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16 Feb Windshear at LAS, multiple go-arounds, AA671 emergency divert to LSV

2019-02-17
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Original ATC Communication

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ATC
Southwest 2669, winds 200 at 8. Runway 26 Right, cleared for takeoff.
ATC
Southwest flight 2669, the wind is coming from the south-southwest at 8 knots. You are authorized to take off on the right-side runway facing west.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2669
26 Right, cleared for takeoff, Southwest 2669.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2669
Authorized for takeoff on the west-facing right runway, Southwest 2669.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2669
Southwest 2669 aborting, 26 Right.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2669
Southwest 2669 is stopping our takeoff immediately on the west-facing right runway!
ATC
Southwest 2669, roger that. Cancel takeoff clearance. Do you require any additional assistance?
ATC
Southwest 2669, I understand. Your permission to take off is officially revoked. Do you need the fire department or any other emergency help?
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2669
Negative. We had a windshear alert, tower.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2669
No thanks. Our cockpit just gave us a warning about a dangerous, sudden shift in wind speed, tower.
ATC
Roger that, Southwest 2669. Just read back "cancel takeoff clearance" for me.
ATC
Understood, Southwest 2669. I just need you to repeat the phrase "cancel takeoff clearance" for our official records.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2669
Cancel takeoff clearance, Southwest 2669.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2669
Canceling takeoff clearance, Southwest 2669.
ATC
Southwest 2669, continue taxi down to Alpha 4 for me. Exit at Alpha 4, ground 121.1.
ATC
Southwest 2669, keep rolling down to the side-path labeled Alpha 4. Turn off the runway there and switch your radio to the ground traffic controllers on frequency 121.1.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2669
Alpha 4, 0.1, Southwest 2669.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2669
Southwest 2669 is exiting the runway at taxiway Alpha 4 and switching to the ground controller.
ATC
United 1757, hold your position right there.
ATC
United 1757, stop and stay exactly where you are.
PILOT - UNITED 1757
Holding, United 1757.
PILOT - UNITED 1757
Staying right here, United 1757.
ATC
Southwest 2669, before you go, what was the windshear for you?
ATC
Southwest 2669, before you switch over, how strong was that sudden wind shift you encountered on the way down?
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2669
It was about plus 30 to 40 knots.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2669
The wind speed jumped up suddenly by about 30 to 40 knots.
ATC
Roger that. Attention all aircraft, a 30 to 40-knot windshear alert reported by a Southwest 737 rolling down 26 Right. Allegiant 31, visual 26 Left.
ATC
Understood. Attention all planes, a Southwest 737 just reported a 30 to 40-knot sudden wind shift while landing on the right runway. Allegiant 31, I have you in sight for the left runway.
ATC
Allegiant 31, Las Vegas Tower, good afternoon. Number two, winds 210 at 16, gusting 25. Runway 26 Left, cleared to land.
ATC
Allegiant 31, Las Vegas Tower, good afternoon. You're second in line to land. Winds are 16 knots with 25-knot gusts. You're cleared to land on the left runway.
PILOT - ALLEGIANT 31
Cleared to land, number two, 26 Left, Allegiant 31.
PILOT - ALLEGIANT 31
Cleared to land, number two for the left runway, Allegiant 31.
ATC
WestJet 4201, did you copy that windshear report?
ATC
WestJet 4201, did you hear that warning about the sudden, dangerous wind shifts?
PILOT - WESTJET 4201
WestJet, we just received takeoff clearance.
PILOT - WESTJET 4201
WestJet here, we were just given the official green light to take off.
ATC
United 1757 and WestJet 4201, let me know if you guys are wanting to line up and see what it’s like down the runway.
ATC
United 1757 and WestJet 4201, just let me know if you guys want to pull onto the runway and see how the wind feels down there.
PILOT - DELTA 2211
Delta 2211, we got about a 10 to 15-knot loss at about 300 feet.
PILOT - DELTA 2211
This is Delta 2211, we just felt our airspeed drop by about 15 miles per hour when we were 300 feet off the ground.
ATC
Delta 2211, thanks for that. 10 to 15-knot loss at or below 300 feet for traffic on final.
ATC
Delta 2211, thank you. Attention all planes coming in to land: expect a 15-mile-per-hour drop in speed once you get below 300 feet.
PILOT - ALASKA 1486
Tower, good afternoon. Alaska 1486, 4,500 on the visual 26 Left.
PILOT - ALASKA 1486
Hello Tower, Alaska 1486 here. We're at 4,500 feet and have the left-side runway 26 in sight for our landing.
ATC
Alaska 1486, Las Vegas Tower, winds 230 at 15, gusting 25. Runway 26 Left, cleared to land, number two.
ATC
Alaska 1486, this is Las Vegas Tower. The wind is 17 miles per hour, gusting to 28. You're second in line and approved to land on the left-side runway 26.
PILOT - ALASKA 1486
Cleared to land, number two, 26 Left, Alaska 1486.
PILOT - ALASKA 1486
We're approved to land, second in line for the left-side runway 26, Alaska 1486.
ATC
Alaska 1486, an Airbus 321 just rolled out. On final, at or below 300 feet, reported a gain or loss of 10 to 15 knots.
ATC
Alaska 1486, an Airbus 321 just finished landing. While they were on their final approach to the runway, at about 300 feet up, they reported their airspeed jumping up or down by 10 to 15 knots.
PILOT - ALASKA 1486
Okay, 10 or 15-knot gain on final. What was the current wind at the runway for Alaska 1486?
PILOT - ALASKA 1486
Okay, so a 10 or 15-knot speed change on the way in. What are the winds doing right at the runway for Alaska 1486?
ATC
Alaska 1486, current winds 240 at 15, gusting 25.
ATC
Alaska 1486, the wind is currently coming from the southwest at 15 knots, with sudden gusts reaching 25 knots.
PILOT - ALASKA 1486
Thank you.
PILOT - ALASKA 1486
Thank you.
ATC
Delta 2211, at the end there, cross Runway 26 Right, make the right turn Bravo, ground 0.1.
ATC
Delta 2211, once you reach the end, go ahead and drive across Runway 26 Right, then turn right onto taxiway Bravo and switch your radio over to the ground controllers on frequency 121.1.
PILOT - DELTA 2211
Cross 26 Right, right turn Bravo, Delta 2211. That was a 15-knot loss.
PILOT - DELTA 2211
Crossing 26 Right and turning right on Bravo, Delta 2211. Just so you know, we also felt a 15-knot drop in our airspeed on the way down.
ATC
Thanks for that. I was going to ask about that. Reporting a 15-knot loss at or below 300 feet for everybody on final. Spirit 561, did you copy all the reports there? It’s a loss of 15 knots on final at or below 300 feet, and about five minutes ago, the Southwest 737 canceled takeoff clearance about a quarter-mile down the runway, reporting a windshear alert of plus 30 to 40 knots.
ATC
I appreciate that info; I was just about to ask you. I’m letting everyone on their final approach know to expect a 15-knot speed loss below 300 feet. Spirit 561, did you hear those reports? It's a 15-knot drop as you come in to land, and about five minutes ago, a Southwest jet had to slam on the brakes and abort its takeoff after rolling a quarter-mile because they got a windshear alert showing a massive 30 to 40-knot wind surge.
PILOT - SPIRIT 561
All right, thank you for that, Spirit 561.
PILOT - SPIRIT 561
All right, we hear you and appreciate the warning, Spirit 561.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2240
Southwest 2240 with you on the visual 26 Left.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2240
Southwest 2240 checking in, we have the left runway in sight and are approaching to land.
ATC
Southwest 2240, Las Vegas Tower, good afternoon. Winds 260 at 9, gusting 25. Runway 26 Left, cleared to land.
ATC
Southwest 2240, Las Vegas Tower, good afternoon. Winds are from the west at 10 miles per hour, gusting to 28. You're authorized to land on the left runway.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2240
Cleared to land 26 Left, Southwest 2240.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2240
Authorized to land on the left runway, Southwest 2240.
ATC
Allegiant 31, cross Runway 26 Right, and make the right turn Bravo, ground 0.1.
ATC
Allegiant 31, cross over the right-side runway, then turn right onto taxiway Bravo and switch your radio to the ground controller on frequency point one.
PILOT - ALLEGIANT 31
Cross 26 Right, right turn Bravo, ground 0.1, Allegiant 31. Windshear as reported, minus 15 at the bridge.
PILOT - ALLEGIANT 31
Crossing the right runway, turning right on Bravo, switching to ground point one, Allegiant 31. We felt that sudden wind shift—lost 15 knots of speed by the bridge.
ATC
Southwest 2553, Las Vegas Tower. Winds 260 at 11, gusting 25. Runway 26 Left, cleared to land.
ATC
Southwest 2553, Las Vegas Tower. Winds are from the west at 12 miles per hour, gusting to 28. You're authorized to land on the left runway.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2553
Cleared to land 26 Left, Southwest 2553.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2553
Authorized to land on the left runway, Southwest 2553.
ATC
Spirit 561, is there room for you to maneuver up to Bravo 1?
ATC
Spirit 561, is there enough space for you to pull forward and reach the first turnoff at taxiway Bravo?
PILOT - SPIRIT 561
Negative, there is no room for us, Spirit 561.
PILOT - SPIRIT 561
No, there's just no room for us to squeeze in there, Spirit 561.
ATC
Okay. United 1757, do you still need time?
ATC
All right. United 1757, do you still need a few more minutes before you're ready?
PILOT - UNITED 1757
Negative, United 1757.
PILOT - UNITED 1757
No, we're ready to move, United 1757.
ATC
WestJet 4201, do you still need time as well?
ATC
WestJet 4201, do you still need some time as well?
PILOT - WESTJET 4201
Negative, Tower.
PILOT - WESTJET 4201
No, we're all set, Tower.
PILOT - SPIRIT 561
Tower, Spirit 561, is anyone ahead of the Southwest?
PILOT - SPIRIT 561
Tower, Spirit 561, is there anyone in line ahead of that Southwest flight?
ATC
Negative, everybody is just sitting there in line.
ATC
No, everyone is just sitting there waiting their turn in line.
PILOT - SPIRIT 561
Okay.
PILOT - SPIRIT 561
Okay, understood.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2482
Tower, Southwest 2482 is visual 26 Left.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2482
Tower, Southwest 2482 has the left runway in sight and is ready to come in.
ATC
Southwest 2482, Las Vegas Tower, good afternoon. Number three, winds 260 at 16, gusting 25. Runway 26 Left, cleared to land.
ATC
Southwest 2482, Las Vegas Tower, good afternoon. You are third in line to land. Winds are from the west at 16 knots, gusting to 25. You are authorized to land on the left runway.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2482
26 Left, cleared to land, Southwest 2482.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2482
Authorized to land on the left runway, Southwest 2482.
ATC
Southwest 2482, it’s been confirmed over and over. The last three arrivals, at or below 300 feet, expect a loss of 15 knots.
ATC
Southwest 2482, we've had multiple reports now. The last three planes to land experienced a sudden 15-knot drop in airspeed once they got below 300 feet.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2482
Southwest 2482, thank you.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2482
Southwest 2482, thanks for the heads up.
ATC
Alaska 1486, cross Runway 26 Right, you're going to pass behind Allegiant, ground 0.1.
ATC
Alaska 1486, drive across the right runway, but wait to pass behind that Allegiant jet first. Then switch your radio over to the ground controllers on frequency 121.1.
PILOT - ALASKA 1486
Cross 26 Right, pass behind Allegiant, ground 0.1. We saw about a 10-knot loss at 300 feet, Alaska 1486.
PILOT - ALASKA 1486
Crossing the right runway behind Allegiant, then over to ground. We also felt about a 10-knot drop in speed at 300 feet, Alaska 1486.
ATC
Appreciate that. We just got a low-level windshear advisory for Runway 26 Left and for Runway 26 Right departures. A loss of 20 knots, two-mile final.
ATC
I appreciate that report. We just issued an official warning for dangerous wind changes near the ground for the left runway and for planes taking off on the right. Expect a 20-knot loss in speed when you're two miles out from the runway.
PILOT
Was that departures or arrivals?
PILOT
Was that report for planes taking off or landing?
ATC
It's arrival, I'm sorry. It's both arrival 26 Left and 26 Right—a loss of 20 knots, two-mile final.
ATC
It’s for the landing planes, sorry. It's affecting both parallel runways—we're seeing a 20-knot drop in airspeed just two miles out from touchdown.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2553
Southwest 2553, going around.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2553
Southwest 2553, we're aborting this landing and heading back up.
ATC
Southwest 2553, roger. Go around, fly runway heading, and climb and maintain 7,000.
ATC
Southwest 2553, understood. Abort the landing, fly straight ahead in line with the runway, and climb up to 7,000 feet.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2553
Unable runway heading. Climb and maintain 7,000. Southwest 2553, we're on a 240 heading to avoid the weather.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2553
We can't fly straight ahead. We'll climb to 7,000, but Southwest 2553 is turning to a 240-degree heading to stay clear of this weather.
ATC
Southwest 2553, roger that. 240 heading and climb and maintain 7,000.
ATC
Southwest 2553, copy that. Keep that 240-degree direction and continue climbing to 7,000 feet.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2240
Southwest 2240, cleared to land Runway 26 Left.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2240
Southwest 2240, we're authorized to land on the left-side runway.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2240
Southwest 2240, on the go.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2240
Southwest 2240, we're calling off the landing and going back up too.
ATC
Southwest 2240, say again?
ATC
Southwest 2240, could you repeat that?
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2240
On the go, Southwest 2240.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2240
We're aborting the landing and climbing back out, Southwest 2240.
ATC
Southwest 2240, are you able to fly runway heading?
ATC
Southwest 2240, are you able to just fly straight out in the direction of the runway?
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2240
Negative, we're going to need a left turn.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2240
No, we can't; we're going to need to turn left.
ATC
Southwest 2240, what do you need?
ATC
Southwest 2240, what direction do you need?
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2240
About a 220.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2240
We need to fly a heading of about 220 degrees.
ATC
Southwest 2240, roger that. Maintain 7,000 and, if you could, a 240. Would that work?
ATC
Southwest 2240, I understand. Stay at 7,000 feet and, if you could, fly 240 degrees. Would that work for you?
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2240
7,000, 240 heading. Thanks.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2240
7,000 feet and heading 240. Thanks.
ATC
No worries.
ATC
No problem at all.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2482
Tower, Southwest 2482, we’d like to go around as well. If we could do 240, we'll stay out of that as well.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2482
Tower, Southwest 2482, we’re going to abort our landing and go back up as well. If we can turn to a heading of 240 degrees, we’ll stay out of that mess too.
ATC
Southwest 2482, for now, climb and maintain 4,500.
ATC
Southwest 2482, for the time being, climb up and stay at 4,500 feet.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2482
4,500 for Southwest 2482.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2482
Climbing to 4,500 feet, Southwest 2482.
ATC
Southwest 2553, can you take a left turn heading 190?
ATC
Southwest 2553, are you able to make a left turn to face 190 degrees?
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2553
Yes, sir, we can do that.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2553
Yes, sir, we can do that.
ATC
Southwest 2553, left turn heading 190, please.
ATC
Southwest 2553, go ahead and turn left to a heading of 190 degrees, please.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2553
Left turn to 190, Southwest 2553.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2553
Turning left to 190 degrees, Southwest 2553.
ATC
Southwest 2553, thanks. And just verify you're going to maintain 7,000.
ATC
Southwest 2553, thanks. And just confirming you’re going to stay level at 7,000 feet.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2553
We’re going to maintain 7,000, Southwest 2553.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2553
We’ll stay right here at 7,000 feet, Southwest 2553.
ATC
Southwest 2553, contact Departure on 125.9. We'll see you.
ATC
Southwest 2553, switch over to the Departure controllers on radio frequency 125.9. Take care.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2553
125.9, Southwest 2553.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2553
Switching to 125.9, Southwest 2553.
ATC
Southwest 2482, how’s it looking for you? Can you fly runway heading for a little bit here?
ATC
Southwest 2482, how are things looking for you? Can you keep flying straight in the same direction as the runway for a little bit?
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2482
Southwest 2482, if we could go 235, that'd work.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2482
Southwest 2482, if we could turn slightly to a compass heading of 235 degrees, that would work for us.
ATC
240 if that works for you. 235 is approved for Southwest 2482.
ATC
I could give you 240 if that works, but actually, 235 is approved for Southwest 2482.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2482
Heading 235, Southwest 2482, 4,500 feet.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2482
Turning to heading 235, Southwest 2482, currently at 4,500 feet.
ATC
Southwest 2240, let me know when you can take a left turn heading 190.
ATC
Southwest 2240, just let me know as soon as you're able to start a left turn toward the south.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2240
We'll do it, Tower, Southwest 2240.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2240
We can do that, Tower, Southwest 2240.
ATC
All right, just give me another mile for Southwest 2240.
ATC
Okay, just fly straight for one more mile before you turn, Southwest 2240.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4849
Tower, Southwest 4849 with you, going around. We'd like to level at 4,000.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4849
Tower, this is Southwest 4849, we're aborting our landing and climbing back up. We'd like to level off at 4,000 feet.
ATC
Southwest 4849, roger, you're going around.
ATC
Southwest 4849, I've got you, you are abandoning the landing and flying back out.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4849
Affirm.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4849
That's correct.
ATC
Southwest 4849, maintain 4,000 and fly runway heading for now.
ATC
Southwest 4849, stay at 4,000 feet and keep flying straight in the same direction as the runway for now.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4849
4,000, runway heading, 4849.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4849
Staying at 4,000 and flying straight ahead, 4849.
ATC
Southwest 2240, left turn heading 190, please.
ATC
Southwest 2240, please turn left to a compass heading of 190 degrees.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2240
190, Southwest 2240.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2240
Left to 190, Southwest 2240.
ATC
Southwest 2240, thanks. Maintain 7,000.
ATC
Thanks, Southwest 2240. Stay level at 7,000 feet.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2240
7,000, Southwest 2240.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2240
7,000 feet, Southwest 2240.
ATC
Southwest 2240, contact Departure on 125.9. We'll see you.
ATC
Southwest 2240, switch over to the Departure controller on radio frequency 125.9. Have a good one.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2240
25.9, we'll see you.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2240
Over to 125.9, see ya.
ATC
Southwest 2482, just keep that present heading there. Let me know when you can take a left turn heading 190.
ATC
Southwest 2482, just stay on your current path for now. Let me know when you're ready to turn left to a 190-degree heading.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2482
We can go left turn 190 now, Southwest 2482.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2482
We're ready to make that left turn to 190 now, Southwest 2482.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4227
Tower, Southwest 4227, ten-mile visual 26 Left.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4227
Tower, this is Southwest 4227. We’re ten miles out and have the left runway in sight for landing.
ATC
Southwest 4227, Las Vegas Tower, good afternoon. The windshear advisory for 26 Left arrivals and 26 Right arrivals, three-mile final now, is a loss of 20 knots.
ATC
Southwest 4227, Las Vegas Tower, good afternoon. There’s a warning for a sudden wind shift on the approach to the left and right runways; planes three miles out are reporting a loss of 20 knots of airspeed.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4227
Okay, we copied that earlier. Southwest 4227, thanks.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4227
Got it, we heard that report earlier. Southwest 4227, thanks.
ATC
Southwest 4227, as of right now, you're cleared to land Runway 26 Left.
ATC
Southwest 4227, as of right now, you are authorized to land on the left runway.
ATC
Southwest 2482, just keep your present heading and go ahead and climb and maintain 7,000.
ATC
Southwest 2482, just stay on your current path and go ahead and fly up to seven thousand feet.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2482
Climb and maintain 7,000, Southwest 2482.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2482
Climbing up to stay at seven thousand feet, Southwest 2482.
ATC
Southwest 4849, let me know when you can start climbing.
ATC
Southwest 4849, let me know when you’re ready to start heading up to a higher altitude.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4849
Is that 4849?
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4849
Was that for 4849?
ATC
Southwest 4849, affirmative. Let me know when you can start climbing up to 7,000.
ATC
Southwest 4849, that's correct. Just let me know when you're ready to start heading up to 7,000 feet.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4849
Up to 7,000, 4849.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4849
Climbing to 7,000, 4849.
ATC
Southwest 4849, thanks. Climb and maintain 7,000. You can still fly runway heading.
ATC
Southwest 4849, thank you. Go ahead and climb and stay at 7,000 feet. You can keep flying straight in the direction the runway points.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4849
7,000, runway heading, Southwest 4849.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4849
Staying at 7,000 and flying straight ahead, Southwest 4849.
ATC
Perfect. Thanks for that. Expect a left turn 190 here in about three miles.
ATC
Perfect. Thanks for the help. Be ready to make a left turn toward the south in about three miles.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4849
4849.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4849
4849 copies that.
ATC
Southwest 2482, can you reduce speed down to 210 for me?
ATC
Southwest 2482, would you mind slowing your speed down to 210 knots for me?
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2482
Back to 210, Southwest 2482.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2482
Slowing back to 210, Southwest 2482.
ATC
Southwest 2482, thanks. Left turn heading 190 as well for Southwest 2482.
ATC
Southwest 2482, thanks. Turn left to a heading of 190 degrees for us as well.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2482
Left heading 190, Southwest 2482.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2482
Turning left to 190, Southwest 2482.
ATC
Southwest 2482, thanks. Contact Departure, 125.9, let them know your speed.
ATC
Southwest 2482, thanks. Switch to Departure control on frequency 125.9 and let them know your speed.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2482
25.9, Southwest 2482, we'll let them know.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2482
Over to 125.9, Southwest 2482, we'll let them know.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2588
Tower, Southwest 2588, continuing 26 Left.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2588
Tower, Southwest 2588, we're continuing our approach to runway 26 Left.
ATC
Southwest 2588, Las Vegas Tower. Winds 250 at 17, gusting 31. Runway 26 Left, you are cleared to land.
ATC
Southwest 2588, Las Vegas Tower. Winds are from the west at 17 knots, gusting to 31. You are cleared to land on runway 26 Left.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2588
Cleared to land 26 Left, Southwest 2588.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2588
Cleared to land on 26 Left, Southwest 2588.
ATC
Southwest 2588, the most current windshear advisory, low-level windshear advisory, 26 Left arrival, 26 Right arrival, a loss of 25 knots, three-mile final.
ATC
Southwest 2588, the latest warning for sudden wind shifts shows planes landing on the 26 runways are losing 25 knots of airspeed about three miles from the runway.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4849
Southwest 4849, can you take a left turn heading 190?
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4849
Southwest 4849, are you able to take a left turn to a heading of 190 degrees?
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4849
Affirmative, 4849.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4849
Yes we can, 4849.
ATC
Southwest 4849, thanks. Left turn heading 190, maintain 7,000.
ATC
Southwest 4849, thanks. Turn left to heading 190 and stay at 7,000 feet.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4849
Left 190, 7,000, 4849 Southwest.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4849
Left to 190, holding at 7,000, Southwest 4849.
ATC
Southwest 4849, thanks. Departure 125.9 for the re-sequence there.
ATC
Southwest 4849, thanks. Contact Departure on frequency 125.9 to get back in the landing line.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4849
25.9, we're switching, Southwest 4849.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4849
Over to 125.9, we’re switching over now, Southwest 4849.
ATC
We have information Zulu, altimeter is 29.91. Low-level windshear advisory is in effect.
ATC
We have the latest weather update, Zulu; the barometric pressure for your altitude gauges is 29.91. There is a warning for dangerous, sudden wind shifts near the ground.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4227
Southwest 4227, windshear alert here, we’re going to go around.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4227
Southwest 4227, we’ve got a windshear alert here—we’re going to abort the landing and go around for another try.
ATC
Southwest 4227, thanks. Go around, fly runway heading, maintain 4,500.
ATC
Southwest 4227, thanks. Cancel your landing, fly straight ahead in the direction of the runway, and stay at 4,500 feet.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4227
4,500, runway heading, Southwest 4227.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4227
Staying at 4,500 and flying straight, Southwest 4227.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2588
Tower, Southwest 2588, you got any reports on 19?
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2588
Tower, this is Southwest 2588, have you heard any updates on the conditions for Runway 19?
ATC
Southwest 2588, as of right now, no alert.
ATC
Southwest 2588, as of right now, there are no warnings or issues reported.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2588
Is it possible to take the visual for 19 right now, sir?
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2588
Is it possible for us to land by sight on Runway 19 right now, sir?
ATC
Unable for Southwest 2588.
ATC
I can't allow that for Southwest 2588.
ATC
Southwest 4227, climb and maintain 7,000.
ATC
Southwest 4227, climb up and stay at 7,000 feet.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4227
7,000, Southwest 4227.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4227
Climbing to 7,000, Southwest 4227.
ATC
Low-level windshear advisory, the latest one that just came down for 26 Left arrival, 26 Right arrival, we're showing a loss of 30 knots, three-mile final.
ATC
We have a windshear warning for the arriving runways; the latest report shows a sudden 30-knot drop in airspeed about three miles from the runway.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4227
And we're runway heading, Southwest 4227, climbing for 7,000.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4227
Southwest 4227 here, we're flying straight out from the runway and climbing up to 7,000 feet.
ATC
Southwest 4227, thanks. Can you take the left turn heading 190?
ATC
Southwest 4227, thanks. Can you start a left turn and fly a 190-degree heading?
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4227
We can.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4227
We can do that.
ATC
Southwest 4227, thanks. Left turn heading 190.
ATC
Southwest 4227, thank you. Left turn to heading 190.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4227
190, left turn, Southwest 4227.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4227
Heading 190, turning left, Southwest 4227.
ATC
Southwest 4227, Departure on 125.9 now. We'll see you back around.
ATC
Southwest 4227, switch to the departure controllers on frequency 125.9 now. We'll see you when you come back around for your next approach.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4227
125.9, Southwest 4227.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 4227
Over to 125.9, Southwest 4227.
ATC
Southwest 2588, you are still cleared to land Runway 26 Left. The latest windshear advisory is a loss of 30 knots, three-mile final.
ATC
Southwest 2588, you're still authorized to land on the left runway facing west. Just a heads up, the latest wind warning shows a sudden 30-knot drop in airspeed about three miles from the runway.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2588
Southwest 2588, going around.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2588
Southwest 2588, we’re aborting this landing and circling back.
ATC
Southwest 2588, roger that. Go around, fly runway heading, climb and maintain 7,000.
ATC
Understood, Southwest 2588. Abort your landing, keep flying straight in the direction of the runway, and climb up to 7,000 feet.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2588
7,000, Southwest 2588.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2588
Climbing to 7,000, Southwest 2588.
ATC
United 1757, low-level windshear advisory, the latest one that just came down for 26 Left arrival, 26 Right arrival, we're showing a loss of 25 knots, three-mile final.
ATC
United 1757, we have a low-altitude wind warning. The newest report for both west-facing runways shows a sudden 25-knot loss in airspeed about three miles from touchdown.
ATC
American 671, roger. You can hold east of LARRY on your inbound heading. Maintain 8,000. Slow to practical speed. Make it ten-mile legs, speed your discretion.
ATC
American 671, I copy. I need you to circle east of the LARRY waypoint while facing the airport. Stay at 8,000 feet and slow down to a comfortable speed. Fly ten-mile stretches in your waiting pattern; pick whatever speed you'd like.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
Okay, ten-mile legs, LARRY, hold east on the inbound leg. Ten-mile legs, American 671. Any EFC?
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
Okay, ten-mile stretches, circling east of the LARRY waypoint on our way in. Ten-mile stretches for American 671. Any idea when we'll be cleared to head to the airport?
ATC
American 671, expect further clearance at, we’ll call it 2145. I doubt it’ll be that long.
ATC
American 671, expect to be cleared to head in at 9:45 PM. I honestly doubt it’ll be that long, though.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
2145, American 671.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
Setting our radar tracking code to 2145, American 671.
ATC
Southwest 2532, do you want me to set you up for holding on the inbound track east of LARRY? I’ve got one more guy doing the same thing, and that way when we’re ready to run in, you’ll be all set up.
ATC
Southwest 2532, do you want me to have you circle in a waiting pattern east of the LARRY navigation point? I have another plane doing the same thing, and that way when we’re ready to bring you in, you’ll be in the perfect spot.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Yeah, we don’t have a ton of gas, so if you can hold us anywhere close to this spot right now, it would be great.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Yeah, we don’t have a whole lot of fuel to spare, so if you can keep our waiting pattern anywhere close to where we are right now, that would be great.
ATC
Yeah, LARRY is right off to the left, sir, so that actually works pretty good. If you want to pull up LARRY on the ILS, it’ll be a non-standard hold. I think that’s the best option for you, and that way when we’re ready to run, you can get right in, Southwest 2532.
ATC
LARRY is just off to your left, sir, so that actually works out well. If you find the LARRY point on your landing system, you can fly a left-hand circling pattern there. I think that’s your best bet to get you straight into the airport as soon as we're ready, Southwest 2532.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Roger.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Understood.
ATC
Southwest 2588, can you take a left turn heading 190?
ATC
Southwest 2588, can you turn left and fly a heading of 190 degrees?
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2588
Affirm, Southwest 2588.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2588
Yes, we can do that, Southwest 2588.
ATC
Southwest 2588, thanks. Turn left heading 190.
ATC
Southwest 2588, thanks. Go ahead and turn left to that 190-degree heading.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2588
Left heading 190, Southwest 2588.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2588
Turning left to a direction of 190 degrees, Southwest 2588.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2588
Southwest 2588, what was the report from you when you get a chance?
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2588
Southwest 2588, could you give us that weather update when you have a free moment?
ATC
Southwest 2532, I’m sure you got it, but you're in a hold east of LARRY, ten-mile legs, right turn. Stay at 7,000 and expect further clearance 2147.
ATC
Southwest 2532, I’m sure you’re expecting this, but you’re going into a holding pattern east of the LARRY navigation point, flying ten-mile long loops with right-hand turns. Stay at 7,000 feet and expect to move on at 9:47.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Copy that. Hold east, right turn, ten-mile legs, 2147, Southwest 2532.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Got it. We'll circle to the east with right turns on ten-mile stretches, expecting to clear out by 9:47. Southwest 2532.
ATC
Southwest 2532, excellent. You're going to have an American Airbus 1,000 feet above you, I’m sure you see him on TCAS.
ATC
Southwest 2532, sounds good. You’ve got an American Airbus about 1,000 feet above you; I’m sure you can see him on your cockpit’s traffic display.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Copy that. How quick is that stuff moving through?
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Understood. How fast is that storm system actually moving through the area?
ATC
In the last five minutes, it’s moved maybe a mile or two. It’s a pretty solid cell. The problem is I think when I run you guys in, I’m just worried about trying to get you right through it.
ATC
In the last five minutes, it’s only moved maybe a mile or two. It’s a pretty thick storm cluster. The issue is that if I bring you in now, I’m worried I’d be steering you right through the middle of it.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Copy that.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Understood.
ATC
It looks like it’s going east. Big Stripe 105, turn left heading 340, maintain 9,000.
ATC
It looks like that weather is moving east. Big Stripe 105, turn left to a compass heading of 340 degrees and stay at 9,000 feet.
PILOT - BIG STRIPE 105
340, 9,000, Big Stripe 105.
PILOT - BIG STRIPE 105
Turning to 340 and holding 9,000 feet, Big Stripe 105.
ATC
Big Stripe 105, expect holding east of LARRY on the localizer if you can do that.
ATC
Big Stripe 105, expect to fly in a waiting circle east of the LARRY waypoint along the radio guidance beam, if you’re able to manage that.
PILOT - BIG STRIPE 105
Okay, we'll expect that, Big Stripe 105.
PILOT - BIG STRIPE 105
Okay, we’ll be ready for that hold, Big Stripe 105.
ATC
Southwest 2588, Departure on 125.9.
ATC
Southwest 2588, contact the Departure controller now on frequency 125.9.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2588
25.9. About a two-and-a-half-mile final, we had about a 20-knot increase in our speed.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2588
Switching to 125.9. Just so you know, when we were about two and a half miles from the runway on our final approach, we hit a wind gust that jumped our speed up by 20 knots.
ATC
20-knot increase, a gain of 20 knots at a two-mile final. Roger. Delta 2516, Las Vegas Tower. You guys with me now?
ATC
A 20-knot increase in speed, two miles from the runway. Got it. Delta 2516, this is Las Vegas Tower. Are you guys on the radio with me now?
PILOT - DELTA 2516
We’re up, Delta 2516.
PILOT - DELTA 2516
We’re on the frequency, Delta 2516.
ATC
Delta 2516, we’re going to have to work you guys a new time, you probably figured that. We’re stopped on all departures right now until they get it figured out. They had a bunch of go-arounds, I’m sure you heard, and I’ll get back to you.
ATC
Delta 2516, we’re going to have to find you a new departure time, which you probably already guessed. We’ve stopped all takeoffs for now until they get the situation sorted out. There were a lot of aborted landings recently, which I’m sure you heard on the radio, so I’ll get back to you shortly.
PILOT - DELTA 2516
We are dragging over here. No problem.
PILOT - DELTA 2516
We’re just taking our time over here. No problem at all.
ATC
Roger that, guys. I don't think anybody is right now. Spirit 561, same for you, sir. We're going to get you a new time once they get us released back on departures. This looks like it's clearing out a little bit, but we'll just keep you guys updated.
ATC
Understood, guys. I don't think anyone is moving much right now. Spirit 561, same news for you, sir. We’ll get you a new slot once the supervisors give us the green light to start let planes take off again. It looks like the backlog is clearing up a little, but we’ll keep you both posted.
PILOT - SPIRIT 561
All right, we appreciate that, Spirit 561.
PILOT - SPIRIT 561
All right, we appreciate the update, Spirit 561.
ATC
Southwest 2532, traffic right side, one o’clock and three miles north on a VFR Cirrus, 6,500.
ATC
Southwest 2532, keep an eye out for another plane on your right side, about one o’clock and three miles north; it’s a small Cirrus flying by visual rules at 6,500 feet.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Looking, Southwest 2532.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
We’re looking for that traffic, Southwest 2532.
ATC
They’re moving right to left, Southwest 2532, one o’clock, two miles, northbound again. The VFR Cirrus, 6,500, with you on TCAS.
ATC
They’re crossing from your right to your left, Southwest 2532, now at your one o’clock and two miles out, still heading north. That small plane is at 6,500 feet and should be showing up on your cockpit collision-avoidance screen.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Copy that, we're getting an RA.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Understood, our collision-warning system is actually giving us an automated command to take evasive action now.
ATC
Southwest 2532, roger. And if you're going to climb with that RA, please stay below 8,000. I’ve got an IFR right above you at 9,000.
ATC
Southwest 2532, understood. If you’re climbing because of that automated collision alert, please stay below 8,000 feet. I have another plane flying on instruments right above you at 9,000.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Copy that, we got them in sight now. We'll be clear here in a second.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Got it, we can see them now. We’ll be clear of the area in just a second.
ATC
Southwest 2532, thank you. Advise when you can descend back to 7,000.
ATC
Southwest 2532, thank you. Let me know when you’re able to head back down to 7,000 feet.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Doing it.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
We're doing that now.
ATC
Southwest 2532, I know you got a resolution advisory you’ve got to respond to, but I have one more holding at 8,000. Is there any way you can start to correct?
ATC
Southwest 2532, I know you have to follow that collision avoidance command, but I have another plane circling right at 8,000 feet. Is there any way you can start leveling off or heading back down?
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Yep, we're correcting now, Southwest 2532.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Yeah, we’re getting back to our altitude now, Southwest 2532.
ATC
Sorry, I wasn’t talking to him. I really put you guys in a bad spot. Thank you.
ATC
I’m sorry, I wasn’t in contact with that other pilot. I really put you guys in a dangerous position there. Thank you.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
No worries.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
No problem at all.
PILOT - BIG STRIPE 2277
Big Stripe 2277, we're sitting out here in the blue, about 15 miles to the east, looking at the cell that is causing you the particular problems. My guess is its heading at the moment is 310 degrees, heading out towards the north-east at about 25 knots. Looking north of that, it looks pretty clear, so I guess it’s going to be clear in about 15 minutes.
PILOT - BIG STRIPE 2277
Big Stripe 2277 here. We're sitting out in the clear air about 15 miles east, watching that storm cell that's giving you all the trouble. It looks like it's moving northwest at about 30 miles per hour. North of there looks wide open, so I'd bet it'll be clear for landing in about 15 minutes.
ATC
That’s what we’re guessing, too. A lot of the short-haul guys don’t carry enough gas to hold, and we're so far from any other airport that that’s why we talk about diversions here so quick—just because we're so far away from anybody else. You guys should be good on gas for a little bit?
ATC
That’s what we’re thinking, too. A lot of the short-distance flights don’t carry enough extra fuel to just circle and wait, and we're so far from any other airport that we have to talk about heading to other cities pretty early—just because we're so isolated. You guys are okay on fuel for a while?
PILOT - BIG STRIPE 2277
Yeah, Big Stripe 2277, we'd have to throw away a diversion in about 10 or 15 minutes, and then we're kind of committed to you. But we're quite comfy. There's enough runways and it’s going to all clear nicely.
PILOT - BIG STRIPE 2277
Yeah, Big Stripe 2277. We’d have to give up the option of flying to a backup airport in about 10 or 15 minutes, and then we’re fully committed to landing with you. But we're doing fine. There are enough runways and it looks like the weather is going to clear up nicely.
ATC
All right, perfect. Like I said, we got a bunch of guys, everyone’s spinning, trying to figure out what’s going on. So just give us a minute. I’m going to run this Southwest in here, we’ll see what he does, and then I’ll get right back to you. Three aircraft I’m talking to: Big Stripe 105, Southwest 2532, and American. If any of you guys need to divert, I have no update, and I’m probably going to extend the EFC.
ATC
Alright, perfect. Like I said, I've got a lot of planes circling while everyone tries to figure out what's happening. Just give me a second. I'm going to try to guide this Southwest flight in to see if he can land, then I'll get right back to you. To the three of you waiting—Big Stripe, Southwest, and American—if you need to fly to a different city, I don't have a new update yet, and I'll likely have to push back your expected wait times.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
For American 671, we can hold for about another, maybe 15-20 minutes, and then we've got to start thinking about going somewhere.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
For American 671, we can circle for maybe another 15 to 20 minutes, but after that, we’re going to have to start thinking about heading to a different airport.
ATC
American 671, roger. Expect further clearance at—I’ll get an answer prior to that—but to keep it easy on my end, 2200.
ATC
American 671, understood. Plan on your next update at—I’ll actually have an answer before then—but just to keep the tracking easy on my side, let's say 10:00 PM.
ATC
Southwest 2532, expect further clearance again, like I told American there. It won't be that long, but just to keep the paperwork easy at 2201.
ATC
Southwest 2532, expect a new update time again, just like I told the American flight. It won't actually be that long, but to keep the paperwork simple, we'll put you down for 10:01 PM.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Copy that, 2201, Southwest 2532.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Got that, 10:01 PM for Southwest 2532.
ATC
Big Stripe 105, expect further clearance at 2202.
ATC
Big Stripe 105, expect your next set of instructions at 10:02 PM.
PILOT - BIG STRIPE 105
2202, thanks.
PILOT - BIG STRIPE 105
Ten-oh-two, thanks.
ATC
Attention all aircraft, about a two-mile final, there is a microburst report, 20 knots there on a two-mile final for Runway 26 Left. And it is dissipating out there, it looks like it is dropping. I’ll let you know when the microburst activity ends. Looks like we’ve got one Southwest 737 is going to shoot the first approach into 19. If we see if that’s successful, I’ll get back to you guys and I bet we can go to 19.
ATC
Attention all planes, there’s a report of a sudden, dangerous downdraft with 20-knot winds about two miles out on the landing path for the west-facing runway. It looks like it’s weakening and calming down out there. I’ll let you know when that wind activity ends. We have a Southwest 737 about to try the first landing on the south runway. If that’s successful, I’ll let you know and I bet we can move everyone to that runway.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Copy that.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Understood.
ATC
For all aircraft on this frequency, there is an area of moderate to heavy precip right over the field at 8 miles. Big Stripe 105, traffic—they’re holding over the Boulder VOR, sir—right side is three miles eastbound, E-135, it’s a company 135 at 10,000.
ATC
To everyone on this frequency, there is an area of moderate to heavy rain right over the airport stretching out eight miles. Big Stripe 105, watch for traffic—they’re circling a navigation point near Boulder—off to your right about three miles heading east, it’s another one of your company’s smaller jets at ten thousand feet.
PILOT - BIG STRIPE 105
Okay, sounds good. Thanks for the heads up. We're just starting the entry into the holding pattern at LARRY now, Big Stripe 105.
PILOT - BIG STRIPE 105
Okay, sounds good. Thanks for the warning. We’re just starting to circle at our assigned waiting point called LARRY now, Big Stripe 105.
ATC
Big Stripe 105, thank you.
ATC
Big Stripe 105, thanks.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
What are the winds now for 26?
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
What are the winds like for the west runway right now?
ATC
The current winds at McCarran as we speak: 300 at 7. 300 degrees at 7 knots.
ATC
The current winds at the airport as we speak: coming from the northwest at about 8 miles per hour.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Any alerts for Runway 26, for Southwest 2532?
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Southwest 2532 here, are there any warnings or status updates for landing on Runway 26?
ATC
Southwest 2532, no. Tower, they're in the background. They're trying to get some info to see if we can go into 26, but right now they're not answering on anything.
ATC
Southwest 2532, nothing yet. I can hear the tower controllers in the background trying to find out if we can get you onto Runway 26, but they aren't giving me any answers right now.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
All right, if we don't get approval for the ILS by LARRY, we're probably going to divert.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Okay, if we don't get the okay to use the precision instrument landing system by the time we hit the LARRY waypoint, we're probably going to have to give up and fly to a different airport.
ATC
You couldn't shoot the RNAV? The RNAV visual, but you couldn't do the RNAV GPS into 19?
ATC
You couldn't fly the satellite-based approach? You can do the GPS landing visually, but you couldn't use the GPS instruments to come into Runway 19?
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
We could, we just have to make a decision right now. It has to be now.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
We could, but we have to make a decision right this second. It has to be now.
ATC
I can't. Hang on one second. Southwest 2532, you're getting close to minimum fuel and you said you need to figure out if you need to divert?
ATC
I can't say yet. Hang on one second. Southwest 2532, you're saying you're running dangerously low on fuel and need to know immediately if you have to go to another airport?
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Yeah, we're very close.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Yes, we are very close to that point.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
And for American 671, if we divert, we might even need to ask to go to Nellis. I mean, we have no alternate and we're pretty much coming up on min fuel now.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
American 671 here—if we have to change our destination, we might even need to request to land at Nellis Air Force Base. We don't have a backup airport planned and we’re just about at the minimum amount of fuel we can safely fly with right now.
ATC
Yeah, I hear you. I'm struggling to get these guys to answer, hang on. If I could get you 19, would you be able to take that, American 671?
ATC
Yeah, I understand. I’m having a hard time getting the other controllers to answer me, hold on. If I can get you cleared for Runway 19, would you be able to land on that one, American 671?
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
We'd like to do it pretty quick because otherwise we have to go around, and we're in a...
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
We’d like to do that pretty quickly, because otherwise we’ll be forced to abort this landing and circle back, and we’re in a tough spot...
ATC
Southwest 2532, proceed direct McCarran Airport. Proceed to McCarran via vectors, direct the airport now. You're on the localizer, descend and maintain 6,000.
ATC
Southwest 2532, fly straight to McCarran Airport. Head to McCarran using the guided turns I'm giving you, straight to the airport now. You're lined up with the runway’s guidance beam, so descend and stay at 6,000 feet.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
All right, to the airport, descend and maintain 6,000, Southwest 2532.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Okay, straight to the airport, dropping down and staying at 6,000 feet, Southwest 2532.
ATC
American 671, I’ll get you clearance on the inbound heading.
ATC
American 671, I’ll get you official permission to land while you're on this heading toward the runway.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
671, roger that.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
671, understood.
ATC
Southwest 2532, you established on the localizer?
ATC
Southwest 2532, are you locked onto the radio beam that guides you to the center of the runway?
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Affirm.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
That’s right.
ATC
Southwest 2532, a mile and a half from LARRY. LARRY at or above 6,500. You're cleared ILS Runway 26 Left approach.
ATC
Southwest 2532, you're a mile and a half from the LARRY waypoint. Stay at or above 6,500 feet until you cross it. You’re authorized to use the instrument landing system to come in on Runway 26 Left.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
LARRY at or above 6,500 and we're cleared the ILS 26 Left, Southwest 2532.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
At or above 6,500 until LARRY and we're authorized for the instrument landing on 26 Left, Southwest 2532.
ATC
Big Stripe 105, same for you. I’ll get you either on this orbit or the next one.
ATC
Big Stripe 105, same for you. I’ll bring you in after you finish this circle or the next one.
PILOT - BIG STRIPE 105
Okay, no problem. Yeah, we got enough fuel to hold for two hours, so we're good.
PILOT - BIG STRIPE 105
Okay, no problem. Yeah, we’ve got enough fuel to keep circling for two hours, so we're in good shape.
ATC
Roger.
ATC
Understood.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
I don’t think I can make two hours.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
I don’t think we have enough fuel to wait for two hours.
ATC
Attention all aircraft, windshear alert, 15 knots loss, three-mile final 26 Left and Right arrivals. So that will be for you, Southwest 2532. There was a windshear alert, 15 knots loss at three-mile final.
ATC
Attention all planes, we have a windshear warning—expect a sudden 15-knot drop in airspeed three miles out from the runways. Southwest 2532, that's for you. There was a windshear alert for a 15-knot loss on your final approach path.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Southwest 2532.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Southwest 2532 here.
ATC
Are you still okay continuing?
ATC
Are you still okay to keep coming in?
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Yeah, we'll continue, Southwest 2532.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Yeah, we're good to keep going, Southwest 2532.
ATC
Southwest 2532, I appreciate your patience. Contact Tower, 119.9.
ATC
Southwest 2532, thanks for being patient. Switch over to the control tower on frequency 119.9.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Hey, thanks for the help.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Hey, thanks for the help.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Southwest 2532, 26 Left.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Southwest 2532, approaching runway 26 Left.
ATC
Southwest 2532, Las Vegas Tower, good afternoon. If you didn't get the latest report there about a minute and a half ago, low-level windshear advisory is a loss of 15 knots, 26 Left arrival at two miles.
ATC
Southwest 2532, Las Vegas Tower, good afternoon. In case you missed the update from a minute ago, we have a warning for sudden wind changes near the ground—a plane two miles out from runway 26 Left just reported losing 15 knots of airspeed.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Copy.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Got it.
ATC
Southwest 2532, the wind is 340 at 8. Runway 26 Left, cleared to land.
ATC
Southwest 2532, the wind is blowing from the northwest at 8 knots. You are authorized to land on the left-side runway facing west.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Cleared to land 26 Left, Southwest 2532.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Authorized to land on the left-side runway facing west, Southwest 2532.
ATC
American 671, cleared to McCarran Airport via vectors. Turn right direct LARRY, intercept the localizer, maintain 8,000.
ATC
American 671, you are cleared to McCarran Airport; I’ll give you steering directions. Turn right toward the LARRY waypoint, line up with the landing guidance beam, and stay at 8,000 feet.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
American 671, direct LARRY, descend and maintain 6,000, cleared direct to the airport.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
American 671, heading straight to LARRY, dropping down to 6,000 feet, and we're authorized to fly straight to the airport.
ATC
American 671, it’s direct LARRY, join the localizer. I’ve got one VFR in the way, but I’ll give you a descent prior to LARRY, American 671.
ATC
American 671, just head to LARRY and get on the landing beam. I have a small plane flying by sight in the way, but I’ll let you go lower before you reach LARRY, American 671.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
All right, so we're going down to 6,000, we’re going direct LARRY for American 671.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
All right, so we’re heading down to 6,000 feet and going straight to the LARRY waypoint for American 671.
ATC
No, I never gave you lower, American 671. Direct LARRY.
ATC
No, I never authorized you to go lower, American 671. Just head straight to the LARRY waypoint.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
Okay, apologies. Stay at 8,000, direct LARRY, American 671.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
Okay, my apologies. We'll stay at 8,000 feet and head straight to LARRY, American 671.
ATC
American 671, in the turn, traffic due south of your position, three miles, northbound at 6,000, is a VFR Cirrus. I’ll have a clearance once you clear that traffic.
ATC
American 671, while you're in your turn, there's a small private plane three miles south of you heading north at 6,000 feet. I’ll give you your next instructions once you’ve passed that traffic.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
671, roger that.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
671, we hear you.
ATC
American 671, traffic off to the left, no factor. Descend and maintain 7,000.
ATC
American 671, that plane off to your left is no longer a concern. Go ahead and descend to 7,000 feet.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
7,000, American 671.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
Down to 7,000, American 671.
ATC
American 671, report established on the localizer.
ATC
American 671, let me know once you're locked onto the radio beam for the runway centerline.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
American 671 established on the localizer.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
American 671 is now lined up on the runway beam.
ATC
American 671, thank you. You're five miles from LARRY. Cross LARRY at or above 6,500, cleared ILS Runway 26 Left approach.
ATC
American 671, thank you. You're five miles from the LARRY waypoint. Cross LARRY at 6,500 feet or higher, and you're cleared to follow the instrument landing system down to Runway 26 Left.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
LARRY at or above 6,500 and cleared ILS 26 Left approach, American 671.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
6,500 or higher at LARRY and cleared for the instrument landing on 26 Left, American 671.
ATC
Southwest 2532, how was the ride so far for you?
ATC
Southwest 2532, how’s the air been for you so far? Any bumps?
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
It's fine, Southwest 2532.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
It’s smooth up here, Southwest 2532.
ATC
Roger that.
ATC
Copy that.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
For American 671, is there someone in front of us going in right now?
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
American 671 here, is there someone right ahead of us coming in to land right now?
ATC
Yes, there’s a Southwest 737. He’s a mile and a half short final. And I tell you what, I’m going to keep you on my frequency just to make sure. If he goes around, I have plenty of time to cancel you and box you back around.
ATC
Yes, there’s a Southwest jet just a mile and a half from the runway. I’m keeping you on my channel for now just to be safe. If he has to abort his landing, I’ll have enough time to pull you out of the line and circle you back around for another try.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
671, okay, thanks a lot.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
671, okay, thanks for that.
ATC
Big Stripe 105, turn right direct LARRY, intercept 26 Left localizer. Descend and maintain 6,500.
ATC
Big Stripe 105, turn right toward the Larry waypoint to catch the guidance beam for runway 26 Left. Descend and stay at 6,500 feet.
PILOT - BIG STRIPE 105
6,500, right turn direct LARRY and we'll intercept the localizer, Big Stripe 105.
PILOT - BIG STRIPE 105
Six thousand five hundred, turning right toward Larry to catch the runway beam, Big Stripe 105.
ATC
American 671, Southwest landed and in fact, they're actually taxiing off the runway now. Contact Tower, 119.9.
ATC
American 671, the Southwest flight has landed and is actually pulling off the runway now. Switch over to the Tower controllers on frequency 119.9.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
119.9, thanks for your help today, American 671. See you.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
Switching to 119.9, thanks for all your help today, American 671. See ya.
ATC
No worries, appreciate you guys.
ATC
No problem, glad to help you guys out.
ATC
Southwest 2532, how was your ride?
ATC
Southwest 2532, how was the turbulence on your way down?
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
It wasn't bad, we had a minus 10.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
It wasn’t too bad, but we did have a 10-knot drop in our airspeed.
ATC
A plus or minus 10? And do you have an at-or-below altitude or just short final there?
ATC
Was that a 10-knot gain or loss? And what was your altitude, or did that happen just as you were about to touch down?
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Yeah, was about 1,000, 900 to 800 AGL.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Yeah, it happened between 1,000 and 800 feet above the ground.
ATC
At or below 1,000 feet AGL, a plus or minus 10 knots. And plus or minus 5 to 10, right?
ATC
So a speed change of about 10 knots at or below 1,000 feet. And it was roughly 5 to 10 knots total, correct?
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Yeah, that’s about right there. Actually not a bad ride.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Yeah, that’s about right. It wasn’t a bad ride through there, actually.
ATC
Thanks, Southwest 2532. Cross Runway 26 Right and contact ground 121.1.
ATC
Thanks, Southwest 2532. Drive across the right-side runway, 26 Right, and then switch over to talk to the ground controllers on frequency 121.1.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Cross 26 Right, ground 121.1, Southwest 2532.
PILOT - SOUTHWEST 2532
Crossing 26 Right and heading to the ground frequency 121.1, Southwest 2532.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
American 671 checking in, LARRY inbound.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
American 671 calling in; we are flying toward the LARRY navigation point now.
ATC
American 671, Las Vegas Tower, good afternoon. The Southwest 737 just rolled out. Reported at or below 1,000 feet AGL, a plus or minus 5 to 10 knots.
ATC
American 671, Las Vegas Tower, good afternoon. That Southwest 737 just finished its landing. They reported that below 1,000 feet, the wind was making their airspeed jump around by about 5 to 10 knots.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
671, roger that.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
671, we copy that.
ATC
American 671, wind check 340 at 6. Runway 26 Left, cleared to land.
ATC
American 671, the wind is from the northwest at 6 knots. You are all set to land on Runway 26 Left.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
26 Left, cleared to land, American 671.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
Authorized to land on 26 Left, American 671.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
American 671 is going around.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
American 671 is aborting the landing and pulling back up.
ATC
American 671, go around. Fly runway heading and climb and maintain 7,000.
ATC
American 671, abort your landing. Fly straight ahead in line with the runway and climb up to stay at 7,000 feet.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
Runway heading, 7,000, American 671.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
Straight ahead, 7,000 feet, American 671.
ATC
American 671, when you can, say the reason for the go-around.
ATC
American 671, when you have a spare moment, tell us why you had to pull out of the landing.
ATC
American 671, left turn heading 190. Climb and maintain 7,000.
ATC
American 671, turn left to a compass heading of 190 degrees. Keep climbing and stay at 7,000 feet.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
Left turn 190, American 671.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
Turning left to 190, American 671.
ATC
American 671, just want to verify: maintain 7,000.
ATC
American 671, I just want to double-check: stay level at 7,000 feet.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
Yeah, 7,000, climbing 7,000, American 671 on a 190 heading.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
Yeah, 7,000, we’re climbing to 7,000 now, American 671 on a 190 heading.
ATC
Thank you, sir. I know you got a lot going on there, but when you can, say the reason for the go-around.
ATC
Thank you, sir. I know you’re busy in the cockpit, but when you can, let me know why you had to abort the landing and go back up.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
Standby.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
Give us a moment.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
Yeah, we had about a 20 to 30-knot gain on short final. The plane just popped up and we were way out of speed.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
Yeah, we hit a 20 to 30-knot gust of wind right as we were about to touch down. The plane just popped up and our speed was all wrong for landing.
ATC
Roger that. Big Stripe 105, did you copy?
ATC
Understood. Big Stripe 105, did you hear that report about the wind?
PILOT - BIG STRIPE 105
Yes, sir, we did. We’ll give it a shot.
PILOT - BIG STRIPE 105
Yes, sir, we did. We’ll give the landing a shot.
ATC
Thanks. American 671, thanks for that. Contact Departure, 125.9.
ATC
Thanks. American 671, I appreciate the info. Switch over and talk to the departure controllers on radio channel 125.9.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
125.9, 671.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
Over to 125.9, American 671.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
American 671 checking in on the missed, 5.5 for 7,000 on a 190 heading.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
American 671 reporting in after our aborted landing; we are passing 5,500 feet climbing toward 7,000 on a south-southwest heading.
ATC
American 671, Las Vegas Departure, radar contact. Climb and maintain 10,000.
ATC
American 671, Las Vegas Departure has you on radar. Climb and stay at 10,000 feet.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
Up to 10,000 for American 671. Requesting divert to Nellis.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
Climbing to 10,000 for American 671. We’re requesting to change our destination and land at Nellis instead.
ATC
American 671, understand you want to divert to Nellis. Turn left heading 130, radar vectors to Nellis Airport.
ATC
American 671, I copy that you want to head to Nellis. Turn left to a heading of 130 degrees, and I’ll give you steering directions to the airport.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
Left 130 for radar vectors, American 671.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
Left to 130 for those steering directions, American 671.
ATC
American 671, is that because of minimum fuel?
ATC
American 671, is this because you’re running dangerously low on fuel?
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
That's correct, American 671. Hang on a second.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
That’s right, American 671. Just give me one second.
ATC
American 671, expect Runway 21 possibly at Nellis.
ATC
American 671, you’ll likely be using Runway 21 when you get to Nellis.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
21, American 671.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
Runway 21, American 671.
ATC
American 671, turn left heading 030. Nellis is request and I'm going to have lower for you shortly.
ATC
American 671, turn left to a compass heading of 030. Nellis Air Force Base is asking for you, and I’ll have a lower altitude for you to fly at in just a moment.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
030, American 671.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
Left to 030, American 671.
ATC
American 671, expect Runway 21 Right at Nellis. Wind is 160 at 8.
ATC
American 671, plan on landing on the right-hand runway 21 at Nellis. The wind is coming from the south-southeast at 8 knots.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
Copy.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
Got it.
ATC
American 671, descend and maintain 8,000.
ATC
American 671, go ahead and fly down to 8,000 feet and stay at that altitude.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
Descend 8,000, American 671.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
Dropping down to 8,000, American 671.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
American 671, can you give us latest weather at Nellis?
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
American 671, could you give us the most recent weather report for Nellis?
ATC
Say again, American?
ATC
Could you repeat that, American?
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
Could we get the latest weather from you for Nellis?
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
Could you give us the current weather report for Nellis Air Force Base?
ATC
American 671, latest weather at Nellis is wind 160 at 8, the altimeter is 29.92, and I'm going to have you over to them shortly and they'll have more information for you.
ATC
American 671, the latest at Nellis is wind from the south at 8 knots, the pressure setting for your altitude gauge is 29.92, and I’ll be handing you over to their controllers soon for more details.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
671, thanks.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
American 671, thank you.
ATC
American 671, Nellis Control is saying in order for you to land at Nellis, they need "emergency fuel" from you.
ATC
American 671, the controllers at Nellis are telling me that for you to be allowed to land there, you need to officially declare a fuel emergency.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
It’s emergency fuel for American 671. We're at 5.6, 5,600 pounds.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
American 671 is declaring a fuel emergency. We only have 5,600 pounds of fuel remaining.
ATC
American 671, thank you.
ATC
American 671, I’ve got that, thank you.
ATC
American 671, turn left heading 020.
ATC
American 671, turn left and fly a north-northeasterly direction of 020 degrees.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
020, American 671.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
Turning to 020, American 671.
ATC
American 671, Nellis is going to want your passengers on board. Contact Nellis Approach, 135.1.
ATC
American 671, the team at Nellis wants to make sure all your passengers stay on the plane. Switch over to the Nellis approach controllers on frequency 135.1.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
135.1, American 671. See you.
PILOT - AMERICAN 671
Switching to 135.1, American 671. Talk to you later.
ATC
Contact McCarran information Alpha. Current winds 100 at 10, gusting 17. The altimeter 29.92.
ATC
Check the McCarran airport weather update labeled Alpha. Winds are currently from the east at 10 knots, gusting to 17. Set your altitude instruments to 29.92.
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