[MediaMole]

These are primarily older airports that need to comply with newer regulations. For example, the affected runways in Milwaukee are perfectly safe. The main runway at Mitchell is more than 9600 feet long.

The proposed solution is to say the runway is shorter.

[Paleo Conservative]

The main runway at Mitchell is more than 9600 feet long.

The proposed solution is to say the runway is shorter.

Do they really need a runway that long anyway? Modern high bypass engines have improved the runway performance of jets so modern jet aircraft don't need runways as long as earlier jets. Milwaukee isn't going to be an international air hub in the foreseeable future, so it would make sense to shorten the length of the runway.

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)

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