:

Edit: giving up on trying to post the picture - lots of red on the departure board...

Jumbodriver Feb 1, 2019 12:41 pm
Rumour is that they tried to come off at an exit that was notified closed (and has been for a while) and had to be towed off the runway.

corporate-wage-slave Feb 1, 2019 1:09 pm
Originally Posted by Jumbodriver (Post 30728611)
Rumour is that they tried to come off at an exit that was notified closed (and has been for a while) and had to be towed off the runway.
Ooops. Mind you with so much building work going on in that area I'm surprised it doesn't happen more often.

Travelling Inspector Feb 1, 2019 3:41 pm
My arrival from DME this evening was held up for about 20 minutes as we had to land on the 'other' runway. I can imagine delays piling up over this.

South London Bon Viveur Feb 1, 2019 5:47 pm
My LHR- VIE flight this evening was about 90 minutes late but there was no mention of this earlier problem. Instead we were told "staff shortages" in ATC between here and Vienna. Not heard that one before- sounds very British Rail.


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