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Quantifying Launch-Day Impacts on Metroplexes

Stop guessing launch-day capacity. Learn how to model delay with FAA metrics, like TBLP/DLRW savings, 3-minute reopen behavior, and DRA containment. Build a bank-by-bank plan, cut holds, and defend your slots. Read on the method and the ops.

Aug 16, 2025 · By Mathew Lewallen · 3 min read

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Mathew Lewallen

Aviation Program & Air Traffic Management Leader | Airspace Integration & Flight Planning Strategist | FAA/ICAO Airspace Policy Expert | U.S. Veteran | PhD Aviation Candidate

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Updated on Aug 16, 2025