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Airport closed for big planes Nov. 5-25

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Message posted by Dave and Kerry on 27�October�2006 at 12:59pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Dave and Kerry

Corfu

Mercoledi.....Strange that Aegean are not taking any bookings for this priod! and the info came from a travel agent on the island, it may be that your flight will be diverted elsewhere and then you will be shipped/ Ferried to corfu, or maybe you will be on one of the smaller propeller driven aircraft!

Dave.

Message posted by Graham T-A on 27�October�2006 at 1:12pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Graham T-A

Corfu

Well, the airport is shut for incoming traffic this morning due to fog. Can't really understand it though as I can just make out Corfu town from my house which is 8 miles away. I thought it may be a sea mist but looking at the webcam you can see Albania which is about 2 miles away. My neighbour is at the airport and has just phoned to say that the planes are being diverted to the mainland and Italy and the airport is now getting very crowded as more people arrive

Message posted by Mercoled� on 27�October�2006 at 2:45pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Mercoled�

Corfu

Hi Dave,

I know that they are not taking any booking at the moment, but I have my ticket since the 5th of October, when they already known about works in Airport. I think they will use a smaller plane and a pilot very skilled on short takeoff and landing

Mercoled�

Message posted by Dave and Kerry on 27�October�2006 at 6:10pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Dave and Kerry

Corfu

you mean a Harrier pilot...lol.....

Dave.

Message posted by MartynG on 27�October�2006 at 7:41pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

MartynG

Corfu

Hi

I'm sorry, but fog and the restrictions on the operation of the airport have absolutely no correlation whatsoever.

If you read my earlier posting, the runway will be restricted to 950m. Graham - you might be able to see for miles horizontally, but if, on approach to a runway, you cannot see the ground (depending upon the category of your approach) landing is precluded. This might be as little as 400 ft - but if you as the pilot you cannot see the runway, there is a legal obligation to "go around"

The Notams mentioned in my previous post have legal effect - if you ignore them you (as the pilot) do so at your own peril. Only in a genuine emergency can these restrictions be ignored, but even then, given an available runway length of 950m obstructed by construction vehicles, you would have to be very, very desperate to make such an approach.

Martyn

Message posted by Mercoled� on 27�October�2006 at 9:35pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Mercoled�

Corfu

Dave,

yes I think we need that kind of pilot. I should try to ask if someone from our National Air Force (have you ever heard about our Acrobatic Team "Frecce Tricolori"?) is free that day! I'm just jocking!

Martyn,

I wrote what they said to me this morning, I don't know anything else. By the way, if they decide they are able to takeoff and landing, I will be inside the plane. I trust in the pilot... if he flies, why I haven't to?

Mercoled�

Message posted by Thunderbird One on 28�October�2006 at 2:45pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Thunderbird One

Corfu

I have a flight booked with Aegean from ATH-CFU on 11th Nov. I have just had a phone call from Aegean Changing the departure times from ATH bringing it forward. This means I will now miss my flight as I don't arrive in ATH in time. I will now have to come out the day before and nightstop in ATH. Can anyone recommend a hotel close to the airport please? Aegean will now be using an ATR aircraft (one with propellers as it doesn't need as much runway to stop) on this route rather than the one planned (don't know what that was).

What a palarva!

Message posted by Thunderbird One on 28�October�2006 at 8:03pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Thunderbird One

Corfu

MartynG

Was just wondering - Are you in the airline business? Sounds like you could be.

Message posted by Dave and Kerry on 04�November�2006 at 3:15pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Dave and Kerry

Corfu

Does anyone have any other info yet on the closure?? it seems that Aegean are taking bookings via their website!! and LTU are not taking bookings prior to the 28th November.

The airport website seems pretty poor with no information at all regarding the closure or the reason for it! its hard to believe that it will be closed for such a long period with no way of flying in or out of the island.

Dave.

Message posted by Mercoled� on 04�November�2006 at 5:32pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Mercoled�

Corfu

Hi Dave, it's me again.

The airport will not be closed. What I can tell you about my flight, is that they changed the flight datetime. I will leave three hours earlier and we will fly with a small plane with propellers. (They told me the model but I don't remember now). No restrictions for the size and weight of the baggage.

This is what Aegean does. I can't help you with other companies.

Bye Mercoled�

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