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12 Feb Difficult winds and windshear + an emergency at JFK(1 hour long)
Original ATC Communication
Plain English Translation
ATC
Delta 2638, Kennedy Tower. Wind 040 at 12. Following an Airbus 321, eight miles ahead. Braking action reported good by all types. Kennedy altimeter 29.69. Runway 4 Left, cleared to land.
ATC
Delta 2638, this is Kennedy Tower. Winds are from the northeast at 12 knots. You are following an Airbus eight miles ahead. Other pilots report the runway has good grip for stopping. Set your altitude sensors to 29.69. You are authorized to land on runway 4 Left.
DELTA 2638
Cleared to land, 4 Left. Delta 2638.
DELTA 2638
Authorized to land on 4 Left. Delta 2638.
EXCELAIR 525
Tower, ExcelAir 525, ILS 4 Right.
EXCELAIR 525
Tower, this is ExcelAir 525, we're using the instrument guidance system for runway 4 Right.
ATC
ExcelAir 525, Kennedy Tower. Wind 040 at 12. Following an Airbus 320, six miles ahead. Caution wake turbulence. Braking action reported good by all types. Kennedy altimeter 29.69. RVR more than 6,000. Runway 4 Right, cleared to land.
ATC
ExcelAir 525, Kennedy Tower. Winds are 12 knots from the northeast. You’re six miles behind an Airbus, so watch out for the turbulent air trailing behind it. Braking is reported as good. Set your altitude gauge to 29.69. Visibility on the runway is over 6,000 feet. You’re cleared to land on 4 Right.
EXCELAIR 525
29.69, 4 Right, cleared to land. ExcelAir 525.
EXCELAIR 525
29.69 on the gauge, cleared to land 4 Right. ExcelAir 525.
ATC
Delta 2638, you can start your reduction. Your speed is fine for ExcelAir.
ATC
Delta 2638, you can start slowing down now. Your speed is working well to keep enough space for the ExcelAir flight behind you.
DELTA 2638
Reducing now, Delta 2638.
DELTA 2638
Slowing down now, Delta 2638.
DELTA 1154
Delta 1154, we're departing. We need a Delta or Delta Alpha entry.
DELTA 1154
Delta 1154, we're getting ready to depart. We'll need to enter the runway at taxiway Delta or Delta Alpha.
ATC
Delta 1154, Left Yankee, Right Golf, hold short of 4 Left.
ATC
Delta 1154, turn left on taxiway Yankee, right on taxiway Golf, and stop before you reach runway 4 Left.
DELTA 2638
Windshear. We’re going around. Delta 2638.
DELTA 2638
Dangerous wind change! We're aborting the landing and climbing out. Delta 2638.
DELTA 985
Kennedy Tower, Delta 985 is with you for ILS 4 Right.
DELTA 985
Kennedy Tower, Delta 985 checking in, we’re following the landing beams for runway 4 Right.
ATC
Delta 2638, climb and maintain 3,000. It looks like you're already in a right turn—what are you turning to?
ATC
Delta 2638, climb up and stay at 3,000 feet. It looks like you’re already turning right—where are you heading?
DELTA 2638
Delta 2638, actually, we're going straight. What do you need us to do? We’re at 3,000 feet.
DELTA 2638
Delta 2638, actually, we're still flying straight. What do you want us to do? We’re holding at 3,000 feet.
ATC
That’s fine. Level off at 3,000 and go right heading 100.
ATC
That’s fine. Stay level at 3,000 feet and turn right to a compass heading of 100.
DELTA 2638
Right turn, heading 100. Delta 2638.
DELTA 2638
Right turn to heading 100. Delta 2638.
ATC
ExcelAir 525, the missed approach is off of 4 Left. He actually cut across in front of you, but he's up at 3,000 feet. He’s a Delta 717, about two miles ahead of you at 3,000.
ATC
ExcelAir 525, the plane that aborted its landing is coming off runway 4 Left. He actually crossed right in front of you, but he's up at 3,000 feet now. He’s a Delta 717, about two miles ahead of you at that altitude.
EXCELAIR 525
Roger, ExcelAir 525.
EXCELAIR 525
Understood, ExcelAir 525.
ATC
Delta 985, Kennedy Tower. Hello. You're five miles in trail to an A350. Wind 030 at 7, RVR more than 6,000. Runway 4 Right, cleared to land.
ATC
Delta 985, Kennedy Tower. Hello. You're following five miles behind an Airbus A350. The wind is from the northeast at 7 knots, and visibility on the runway is over 6,000 feet. You're cleared to land on Runway 4 Right.
DELTA 985
Runway 4 Right, cleared to land. Delta 985. Confirm the heading for Delta 2638, please?
DELTA 985
Cleared to land on Runway 4 Right, Delta 985. Could you double-check the compass direction for Delta 2638, please?
ATC
Delta 2638, heading 100. If you're on something else, just let me know what you're flying.
ATC
Delta 2638, your heading is 100 degrees. If you’re flying a different direction, just let me know what it is.
DELTA 2638
We are on 100. Just wanted to confirm. Delta 2638.
DELTA 2638
We are on 100 degrees. We just wanted to make sure. Delta 2638.
ATC
Delta 2638, contact Departure on 125.7. We'll talk to you in a bit.
ATC
Delta 2638, switch your radio to the Departure controllers on 125.7. We'll talk to you later.
DELTA 2638
125.7. Thank you, Delta 2638.
DELTA 2638
Switching to 125.7. Thank you, Delta 2638.
DELTA 2638
Departure, Delta 2638 is with you on the missed, 3,000, heading 100.
DELTA 2638
Departure, Delta 2638 is checking in after our aborted landing; we're at 3,000 feet and flying a compass heading of 100.
APPROACH
Delta 2638, New York. Roger. Expect ILS Runway 4 Left approach.
APPROACH
Delta 2638, this is New York. Understood. Plan on using the radio-guided instrument system to land on runway 4 Left.
DELTA 2638
ILS for 4 Left. Thank you, Delta 2638.
DELTA 2638
Guided landing for 4 Left. Thanks, Delta 2638.
APPROACH
Delta 2638, fly heading 140.
APPROACH
Delta 2638, turn to a compass heading of 140 degrees.
DELTA 2638
Heading 140. Delta 2638.
DELTA 2638
Heading 140. Delta 2638.
ATC
WoW 98, Kennedy Tower. Good morning, or good evening, whatever it is. Runway 4 Left, line up and wait.
ATC
WoW 98, Kennedy Tower. Good morning—or good evening, whatever time it is now. Taxi onto runway 4 Left and hold your position there.
WOW 98
Line up and wait, 4 Left. WoW 98, good morning.
WOW 98
Moving onto 4 Left to wait. WoW 98, good morning to you.
JETBLUE 190
JetBlue 190, about 4 Right.
JETBLUE 190
JetBlue 190, we're approaching runway 4 Right.
ATC
JetBlue 190, Kennedy Tower. Good morning. You're following a Delta 737 rolling out. Winds calm, RVR more than 6,000, braking action reported good. Runway 4 Right, cleared to land.
ATC
JetBlue 190, Kennedy Tower. Good morning. You're following a Delta 737 that's currently slowing down on the runway. Winds are calm, visibility is over a mile, and the pavement grip is good. You're authorized to land on runway 4 Right.
JETBLUE 190
4 Right, cleared to land. Copy the rest. JetBlue 190.
JETBLUE 190
We're authorized to land on runway 4 Right and we've got the rest of those instructions. JetBlue 190.
ATC
WoW 98, winds calm, RVR more than 6,000. Runway 4 Left, cleared for takeoff.
ATC
WoW 98, the winds are calm and visibility is great at over a mile. You're authorized to take off on runway 4 Left.
WOW 98
Runway 4 Left, cleared for takeoff. WoW 98.
WOW 98
Authorized for takeoff on runway 4 Left. WoW 98.
VIRGIN 10
Virgin 10 Hotel Heavy, Kennedy Tower. Good morning. Runway 4 Left, line up and wait.
VIRGIN 10
Virgin 10, this is Kennedy Tower. Good morning. Taxi onto runway 4 Left and hold your position there.
ATC
Virgin 10 Hotel Heavy, wind 340 at 5. Runway 4 Left, cleared for takeoff.
ATC
Virgin 10, the wind is light at 5 knots. You are authorized to take off on runway 4 Left.
VIRGIN 10
Cleared for takeoff, 4 Left. Virgin 10 Hotel Heavy.
VIRGIN 10
We're authorized for takeoff on 4 Left. Virgin 10.
ATC
WoW 98, contact New York Departure on 135.9. Have a good night.
ATC
WoW 98, switch over to the New York departure controllers on frequency 135.9. Have a good night.
WOW 98
Departure, see ya.
WOW 98
Switching to departure, see ya.
JETBLUE 190
Tower, JetBlue 190. Going around, windshear.
JETBLUE 190
Tower, JetBlue 190. We're aborting our landing and pulling up; we just hit some windshear.
ATC
JetBlue 190, Roger. Turn right heading 100, climb and maintain 2,000.
ATC
JetBlue 190, understood. Turn right to a heading of 100 degrees, then climb and stay at 2,000 feet.
JETBLUE 190
100 on the heading.
JETBLUE 190
Heading 100, we're on it.
ATC
Virgin 10 Hotel Heavy, once airborne, fly runway heading and call your turn.
ATC
Virgin 10, you large aircraft, once you're in the air, fly straight along the runway's path and let us know when you're turning.
ATC
JetBlue 190, right turn heading 130.
ATC
JetBlue 190, turn right further to a heading of 130 degrees.
JETBLUE 190
Right turn 130, JetBlue 190.
JETBLUE 190
Right turn to 130, JetBlue 190.
ATC
JetBlue 190, contact Departure on 135.9. Talk to you in a little bit.
ATC
JetBlue 190, switch over to the Departure controllers on frequency 135.9. Talk to you again in a bit.
JETBLUE 190
135.9. We were plus 15, minus 5 to 10 on the final approach. We hit windshear at about 500 feet.
JETBLUE 190
Switching to 135.9. Our airspeed was jumping up 15 knots then dropping 10 on our final path down. We hit that windshear at about 500 feet.
ATC
And the windshear was at what altitude?
ATC
And at what height did you hit that sudden wind shift?
JETBLUE 190
He said 500 feet.
JETBLUE 190
He said it was at five hundred feet.
ATC
Virgin 10 Hotel Heavy, you can start the right turn heading 100 and contact New York Departure. Have a good night.
ATC
Virgin 10, heavy jet, you can start your right turn toward the east and switch over to New York Departure. Have a good night.
VIRGIN 10
Starting the turn and heading 100. Virgin 10.
VIRGIN 10
Starting the turn toward the east. Virgin 10.
JETBLUE 190
JetBlue 190 is level at 2,000, heading 130.
JETBLUE 190
JetBlue 190 is holding steady at two thousand feet, flying southeast.
APPROACH
JetBlue 190, expect ILS 4 Right approach. Fly heading 130, maintain speed 220.
APPROACH
JetBlue 190, expect a radio-guided landing on runway 4-Right. Fly southeast and stay at 220 knots.
JETBLUE 190
Maintain speed 220, 130 on the heading at 2,000. JetBlue 190.
JETBLUE 190
Staying at 220 knots, flying southeast at two thousand feet. JetBlue 190.
AMERICAN 1186
Tower, American 1186, speed cleared to land.
AMERICAN 1186
Tower, American 1186, we're at speed and confirmed to land.
ATC
American 1186, Runway 4 Right, cleared to land. Wind 270 at 12, gusts 15. Braking action reported good.
ATC
American 1186, you are authorized to land on runway four right. The wind is coming from the west at fourteen miles per hour, gusting to seventeen. Other pilots report that the runway surface provides good grip for braking.
AMERICAN 1186
Cleared to land, American 1186.
AMERICAN 1186
Authorized to land, American 1186.
CATHAY 8185
Tower, Cathay 8185 Heavy, localizer 4 Right.
CATHAY 8185
Tower, this is the large Cathay 8185, we are locked onto the navigation beam for runway four right.
ATC
Cathay 8185 Heavy, Kennedy Tower. Hello. You're following a 737 short final. Wind 260 at 10, gusts 15, RVR more than 6,000. Runway 4 Right, cleared to land.
ATC
Cathay 8185, hello from Kennedy Tower. You are following a Boeing 737 that is just about to touch down. Wind is from the west at twelve miles per hour with seventeen-mile-per-hour gusts, and runway visibility is over a mile. You are authorized to land on runway four right.
CATHAY 8185
4 Right, cleared to land. Cathay 8185.
CATHAY 8185
Authorized to land on four right, Cathay 8185.
AMERICAN 1186
American 1186 going around, windshear.
AMERICAN 1186
American 1186 is aborting the landing and climbing away! We just hit a sudden, dangerous shift in wind speed.
ATC
American 1186, Roger. Turn right heading 100, climb and maintain 2,000.
ATC
American 1186, I understand. Turn right to a compass heading of one-zero-zero, climb up and stay at two thousand feet.
AMERICAN 1186
Say the heading again?
AMERICAN 1186
Could you repeat that compass direction again?
ATC
Right turn heading 100 for American 1186.
ATC
American 1186, turn right and fly toward the east on a heading of 100 degrees.
AMERICAN 1186
100 heading. What was the altitude?
AMERICAN 1186
Turning to 100. And what altitude did you want us at?
ATC
Up to 2,000 if you can, American 1186.
ATC
Climb up to 2,000 feet if you're able to, American 1186.
ATC
Cathay 8185 Heavy, use caution for windshear. The last two arrivals went missed approach due to windshear—gain of 15, loss of 10 down around 500 feet. If you get that, let me know. You are cleared to land on 4 Right.
ATC
Cathay 8185, as a large aircraft, be careful of sudden wind shifts. The last two planes had to abort their landings because of the wind—they saw their speed jump by 15 knots then drop by 10 near 500 feet. Let me know if you hit that. You are cleared to land on runway 4 Right.
CATHAY 8185
Cleared to land 4 Right, Cathay 8185. We've got that, at 500 feet, about a 20-knot swing.
CATHAY 8185
Cleared to land 4 Right, Cathay 8185. We see what you mean; at 500 feet, we’re getting about a 20-knot swing in wind speed.
DELTA 1106
Delta 1106, approach Crystal.
DELTA 1106
Delta 1106 checking in, we're approaching the Crystal waypoint.
ATC
Delta 1106, Kennedy Tower. Hello. Windshear reported off the right side. I’m assuming it’s the same for the left, but I don't have any reports for the left side. It’s plus 15, minus 10 down to 500 feet, reported by all types. Wind 090 at 7, gusts 15, RVR more than 6,000. Runway 4 Left, cleared to land.
ATC
Delta 1106, Kennedy Tower, hello. We have reports of dangerous wind shifts on the right side of the airport. I’d assume it’s the same on the left, but I don’t have reports for that side yet. Every type of plane is seeing airspeed gains of 15 and losses of 10 down at 500 feet. Winds are from the east at 7 knots, gusting to 15, and the runway visibility is over 6,000 feet. Runway 4 Left, you're cleared to land.
DELTA 1106
Cleared to land 4 Left, Delta 1106. Can we get a departure PIREP?
DELTA 1106
Authorized to land 4 Left, Delta 1106. Can you get us a report from any of the pilots who just took off?
APPROACH
American 2201, I'm sorry, you're going to be going into a holding pattern here while we do a runway change because of the wind shift. Go back to 132.17. We’re going to get you back in as soon as we can. Descend to 13,000, speed 210.
APPROACH
American 2201, I’m sorry, but we’re putting you in a holding pattern to circle for a bit because the wind shifted and we have to change which runways we're using. Switch back to radio frequency 132.17. We’ll get you back in the queue as soon as possible. Drop down to 13,000 feet and slow to 210 knots.
JETBLUE 514
JetBlue 514, I need you to pull back 20 to 10 knots. Descend and maintain 13,000.
JETBLUE 514
JetBlue 514, I need you to slow down by about 10 or 20 knots. Go ahead and descend to 13,000 feet and stay there.
JETBLUE 514
13,000 and 210 knots, JetBlue 514.
JETBLUE 514
Descending to 13,000 feet and slowing to 210 knots, JetBlue 514.
APPROACH
JetBlue 464, amend your altitude. Maintain 8,000 for now. We might be doing a runway change here. The wind is going crazy on us.
APPROACH
JetBlue 464, change your target altitude. Stay at 8,000 feet for now. We might have to switch runways because the wind is getting pretty wild on us.
JETBLUE 464
Okay, we'll stop at 8,000. Do you know which one we're doing yet?
JETBLUE 464
Okay, we’ll stop our descent at 8,000 feet. Do you know which runway we'll be using yet?
APPROACH
No, sir. The wind just went from 190 to around 240.
APPROACH
No, sir. The wind direction just swung from 190 degrees to about 240.
CATHAY 8185
Cathay 8185 going around.
CATHAY 8185
Cathay 8185 is aborting the landing and going back up.
ATC
Cathay 8185, turn right heading 130 and climb and maintain 2,000.
ATC
Cathay 8185, turn right to a compass heading of 130 and climb back up to 2,000 feet.
CATHAY 8185
Maintain 2,000, Cathay 8185.
CATHAY 8185
Staying at 2,000 feet, Cathay 8185.
ATC
Attention all aircraft. We just had a big wind shift, but it's now swinging back around to favor Runway 4 again. We had a couple of go-arounds, so there will be some delay vectors. The wind right now at Kennedy is 040 at 12, gusts 18.
ATC
Attention all aircraft. We just had a big wind shift, but it's now swinging back around to make Runway 4 the better choice again. We've had a few aborted landings, so expect some extra turns to buy some time. The wind right now at Kennedy is from the northeast at 12 knots, gusting to 18.
ATC
Delta 332, descend and maintain 1,500.
ATC
Delta 332, go ahead and descend to 1,500 feet.
ATC
JetBlue 720, RVR Runway 4 Left more than 6,000.
ATC
JetBlue 720, the visibility distance down the runway for 4 Left is more than 6,000 feet.
JETBLUE 720
JetBlue 720.
JETBLUE 720
JetBlue 720, copy that.
ATC
American 1388, turn heading 310, descend and maintain 2,000.
ATC
American 1388, turn to a heading of 310, then descend and stay at 2,000 feet.
AMERICAN 1388
310 heading and down to 2,000.
AMERICAN 1388
Heading 310 and down to 2,000 feet, American 1388.
ATC
Delta 2638, seven miles from Crystal. Heading 010. 3,000 until established on the localizer. Cleared ILS Runway 4 Left approach.
ATC
Delta 2638, you're seven miles from the Crystal waypoint. Fly heading 010 and stay at 3,000 until you catch the runway's guidance beam. Cleared for the instrument landing on Runway 4 Left.
DELTA 2638
010 heading. Cleared for the ILS 4 Left approach. We’re going to slow to 180 here.
DELTA 2638
Turning to heading 010. We're cleared to use the instrument landing system for runway 4 Left, and we'll slow down to 180 knots here.
ATC
That’s good. Thank you, sir.
ATC
That works perfectly. Thank you, sir.
ATC
Delta 332, speed 180, heading 010.
ATC
Delta 332, keep your speed at 180 knots and turn to heading 010.
DELTA 332
Speed 180, heading 010.
DELTA 332
Slowing to 180 and turning to heading 010.
ATC
JetBlue 720, descend and maintain 3,000.
ATC
JetBlue 720, drop down and stay level at 3,000 feet.
JETBLUE 720
3,000, JetBlue 720.
JETBLUE 720
Down to 3,000 feet, JetBlue 720.
ATC
JetBlue 190, fly heading 210, speed 200.
ATC
JetBlue 190, turn to heading 210 and keep your speed at 200 knots.
JETBLUE 190
210 on the heading and we're at 200. JetBlue 190.
JETBLUE 190
Turning to 210 and we're already at 200 knots. JetBlue 190.
ATC
Delta 332, nine miles from Eddie. Maintain 1,500 until established. Cleared ILS Runway 4 Right approach.
ATC
Delta 332, you're nine miles from the Eddie checkpoint. Stay at 1,500 feet until you've locked onto the landing beam. You're cleared for the instrument approach to Runway 4 Right.
DELTA 332
1,500 until established, cleared ILS 4 Right.
DELTA 332
We'll stay at 1,500 until we're on the beam, cleared for the instrument approach on 4 Right.
ATC
JetBlue 720, fly heading 350, reduce speed to 200.
ATC
JetBlue 720, turn to a compass heading of 350 and slow your speed to 200 knots.
JETBLUE 720
350, 200 knots, JetBlue 720.
JETBLUE 720
Heading 350, 200 knots, JetBlue 720.
PHILIPPINE 126
Tower, Philippine 126. Good evening. Established on localizer 04 Right, nine miles.
PHILIPPINE 126
Tower, Philippine 126. Good evening. We’re nine miles out and locked onto the guidance beam for Runway 4 Right.
ATC
Philippine 126, Kennedy Tower. Hello. Use caution. The last three arrivals went missed approach due to windshear at 500 feet. Plus 15, minus 10. Wind 040 at 12, gusts 18. Runway 4 Right, cleared to land.
ATC
Philippine 126, Kennedy Tower. Hello. Use caution. The last three arrivals had to abort their landings because of sudden wind shifts at 500 feet. They saw speed gains of 15 knots and losses of 10. Wind is from the northeast at 12 knots, gusting to 18. Runway 4 Right, you're cleared to land.
PHILIPPINE 126
Cleared to land 04 Right, Philippine 126.
PHILIPPINE 126
Cleared to land on 4 Right, Philippine 126.
AMERICAN 1186
Departure, American 1186. We’re at 2,000, flying heading 100. Looks like the weather is right off our right, giving us a really bad ride.
AMERICAN 1186
Departure, American 1186. We’re at 2,000 feet, flying a heading of 100. It looks like the storm is right off our right side, and it’s giving us a really rough, shaky ride.
APPROACH
As soon as you climb, I’ll be able to turn you. You can turn left heading 040.
APPROACH
Once you gain more altitude, I'll have clearance to turn you. Go ahead and turn left to a northeast heading.
AMERICAN 1186
040 heading. We're out of two for three.
AMERICAN 1186
Turning northeast. We're passing through 2,000 feet climbing for 3,000.
CATHAY 8185
Departure, Cathay 8185. Heading 130, 2,000 feet.
CATHAY 8185
Departure control, this is Cathay 8185. We're flying southeast at 2,000 feet.
APPROACH
Cathay 8185, Departure. You are radar contact. Speed no faster than 210 knots. Standby on a runway assignment—we're going to figure out what we're going to do here.
APPROACH
Cathay 8185, I have you on radar. Keep your speed below 240 miles per hour. Wait for your landing runway—we’re still coordinating the traffic flow down here.
CATHAY 8185
Okay, standing by for that and reducing to 210 knots.
CATHAY 8185
Understood, waiting for the runway and slowing down to 240 miles per hour.
APPROACH
American 1186, I'm going to climb you up to 5,000 feet. Climb and maintain 5,000, then turn left heading 360. I’m going to turn you around here.
APPROACH
American 1186, I need you higher. Climb up to 5,000 feet and stay there, then turn left to face due north. I’m going to loop you back around.
AMERICAN 1186
Left turn heading 360 and climb to 5,000. American 1186.
AMERICAN 1186
Turning left toward the north and climbing to 5,000 feet. American 1186.
DELTA 2638
Tower, Delta 2638 with you, ILS 4 Left.
DELTA 2638
Tower, Delta 2638 checking in, we're using the automated guidance system to land on the left-side runway.
ATC
Delta 2638, Kennedy Tower. Hello again. You're following company short final. Windshear gain of 15, loss of 10 reported at 500 feet by all types. Wind 050 at 14, gusts 19. Runway 4 Left, cleared to land.
ATC
Delta 2638, Kennedy Tower. Hello again. You’re following another Delta flight on its final approach to the runway. Heads up: all types of aircraft are reporting sudden wind shifts at 500 feet, causing airspeeds to jump by 15 knots and drop by 10. Winds are from the northeast at 14, gusting to 19. You are authorized to land on Runway 4 Left.
DELTA 2638
Cleared to land 4 Left, Delta 2638.
DELTA 2638
We're authorized to land on Runway 4 Left, Delta 2638.
PHILIPPINE 126
Philippine 126 on approach.
PHILIPPINE 126
Philippine 126 is checking in on our approach.
ATC
Delta 1106, fly runway heading and climb and maintain 2,000.
ATC
Delta 1106, fly straight ahead in line with the runway and climb up to 2,000 feet.
PHILIPPINE 126
Heading 130, maintain 2,000, Philippine 126.
PHILIPPINE 126
Turning to a compass heading of 130 and staying at 2,000 feet, Philippine 126.
ATC
Philippine 126, if you're ready for it, if you can stop the climb at 3,000.
ATC
Philippine 126, if you're able, please level off your climb once you reach 3,000 feet.
PHILIPPINE 126
We’ll stop the climb at 3,000 on heading 130.
PHILIPPINE 126
We’ll stop our climb at 3,000 feet while flying heading 130.
DELTA 1106
Can you repeat what you said about windshear?
DELTA 1106
Could you repeat those details about the dangerous wind shifts?
ATC
Right now she has windshear—well, she keeps getting different PIREPs. She has all sorts of reports. Some people are reporting a loss of 15, other people are a gain of 20. The surface wind is 050 at 12, gusts 19. The winds aloft are in the complete opposite direction. We're actually right now talking to the approach control about changing our plan here. That’s why everything is stopped.
ATC
Right now the runway area has dangerous wind shifts—well, we keep getting different reports from other pilots. We have all sorts of reports. Some people are reporting a sudden loss of speed, others are reporting a gain. On the ground, the wind is from the northeast at 12 knots, gusting to 19. But the winds higher up are blowing in the complete opposite direction. We're actually talking to the controllers who handle incoming flights about changing our plan here. That’s why everything is at a standstill.
ATC
JetBlue 514, descend and maintain 10,000 and 210 knots if you're not there already.
ATC
JetBlue 514, go down and stay at 10,000 feet and keep your speed at 210 knots if you're not there already.
JETBLUE 514
We're 210 now. We'll descend down to 10,000.
JETBLUE 514
We're at 210 knots now. We'll head down to 10,000 feet.
CATHAY 8185
Approach, Cathay 8185 Heavy. Has anyone landed recently?
CATHAY 8185
Approach control, this is the large Cathay 8185. Has anyone actually managed to land recently?
APPROACH
No, sir. Everybody's going around right now. It sounds like we're going to be switching to the 22s and we'll figure out what to do from there.
APPROACH
No, sir. Everyone is aborting their landings and flying back around right now. It sounds like we're going to be switching to the southwest-facing runways and we'll figure out what to do from there.
CATHAY 8185
Okay, Cathay 8185. We can probably only hold for another five minutes, and then we have to divert unless we have a confirmed runway.
CATHAY 8185
Okay, Cathay 8185. We can probably only circle for another five minutes, and then we'll have to fly to a different airport unless we have a guaranteed runway to land on.
APPROACH
All right, sir. Standby. I'll get that for you. It will be longer than five minutes regardless. Standby, I'm going to figure out what's going to happen in the next minute or two.
APPROACH
Alright, sir. Just wait. I'll get that info for you. It's definitely going to take longer than five minutes regardless. Hang on, I'm going to figure out what's going to happen in the next minute or two.
CATHAY 8185
Is there any improvement in the weather, or is it just this way?
CATHAY 8185
Is there any improvement in the weather, or is it just staying this way?
APPROACH
No improvement in the weather.
APPROACH
The weather isn't showing any signs of improvement.
CATHAY 8185
Cathay 8185, we’re diverting to Philadelphia. Request radar vectors.
CATHAY 8185
Cathay 8185, we’re giving up on this airport and heading to Philadelphia instead. Please give us steering directions from your radar.
APPROACH
Cathay 8185 Heavy, Roger that. Turn left heading 310 and we're going to get you a route here in a moment.
APPROACH
Copy that, Cathay 8185. Turn left to a compass heading of 310 degrees, and we’ll have your new flight path ready for you in just a moment.
CATHAY 8185
Okay, request the most direct route to Philadelphia and request higher, please.
CATHAY 8185
Okay, we’d like the most direct path possible to Philadelphia, and we’re requesting a higher altitude, please.
APPROACH
Roger that. Turn left heading 270 and climb and maintain 8,000. Expect vectors to Philadelphia.
APPROACH
Understood. Turn left to heading 270 and climb up to 8,000 feet. We’ll keep giving you steering directions toward Philadelphia.
CATHAY 8185
8,000 on the climb and heading 270. Cathay 8185.
CATHAY 8185
Climbing to 8,000 feet and turning to heading 270. Cathay 8185.
ATC
Attention all aircraft on this frequency. We're going to abandon the 4 approach and switch to the 22s for everybody. We've got a big adjustment here. The winds aloft are favoring the southwest runway configuration. We've had about six go-arounds here, so we're just going to move to the 22s.
ATC
Attention all aircraft on this frequency. We’re going to stop using the northeast runways and switch everyone over to the southwest-facing ones. It's a big adjustment, but the winds up high are favoring the southwest side now. We’ve already had six planes fail their landings and have to go around for another try, so we’re moving everyone to the other runways.
ATC
JetBlue 720, turn left heading 220. American 1388, turn left heading 220. JetBlue 190, turn left heading 090.
ATC
JetBlue 720, turn left to heading 220. American 1388, turn left to heading 220. JetBlue 190, turn left to heading 090.
DELTA 2638
Tower, Delta 2638. 3,000, heading 100.
DELTA 2638
Tower, this is Delta 2638. We’re at 3,000 feet and flying a heading of 100 degrees.
ATC
Delta 2638, Roger. Delta 332, Kennedy Tower.
ATC
Got you, Delta 2638. Delta 332, this is the Kennedy Tower controller.
DELTA 332
332, 1,500.
DELTA 332
Delta 332 here, we’re at 1,500 feet.
ATC
Delta 332, numerous missed approaches due to windshear, plus or minus 15 down at 500 feet. Company ahead of you to your left is on a missed approach, a 717 climbing out of 2,500. If you do go missed approach, climb and maintain 2,000. Wind 050 at 12, gusting 19. Runway 4 Right, cleared to land.
ATC
Delta 332, several planes have had to abort their landings because of sudden wind shifts. Expect your speed to jump or drop by 15 knots when you’re 500 feet up. Another Delta plane just ahead of you is aborting its landing right now, a 717 climbing past 2,500 feet. If you have to bail on the landing too, climb and stay at 2,000 feet. Winds are from the northeast at 12 knots, gusting to 19. You're authorized to land on Runway 4 Right.
DELTA 332
Cleared to land 4 Right.
DELTA 332
Authorized to land on Runway 4 Right, Delta 332.
ATC
Delta 2638, maintain 3,000 and just continue on present heading for now.
ATC
Delta 2638, stay at 3,000 feet and just keep flying in this direction for now.
ATC
JetBlue 190, climb and maintain 4,000. American 1388, climb and maintain 3,000. JetBlue 720, turn left heading 130. It's going to be some vectors in circles here for a little bit until we get straightened out.
ATC
JetBlue 190, climb up to 4,000 feet. American 1388, climb to 3,000. JetBlue 720, turn left to a heading of 130. I'm going to have to steer you all in circles for a little bit until we get this traffic situation sorted out.
JETBLUE 445
Kennedy, JetBlue 445. We'd like to declare an emergency if we can. We just had the bleed system start not operating properly. We need to get on the ground now. Request direct Kennedy.
JETBLUE 445
Kennedy, JetBlue 445. We need to declare an emergency. Our engine air system just failed and isn't working right. We need to get this plane on the ground immediately. Requesting a direct path straight to Kennedy airport.
ATC
JetBlue 445, Roger. Fly heading 360.
ATC
JetBlue 445, understood. Fly due north.
ATC
Attention all aircraft on this frequency. We are now waiting on staged aircraft for the 4s; now they’re re-staging them. It’s going to be a while for the ILS 22 Left approach. Standby for individual updates.
ATC
Listen up, everyone. We’re waiting on the planes lined up for the northeast runways; they’re moving them around again. It’s going to be a long wait for the instrument landing path to the southwest runway. Stay tuned for your specific updates.
ATC
JetBlue 720, turn left heading 060. American 1388, turn left heading 040.
ATC
JetBlue 720, turn left toward the northeast. American 1388, turn left toward the north-northeast.
ATC
Cathay 8185 Heavy, fly heading 260 and contact Departure on 120.85. They’ll have a clearance for you. Speed is your discretion.
ATC
Cathay 8185, you big heavy jet, fly west-southwest and talk to the departure controllers on 120.85. They’ll have your route ready. You can fly at whatever speed you want.
ATC
American 1186, turn left heading 040. American 104 Heavy, continue on 4 Left, turn right at Juliet, left turn onto Yankee.
ATC
American 1186, turn left toward the northeast. American 104, you big jet, keep taxiing down the northeast runway, then turn right onto taxiway Juliet and left onto taxiway Yankee.
KUWAITI 118
Kuwaiti 118 Heavy, follow the American 777.
KUWAITI 118
This is the big Kuwaiti 118, we'll follow that American 777.
ATC
All departures looking for 4 Left, we're going to do a runway change to 22 Right. I'll get everybody new climb-out instructions in a couple of minutes.
ATC
To everyone waiting to take off toward the northeast, we’re switching to the southwest runway. I’ll have new directions for your climb into the air for you all in just a couple of minutes.
JETBLUE 97
Tower, JetBlue 97. The windshear has been at the approach end of 4 Right, is that correct?
JETBLUE 97
Tower, JetBlue 97. That sudden, dangerous wind shift has been right at the start of the northeast runway, is that right?
ATC
JetBlue 97, affirmative.
ATC
JetBlue 97, that is correct.
JETBLUE 97
I, for one, don't want to take off into it on 22 and have a tailwind to boot.
JETBLUE 97
Personally, I really don't want to take off into those conditions on Runway 22, especially with the wind pushing us from behind as well.
ATC
I understand. There's a lot of coordination going on here. Just follow the line for now, and I have your concerns. We're working on the same thing.
ATC
I hear you. We're juggling a lot of moving parts behind the scenes right now. Just stay in the taxi line for the moment; I've noted your concerns. We're working toward the same goal.
ATC
JetBlue 720, turn left heading 310. Eventually, it's going to be vectors for the ILS 22 Left approach. We now have an emergency inbound. That’s going to be a priority. You guys are going to stay with me and spin some circles here until we get this emergency settled. It’s going to be about 10 minutes or so.
ATC
JetBlue 720, turn left to a heading of 310. Eventually, I’ll give you steering directions to line up for the precision landing system on Runway 22 Left. We have a plane in an emergency situation coming in now, and they get priority. You’re going to stay with me and fly in circles for a bit until we get this emergency handled. It should be about 10 minutes or so.
ATC
JetBlue 190, ILS 22 Left approach eventually. Flying 140.
ATC
JetBlue 190, you'll eventually be using the precision landing system for Runway 22 Left. Fly heading 140 for now.
ATC
JetBlue 445, fly heading 070. Expect ILS 22 Right approach. RVR for 22 Left is more than 6,000.
ATC
JetBlue 445, fly heading 070. Plan on using the precision landing system for Runway 22 Right. The visibility measurement for the left runway is currently over 6,000 feet.
JETBLUE 445
JetBlue 445, 070 heading for 22 Right.
JETBLUE 445
JetBlue 445, turning to heading 070 for Runway 22 Right.
ATC
Attention to all aircraft on this frequency. We're going to be going to ILS 22 Left approach. Current winds are 020 at 7, gusting 16. However, the wind aloft is out of the southwest.
ATC
Attention all aircraft on this frequency. We are switching to the precision landing system for Runway 22 Left. Winds on the ground are currently 7 knots gusting to 16, but the winds up at your altitude are coming out of the southwest.
ATC
Delta 2638, turn left heading 250. Are you able to accept the 22 Left ILS?
ATC
Delta 2638, turn left to heading 250. Can you use the instrument landing system for runway 22 Left?
DELTA 2638
250 heading. 22 Left ILS, affirm. Delta 2638.
DELTA 2638
Heading 250. We can use the landing system for 22 Left. Delta 2638.
ATC
Thank you. Descend and maintain 2,000. You can join the localizer on that 220 heading.
ATC
Thanks. Go down and stay at 2,000 feet. You can catch the runway’s guidance beam on that southwest heading.
DELTA 1106
What are the surface winds?
DELTA 1106
What are the wind conditions on the ground?
ATC
Surface wind is 010 at 6, gusting 16.
ATC
Ground winds are from the north at 6 knots, with gusts up to 16.
DELTA 1106
No, sir. That is out of limits for every Delta aircraft.
DELTA 1106
No, sir. That is beyond the safety limits for every plane in the Delta fleet.
ATC
Roger that, sir. I’ll keep you in the hold here. It’s shifting a bit; now 010 at 6, gusting 16.
ATC
Understood, sir. I’ll keep you in a circling pattern for now. It’s shifting a bit; still from the north at 6, gusting 16.
DELTA 2638
For Delta 2638, that’s also unable.
DELTA 2638
Delta 2638 also cannot land in those conditions.
ATC
Roger. Turn left heading 090, maintain 2,000.
ATC
Understood. Turn left to face due east and stay at 2,000 feet.
AMERICAN 1186
Negative on that approach with those winds.
AMERICAN 1186
No, we can't fly that landing path with these winds.
ATC
Roger that. Philippine 126 Heavy, are you able to accept the approach?
ATC
Got it. Philippine 126, you're a large aircraft—can you handle that landing route?
PHILIPPINE 126
Standby for a minute.
PHILIPPINE 126
Give us a minute to check.
ATC
Delta 332, turn left heading 010. Are you also unable to accept the approach?
ATC
Delta 332, turn left to face slightly north. Are you also saying you can't land that way?
DELTA 332
Delta 332, unable.
DELTA 332
Delta 332, we can't do it.
JETBLUE 514
JetBlue 514, checking now.
JETBLUE 514
JetBlue 514, we're checking our safety numbers now.
APPROACH
I follow you departures with the concerns about the windshear. If anybody has an issue with departing 22 Right or 31 Left sounds better—we’re trying to coordinate with the TRACON to see what we can do. But the options at the moment are 22 Right or 31 Left. It’s actually looking like it’s going to be more from Kilo Echo for the time being. So if you guys can all just check out your numbers and see what works for you with the current windshear and get back to me.
APPROACH
I hear those of you taking off and your concerns about the sudden wind shifts. If anyone has a problem with the southwest or northwest runways, let me know—we’re talking to regional control to see what we can do. But for now, those are your only options. It looks like the wind is coming from the southeast for a while. Everyone check your performance data to see if you can handle this windshear and let me know.
VIRGIN 10
31 Left for Virgin 10 Hotel Heavy.
VIRGIN 10
Virgin Flight 10, the heavy jet, is confirmed for Runway 31 Left.
ATC
What are the winds currently showing?
ATC
What are the wind readings showing at the moment?
ATC
They’re bouncing all over. They’re 040 at 4 now.
ATC
The winds are all over the place. They’re currently 4 knots coming from the northeast.
AMERICAN 104
What’s the restriction for full length on 31 Left?
AMERICAN 104
American 104 here, what’s the restriction on using the full length of Runway 31 Left?
ATC
It’s not plowed, it’s not treated. So it’s going to take a while for the port to come out and do it. They’re in route to do it now; I just don't know if it's going to take them 5 minutes or 15.
ATC
The runway hasn’t been plowed or de-iced yet. It’s going to take a bit for the airport crews to get out there. They’re on their way now, but I don’t know if it’ll be 5 minutes or 15.
PHILIPPINE 126
Heading 040. We can take 22 Left.
PHILIPPINE 126
Turning northeast. We can use Runway 22 Left instead.
ATC
Roger. Turn left heading 330, expect ILS 22 Left approach. Speed is your discretion. We’ll get you in as quickly as possible.
ATC
Got it. Turn left to a northwest heading and get ready for an instrument-guided landing on Runway 22 Left. Speed is up to you; we’ll get you in as fast as possible.
ATC
American 1186, we’ll get you back around here. Turn right heading 270 and maintain speed 210.
ATC
American 1186, we’re going to guide you back around. Turn right to head west and keep your speed at 210 knots.
ATC
JetBlue 514, we’re going to get you in here as we can. Start a descent down to 7,000 feet, turn right heading 180.
ATC
JetBlue 514, we’ll get you in here as quickly as we can. Start descending to 7,000 feet and turn right to face due south.
JETBLUE 445
We just need to get on the ground. We have a bleed problem.
JETBLUE 445
We need to get on the ground right now. We’re having a malfunction with the engine air systems.
ATC
Roger. I need the number of persons on board and the fuel remaining in pounds.
ATC
Understood. I need to know the total number of people on board and how much fuel you have left in pounds.
JETBLUE 445
We have 17,500 on the gas and we have 25 souls on board.
JETBLUE 445
We have 17,500 pounds of fuel and 25 people on board.
ATC
Roger that, JetBlue 445. We have an aircraft that's going to go and land on 22 Left—they’re going to shoot the approach. Based on that, we’ll have to make a decision. Departures are refusing to depart 22, and some of the arrivals have also declined. So let's plan on 22 Left for now, ILS.
ATC
Got it, JetBlue 445. We have one plane about to try landing on Runway 22 Left. Based on how that goes, we’ll decide what’s next. Other pilots are refusing to take off or land on 22 right now, but let's plan for you to use the instrument landing system on 22 Left for now.
JETBLUE 445
The engine bleed—both bleeds on the engines are not working.
JETBLUE 445
The engine air systems—both of them—are completely out of service.
ATC
Roger that.
ATC
I understand.
ATC
JetBlue 464, turn left heading 250. JetBlue 720, turn left heading 040. Attention all aircraft. We’re going to land 22 Left for a short while. However, the departures are staging for the 31s. That might end up changing before some of you shoot an approach.
ATC
JetBlue 464, turn left to a west-southwest heading. JetBlue 720, turn left to face northeast. Attention all pilots: we’re going to use Runway 22 Left for landings for a short time. However, departing planes are lining up for the 31 runways. That plan might change before you even start your final approach.
ATC
Delta 1106, turn left heading 310. American 1186, descend and maintain 5,000.
ATC
Delta 1106, turn left to a compass heading of 310. American 1186, drop down and stay at 5,000 feet.
ATC
Philippine 126, turn left heading 260, maintain 2,000 until established, cleared ILS 22 Left approach.
ATC
Philippine 126, turn left to heading 260. Stay at 2,000 feet until you’re lined up with the guide beam, then you’re cleared for the instrument landing on runway 22 Left.
PHILIPPINE 126
Heading 260 until established, cleared for ILS 22 Left.
PHILIPPINE 126
Heading 260 until we're lined up, cleared for the instrument landing on 22 Left.
JETBLUE 445
Kennedy, we've got some aircraft not interested in landing 22. The wind on the surface is 040 at 4. We may end up having to switch the runway. What’s your situation with fuel and your emergency?
JETBLUE 445
Kennedy Tower here. We have some other planes that don't want to land on runway 22. The wind on the ground is 4 knots from the northeast. We might have to switch runways. How are you doing on fuel and what is the status of your emergency?
JETBLUE 445
We just need to get on the ground. We have a bleed problem. As far as gas goes, we’ve got plenty of gas.
JETBLUE 445
We just need to get this plane on the ground. We have a problem with the engine air pressure system. As far as fuel goes, we’ve got plenty of it.
ATC
Roger that. JetBlue 445, we have an aircraft that's going to go and land on 22 Left. They’re going to shoot the approach. Based on that, we'll have to make a decision.
ATC
Understood. JetBlue 445, we have another plane that’s going to try to land on 22 Left. They’re going to attempt the instrument landing, and we’ll make a decision based on how that goes.
JETBLUE 190
We need an update on the weather because the ATIS shows over a 10-knot tailwind.
JETBLUE 190
We need an update on the weather because the automated broadcast is showing a tailwind of over 10 knots.
ATC
The current wind is 040 at 7. The special weather at 0430 Zulu is the latest official weather.
ATC
The current wind is 7 knots from the northeast. The special weather report from 4:30 AM Greenwich Time is the latest official update.
JETBLUE 445
Same here. We can’t even get landing data for the 22s. We can info-force for the 4s.
JETBLUE 445
We’re in the same boat. Our computers won't even calculate the landing numbers for the southwest-facing runways. We can try to force the system to give us data for the northeast runways, though.
ATC
Would a PIREP help? Because we’ve got an aircraft on final right now.
ATC
Would a report from another pilot help? We’ve got a plane on their final approach to the runway right now.
JETBLUE 445
We could try. What is it?
JETBLUE 445
We could give that a shot. What are they saying?
ATC
Well, they’re on final now. They haven’t given us the PIREP yet because they haven't landed. I'll keep you posted.
ATC
Well, they're still coming in to land. They haven't given us their report yet because they haven't touched down. I’ll keep you updated.
ATC
JetBlue 514, descend and maintain 3,000. Delta 1106, descend and maintain 2,000. Delta 332, descend and maintain 2,000, heading 280.
ATC
JetBlue 514, drop down and stay at 3,000 feet. Delta 1106, go down and stay at 2,000 feet. Delta 332, descend to 2,000 feet and turn to heading 280.
DELTA 2638
Delta 2638. We’re not going to have the gas to come back around for a try at the 22s. We’re going to divert to Norfolk.
DELTA 2638
Delta 2638. We don't have enough fuel to circle back for another attempt at the southwest runways. We’re going to give up on this airport and head to Norfolk instead.
ATC
You’re going to Oscar Romeo Fox? Affirm. Fly heading 130. I’ll get you a clearance.
ATC
You're heading to Norfolk? Understood. Turn to heading 130. I’ll get your official route change approved.
PHILIPPINE 126
Tower, Philippine 126. Established on localizer 22 Left, nine miles.
PHILIPPINE 126
Tower, this is Philippine 126. We are locked onto the guidance beam for runway 22 Left, nine miles out.
ATC
Philippine 126, Kennedy Tower. Hello. Wind 040 at 7. Runway 22 Left, cleared to land. RVR more than 6,000.
ATC
Philippine 126, this is Kennedy Tower. Hello. The wind is from the northeast at 7 knots. You are cleared to land on Runway 22 Left. Visibility on the runway is excellent, over 6,000 feet.
PHILIPPINE 126
Cleared to land 22 Left, Philippine 126.
PHILIPPINE 126
Cleared to land on 22 Left, Philippine 126.
ATC
JetBlue 445, I’m sorry, did you say a bleed problem? Bravo-Lima-Echo-Echo-Delta?
ATC
JetBlue 445, I’m sorry, did you say you have a bleed air problem? B-L-E-E-D?
JETBLUE 445
That’s correct. The engine bleeds—both bleeds on the engines are not working.
JETBLUE 445
That’s correct. The engine air systems—the pressure bleeds on both engines—are not working.
ATC
Roger. American 1186, reduce speed to 170. Delta 1106, reduce speed to 180.
ATC
Understood. American 1186, slow down to 170 knots. Delta 1106, slow down to 180 knots.
ATC
JetBlue 445, turn left heading 360. The first aircraft is on about a half-mile final. I’ll let you know as soon as he's down.
ATC
JetBlue 445, turn left to a due north heading. The plane ahead of you is about a half-mile from touching down. I’ll let you know as soon as he’s on the ground.
ATC
JetBlue 514, maintain 3,000. JetBlue 445, that traffic just landed now.
ATC
JetBlue 514, stay at 3,000 feet. JetBlue 445, that plane ahead of you just landed now.
JETBLUE 445
Okay.
JETBLUE 445
Okay, copy that.
ATC
Delta 332, heading 250 until established, cleared ILS Runway 22 Left.
ATC
Delta 332, fly heading 250 until you've caught the landing beam, then you're cleared for the instrument landing on Runway 22 Left.
DELTA 332
250 heading, cleared ILS 22 Left.
DELTA 332
Heading 250, cleared for the instrument landing on 22 Left.
ATC
American 1186, reduce speed to 170, cleared ILS 22 Left approach.
ATC
American 1186, slow down to 170 knots, you're cleared for the instrument landing approach to Runway 22 Left.
AMERICAN 1186
Speed 170, cleared ILS 22 Left.
AMERICAN 1186
Slowing to 170, cleared for the instrument landing on 22 Left.
ATC
JetBlue 514, speed 180, turn left heading 290.
ATC
JetBlue 514, keep your speed at 180 knots and turn left to a heading of 290 degrees.
JETBLUE 514
180 on the speed, 290 on the heading.
JETBLUE 514
180 on the speed, 290 on the heading.
ATC
JetBlue 445, do you need emergency vehicles?
ATC
JetBlue 445, do you need the fire and rescue trucks to meet you?
JETBLUE 445
No, not at this time. We just need to get to the gate.
JETBLUE 445
No, not right now. We just need to get this plane to the gate.
ATC
Roger that, sir. The aircraft that was on the ILS 22 Left approach landed. Working on the PIREP.
ATC
I understand, sir. The plane that was using the instrument guidance to land on runway 22 Left just touched down. I'm waiting to hear their pilot report on the weather conditions.
ATC
Delta 1106, cleared ILS 22 Left approach. Contact Tower on 119.1.
ATC
Delta 1106, you are authorized to begin your instrument landing approach for runway 22 Left. Switch over and talk to the Tower controllers on frequency 119.1.
ATC
Tower, Delta 1106. We're outside of Rusty.
ATC
Tower, this is Delta 1106. We’ve just passed the Rusty navigation waypoint on our way in.
ATC
Delta 1106, Kennedy Tower. Hello. You're following an American 737, six miles ahead. Wind 050 at 8, RVR more than 6,000. Runway 22 Left, cleared to land.
ATC
Delta 1106, Kennedy Tower. Hello. You’re trailing an American 737 about six miles ahead of you. Wind is from the northeast at 8 knots, and runway visibility is over 6,000 feet. You are cleared to land on runway 22 Left.
DELTA 1106
Cleared to land on 22 Left, Delta 1106.
DELTA 1106
Authorized to land on runway 22 Left, Delta 1106.
JETBLUE 445
What’s that PIREP on 22 Left? Was it good?
JETBLUE 445
What was that pilot's report on the conditions for runway 22 Left? Did they say everything looked okay?
ATC
I’ll call the Tower in just a moment and get it for you, sir. We haven’t got the back-load for them.
ATC
I’ll check with the Tower in just a second and find out for you, sir. We haven't received the update from them yet.
ATC
JetBlue 514, heading 250 until established, cleared ILS 22 Left.
ATC
JetBlue 514, fly a heading of 250 degrees until you're locked onto the landing beam, then you're authorized for the instrument approach to runway 22 Left.
ATC
JetBlue 190, still waiting on the PIREP.
ATC
JetBlue 190, I’m still waiting for that pilot report on the weather conditions you encountered.
ATC
JetBlue 720, fly heading 120. I’ll keep you staged for 31 Right.
ATC
JetBlue 720, turn to a heading of 120 degrees. I’m lining you up to be ready for runway 31 Right.
ATC
JetBlue 445, Tower 119.1. Speed is your discretion.
ATC
JetBlue 445, switch over to the Tower controllers on frequency 119.1. You can fly at whatever speed you feel is best.
JETBLUE 445
Speed at discretion, 19.1. JetBlue 445.
JETBLUE 445
We'll manage our own speed and move to frequency 119.1. JetBlue 445.
JETBLUE 445
Kennedy Tower, JetBlue 445, ILS 22 Left.
JETBLUE 445
Kennedy Tower, this is JetBlue 445, we're using the instrument landing system for runway 22 Left.
ATC
JetBlue 445, Kennedy Tower. Hello. You're following company 320, eight miles ahead. Wind 030 at 9, RVR more than 6,000. Runway 22 Left, cleared to land.
ATC
JetBlue 445, Kennedy Tower. Hello. You’re following another JetBlue plane eight miles ahead. Wind is from the northeast at 9 knots, and runway visibility is over 6,000 feet. Runway 22 Left, you are cleared to land.
JETBLUE 445
Cleared to land 22 Left, JetBlue 445.
JETBLUE 445
Cleared to land on 22 Left, JetBlue 445.
ATC
Philippine 126 Heavy, when you get a chance, can you give me a PIREP on the approach?
ATC
Philippine 126 Heavy, when you have a moment, could you give me a pilot report on how the conditions look on your final approach?
PHILIPPINE 126
Ceiling at 600, light turbulence, 6-knot tailwind.
PHILIPPINE 126
The cloud base is at 600 feet, there's some light bumping, and we have a 6-knot wind pushing us from behind.
ATC
JetBlue 445, once the emergency gets on the ground, we're going to go to ILS 31 Right approach. Current surface wind 040 at 7.
ATC
JetBlue 445, as soon as that emergency aircraft gets on the ground, we’ll have you fly the precision guidance path to Runway 31 Right. Winds on the ground are 7 knots coming from the northeast.
ATC
JetBlue 445, turn right at Juliet, hold short of 22 Right. Contact Ground now on 121.9. Let him know if you require any other assistance.
ATC
JetBlue 445, turn right on taxiway Juliet and stop just before you reach Runway 22 Right. Talk to ground control now on frequency 121.9, and let them know if you need any more help.
JETBLUE 445
We’re good. 21.9. JetBlue 445. Thank you, ma'am.
JETBLUE 445
We’re doing okay. Over to ground on 121.9. JetBlue 445. Appreciate it, ma'am.
ATC
Attention all emergency equipment, respond Alert 2, Runway 22 Left.
ATC
Attention all emergency crews, we have a mid-level emergency standby, head to Runway 22 Left immediately.
ATC
Is there anybody on this frequency with a concern about fuel?
ATC
Is there anyone on this frequency who is starting to get dangerously low on fuel?
JETBLUE 190
JetBlue 190, we have about 15 minutes left.
JETBLUE 190
For JetBlue 190, we’ve only got about 15 minutes of flying time left before we run out.
ATC
I hope within the next 10 minutes we’ll have an answer for you and you’ll be shooting an approach. But based on the last half hour, I don't know if that's a guarantee.
ATC
I’m hoping that within the next 10 minutes we’ll have an update and you'll be starting your final descent to land. But given how the last half hour has gone, I can’t guarantee it.
JETBLUE 720
JetBlue 720 is in the same condition. 15 minutes and we’re going to our alternate.
JETBLUE 720
JetBlue 720 is in the same boat. If we don't get moving in 15 minutes, we’re giving up and heading to our backup airport.
ATC
JetBlue 445, turn left heading 250, descend and maintain 2,000 until established localizer, cleared ILS Runway 22 Left approach.
ATC
JetBlue 445, turn left to heading 250, drop down and stay at 2,000 feet until you catch the radio beam for the runway, you’re cleared for the instrument landing on Runway 22 Left.
JETBLUE 445
250, 2,000 to established, cleared for the ILS 22 Left. JetBlue 445.
JETBLUE 445
Turning to 250, down to 2,000 until we catch the beam, cleared for the instrument landing on 22 Left. JetBlue 445.
ATC
All right, so we just got the PIREP. The PIREP was good for 22 Left. However, once the emergency gets on the ground, we’re going to ILS 31 Right approach. Current surface wind 040 at 7. I’ll confirm that with everybody individually. Standby.
ATC
Okay, we just got a pilot's weather report. Visibility was fine for Runway 22 Left. But once this emergency plane gets on the ground, we’re switching everyone to the instrument approach for Runway 31 Right. Surface wind is from the northeast at 7 knots. I’ll check in with each of you. Stand by.
ATC
JetBlue 720, fly heading 360 for the intercept.
ATC
JetBlue 720, fly north on heading 360 to line up with the landing path.
ATC
American 1388, turn left heading 340, maintain 3,000 until established. Cleared ILS 31 Right approach.
ATC
American 1388, turn left to heading 340, stay at 3,000 feet until you’re lined up with the runway. You’re cleared for the instrument landing on Runway 31 Right.
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JetBlue 720, seven miles from Zulab, maintain 2,000 until established localizer. Cleared ILS 31 Right approach. Contact Kennedy Tower 119.1.
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JetBlue 720, you’re seven miles from the Zulab checkpoint, stay at 2,000 feet until you've caught the landing beam. You’re cleared for the instrument landing on Runway 31 Right. Switch over to the Kennedy Tower controllers on frequency 119.1.
JETBLUE 720
2,000 until established, cleared for the ILS 31 Right. JetBlue 720.
JETBLUE 720
Staying at 2,000 until we're lined up, cleared for the instrument landing on 31 Right. JetBlue 720.
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Tower, JetBlue 720, ILS 31 Right.
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Kennedy Tower, this is JetBlue flight 720, we're on the instrument approach for runway 31 Right.
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JetBlue 720, Kennedy Tower. Good morning. Wind 040 at 8. Continue inbound, I'll be back in a minute.
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JetBlue 720, Kennedy Tower. Good morning. The wind is from the northeast at 8 knots. Keep flying toward the airport, I'll check back with you in a moment.
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New weather at Kennedy: Wind 020 at 8, visibility 1 mile, rain and mist. Ceiling broken 400, overcast 2,200. Altimeter 29.64.
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Updated weather for Kennedy: Wind's from the north at 8 knots, visibility is one mile in rain and mist. Clouds are broken at 400 feet and solid at 2,200. Set your altitude gauges to 29.64.
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JetBlue 720, wind 050 at 8, Runway 31 Right, cleared to land. Number one.
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JetBlue 720, the wind is from the northeast at 8 knots. You're first in line and authorized to land on runway 31 Right.
JETBLUE 720
31 Right, cleared to land. JetBlue 720.
JETBLUE 720
Authorized to land on 31 Right. JetBlue 720.
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American 1388, number two, Runway 31 Right, cleared to land.
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American 1388, you're second in line. You are authorized to land on runway 31 Right.
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American 104 Heavy, Runway 31 Left, line up and wait.
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American 104, heavy jet, pull onto runway 31 Left and hold your position there.
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American 104 Heavy, wind 050 at 8. Runway 31 Left, cleared for takeoff.
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American 104, heavy jet, wind is from the northeast at 8 knots. You're authorized for takeoff on runway 31 Left.
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Kuwaiti 118 Heavy, caution wake turbulence. Runway 31 Left, line up and wait.
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Kuwaiti 118, watch out for the rough air currents left behind by the last big plane. Pull onto Runway 31 Left and wait there for your turn to take off.
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JetBlue 445, turn right at Juliet, hold short of 22 Right. Contact Ground now on 121.9. Let them know if you require any other assistance.
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JetBlue 445, turn right onto taxiway Juliet and stop before you reach Runway 22 Right. Switch over to the ground controllers now on frequency 121.9, and let them know if you need any more help.
JETBLUE 445
We’re good. 21.9. JetBlue 445.
JETBLUE 445
We’re all set. Switching to 121.9. JetBlue 445.
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JetBlue 720, left at Whiskey, left Alpha to your ramp and monitor Ground .9. Have a good night.
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JetBlue 720, take a left onto taxiway Whiskey, then a left on Alpha toward your parking gate and listen in to the ground controllers on frequency .9. Have a good night.
JETBLUE 720
Left Whiskey, left Alpha, monitor Ground. Good night. JetBlue 720.
JETBLUE 720
Left on Whiskey, left on Alpha, and we'll be listening to Ground. Good night. JetBlue 720.
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