[ATC] - IAD Ground Management Problem & Solution

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:bullseye: What is your suggestion?
I’ve been noticing something for a while now. As you know, IAD Airport has four separate runways. Regarding this area, I feel there’s something wrong with the ground management system. After granting pushback permission, 90% of aircraft use runway 30. I’m not mentioning cargo planes because I don’t see any problem with their identification, as they always use runway 19C as they should.

In my opinion, the problem lies in the identification of runway 19L.

:hammer_and_wrench: How would it work in the game?
This runway isn’t defined as only usable by SH, MH, LH, etc., meaning that while all classes can land, only 10% of aircraft from all classes use this runway for takeoff. I think it’s wrong that this runway could be defined for takeoffs, allowing the user to redirect the aircraft to a quieter runway during pushback.

:balance_scale: Why is this a good idea?
It is gonna be much better usability, realism and fun for player.

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This is the image what I am mentioning and trying to explain.

I agree Terminal A & B (at least A) departures should go to 19L and Terminal C & D continue to 30.

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This one is from today. This solution is really needed for players. Only one runway is working. The rest are almost waiting empty except landing.

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