Former Runway 23/05

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One of six runways in Heathrow's original configuration.

EXCERPT: BAA Heathrow - interim master plan, 2005
"[4.7] Runway 23, which is known as the crosswind runway, has been decommissioned with the agreement of Heathrow’s airlines and National Air Traffic Services (NATS). Over the last decade the ability of modern aircraft to cope with high crosswind conditions has reduced the need for a crosswind runway."
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Coordinates:   51°28'6"N   -0°26'34"E

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  • A runway that crosses two others reduces capacity, as the two others could not be used when the crosswind runway is in use. The proposed new third runway would not cross any of the existing runways and therefore extend cpacity of the airport.
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