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re: Where does your team stay and where do they fly
Posted on 6/23/15 at 11:16 am to Reservoir dawg
Posted on 6/23/15 at 11:16 am to Reservoir dawg
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Typically no. A 737 7/800 needs about 6500-7000ft of runway to operate at gross weight. UOX and STF can't reliably handle aircraft that size at takeoff weight. GTR can handle anything and TUP can handle most aircraft at high takeoff weights.
Good thing is charters for the team are typically lighter weight. The majority of the cargo is taken ahead of time by the 18-wheeler. So it's just carrying the people and a carry-on. It doesn't need anywhere close to 7000 ft to take off/land.
and I was just able to verify that 737's are used in KTUP. Also that their runway is 7200 feet since last expansion. But that the 737's don't take up NEARLy that much. They could comfortably take off/land on the old runway length that I posted earlier.
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Posted on 6/23/15 at 11:20 am to pankReb
I believe Ben Epps had 737s running when only 5800 feet. However, they expanded to allow for heavier plans and more passengers. They can now take 737s with up to 100 people a piece on them.
UGA will be using 2 717s courtesy of Delta.
We love to fly and it shows.
UGA will be using 2 717s courtesy of Delta.
We love to fly and it shows.
Posted on 6/23/15 at 11:29 am to pankReb
I never stated that 737's can't use TUP. I said they can't use UOX or STF for football charters, and they don't for the reason I stated. GTR and TUP are suitable for aircraft of that size and weight. Buses may transport equipment but are also needed to transport the team once they arrive at destination.
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