Scott- you fly 727s?

Pippin-
I imagine that only cargo a/l use the 727-- I think DHL and FEDEX might...

maybe other small airlines in like South America might use it ???  However, probably more than that- I saw a 727 on approach to KBDL; near where I live, and it didnt look like DHL or FEDEX to me...

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In my experience it's different in the UK. No GA aircraft would consider landing at Heathrow or Gatwick except in an emergency. They are far too busy & airliners are generally queuing up to land. During the day there is a constant stream of aircraft on the approach spaced about 30 seconds apart. I've seen anything up to 8 aircraft on finals for Heathrow at any one moment throughout the day. The same applies to aircraft taking off. If they miss their slot they could wait several hours for another one.

I believe the regulations are that light aircraft must not land or take off until 4 minutes after a heavy jet due to the wake turbulence. This would obviously be impossible. The landing fees would also be prohibitive. There are smaller airfields close to most international airports that are used by light & GA aircraft.