[RonF]

The planes will be able to take off from the taxiway, which goes the full length of the runway. While a skillful pilot could take off from that taxiway, the crosswinds that prevail there would generally prevent someone from landing on the taxiway. Once all the planes are gone, they'll dig up that taxiway, too. Failing that, they can barge them over to the lakeshore, dismount the wings, and move them by truck.

[SENTINEL]

If the FAA will allow them to take off from the taxiway ( and I'm skeptical ), It seems like this might not be so unconstitutional afterall.

[fight_truth_decay]

And the rest of the story not reported here in Midnight Raid!

Sixteen airplanes are stranded there, and may have to be trucked to another site..the action, while unusual, appears to be legal because all federal loans to build the facility have been repaid and the decision to keep it open lies with the city. Past research indicates that the law hasn't been broken.

While popular with enthusiasts and business charters, Meigs Field has not had regular commercial flights for years.



http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A63428-2003Mar31.html