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I don't know if that's for the runway or for the tires (or just heat in general), but I wonder if those factors played into things in the UK?

Some afternoon and evening flights are sometimes cancelled at LAS if it's over 110°. Something to do with the expansion of the fuel due to the heat, and long-distance jets can't get enough on board.

It's in the local newspaper there occasionally, and should be Googleable.



Not takeoff needing longer runways at higher temp due to less engine power?


That's a factor for canceling flights on smaller, lower range jets. The big long-distance jets have the problem I mentioned.




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