That's right about the maximum operating temperature for passenger planes. Last year we had 113 consecutive days above 100. This has huge impacts on our airport and the aviation system. Extreme heat can soften and crack taxiways, making it harder for planes to take off. It reduces air density, affecting lift and engine thrust, and it has an impact on people who work at the airport. We have seen overheating of both equipment and personnel. (02:25–02:29)
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