According to Sundays' Daily News, JFK must extend Rwy 22R by the end of 2015. This is by order of the FAA. How will this affect spotting? Residents say planes approaching will fly lower and make more noise. Since they plan on removing trees in Idlewild Park, it appears the work will increase the north end. The FAA has mandated that Rwy 22R be extended 728'. I would think the lengthening would enter Jamaica Bay as well. Anybody know about this ruling? Will Rwy 22R close during construction? If true, the "Enhanced Departure" Procedure used by JFK where 3 runways are used simultaneously, would cease during construction. Arrivals on 22L would not be affected but no departures off 22R/4L, means that the FAA could use use 31L or 13R for departures. Rwy 22L/4R has never been used for departures as far as I know from my spotting since 1977.
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