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The airport has two parallel runways, 08L/26R and 08R/26L. Approximately seventy percent of operations use 26L & 26R when the prevailing winds are from the west. 08L & 08R are most frequently used in clear weather when prevailing winds are from the east. | The airport has two parallel runways, 08L/26R and 08R/26L. Approximately seventy percent of operations use 26L & 26R when the prevailing winds are from the west. 08L & 08R are most frequently used in clear weather when prevailing winds are from the east. | ||
The northern runway (08L/26R) is used for arrivals as well as for heavy (e.g. A330) or military departures (everything which is parked at the northern, military apron). The southern runway (08R/26L) is the main departure runway. | The northern runway (08L/26R) is used for arrivals as well as for heavy (e.g. A330) or military departures (everything which is parked at the northern, military apron). The southern runway (08R/26L) is the main departure runway. | ||
'''Tegel will be closed at the 17th of March 2013 when the new Berlin-Brandenburg Airport opens''' | |||
'''Tegel will be closed at the 17th of March 2013 when the new Berlin-Brandenburg Airport opens.''' | |||