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srgalahad
April 23rd, 2014, 16:48
No, it's not a story about security breaches and stowaways...

CYYC (Calgary International) is nearing completion of the new runway (17L/35R)
http://www.yyc.com/portals/0/CALGARY%20AIRPORT%20AUTJORITY/Projects%20and%20Programs/runway-development.jpg

http://www.yyc.com/en-us/calgaryairportauthority/projectsprograms/runwaydevelopmentproject.aspx

and is holding a couple of events for the public.
http://www.yyc.com/News/tabid/91/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/163/language/en-US/The-Calgary-Airport-Authority-Announces-Plans-for-Celebrations-on-Canadas-Longest-Runway.aspx

They are offering 10,000 people the opportunity to spend the day walking, roaming the 14,000 ft X 200 ft chunk of concrete (including a/c displays - rumours are of a 787 and a DC-3 among others)

Now this is a way to get people interested in aviation and have memorable experience!

yes, I have tickets :adoration:

PRB
April 23rd, 2014, 16:56
While stationed at NAS Lemoore, we would periodically have to FOD walk the runways which are 13,500 feet long (each). There were no aircraft displays though... Sounds like fun.