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JFK Ground....He is just so good (Well worth the length) First (Starts @ 8min)
A masterclass in high-tempo JFK Ground control featuring witty banter and expert traffic management.
Summary
This recording captures a highly skilled JFK Ground controller managing a complex web of international and domestic traffic during a busy evening push. The controller navigates significant departure delays and gate congestion with a mix of extreme efficiency and dry humor. Notable for its professional "flow," the exchange includes creative fuel-saving instructions and a humorous debate over the controller's sophisticated vocabulary.
Analysis
This recording is a prime example of the high-stakes, high-speed environment of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) ground operations. The controller is managing a "split" operation, directing aircraft to both Runway 31 Left and Runway 22 Right, which requires constant coordination of taxiway crossings and sequence management. The complexity is compounded by Expect Departure Clearance Time (EDCT) delays, which force the controller to find "parking spots" for aircraft on active taxiways or unused runways to prevent them from blocking the flow.
One of the most notable moments occurs when the controller instructs American 1096 to taxi onto Runway 13 Left—which was not being used for departures at that moment—and shut down their engines to wait for their delay. He quips that he is doing this to "increase shareholder value," a humorous nod to saving the airline fuel. This demonstrates a high level of situational awareness and "outside the box" thinking to keep the main taxiways clear.
The recording also highlights the unique culture of aviation communication. When the controller uses the phrase "modicum of efficiency," a United pilot jokes about the rarity of an "erudite" ground controller, leading the controller to tell the pilots to "get the SAT books out." These human moments provide a brief respite from the relentless pace of instructions.
For non-experts, the recording illustrates the "puzzle" of ground control. The controller must account for "Heavy" aircraft (like the Transaero 747 or Speedbird 777) that require more room, manage "tugs" (aircraft being towed), and ensure that arrivals reaching their gates don't collide with departures heading out. The technical term "monitor tower" is used frequently, meaning the pilot should switch to the next frequency and listen, but not speak until they are the next in line for takeoff, reducing frequency congestion.
Original ATC Communication
Plain English Translation
AMERICAN 65
Thirty-one left at Kilo Echo and 123.9, American 65.
AMERICAN 65
We're heading for runway thirty-one left via taxiway Kilo Echo and switching to frequency 123.9, American 65.
JFK GROUND
American 65, taxi left on Alpha, hold short of November.
JFK GROUND
American 65, turn left onto taxiway Alpha, but stop and wait before you reach taxiway November.
AMERICAN 65
Left Alpha, short of November, American 65.
AMERICAN 65
Turning left on Alpha and stopping short of November, American 65.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 581, give way to the Etihad at Golf.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 581, let that Etihad plane pass you at taxiway Golf.
JETBLUE 581
JetBlue 581, give way to Etihad.
JETBLUE 581
JetBlue 581, letting the Etihad go first.
JFK GROUND
Delta 9106, continue on Charlie to follow the line. Monitor Tower 123.9.
JFK GROUND
Delta 9106, keep going down taxiway Charlie and stay in the queue. Start listening to the Tower controllers on 123.9.
DELTA 9106
Monitor Tower, 23.9, Delta 9106.
DELTA 9106
Listening to the Tower now on frequency 123.9, Delta 9106.
JFK GROUND
American 1688, tell the airport at Etihad behind you it's going to be stop-and-go for a little while.
JFK GROUND
American 1688, let that Etihad plane behind you know it’s going to be a lot of stopping and starting for a bit.
AMERICAN 1688
American 1688, no, I'll have him continue.
AMERICAN 1688
American 1688, actually, I’ll just have him keep moving.
JFK GROUND
Transaero 2222 Heavy, continue on Bravo, hold short of Victor.
JFK GROUND
Transaero 2222, you large aircraft, keep moving on taxiway Bravo but stop before you reach Victor.
TRANSAERO 2222
Continue Bravo, hold short Victor, Transaero 2222.
TRANSAERO 2222
Continuing on Bravo and stopping before Victor, Transaero 2222.
JETBLUE 1784
Kennedy Ground, hello. JetBlue 1784, we’re crossing 31 Left, joining Bravo. We’re going to the north side, Delta Alpha.
JETBLUE 1784
Kennedy Ground, hi. JetBlue 1784 here, we’re crossing over runway 31 Left and getting onto taxiway Bravo. We're heading to the north side, near Delta Alpha.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 1784, Kennedy Ground. Taxi via Bravo to the ramp.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 1784, Kennedy Ground. Take taxiway Bravo all the way to the parking gates.
JETBLUE 1784
Bravo to the ramp. Thanks, JetBlue 1784.
JETBLUE 1784
Bravo to the parking gates. Thanks, JetBlue 1784.
DELTA 477
Ground, Delta 477, hotel short of Alpha Romeo to taxi.
DELTA 477
Ground, this is Delta 477, we're waiting at taxiway Hotel just before Alpha Romeo and we're ready to taxi.
JFK GROUND
Delta 477, Kennedy Ground. Runway 31 Left at Kilo Echo. Use—are you coming out Hotel?
JFK GROUND
Delta 477, this is Kennedy Ground. You'll be using Runway 31 Left, entering at the Kilo Echo intersection. Are you pulling out onto taxiway Hotel?
DELTA 477
We’re coming out Hotel and we have Romeo.
DELTA 477
We’re heading out onto taxiway Hotel and we’ve listened to the latest weather update, code Romeo.
JFK GROUND
Delta 477, Roger. Follow the JetBlue off your left, hold short of Juliet.
JFK GROUND
Delta 477, understood. Get in line behind that JetBlue plane on your left, and stop before you reach taxiway Juliet.
DELTA 477
Follow JetBlue, short of Juliet, Delta 477.
DELTA 477
Follow the JetBlue and stop before Juliet, Delta 477.
AMERICAN 1096
Ground, American 1096. We’re at Tango Alpha with Romeo.
AMERICAN 1096
Ground, this is American 1096. We’re at the Tango Alpha area and we have the current weather report.
JFK GROUND
American 1096, Kennedy Ground. Runway 22 Right. Currently, Boston is thin. We have an EDCT time of 2252. I will find a place for you to go and shut down for a little bit. Just hold short of Alpha.
JFK GROUND
American 1096, Kennedy Ground. You're for Runway 22 Right. Right now, the route to Boston is restricted and slow. Your scheduled take-off time isn't until 10:52 PM. I’ll find a spot for you to park and turn off your engines for a while. For now, stop before you hit taxiway Alpha.
AMERICAN 1096
Hold short Alpha, American 1096.
AMERICAN 1096
Stopping before Alpha, American 1096.
DELTA 477
Ground, Delta 477. Confirm this is my JetBlue? I see four aircraft.
DELTA 477
Ground, Delta 477. Can you confirm which JetBlue you want me behind? I'm looking at four different planes here.
JFK GROUND
Delta 477, affirmative. Just make the right turn now onto Alpha, hold short of Juliet.
JFK GROUND
Delta 477, that's the one. Just make a right turn now onto taxiway Alpha and stop before you reach Juliet.
DELTA 477
Short of Juliet, Delta 477.
DELTA 477
Stopping before Juliet, Delta 477.
JFK GROUND
Delta 2625, I’m still waiting on a release. You just stay with me on this frequency for a minute.
JFK GROUND
Delta 2625, I’m still waiting for the departure controllers to give me the green light for you. Just stay on this radio channel with me for a minute.
DELTA 2625
Stay with you, Delta 2625.
DELTA 2625
Staying with you, Delta 2625.
JFK GROUND
WestJet 4, you can monitor tower on 123.9. Good day.
JFK GROUND
WestJet 4, you can switch over and listen to the control tower on frequency 123.9 now. Have a good one.
WESTJET 4
Monitor tower 23.9, WestJet 4.
WESTJET 4
Switching to the tower on 123.9, WestJet 4.
JFK GROUND
Delta 2625, Ground.
JFK GROUND
Delta 2625, this is Ground again.
DELTA 2625
Delta 2625.
DELTA 2625
Delta 2625, go ahead.
JFK GROUND
Delta 2625, I haven't gotten a release for you for Swamp yet. Just continue on Bravo, hold short of Kilo and stay with me.
JFK GROUND
Delta 2625, I haven't received official permission from the departure controllers to let you head toward the Swamp exit route yet. For now, keep taxiing on Bravo, stop just before you reach taxiway Kilo, and stay on this radio frequency with me.
DELTA 2625
Bravo, short of Kilo, with you, Delta 2625.
DELTA 2625
Taxiing on Bravo, stopping short of Kilo, and staying on this channel, Delta 2625.
DELTA 477
Ground, Delta 477. We expect 31 Left at Kilo Echo?
DELTA 477
Ground control, this is Delta 477. Should we expect to take off from Runway 31 Left starting at the Kilo Echo intersection?
JFK GROUND
Delta 477, affirmative. 31 Left at Kilo Echo for departure.
JFK GROUND
Delta 477, that’s correct. You’ll be using Runway 31 Left at the Kilo Echo intersection for your departure.
DELTA 477
Thank you.
DELTA 477
Thank you.
TRANSAERO 2222
Transaero 2222, holding short of Victor.
TRANSAERO 2222
Transaero 2222 is holding our position just before taxiway Victor.
JFK GROUND
Transaero 2222 Heavy, cross Runway 31 Right at Victor. Right turn on Charlie.
JFK GROUND
Transaero 2222, since you're a large heavy aircraft, go ahead and cross Runway 31 Right at the Victor intersection. Then make a right turn onto taxiway Charlie.
TRANSAERO 2222
31 Right, right turn on Charlie, Transaero 2222.
TRANSAERO 2222
Crossing 31 Right, then a right turn on Charlie, Transaero 2222.
JFK GROUND
Air China 982 Heavy, at Victor follow the Transaero, cross 13 Left.
JFK GROUND
Air China 982, you large heavy jet, once you get to Victor, follow that Transaero plane and cross over Runway 13 Left.
AIR CHINA 982
Air China 982, cross 13 Right—Victor.
AIR CHINA 982
Air China 982, crossing 13 Right—at Victor.
JFK GROUND
Air China 982, follow Transaero, cross 13 Left at Victor.
JFK GROUND
Air China 982, just follow the Transaero jet and cross Runway 13 Left when you reach the Victor intersection.
AIR CHINA 982
Follow Transaero, cross 13 Left, Air China 982.
AIR CHINA 982
Following Transaero, crossing 13 Left, Air China 982.
JFK GROUND
Air China 982, continue on Bravo. Cross 13 Left at Victor, give way to WestJet.
JFK GROUND
Air China 982, keep moving on taxiway Bravo. Cross Runway 13 Left at Victor, but let the WestJet plane pass in front of you first.
AIR CHINA 982
Air China 982, Bravo, cross 31 Right at Victor.
AIR CHINA 982
Air China 982, on Bravo, crossing Runway 31 Right at the Victor intersection.
JFK GROUND
Delta 2625, turn right at Kilo, hold short 31 Left.
JFK GROUND
Delta 2625, turn right onto taxiway Kilo and stop just before you reach runway 31 Left.
DELTA 2625
Right to Kilo, short of 31 Left, Delta 2625.
DELTA 2625
Right onto Kilo and stopping short of 31 Left, Delta 2625.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 581, continue on Alpha, hold short of Kilo Fox, enjoy the spacing down Juliet 75.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 581, keep going on taxiway Alpha, stop before you reach Kilo Fox, and enjoy all that extra room behind the 757 on Juliet.
JETBLUE 581
Okay, continue and hold short of Kilo Fox, JetBlue 581.
JETBLUE 581
Okay, we'll keep going and stop short of Kilo Fox, JetBlue 581.
JFK GROUND
Delta 477, continue Alpha and Kilo Echo. You'll be next. Monitor tower on 123.9.
JFK GROUND
Delta 477, keep taxiing on Alpha and Kilo Echo. You’re next in line. Switch over and listen for the tower on 123.9.
DELTA 477
Delta 477, continue on Alpha, left at Kilo Echo, monitor tower 123.9.
DELTA 477
Delta 477, staying on Alpha, turning left at Kilo Echo, and tuning into the tower on 123.9.
JFK GROUND
Delta 2625, cross 31 Left at Kilo. Right turn on Kilo Charlie and stay on my frequency.
JFK GROUND
Delta 2625, you’re clear to cross runway 31 Left at the Kilo intersection. Turn right onto Kilo Charlie and stay on this radio channel with me.
DELTA 2625
Cross 31 Left at Kilo, right turn on Kilo Charlie, with you, Delta 2625.
DELTA 2625
Crossing 31 Left at Kilo, right turn onto Kilo Charlie, staying with you, Delta 2625.
JFK GROUND
Transaero 2222 Heavy, continue via Charlie. Follow the line and monitor tower on 123.9. ATIS is Romeo.
JFK GROUND
Transaero 2222, you large heavy jet, keep going via taxiway Charlie. Stay in line and listen for the tower on 123.9. The current weather update is Romeo.
TRANSAERO 2222
Follow Charlie, line, and 123.9, Transaero 2222.
TRANSAERO 2222
Following Charlie, staying in line, and switching to 123.9, Transaero 2222.
JFK GROUND
Air China 982 Heavy, follow Transaero, monitor tower 123.9.
JFK GROUND
Air China 982, you large heavy jet, follow the Transaero plane and listen for the tower on 123.9.
AIR CHINA 982
123.9, monitor tower, Air China 982.
AIR CHINA 982
Switching to 123.9 to listen for the tower, Air China 982.
JFK GROUND
American 65, at Mike Bravo, join Bravo.
JFK GROUND
American 65, when you get to Mike Bravo, turn onto taxiway Bravo.
AMERICAN 65
At Mike Bravo, join Bravo, American 65.
AMERICAN 65
At Mike Bravo, we’ll join taxiway Bravo, American 65.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 581, left on Kilo Fox, left Bravo to follow the Delta 757.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 581, turn left on Kilo Fox, then left again on Bravo to follow that Delta 757.
JETBLUE 581
Left Kilo Fox, left Bravo, follow Delta, JetBlue 581.
JETBLUE 581
We're turning left onto Kilo Fox, then left on Bravo, and we'll follow that Delta jet, JetBlue 581.
JFK GROUND
American 1096, taxi right on Bravo, hold short of Victor.
JFK GROUND
American 1096, taxi right onto Bravo and stop just before you reach taxiway Victor.
AMERICAN 1096
Right on Bravo, short of Victor, American 1096.
AMERICAN 1096
Turning right on Bravo and stopping before Victor, American 1096.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 581, follow Delta and monitor tower on 123.9.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 581, keep following the Delta plane and switch your radio to listen to the tower controllers on 123.9.
JETBLUE 581
Follow Delta, over to tower, JetBlue 581.
JETBLUE 581
Following the Delta, switching over to the tower now, JetBlue 581.
JFK GROUND
Delta 2625, on a second radio, go over to Clearance, 135.05. They have a reroute for you.
JFK GROUND
Delta 2625, use your second radio to call the clearance desk on 135.05. They have a new flight path for you.
DELTA 2625
135.05.
DELTA 2625
Switching to 135.05.
JFK GROUND
American 1096, left on Uniform, right on Charlie Bravo, hold short of Runway 13 Left.
JFK GROUND
American 1096, turn left on Uniform, then right on Charlie Bravo, and stop before you reach Runway 13 Left.
AMERICAN 1096
Left on Uniform, right on Charlie Bravo, hold short 13 Left, American 1096.
AMERICAN 1096
Left on Uniform, right on Charlie Bravo, and stopping short of Runway 13 Left, American 1096.
AMERICAN 236
Ground, American 236 coming out Tango with Romeo.
AMERICAN 236
Ground, American 236 is pulling out of the Tango gate area and we've already listened to the latest weather update, code Romeo.
JFK GROUND
American 236, Kennedy Ground. 22 Right, go right on Bravo and hold short of Victor.
JFK GROUND
American 236, Kennedy Ground. You're heading for Runway 22 Right; turn right on taxiway Bravo and stop just before Victor.
AMERICAN 236
Right on Bravo, hold short of Victor for 22 Right, American 236.
AMERICAN 236
Right on Bravo and stopping before Victor on our way to Runway 22 Right, American 236.
DELTA 676
And Delta 676, we’re holding short of Lima Alpha. It appears we’ve got company coming out and we need to go in. Is this a good spot to stay for a second?
DELTA 676
And Delta 676, we’re stopping just before taxiway Lima Alpha. It looks like another plane is coming out of the gate we need to get into. Is this a good spot for us to wait for a bit?
JFK GROUND
Oh, it’s a good spot to stay for a second. I bet you it’s at least five minutes. It’s a good spot for five minutes, but you know, when we need to move you, we’ll move you.
JFK GROUND
Oh, it’s a fine spot to wait. I’d bet you'll be there for at least five minutes. It’s a good spot for now, but just know that when we need you to clear out, we’ll move you.
DELTA 676
All right, thank you very much.
DELTA 676
All right, thank you very much.
DYNASTY 5321
Ground, Dynasty 5321 Heavy, Charlie Echo of Sierra, request taxi.
DYNASTY 5321
Ground control, this is the large China Airlines flight 5321. We’re at the Charlie Echo intersection off the Sierra taxiway, and we’re ready to start moving toward the runway.
JFK GROUND
Dynasty 5321 Heavy, Kennedy Ground. Runway 22 Right. Taxi via Charlie Echo, hold short of Charlie.
JFK GROUND
Dynasty 5321, this is Kennedy Ground. You’re cleared to Runway 22 Right. Take the Charlie Echo taxiway, but stop and wait before you reach taxiway Charlie.
DYNASTY 5321
22 Right, taxi via Charlie Echo, hold short Charlie, Dynasty 5321 Heavy.
DYNASTY 5321
Heading for 22 Right via Charlie Echo, and we’ll stop short of Charlie. Dynasty 5321.
JETBLUE 2302
Ground, good evening. JetBlue 2302 is in the alley on Golf with Information Sierra, taxi.
JETBLUE 2302
Good evening, Ground. JetBlue 2302 is in the ramp area on taxiway Golf. We have the latest weather updates, and we’re ready to taxi.
JFK GROUND
Which JetBlue is at Golf?
JFK GROUND
Which JetBlue flight did you say was over by taxiway Golf?
JETBLUE 2302
It’s JetBlue 2302.
JETBLUE 2302
That’s us, JetBlue 2302.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 2302, 22 Right. Follow Qantas, hold short of Foxtrot.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 2302, you’re going to Runway 22 Right. Get in line behind the Qantas plane and stop before you reach taxiway Foxtrot.
JETBLUE 2302
Follow Qantas, hold short Foxtrot for 22 Right, JetBlue 2302.
JETBLUE 2302
We'll follow Qantas and wait at Foxtrot for 22 Right. JetBlue 2302.
AMERICAN 1416
Ground, American 1416, Sierra Alpha with Sierra.
AMERICAN 1416
Ground, American 1416 is at the Sierra Alpha intersection. We’ve got the current weather report and we're ready to go.
JFK GROUND
American 1416, Ground. 22 Right, follow the company, hold short of Victor.
JFK GROUND
American 1416, Kennedy Ground. You’re for Runway 22 Right. Follow the other American jet ahead of you and stop before taxiway Victor.
AMERICAN 1416
22 Right, hold short of Victor, we'll follow the company.
AMERICAN 1416
22 Right, stopping short of Victor, and we’ll follow our company plane. American 1416.
QANTAS 107
Ground, Qantas 107 Heavy, Sierra, taxi.
QANTAS 107
Ground, this is the large Qantas 107. We’re on taxiway Sierra and ready to move to the gate.
JFK GROUND
Qantas 107 Heavy, Bravo to the ramp.
JFK GROUND
Qantas 107, take taxiway Bravo all the way to the parking gates.
QANTAS 107
Bravo to the ramp.
QANTAS 107
Bravo to the parking area, Qantas 107.
JFK GROUND
American 65, continue Bravo to Kilo Echo. Monitor Tower 123.9.
JFK GROUND
American 65, keep going on Bravo down to the Kilo Echo intersection. Then switch your radio and listen to the Tower controllers on 123.9.
AMERICAN 65
American 65, thanks.
AMERICAN 65
American 65, thank you.
JFK GROUND
Dynasty 5321 Heavy, turn left on Charlie. Monitor tower 123.9.
JFK GROUND
Dynasty 5321, you large aircraft, turn left onto taxiway Charlie. Then listen in to the tower controllers on frequency 123.9.
DYNASTY 5321
Left on Charlie, monitor tower 123.9, Dynasty 5321 Heavy.
DYNASTY 5321
Turning left on Charlie and switching to the tower on 123.9, this is the large Dynasty 5321.
JFK GROUND
American 236 Heavy, cross 13 Left at Victor, join Charlie, monitor 123.9.
JFK GROUND
American 236, you heavy jet, cross over runway 13 Left at the Victor intersection, get onto taxiway Charlie, and then tune your radio to the tower on 123.9.
AMERICAN 236
Cross at Charlie, monitor tower, American 236. Have a good day.
AMERICAN 236
Crossing at Charlie and switching over to the tower, American 236. Have a good day.
JETBLUE 1801
JetBlue 1801 is number two at Golf, short of Alpha Sierra.
JETBLUE 1801
JetBlue 1801 is second in line here at taxiway Golf, waiting just before we reach the Alpha Sierra intersection.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 1801, Kennedy Ground. Runway 22 Right. Follow company and you can hold short of taxiway Whiskey.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 1801, this is Kennedy Ground. You're heading for runway 22 Right. Follow that other JetBlue plane from your airline and stop just before you get to taxiway Whiskey.
JETBLUE 1801
22 Right, short of Whiskey, following the company, JetBlue 1801.
JETBLUE 1801
Heading to 22 Right, stopping before Whiskey, and following our company plane, JetBlue 1801.
JFK GROUND
American 1416, follow company, cross 13 Left, monitor 123.9.
JFK GROUND
American 1416, follow the other American jet ahead of you, cross over runway 13 Left, and then switch your radio to the tower on 123.9.
AMERICAN 1416
Monitor 23.9, cross 13 Left, American 1416.
AMERICAN 1416
Switching to 123.9 and crossing over runway 13 Left, American 1416.
SPEEDBIRD 115
Kennedy Ground, it’s Speedbird 115 Heavy, we’re on Bravo and just cleared 22 Right.
SPEEDBIRD 115
Kennedy Ground, this is the large Speedbird 115, we are on taxiway Bravo and have just finished crossing runway 22 Right.
JFK GROUND
Speedbird 115 Heavy, Kennedy Ground. Continue on Bravo to the ramp. When you get to Whiskey, yield to not one, but two JetBlues.
JFK GROUND
Speedbird 115, you big jet, this is Kennedy Ground. Keep going on taxiway Bravo toward the parking area. When you get to the Whiskey intersection, you'll need to give way to not just one, but two JetBlue planes.
SPEEDBIRD 115
Yield to two JetBlues? My goodness. At Whiskey, remaining on Bravo to the ramp, Speedbird 115 Heavy.
SPEEDBIRD 115
Give way to two JetBlues? My goodness. We'll wait at Whiskey and stay on Bravo toward the parking ramp, Speedbird 115.
JFK GROUND
And Speedbird 115 Heavy, what gate number do you possess this evening?
JFK GROUND
And Speedbird 115, which gate number are you heading to this evening?
SPEEDBIRD 115
Gate number five, Speedbird 115 Heavy.
SPEEDBIRD 115
We are going to gate number five, Speedbird 115.
JFK GROUND
Well, in that case, sir, there is absolutely no reason to rush.
JFK GROUND
Well, in that case, sir, there is absolutely no reason for you to hurry.
SPEEDBIRD 115
Oh dear.
SPEEDBIRD 115
Oh dear.
DELTA 272
Ground, Delta 272 Heavy, Lima Alpha short Alpha Sierra.
DELTA 272
Ground control, this is Delta 272, our large jet is on taxiway Lima Alpha, holding just short of Alpha Sierra.
JFK GROUND
Delta 272 Heavy, Ground. Runway 22 Right, right turn on Bravo and hold short of Victor.
JFK GROUND
Delta 272, this is Ground. Head for Runway 22 Right; take a right onto taxiway Bravo and stop just before you reach taxiway Victor.
DELTA 272
Bravo short of Victor, Delta 272.
DELTA 272
Onto Bravo and stopping before Victor, Delta 272.
JETBLUE 89
JetBlue 89, coming out Foxtrot, taxi Sierra.
JETBLUE 89
JetBlue 89 here, we're pulling out of taxiway Foxtrot and heading down Sierra.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 89, Kennedy Ground. Runway 31 Left at Kilo Echo. Right Alpha and hold short of Juliet.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 89, Kennedy Ground. You're set for Runway 31 Left starting at the Kilo Echo intersection. Turn right onto taxiway Alpha and stop before you reach Juliet.
JETBLUE 89
Right Alpha, short of Juliet for 31 Left, Kilo Echo, JetBlue 89.
JETBLUE 89
Right on Alpha, stopping before Juliet for Runway 31 Left at Kilo Echo, JetBlue 89.
DELTA 202
Kennedy, Delta 202. Hotel short of Alpha, request permission to reposition Kilo Golf.
DELTA 202
Kennedy, Delta 202. We're on taxiway Hotel just before Alpha, asking to move over to the Kilo Golf area.
JFK GROUND
Delta 202, go right Alpha.
JFK GROUND
Delta 202, go ahead and turn right onto taxiway Alpha.
DELTA 202
Right Alpha, Delta 202.
DELTA 202
Turning right on Alpha, Delta 202.
JFK GROUND
Speedbird 115 Heavy, at Golf, give way.
JFK GROUND
Speedbird 115, you large aircraft, wait at taxiway Golf and let the other traffic go first.
SPEEDBIRD 115
At Golf, yield, Speedbird 115 Heavy.
SPEEDBIRD 115
We'll wait at Golf and let them pass, Speedbird 115.
JFK GROUND
Delta 273, you going into Hotel Bravo?
JFK GROUND
Delta 273, are you heading into the Hotel Bravo parking area?
DELTA 273
Affirmative, 273 Heavy.
DELTA 273
That's correct, Delta 273.
JFK GROUND
Thank you. Sorry.
JFK GROUND
Thanks for that. Sorry for the trouble.
DELTA 273
No worries.
DELTA 273
No problem at all.
JFK GROUND
I mean, the other guy was hooked up to a tug, so he could go backwards if he needed to. But you know, this works much better this way.
JFK GROUND
I mean, that other plane was attached to a tow truck, so he could have reversed if he really had to. But honestly, moving you first works out much better for everyone.
DELTA 273
Thanks.
DELTA 273
Appreciate it.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 2302, continue Bravo, Whiskey, Charlie, cross Runway 13 Left.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 2302, keep taxiing down paths B, W, and C, then cross over the left-hand runway 13.
JETBLUE 2302
Bravo, Whiskey, Charlie, and cross 13 Left for JetBlue 2302.
JETBLUE 2302
Paths B, W, and C, and we'll cross the left runway 13, JetBlue 2302.
DELTA 1419
Ground, Delta 1419, where doest thou enter the ramp?
DELTA 1419
Ground, Delta 1419, at which point wouldst thou like us to enter the parking area?
JFK GROUND
Mike Alpha today, Delta 1419, it’s open.
JFK GROUND
Use the entrance at paths M and A today, Delta 1419, it’s clear for you.
DELTA 1419
Delta 1419, company gets out of your way, you can go to the ramp. Everybody goes home happy.
DELTA 1419
Delta 1419, once my own airline's planes get out of your way, I can finally get to the gate. Then everyone goes home happy.
DELTA 1419
All right, Delta 1419.
DELTA 1419
Sounds good, Delta 1419.
JETBLUE 263
JetBlue 263, Foxtrot, taxiway Sierra.
JETBLUE 263
JetBlue 263 is on taxi path F, approaching path S.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 263, Ground. 22 Right. Follow the bus, hold short of Whiskey.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 263, this is Ground. Head for the right-hand runway 22. Follow that bus and stop just before you reach taxi path W.
JETBLUE 263
22 Right, short of bus, behind—short of Whiskey behind the bus, JetBlue 263.
JETBLUE 263
To the right runway 22, stopping before—wait, staying behind the bus and stopping short of path W, JetBlue 263.
JFK GROUND
Speedbird 115, thanks. You may continue.
JFK GROUND
Speedbird 115, thanks. You’re clear to keep moving.
SPEEDBIRD 115
Continue. And we’re now Gate 4 for Speedbird 115. With one engine start on gate and they’re all locked up to go and the Qantas to be dragged on before we go in.
SPEEDBIRD 115
Continuing on. We’re heading to Gate 4, Speedbird 115. We'll be starting one engine while still at the gate, but it looks like a bit of a logjam since they have to tow a Qantas plane into position before we can get in.
JFK GROUND
Okay. You can take Bravo and hold short of Victor when you get there until all those things happen.
JFK GROUND
Okay. You can take taxiway Bravo and stop just before you reach taxiway Victor until everything is ready for you.
SPEEDBIRD 115
Okay, Bravo, hold short Victor until it's clear, Speedbird 115 Heavy.
SPEEDBIRD 115
Got it, taking Bravo and stopping before Victor until the way is clear, Speedbird 115 Heavy.
JFK GROUND
American 1096.
JFK GROUND
American 1096, are you there?
AMERICAN 1096
American 1096, go ahead.
AMERICAN 1096
This is American 1096, go ahead.
JFK GROUND
You can make a right on Charlie Bravo, a right onto 13 Left, and on Runway 13 Left once you’re established on the runway you can come to a stop. There you can shut down your engines and wait for your EDCT.
JFK GROUND
You can turn right onto taxiway Charlie Bravo, then right onto Runway 13 Left. Once you’re lined up on the runway, you can come to a stop. You can shut down your engines there and wait for your scheduled takeoff time.
AMERICAN 1096
American 1096, thank you.
AMERICAN 1096
American 1096, thanks for the help.
JFK GROUND
You’re welcome. Trying to, you know, increase shareholder value.
JFK GROUND
No problem. Just doing my part to, you know, save the company money and keep the shareholders happy.
AMERICAN 1096
Haha, okay, thanks.
AMERICAN 1096
Haha, I hear you. Thanks again.
JFK GROUND
American 1416, the tower is 123.9.
JFK GROUND
American 1416, switch over to the control tower on frequency 123.9.
AMERICAN 1416
Monitor tower 23.9, cross 13 Left, American 1416.
AMERICAN 1416
Switching to the tower on 123.9 and crossing Runway 13 Left, American 1416.
JETBLUE 433
433 Delta Charlie, Kennedy Ground. Runway 22 Right. Taxi via Quebec, hold short of November.
JETBLUE 433
JetBlue 433, this is Kennedy Ground. You're heading for Runway 22 Right. Use taxiway Quebec and stop before you get to taxiway November.
JETBLUE 433
Taxi via Quebec, hold short of November for 22 Right, 433 Delta Charlie.
JETBLUE 433
Taking Quebec and stopping before November for Runway 22 Right, JetBlue 433.
UNITED 512
Kennedy Ground, good afternoon. United 512, Whiskey short of Alpha with Sierra, taxi.
UNITED 512
Kennedy Ground, good afternoon. United 512 is on taxiway Whiskey just before taxiway Alpha. We have the latest weather report and are ready to taxi.
JFK GROUND
United 512, Ground. Good afternoon. It’ll be 22 Right, hold short of Alpha.
JFK GROUND
United 512, Ground here. Good afternoon. You'll be using Runway 22 Right; for now, just stop before you reach taxiway Alpha.
UNITED 512
22 Right, hold short of Alpha, United 512.
UNITED 512
Runway 22 Right, stopping before Alpha, United 512.
JFK GROUND
Air China 982, monitor 123.9.
JFK GROUND
Air China 982, switch over and listen on frequency 123.9.
AIR CHINA 982
Air China, yes, 123.9, good day.
AIR CHINA 982
Air China, copy that, switching to 123.9, have a good one.
AMERICAN 44
Ground, good evening. American 44 Heavy with Sierra at November Charlie.
AMERICAN 44
Ground, good evening. This is American 44, our heavy jet is at the intersection of November and Charlie with the latest weather update.
JFK GROUND
American 44 Heavy, Ground. 22 Right. Follow Delta, hold short of Victor.
JFK GROUND
American 44, this is Ground. You're heading for runway 22 Right. Follow the Delta jet ahead of you and stop just before you reach taxiway Victor.
AMERICAN 44
Behind Delta, for 22 Right, short of Victor, American 44 Heavy.
AMERICAN 44
We'll stay behind the Delta plane for runway 22 Right and stop short of Victor, American 44.
EXECJET 269
ExecJet 269, Ground. Alpha, Quebec, November, and Papa.
EXECJET 269
ExecJet 269, Ground. Taxi via taxiways Alpha, Quebec, November, and Papa.
EXECJET 269
Right Alpha, Quebec, November, and Papa.
EXECJET 269
Understood, taking Alpha, Quebec, November, and Papa.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 2302, right on Whiskey, cross 13 Left, join Charlie, monitor 123.9.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 2302, turn right on Whiskey, cross over runway 13 Left, join taxiway Charlie, then tune your radio to 123.9.
JETBLUE 2302
Right on Whiskey, Charlie, cross 13 Left, and 23.9. Have a good afternoon, JetBlue 2302.
JETBLUE 2302
Right on Whiskey, then Charlie, crossing 13 Left and switching to 123.9. Have a good afternoon, JetBlue 2302.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 1801, follow company, cross 13 Left, monitor 123.9.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 1801, follow the other JetBlue plane ahead of you, cross runway 13 Left, and then listen in on 123.9.
JETBLUE 1801
Cross 13 Left, following company, 23.9. Good day, JetBlue 1801.
JETBLUE 1801
Crossing 13 Left while following our company plane, then over to 123.9. Good day, JetBlue 1801.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 263, you can follow company, cross 13 Left, monitor 123.9.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 263, you can follow your company's other jet, cross runway 13 Left, and then switch to 123.9.
JETBLUE 263
Follow company, clear cross 13 Left, over to tower, JetBlue 263.
JETBLUE 263
Following the other JetBlue, clear to cross runway 13 Left, and switching over to the tower now, JetBlue 263.
UNITED 512
United 512, left Alpha, short of Victor for 22 Right.
UNITED 512
United 512, we're turning left on Alpha and stopping before Victor on our way to runway 22 Right.
JFK GROUND
United 512, Kennedy Ground. Runway 22 Right, left on Alpha, hold short of Victor.
JFK GROUND
United 512, Kennedy Ground. For runway 22 Right, turn left on taxiway Alpha and stop just before you reach Victor.
UNITED 512
22 Right, left on Alpha, short of Victor, United 512.
UNITED 512
United 512 is off runway 22 Right, turning left onto taxiway Alpha, and stopping before we reach taxiway Victor.
CACTUS 671
Cactus 671 is Sierra taxi, we have Sierra.
CACTUS 671
Cactus 671 is at the Sierra taxi area, and we have the latest weather update, Information Sierra.
JFK GROUND
Cactus 671, Ground. 31 Left at Kilo Echo. Behind American, join Bravo to the left for intersection Kilo Echo.
JFK GROUND
Cactus 671, Ground. You're heading for runway 31 Left at the Kilo Echo intersection. Stay behind the American jet, then turn left onto taxiway Bravo to reach Kilo Echo.
CACTUS 671
Join Bravo to the left, and we'll wait for the American. We're going 31 Left at Kilo Echo.
CACTUS 671
We'll turn left onto Bravo and wait for the American plane. We are heading for runway 31 Left at the Kilo Echo intersection.
NOVEMBER 3 DELTA CHARLIE
November 3 Delta Charlie, give way to the opposite direction business jet at November. Then take November and Alpha to hold short of Tango Alpha.
NOVEMBER 3 DELTA CHARLIE
November 3 Delta Charlie, let the business jet coming toward you pass at taxiway November. Then take November and Alpha and stop before you reach Tango Alpha.
NOVEMBER 3 DELTA CHARLIE
Assume you didn’t hear me because you didn’t answer.
NOVEMBER 3 DELTA CHARLIE
I'm assuming you didn't hear me since you didn't say anything back.
NOVEMBER 3 DELTA CHARLIE
I just—say that again.
NOVEMBER 3 DELTA CHARLIE
I just—could you please say all that again?
JFK GROUND
You know what, hold short of November.
JFK GROUND
You know what, let's just have you stop and wait before you reach taxiway November.
NOVEMBER 3 DELTA CHARLIE
Wait, we'll hold short of November.
NOVEMBER 3 DELTA CHARLIE
Wait, okay, we'll stop and wait before we reach November.
JFK GROUND
United 512, right on Victor, cross 13 Left, join Charlie.
JFK GROUND
United 512, turn right onto taxiway Victor, drive across runway 13 Left, and then get onto taxiway Charlie.
UNITED 512
Right on Victor, cross 13 Left, join Charlie, United 512.
UNITED 512
Right on Victor, crossing runway 13 Left, and joining Charlie, United 512.
JFK GROUND
Delta 272, follow United from the right, cross 13 Left, monitor 123.9.
JFK GROUND
Delta 272, follow the United plane coming from your right, cross runway 13 Left, and then listen in on frequency 123.9.
DELTA 272
All right, Delta's behind United, clear to cross 13 Left, and over to Tower, Delta 272.
DELTA 272
All right, Delta is tucked in behind United, we're clear to cross runway 13 Left, and then we're over to the tower, Delta 272.
JFK GROUND
American 44 Heavy, follow traffic ahead, cross 13 Left, monitor 123.9.
JFK GROUND
Large jet American 44, follow the plane in front of you, cross runway 13 Left, and then tune your radio to 123.9.
AMERICAN 44
Behind Delta ahead, cross 13 Left and 23.9, American 44 Heavy. Good day.
AMERICAN 44
We're behind the Delta ahead, crossing runway 13 Left and switching to 123.9, American 44 Heavy. Have a good day.
JFK GROUND
Cactus 671 at November, give way to the rich people from the left.
JFK GROUND
US Airways 671, you're on taxiway November; let that private jet coming from the left go first.
CACTUS 671
Will do, Cactus 671.
CACTUS 671
We'll let them through, US Airways 671.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 89, you're all reprogrammed and ready to go?
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 89, have you finished updating your flight computer and are you ready to move?
JETBLUE 89
Still programming, JetBlue 89.
JETBLUE 89
We're still working on the computer, JetBlue 89.
JFK GROUND
All right, JetBlue 89, do this. Continue on Kilo, cross 31 Left and turn right on Kilo Charlie.
JFK GROUND
Okay, JetBlue 89, here's the plan. Keep going down taxiway Kilo, drive across runway 31 Left, and then take a right onto taxiway Kilo Charlie.
JETBLUE 89
Continue on Kilo, cross 31 Left and right on Kilo Charlie, JetBlue 89.
JETBLUE 89
Keep going on Kilo, cross runway 31 Left, then right onto Kilo Charlie. JetBlue 89.
NOVEMBER 3 DELTA CHARLIE
November 3 Delta Charlie, left on November and then left again on Alpha behind American Eagle.
NOVEMBER 3 DELTA CHARLIE
Private jet 3 Delta Charlie, take a left on taxiway November and then another left on taxiway Alpha once you're behind the American Eagle jet.
NOVEMBER 3 DELTA CHARLIE
Left on November and left on Alpha, 3 Delta Charlie.
NOVEMBER 3 DELTA CHARLIE
Left on November and left on Alpha, 3 Delta Charlie.
JFK GROUND
Cactus 671, continue to Kilo Echo. You’re the next contestant. The tower is 123.9.
JFK GROUND
US Airways 671, keep taxiing to Kilo Echo. You’re next in line for takeoff. Switch over to the tower controllers on frequency 123.9.
CACTUS 671
Kilo Echo, 23.9, good day, Cactus 671.
CACTUS 671
Heading to Kilo Echo, switching to 123.9. Have a good one, US Airways 671.
JFK GROUND
Speedbird 115 Heavy, you can just hold on Victor till they sort out what they’re doing with Iberia. Just let me know what the plan is when you have it.
JFK GROUND
British Airways 115, you big heavy jet, just wait there on taxiway Victor until they figure out what that Iberia plane is doing. Just tell me what the plan is once you know.
SPEEDBIRD 115
The plan is the Iberia is going to exit at Victor and as soon as he’s clear out of Victor, we can go in.
SPEEDBIRD 115
The plan is for the Iberia plane to pull off at taxiway Victor, and as soon as he’s out of our way, we can move in.
JFK GROUND
Sounds like a simple enough plan that I might even be able to figure that one out.
JFK GROUND
That sounds like a simple enough plan that even I might be able to figure it out.
SPEEDBIRD 115
But we’re still struggling, but we’ll stop short of Victor for the moment.
SPEEDBIRD 115
We're still having a bit of a hard time with it, though, so we'll stop just before taxiway Victor for now.
JFK GROUND
Sounds like a good start. JetBlue 89, Clearance Delivery, 135.05 for a reroute. Hold short of Juliet.
JFK GROUND
That’s a good start. JetBlue 89, talk to the route office on frequency 135.05 to get your new flight path. Stop before you reach taxiway Juliet.
JETBLUE 89
135.05, short of Juliet, 89.
JETBLUE 89
Switching to frequency 135.05, and we're stopping just before taxiway Juliet, JetBlue 89.
JFK GROUND
American 1096.
JFK GROUND
American 1096, this is ground control.
AMERICAN 1096
American 1096, go ahead.
AMERICAN 1096
This is American 1096, go ahead.
JFK GROUND
You can make a right on Charlie Bravo, a right onto 13 Left, and on Runway 13 Left once you’re established on the runway you can come to a stop. There you can shut down your engines and wait for your EDCT.
JFK GROUND
Take a right onto taxiway Charlie Bravo, then another right onto Runway 13 Left. Once you're lined up on the runway, you can park there. Turn off your engines and just wait for your scheduled departure time.
AMERICAN 1096
American 1096, thank you.
AMERICAN 1096
American 1096, thanks for the help.
JFK GROUND
You’re welcome. Trying to, you know, increase shareholder value.
JFK GROUND
You're very welcome. Just doing my part to save you fuel and help your company's bottom line.
AMERICAN 1096
Haha, okay, thanks.
AMERICAN 1096
Haha, alright, thanks again.
JFK GROUND
American 1416, the tower is 123.9.
JFK GROUND
American 1416, switch over to the tower controllers on frequency 123.9.
AMERICAN 1416
American 1416, tower is 23.9.
AMERICAN 1416
American 1416 switching to tower on 23.9.
JETBLUE 433
433 Delta Charlie, Kennedy Ground. Runway 22 Right. Taxi via Quebec, hold short of November.
JETBLUE 433
JetBlue 433 Delta Charlie, this is Kennedy Ground. You're heading for Runway 22 Right. Use taxiway Quebec and stop before you reach taxiway November.
JETBLUE 433
Taxi via Quebec, hold short of November for 22 Right, 433 Delta Charlie.
JETBLUE 433
Heading to 22 Right via Quebec, and we'll stop short of November, JetBlue 433 Delta Charlie.
UNITED 512
United 512, we’re here.
UNITED 512
United 512, we're right here waiting.
JFK GROUND
You just kind of creep along so I can use the real estate behind y'all.
JFK GROUND
Just keep rolling forward slowly so I can open up some pavement behind you for other planes.
UNITED 512
All right, we’re creeping.
UNITED 512
Understood, we're moving at a crawl now.
JFK GROUND
You know what, the guy working 23.9 is a modicum of efficiency, so you shouldn't be there very much longer.
JFK GROUND
To be honest, the guy working the tower frequency is somewhat efficient, so you shouldn't be stuck out here much longer.
UNITED 512
Roger that, sounds good.
UNITED 512
Got it, sounds good.
JFK GROUND
Word of the day.
JFK GROUND
That’s the word of the day.
UNITED 512
I'm trying to dispute the fact that you can work ground and be erudite at the same time.
UNITED 512
I’m trying to argue the point that you can’t manage ground traffic and be that sophisticated at the same time.
JFK GROUND
Get the SAT books out, guys.
JFK GROUND
Better break out the study guides, guys.
AMERICAN 133
Kennedy Ground, American 133 coming out November Charlie with Sierra.
AMERICAN 133
Kennedy Ground, American 133 pulling out from the November Charlie ramp area with the latest weather update.
JFK GROUND
3 Delta Charlie, transition to Bravo and hold short of Victor.
JFK GROUND
Small plane 3 Delta Charlie, move over to taxiway Bravo and stop just before you reach taxiway Victor.
NOVEMBER 3 DELTA CHARLIE
Transition to Bravo and hold short of Victor, 3 Delta Charlie.
NOVEMBER 3 DELTA CHARLIE
Moving to Bravo and stopping short of Victor, 3 Delta Charlie.
JFK GROUND
And I’m sorry, the American who called was who?
JFK GROUND
And I’m sorry, which American flight was that calling in?
AMERICAN 133
American 133, November Charlie, we have Sierra.
AMERICAN 133
American 133, at the November Charlie ramp, we have the current weather info.
JFK GROUND
American 133, in the new airplane. 31 Left at Kilo Echo. Taxi left Bravo.
JFK GROUND
American 133, I see you're in the new jet. Head to runway 31 Left at the Kilo Echo intersection. Turn left on taxiway Bravo.
AMERICAN 133
31 Left Kilo Echo, left Bravo for American 133.
AMERICAN 133
Runway 31 Left at Kilo Echo, left on Bravo for American 133.
JETBLUE 2979
Kennedy Ground, JetBlue 2979, short of Alpha Bravo, taxi with Sierra.
JETBLUE 2979
Kennedy Ground, JetBlue 2979, waiting just before taxiway Alpha Bravo, ready to taxi with the latest weather.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 2979 Ground, 31 Left Kilo Echo, go left on Bravo.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 2979, this is Ground. Head to runway 31 Left at the Kilo Echo entrance, turn left on taxiway Bravo.
JETBLUE 2979
Left on Bravo, 31 Kilo Echo, JetBlue 2979.
JETBLUE 2979
Left on Bravo, runway 31 at Kilo Echo, JetBlue 2979.
JFK GROUND
November 3 Delta Charlie, at Victor, go back onto Alpha and hold short of Echo.
JFK GROUND
Small plane 3 Delta Charlie, now that you're at Victor, turn back onto taxiway Alpha and stop before you reach taxiway Echo.
NOVEMBER 3 DELTA CHARLIE
At Victor, back on Alpha, hold short Echo, 3 Delta Charlie.
NOVEMBER 3 DELTA CHARLIE
We're at the Victor intersection, turning back onto taxiway Alpha, and we'll stop before reaching taxiway Echo. - 3 Delta Charlie.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 2979, Clearance Delivery, 135.05 for a reroute.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 2979, contact the route-planning desk on frequency 135.05 to get your new flight path.
JETBLUE 2979
135.05.
JETBLUE 2979
Switching to 135.05.
JFK GROUND
American 133, make it 133.05, please.
JFK GROUND
American 133, actually make that frequency 133.05, please.
AMERICAN 133
Roger.
AMERICAN 133
Understood.
SHAMROCK 104
Ground hello, Shamrock 104, ready to taxi.
SHAMROCK 104
Hello Ground control, this is Shamrock 104, we're ready to start driving toward the runway.
JETBLUE 37
Ground, JetBlue 37 coming out of Delta Alpha, we have Sierra.
JETBLUE 37
Ground, JetBlue 37 is moving out of the Delta terminal area; we have the latest weather and airport update, code Sierra.
JFK GROUND
Shamrock 104 Heavy, Ground. Runway 22 Right, turn left on Bravo and hold short of Whiskey.
JFK GROUND
Shamrock 104, you're a large aircraft, so listen up. Head for Runway 22 Right by turning left onto taxiway Bravo, then stop just before you reach taxiway Whiskey.
SHAMROCK 104
Left on Bravo, hold short of Whiskey, Shamrock 104.
SHAMROCK 104
Left on Bravo and stopping before we hit Whiskey, Shamrock 104.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 37 Ground, Runway 22 Right. Follow Aer Lingus, hold short of Whiskey.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 37, head for Runway 22 Right. Just follow that Aer Lingus plane ahead of you and stop before you get to taxiway Whiskey.
JETBLUE 37
22 Right, behind Aer Lingus, hold short of Whiskey, JetBlue 37.
JETBLUE 37
Heading to 22 Right, following Aer Lingus, and stopping short of Whiskey. JetBlue 37.
JFK GROUND
November 3 Delta Charlie, right turn to join Alpha and take Alpha to hold short of Echo. Appreciate it if you could hustle it up Alpha because it’s your lucky night.
JFK GROUND
Small plane 3 Delta Charlie, turn right to get on taxiway Alpha and follow it until you stop before Echo. I'd really appreciate it if you could hurry it up on Alpha, because it’s your lucky night and I'm trying to get you moving fast.
NOVEMBER 3 DELTA CHARLIE
3 Delta Charlie, thanks.
NOVEMBER 3 DELTA CHARLIE
We'll move fast, thanks! - 3 Delta Charlie.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 2979, tower’s 23.9, you’re the next contestant.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 2979, switch over to the control tower on 123.9—you’re the next contestant up for takeoff!
JETBLUE 2979
Roger.
JETBLUE 2979
Understood, thanks.
JFK GROUND
Shamrock 104 Heavy, go left on Bravo and then hold short of Echo.
JFK GROUND
Aer Lingus 104, turn left onto taxiway Bravo and then stop just before you reach taxiway Echo.
SHAMROCK 104
Left Bravo, hold short Echo, Shamrock 104.
SHAMROCK 104
Turning left on Bravo and stopping before Echo, this is Aer Lingus 104.
JFK GROUND
November 3 Delta Charlie, left on Echo, cross Runway 31 Right and follow American Airlines directly ahead of you. JetBlue will follow you.
JFK GROUND
Plane 3 Delta Charlie, turn left on taxiway Echo, drive across Runway 31 Right, and follow the American Airlines jet directly in front of you. A JetBlue flight will pull in behind you.
NOVEMBER 3 DELTA CHARLIE
Okay, left on Echo, cross 31 Right, and follow the American, and JetBlue will follow us.
NOVEMBER 3 DELTA CHARLIE
Got it, turning left on Echo, crossing 31 Right, and we'll follow the American jet with JetBlue following us.
REDWOOD 413
Kennedy Ground, hello. Redwood 413 is with you, Hotel short of Alpha, we have Sierra.
REDWOOD 413
Kennedy Ground, hi. Virgin America 413 is checking in, we're on taxiway Hotel just before Alpha, and we've listened to the latest airport weather update.
JFK GROUND
Redwood 413, Kennedy Ground. 31 Left Kilo Echo. Taxi right Alpha, hold short of Juliet.
JFK GROUND
Virgin America 413, Kennedy Ground. You're heading for Runway 31 Left at the Kilo Echo entrance. Turn right onto taxiway Alpha and stop before you reach taxiway Juliet.
REDWOOD 413
Alpha short of Juliet for 31 Left, Kilo Echo, Redwood 413.
REDWOOD 413
Taking Alpha and stopping before Juliet for Runway 31 Left at Kilo Echo, Virgin America 413.
IBERIA 6250
Kennedy Ground hello, Iberia 6250 ready to taxi.
IBERIA 6250
Kennedy Ground, hello, Iberia 6250 is all set to start taxiing.
JFK GROUND
Iberia 6250 Heavy, Kennedy Ground. Runway 22 Right. Taxi right Alpha, hold short of Whiskey.
JFK GROUND
Iberia 6250, Kennedy Ground. You're going to Runway 22 Right. Turn right onto taxiway Alpha and stop just before you get to taxiway Whiskey.
IBERIA 6250
Right Alpha, hold short of Whiskey, Iberia 6250.
IBERIA 6250
Right on Alpha and stopping before Whiskey, Iberia 6250.
JFK GROUND
Shamrock 104 Heavy, continue through Echo and hold short of Whiskey.
JFK GROUND
Aer Lingus 104, go ahead and drive past Echo, but stop before you reach taxiway Whiskey.
SHAMROCK 104
Roger, through Echo, hold short of Whiskey, Shamrock 104.
SHAMROCK 104
Understood, past Echo and stopping before Whiskey, Aer Lingus 104.
JFK GROUND
3 Delta Charlie, you should turn on Echo, pass behind Aer Lingus, please.
JFK GROUND
Plane 3 Delta Charlie, go ahead and turn onto taxiway Echo, but wait for that Aer Lingus jet to pass so you can pull in behind them.
NOVEMBER 3 DELTA CHARLIE
Okay, turn on Echo, will cross behind the Aer Lingus.
NOVEMBER 3 DELTA CHARLIE
Okay, turning onto Echo and we will cross behind the Aer Lingus plane.
JFK GROUND
Speedbird 115 Heavy, when the coast is clear, feel free to go to the ramp.
JFK GROUND
British Airways 115, once there is a gap in traffic, feel free to pull into the parking area.
SPEEDBIRD 115
Speedbird 115, thank you very much.
SPEEDBIRD 115
Speedbird 115, thank you very much.
JFK GROUND
3 Delta Charlie, thanks. Echo, right turn on Foxtrot Bravo, tower’s 123.9. Have a good day.
JFK GROUND
3 Delta Charlie, thanks. Take taxiway Echo, then turn right on Foxtrot Bravo, and switch over to the tower controllers on 123.9. Have a good day.
NOVEMBER 3 DELTA CHARLIE
Echo, right Foxtrot Bravo, 23.9. Good day.
NOVEMBER 3 DELTA CHARLIE
Echo, right on Foxtrot Bravo, and switching to 123.9. Good day.
JETBLUE 423
Ground, JetBlue 423 approaching Delta for taxi with Sierra.
JETBLUE 423
Ground control, JetBlue 423 is approaching taxiway Delta to begin our taxi, and we have the latest weather update, Sierra.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 423, Kennedy Ground. 31 Left Kilo Echo. Taxi right Alpha, hold short of Juliet.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 423, this is Kennedy Ground. You’re heading for Runway 31 Left at the Kilo Echo intersection. Taxi right on Alpha, but stop just before you reach taxiway Juliet.
JETBLUE 423
31 Left Kilo Echo, right Alpha hold short Juliet, JetBlue 423.
JETBLUE 423
Runway 31 Left at Kilo Echo, right on Alpha and stopping short of Juliet, JetBlue 423.
JFK GROUND
American 133, straight ahead. The tower frequency’s 123.9 at Kilo Echo. You’re next to go.
JFK GROUND
American 133, keep heading straight ahead. Switch to the tower controllers on 123.9 once you reach Kilo Echo. You’re the next one in line to take off.
AMERICAN 133
American 133, good day.
AMERICAN 133
American 133, have a good day.
JFK GROUND
Air Berlin 7451 Heavy, at November Bravo, request taxi.
JFK GROUND
This is the large Air Berlin 7451 at taxiway November Bravo, requesting our taxi instructions.
AIR BERLIN 7451
I heard Air Berlin 7451, and at the same time, who else called?
AIR BERLIN 7451
I caught the call from Air Berlin 7451, but who was the other pilot calling at the same time?
AMERICAN 2351
American 2351, Tango Alpha and Sierra.
AMERICAN 2351
It’s American 2351, we’re at the corner of Tango and Alpha with the weather update Sierra.
JFK GROUND
American 2351 Ground, 22 Right. Right on Bravo and hold short of Victor.
JFK GROUND
American 2351, this is Ground. You’re cleared to Runway 22 Right. Turn right on taxiway Bravo and stop just before you reach Victor.
AMERICAN 2351
22 Right, right on Bravo, hold short of Victor, American 2351.
AMERICAN 2351
Runway 22 Right, right on Bravo, and stopping short of Victor, American 2351.
JFK GROUND
Air Berlin 7451 Heavy, Runway 22 Right. After American, go right on Bravo and hold short of Victor.
JFK GROUND
Air Berlin 7451, the heavy jet, you’re for Runway 22 Right. Follow that American plane, then turn right on Bravo and stop before you hit Victor.
AIR BERLIN 7451
After American, right on Bravo, hold short of Victor. And we are the Air—Air Berlin 7451 Heavy.
AIR BERLIN 7451
Follow the American, right on Bravo, and stop before Victor. And just to confirm, we are the large Air Berlin 7451.
JFK GROUND
Roger. Shamrock 104 Heavy, right on Whiskey, cross 13 Left, join Charlie, monitor 123.9.
JFK GROUND
Understood. Aer Lingus 104, turn right onto taxiway Whiskey, cross runway 13 Left, get onto taxiway Charlie, and then listen in on frequency 123.9.
SHAMROCK 104
Right on Whiskey, cross 31 Right and—turn right on Charlie. 123, say again the frequency?
SHAMROCK 104
Right on Whiskey, cross 31 Right and—turn right on Charlie. One-two-three point... sorry, what was that frequency again?
JFK GROUND
123.9.
JFK GROUND
123.9.
SHAMROCK 104
123.9, thank you, 104.
SHAMROCK 104
123.9, thank you, Aer Lingus 104.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 37 at Whiskey, follow Iberia.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 37, you're at taxiway Whiskey, tuck in behind the Iberia flight.
JETBLUE 37
At Whiskey, behind Iberia, JetBlue 37.
JETBLUE 37
At Whiskey, following the Iberia plane, JetBlue 37.
JFK GROUND
Iberia 6250, follow Aer Lingus, cross 31 Right, monitor 123.9.
JFK GROUND
Iberia 6250, follow that Aer Lingus jet, cross runway 31 Right, and switch your radio to listen on 123.9.
IBERIA 6250
Okay, we follow the Aer Lingus, cross Runway 31 Right and 123.9, Iberia 6250 Heavy.
IBERIA 6250
Okay, we'll follow the Aer Lingus, cross runway 31 Right and tune to 123.9, Iberia 6250.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 37, cross 31 Right behind Iberia, monitor 123.9.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 37, cross runway 31 Right behind that Iberia plane, then listen in on frequency 123.9.
JETBLUE 37
Clear cross 31 Right behind Iberia, 23.9, JetBlue 37.
JETBLUE 37
We're clear to cross 31 Right behind Iberia, switching to 123.9, JetBlue 37.
AMERICAN 67
Ground, American 67 coming out of Tango with Romeo.
AMERICAN 67
Ground, American 67 is pulling out of taxiway Tango and we have the latest weather update, code Romeo.
JFK GROUND
American 2351, where are you coming off the ramp?
JFK GROUND
American 2351, where exactly are you exiting the terminal ramp?
AMERICAN 67
American 67, Kennedy Ground. 22 Right.
AMERICAN 67
This is American 67 for Kennedy Ground. We're heading for runway 22 Right.
AMERICAN 67
Uh, Tango for American 67.
AMERICAN 67
Uh, we are at taxiway Tango, American 67.
JFK GROUND
American 67, right Bravo and hold short of Victor.
JFK GROUND
American 67, turn right onto taxiway Bravo and stop just before you reach taxiway Victor.
AMERICAN 67
Follow short of Victor, American 67.
AMERICAN 67
American 67, we'll follow and stop just before taxiway Victor.
JFK GROUND
American 34, if you're going as far as Tango, give way to the company, please.
JFK GROUND
American 34, if you're heading all the way to taxiway Tango, please let your fellow American Airlines plane go first.
JETBLUE 423
Ground, JetBlue 423. Just wanted to confirm that we're going to be radar vectors on the 31?
JETBLUE 423
Ground, JetBlue 423. Just checking, will you be giving us specific headings to fly once we're off Runway 31?
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 423, no, you're going to get the Breezy Point Climb and you're probably going to get a reroute. That's why I'm not giving it to you.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 423, no, you'll be flying the standard Breezy Point departure route, and you'll likely be rerouted. That's why I haven't given you the go-ahead yet.
JETBLUE 423
423 Roger.
JETBLUE 423
423, understood.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 423, you can fly the Kennedy One and the Breezy Point Climb for vectors to Robbinsville. I’m just waiting for the center to approve things going westbound. They’re a little skosh at the moment.
JFK GROUND
JetBlue 423, you can fly the Kennedy One departure and the Breezy Point route to get headings toward Robbinsville. I’m just waiting for the regional controllers to approve westbound flights; they’re a bit tight on space at the moment.
JETBLUE 423
JetBlue 423, Roger. Kennedy One, Breezy Point Climb, and we’ll be standing by.
JETBLUE 423
JetBlue 423, copy that. We'll fly the Kennedy One and Breezy Point routes, and we’ll be waiting for your word.
JFK GROUND
American 2351, cross 13 Left at Victor, right turn on Charlie.
JFK GROUND
American 2351, go across Runway 13 Left at taxiway Victor, then turn right onto taxiway Charlie.
AMERICAN 2351
American 2351.
AMERICAN 2351
This is American 2351.
JFK GROUND
American 2351.
JFK GROUND
American 2351, I need you to repeat those instructions back to me.
AMERICAN 2351
Cross 13 Left at Victor, right on Charlie.
AMERICAN 2351
Crossing Runway 13 Left at taxiway Victor, then turning right onto taxiway Charlie.
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