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		WalterBright on Jan 16, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Friday night’s near-disaster at JFK airport If the visibility is that low, wouldn't the airport be shut down? Cameras are far cheaper than radar.

t0mas88 on Jan 16, 2023 [–]

Not at all. Minimum visibility for takeoff is often 600ft and can be lower than that.

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