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VulcanB2

08/04/2011, 18:12

Hi,

Is it is permissible to fly the MD-82 into here? I think the manual says it is restricted to 9000 ft AMSL.

I'm having a tough time finding what *does* fly into El Alto.

Best regards,
Robin.

audiohavoc

11/04/2011, 9:08

N0, 8500' MSL is the limit for takeoff/landing, and Tibet has two airports with higher elevation than El Alto (Bangda @ 15,548' ASL and Lhasa @ 14,315 ' ASL).

VulcanB2

12/04/2011, 16:55

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and Tibet has two airports with higher elevation than El Alto

WOW!!!!! Got to try these!!!

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No, 8500' MSL is the limit for takeoff/landing

Thanks for confirming.

Best regards,
Robin.

Bahadir ALKES

26/04/2011, 11:13

QUOTE (audiohavoc @ 11/04/2011, 10:08)

N0, 8500' MSL is the limit for takeoff/landing, and Tibet has two airports with higher elevation than El Alto (Bangda @ 15,548' ASL and Lhasa @ 14,315 ' ASL).

Well, I didn't know that. Thanks for this info. I just flew to SLLP LaPaz a few days ago. I set the landing altitude for 134 on overhead panel, and of course "CABIN ALT" warning was lit during all the flight. On the way back, the take off was a real pain, take off roll took all the runway down (about 13.000 ft), and take off weight was about 60 tons. Ver nice scenery from LatinVfr though

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