In message , Bruce
wrote:
Gatwick does not have two runways. It has one runway and a parallel
taxiway that can be used as a runway only in an emergency.

No, it has two runways and a parallel taxiway.

The taxiway does not meet ICAO standards for a runway

That's because it's a taxiway.

and lacks even a
basic ILS (instrument landing system).

As most taxiways do.

It's true that 08L/26R doesn't have ILS either. That doesn't mean it's
not a runway. If it wasn't a runway, why did my plane land on it?

When it is in emergency use as
a runway there are no proper taxiways. So, contrary to what
Wonkypedia says, the taxiway is NOT a runway.

I'm not quoting "Wonkypedia". I'm looking at aerial photographs, I'm
looking at Jepperson plates, I'm looking at AAIB notices, and I'm
looking out of the window when flying. All of which show two parallel
runways and a taxiway to the north of them.

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