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JFK Ground....He is just so good (Well worth the length) Second
A witty JFK ground controller expertly manages heavy traffic during a taxiway pavement failure.
Summary
A high-volume ground control session at JFK International Airport becomes increasingly complex when pilots report a "pavement failure" on a primary taxiway. The controller must navigate international heavies, ground stops at other major airports, and maintenance tugs while rerouting traffic around the sudden closure. The recording is notable for the controller's exceptional efficiency, dry humor, and calm demeanor under extreme pressure.
Analysis
This recording captures a masterclass in ground traffic management at one of the world's most congested airports, John F. Kennedy International (JFK). The situation begins as a standard heavy-traffic push but quickly escalates when American 67 reports "freshly broken pavement" at the intersection of taxiway Bravo and Victor. In aviation, a pavement failure is a serious safety concern as loose chunks of asphalt (Foreign Object Debris or FOD) can be sucked into jet engines, causing catastrophic damage.
The controller's reaction is a mix of professional urgency and dry sarcasm, famously responding to the news with, "Oh, that's such an interesting thing to say." As a ground vehicle (Kern 93) confirms the failure and shuts down sections of the taxiway, the controller is forced to redesign the airport's traffic flow on the fly. He reroutes dozens of aircraft—including "heavies" from Lufthansa, Air Berlin, and Alitalia—through taxiway Whiskey, creating a significant bottleneck.
Beyond the pavement issue, the controller is juggling several other challenges. A ground stop at Chicago O'Hare (ORD) means several regional flights (Flagship/American Eagle) are stuck on the taxiways, requiring them to find places to "park" or shut down engines to save fuel. The controller manages these "gate-less" aircraft while simultaneously coordinating with maintenance tugs and repositioning flights, often giving complex, multi-step instructions that pilots must follow precisely to avoid gridlock.
The recording is highly regarded in the aviation community because it showcases the human element of Air Traffic Control. The controller uses wit to maintain rapport with pilots, such as telling a pilot who can't move to Philadelphia that they "can stay there" instead. His ability to maintain situational awareness of over twenty aircraft while dealing with infrastructure failure demonstrates the "gold standard" of ATC performance. For non-experts, this highlights how controllers aren't just giving directions; they are managing a dynamic, high-stakes logistics puzzle where one wrong turn can paralyze an entire airport.
Original ATC Communication
Plain English Translation
CONTROLLER
Okay, follow the Air Berlin across Runway 2-1 Right and monitor 1-2-3-9. Air Berlin 7250. JetBlue 37, cross 3-1 Right behind Iberia. Monitor 1-2-3-9.
CONTROLLER
Alright, follow the Air Berlin flight across Runway 21-Right and then switch to radio frequency 123.9. Air Berlin 7250. JetBlue 37, cross Runway 31-Right after that Iberia plane passes. Then switch to 123.9.
JETBLUE 37
Cross 3-1 Right behind Iberia. 2-3-9 for JetBlue 37.
JETBLUE 37
Crossing 31-Right behind the Iberia flight. Switching to 123.9 for JetBlue 37.
AMERICAN 67
American 67 coming out of Tango or Romeo.
AMERICAN 67
American 67 is pulling out onto taxiway Tango or Romeo.
CONTROLLER
American 2351, where are you coming off the ramp? American 67, Kennedy Ground. 2-2 Right... you said out of Sierra or Tango? I'm sorry.
CONTROLLER
American 2351, where are you exiting the gate area? American 67, this is Kennedy Ground. Regarding Runway 22-Right... did you say you were coming off Sierra or Tango? My apologies.
AMERICAN 67
Tango for American 67.
AMERICAN 67
We're on Tango, American 67.
CONTROLLER
American 67, right Bravo and hold short of Victor.
CONTROLLER
American 67, turn right onto taxiway Bravo and stop just before you reach taxiway Victor.
AMERICAN 67
Bravo, short of Victor. American 67.
AMERICAN 67
Right on Bravo, stopping short of Victor. American 67.
CONTROLLER
American 34, if you’re going as far as Tango, give way to the company, please. JetBlue 423, just want to confirm that we're going to be radar vectors off 3-1. 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 yet.
CONTROLLER
American 34, if you’re taxiing as far as Tango, let that other American plane go ahead of you, please. JetBlue 423, I was checking if we’d give you steering directions off Runway 31, but no—you’ll follow the Breezy Point climb path, and you’ll likely be rerouted anyway. That’s why I haven’t given you the details yet.
JETBLUE 423
423, Roger.
JETBLUE 423
423, understood.
CONTROLLER
JetBlue 423, you can fly the Kennedy One and the Breezy Point climb for vectors to ROBER. I'm just waiting for the center to approve things going westbound. They’re a little askew at the moment.
CONTROLLER
JetBlue 423, you can use the Kennedy One departure and the Breezy Point climb until we give you directions toward the ROBER waypoint. I'm just waiting for the regional controllers to approve westbound flights; they’re a bit disorganized at the moment.
JETBLUE 423
JetBlue 423, Roger. Breezy Point climb and we'll be standing by.
JETBLUE 423
JetBlue 423, copy that. We'll follow the Breezy Point climb and wait for further word.
CONTROLLER
American 2351, cross 1-3 Left at Victor. Right turn on Charlie.
CONTROLLER
American 2351, cross Runway 13-Left where it meets taxiway Victor. Then turn right onto taxiway Charlie.
TAM MAINTENANCE
Kennedy Ground, this is TAM Maintenance.
TAM MAINTENANCE
Kennedy Ground, this is the TAM maintenance team.
CONTROLLER
American 2351...
CONTROLLER
American 2351, did you get that?
AMERICAN 2351
Roger, American 2351. Cross 1-3 Left at Victor, right on Charlie.
AMERICAN 2351
Understood, American 2351. Crossing Runway 13-Left at Victor, then turning right onto taxiway Charlie.
AIRVALINE 7451
Airvaline 7451, turn the transponder on and join Bravo.
AIRVALINE 7451
Airvaline 7451, turn on your radar beacon so we can see you and turn onto taxiway Bravo.
AIRVALINE 7451
Transponder is on now, joining Bravo. Airvaline 7451.
AIRVALINE 7451
Our radar beacon is on now, and we're turning onto taxiway Bravo. Airvaline 7451.
CONTROLLER
Thanks. TAM Maintenance, Ground.
CONTROLLER
Thanks. TAM Maintenance, this is Ground control.
TAM MAINTENANCE
TAM Maintenance at Building 87, requesting to reposition aircraft back to Terminal 8 via Tango Alpha.
TAM MAINTENANCE
This is TAM Maintenance at Building 87, we're asking to move this plane back to Terminal 8 using taxiway Tango Alpha.
CONTROLLER
TAM Maintenance, your pushback is approved. When able, come up Sierra and hold short of Bravo.
CONTROLLER
TAM Maintenance, you're cleared to back the plane out. When you're ready, taxi up Sierra and stop just before you reach taxiway Bravo.
TAM MAINTENANCE
Sierra, hold short of Bravo. Thank you.
TAM MAINTENANCE
Taxiing on Sierra and stopping before Bravo. Thank you.
CONTROLLER
American 67, cross 1-3 Left at Victor, right on Charlie. American 67, cross 1-3 Left at Victor, right on Charlie.
CONTROLLER
American 67, cross runway 13-Left at the Victor intersection, then turn right onto taxiway Charlie. Repeat, American 67, cross runway 13-Left at Victor and turn right on Charlie.
AMERICAN 67
Cross 1-3 Left at Victor, right on Charlie. American 67.
AMERICAN 67
Crossing runway 13-Left at Victor, then right on Charlie. American 67.
DELTA 485
Delta 485.
DELTA 485
Delta 485, checking in.
CONTROLLER
Delta 485, Kennedy Ground. 2-2 Right, and that is you coming out of Lima Alpha?
CONTROLLER
Delta 485, this is Kennedy Ground. You're heading for runway 22-Right, and am I seeing you pulling out of taxiway Lima Alpha?
DELTA 485
Affirmative.
DELTA 485
That's correct.
CONTROLLER
Splendid, Delta 485. Right Alpha and let's hold short of Tango Alpha.
CONTROLLER
Great, Delta 485. Turn right on taxiway Alpha and stop just before you hit taxiway Tango Alpha.
DELTA 485
Right Alpha, hold short of Tango Alpha. Delta 485, we have Sierra.
DELTA 485
Turning right on Alpha and stopping before Tango Alpha. Delta 485, and we've listened to the latest weather update, code Sierra.
CONTROLLER
JetBlue 423, Clearance Delivery 35.05.
CONTROLLER
JetBlue 423, contact the departure authorization desk on frequency 135.05.
JETBLUE 423
35.05 for Clearance Delivery. JetBlue 423.
JETBLUE 423
Switching to 135.05 for departure authorization. JetBlue 423.
CONTROLLER
Redwood 413, Clearance Delivery 35.05 for a reroute.
CONTROLLER
Redwood 413, contact the flight plan desk on frequency 135.05 to get your new route.
REDWOOD 413
Clearance for Redwood 413.
REDWOOD 413
Checking in for that new route, Redwood 413.
CONTROLLER
American 2351, the tower frequency is 1-2-3-9.
CONTROLLER
American 2351, switch over to the control tower on frequency 123.9.
AMERICAN 2351
1-2-3-9. American 2351.
AMERICAN 2351
Over to 123.9. American 2351.
CONTROLLER
American 67, cross 1-3 Left. Once you're on Charlie, 1-2-3-9.
CONTROLLER
American 67, cross over runway 13-Left. Once you reach taxiway Charlie, switch to the tower on 123.9.
AMERICAN 67
Cross 1-3 Left and 2-3-9 on Charlie. American 67.
AMERICAN 67
Crossing 13-Left and then over to 123.9 once we hit Charlie. American 67.
CONTROLLER
Airvaline 7451, cross 1-3 Left. Once you’re on Charlie, 1-2-3-9.
CONTROLLER
Airvaline 7451, cross over runway 13-Left. Once you're on taxiway Charlie, contact the tower on 123.9.
AIRVALINE 7451
Cross 1-3 Left and join Charlie, 1-2-3-9. Airvaline 7451. Good day.
AIRVALINE 7451
Crossing 13-Left and heading to Charlie, then over to 123.9. Airvaline 7451. Have a good one.
CONTROLLER
American Super Tug, Kennedy Ground. American Super Tug, Romeo, and call me when you're short of Bravo.
CONTROLLER
American Super Tug, this is Kennedy Ground. I see you have the latest airport info, proceed and let me know when you've stopped just before taxiway Bravo.
LUFTHANSA 411
Ground, hello. Lufthansa 411 Heavy, request taxi.
LUFTHANSA 411
Ground control, hello. This is the large Lufthansa 411, requesting permission to start taxiing.
CONTROLLER
Lufthansa 411 Heavy, Kennedy Ground. Hello. Runway 2-2 Right, taxi right Bravo and hold short of Victor.
CONTROLLER
Lufthansa 411 Heavy, Kennedy Ground. Hello. You're heading for runway 22-Right; take a right onto taxiway Bravo and stop just before you reach taxiway Victor.
LUFTHANSA 411
Lufthansa 411 Heavy, 2-2 Right, right on Bravo, hold short of Victor.
LUFTHANSA 411
Lufthansa 411 Heavy, 22-Right, right on Bravo, and we'll stop before we hit Victor.
CONTROLLER
American Super Tug, you want to go where? Tango Alpha?
CONTROLLER
American Super Tug, where was it you were headed? To the Tango Alpha area?
AMERICAN SUPER TUG
Tango Alpha.
AMERICAN SUPER TUG
That's right, Tango Alpha.
CONTROLLER
All right, American Super Tug. Behind Delta Airlines, go left Alpha.
CONTROLLER
All right, American Super Tug. Follow behind that Delta jet and take a left onto taxiway Alpha.
AMERICAN SUPER TUG
Left Alpha, American Super Tug.
AMERICAN SUPER TUG
We're making a left onto taxiway Alpha, American Super Tug.
AMERICAN 67
American 67. At the intersection of Bravo and Victor, it looks like there's a piece of freshly broken pavement.
AMERICAN 67
American 67 here. Right at the intersection of taxiways Bravo and Victor, it looks like a chunk of the pavement has freshly broken off.
CONTROLLER
Oh, that's such an interesting thing to say. All right, any Port vehicles on the frequency?
CONTROLLER
Well, that’s certainly an interesting bit of news. All right, are there any airport maintenance vehicles listening on this frequency?
AMERICAN 45
Ground, American 45 coming off November Charlie, we have Sierra.
AMERICAN 45
Ground control, American 45 is turning off taxiway November Charlie; we've already listened to the latest weather update.
CONTROLLER
Any Port vehicles on the frequency? Thank you. American 45, Ground. 2-2 Right. You said November Charlie?
CONTROLLER
Any airport maintenance trucks on the line? Thank you. American 45, this is Ground. You're heading for Runway 22 Right. Did you say you were at November Charlie?
AMERICAN 45
Affirmative.
AMERICAN 45
That’s correct.
CONTROLLER
Right on Alpha behind the 7-3-7 and hold short of Tango Alpha.
CONTROLLER
Turn right onto taxiway Alpha behind that Boeing 737 and stop just before you reach taxiway Tango Alpha.
AMERICAN 45
Hold short of Tango Alpha behind the 7-3-7. American 45.
AMERICAN 45
We'll stop before Tango Alpha and follow the 737. American 45.
DELTA 2665
Ground, Delta 2665 at Hotel Bravo, short of Alpha with Sierra.
DELTA 2665
Ground, Delta 2665 is at taxiway Hotel Bravo, just short of Alpha, and we have the current weather info.
CONTROLLER
Delta 2665, Ground. Runway 2-2 Right, left Bravo short of Whiskey.
CONTROLLER
Delta 2665, Ground. You're cleared to Runway 22 Right; turn left on Bravo and stop before you hit taxiway Whiskey.
DELTA 2665
Left Bravo short of Whiskey, Delta 2665.
DELTA 2665
Left on Bravo and stopping before Whiskey, Delta 2665.
CONTROLLER
JetBlue 423, hold there short of Hotel Bravo. Redwood 413, if you could creep up a little, please? I need some room behind you. Delta 2665, let those guys are talking to Clearance. If you need some more room, let me know.
CONTROLLER
JetBlue 423, stop right there before Hotel Bravo. Redwood 413, could you pull forward just a little? I need to make some room behind you. Delta 2665, let those guys finish talking to the departure desk. If you need more space, just let me know.
DELTA 2665
Delta 2665. We'll leave Virgin America and move up a little.
DELTA 2665
Delta 2665. We’ll give that Virgin America plane some room and move up a bit.
AMERICAN 105
Ground, American 105. We're on Alpha, hold short Mike Alpha, we're going to Tango Alpha.
AMERICAN 105
Ground, American 105. We’re on taxiway Alpha, stopping before Mike Alpha, and we're heading toward Tango Alpha.
CONTROLLER
American 45, give way to the company on the tow, please.
CONTROLLER
American 45, let that other American plane being towed pass by you first, please.
AMERICAN 45
Roger.
AMERICAN 45
American 45, understood.
CONTROLLER
American 105 Heavy, Ground. Alpha, Quebec, and Bravo to the ramp.
CONTROLLER
American 105, large aircraft, this is Ground control. Take taxiways Alpha, Quebec, and Bravo to get to the parking area.
AMERICAN 105
Alpha, Quebec, Bravo to the ramp. American 105.
AMERICAN 105
Alpha, Quebec, and Bravo to the parking area. American 105.
CONTROLLER
Delta 45, Tango Alpha onto Bravo, hold short of Victor.
CONTROLLER
Delta 45, take taxiway Tango Alpha onto Bravo, and stop just before you reach taxiway Victor.
DELTA 45
Tango Alpha, Bravo short of Victor. Delta 45.
DELTA 45
Tango Alpha to Bravo, stopping before Victor. Delta 45.
CONTROLLER
Delta 2665, the other controller is talking to Virgin America trying to get them to move.
CONTROLLER
Delta 2665, the other controller is talking to the Virgin America crew right now trying to get them to move out of your way.
VIRGIN AMERICA
Do you need us to move up for Redwood 413?
VIRGIN AMERICA
Do you need us to pull forward to make some room for that Redwood flight?
CONTROLLER
Yeah, no... Redwood 413, if you can just creep a little closer to Victor? I need to get somebody off the ramp behind you.
CONTROLLER
Yeah, actually... Redwood 413, if you could just inch a little closer to taxiway Victor? I need to let someone out of the parking area behind you.
REDWOOD 413
Sure, sorry about that.
REDWOOD 413
Sure thing, sorry about the hold-up.
CONTROLLER
No worries. JetBlue 423, please hold there.
CONTROLLER
No problem. JetBlue 423, please stay right where you are.
JETBLUE 423
JetBlue 423 holding.
JETBLUE 423
JetBlue 423, staying put.
CHAUTAUQUA 2974
Chautauqua 2974, Ground. Runway 2-2 Right for departure, follow the Triple-7, hold short of Victor.
CHAUTAUQUA 2974
Chautauqua 2974, this is Ground. You're heading to runway 2-2 Right for takeoff; follow that Boeing 777 and stop before you hit taxiway Victor.
CHAUTAUQUA 2974
2-2 Right, follow the Triple-7, short of Victor. Chautauqua 2974.
CHAUTAUQUA 2974
Runway 2-2 Right, following the 777, stopping before Victor. Chautauqua 2974.
JETBLUE 1516
Ground, JetBlue 1516, Delta Alpha taxi to Sierra.
JETBLUE 1516
Ground, this is JetBlue 1516, we're taking taxiways Delta and Alpha over to Sierra.
KERN 93
Kennedy Ground, Kern 93.
KERN 93
Kennedy Ground, this is Kern 93 calling in.
CONTROLLER
JetBlue 1516, Kennedy Ground. 2-2 Right, left on Bravo and hold short of Victor.
CONTROLLER
JetBlue 1516, this is Kennedy ground control. You’re heading for Runway 22 Right; turn left onto taxiway Bravo and stop just before you reach taxiway Victor.
JETBLUE 1516
2-2 Right, left on Bravo, hold short of Victor. JetBlue 1516.
JETBLUE 1516
Heading for Runway 22 Right, turning left on Bravo, and stopping before Victor. JetBlue 1516.
CONTROLLER
JetBlue 54, give way to the company at Delta Alpha.
CONTROLLER
JetBlue 54, let the other JetBlue plane pass you at the intersection of taxiways Delta and Alpha.
JETBLUE 54
Give way to company at Delta Alpha. JetBlue 54.
JETBLUE 54
We'll let our company plane go first at Delta Alpha. JetBlue 54.
CONTROLLER
9-3, Ground.
CONTROLLER
Kern 93, this is Ground control, go ahead.
KERN 93
Ground, Kern 93 on Victor holding short of 3-1 Right. I’d like to enter the runway.
KERN 93
Ground, this is Kern 93. We're on taxiway Victor, waiting just outside Runway 31 Right. We’d like permission to pull onto the runway.
CONTROLLER
9-3, proceed as requested.
CONTROLLER
Kern 93, you're cleared to do exactly that.
KERN 93
Proceeding on 3-1 Right at Victor. Kern 93.
KERN 93
Moving onto Runway 31 Right from taxiway Victor now. Kern 93.
CONTROLLER
American 66 Heavy, Ground. Right Bravo short of Victor for Runway 2-2 Right.
CONTROLLER
American 66, large aircraft, this is Ground. Turn right on taxiway Bravo and stop before Victor on your way to Runway 22 Right.
AMERICAN 66
Right Bravo short of Victor, 2-2 Right. American 66 Heavy.
AMERICAN 66
Right on Bravo, stopping before Victor, for Runway 22 Right. American 66, heavy jet.
AIR BERLIN 7249
Kennedy Ground, good day. Air Berlin 7249 Heavy, information Sierra, request taxi.
AIR BERLIN 7249
Kennedy Ground, good day. This is Air Berlin 7249, a large jet. We have the current weather update, Sierra, and we're ready to taxi.
CONTROLLER
Air Berlin 7249 Heavy, Kennedy Ground. Runway 2-2 Right, go right on Bravo and hold short of Victor.
CONTROLLER
Air Berlin 7249, large jet, this is Kennedy Ground. You’re assigned Runway 22 Right; turn right onto taxiway Bravo and stop before you reach Victor.
AIR BERLIN 7249
Air Berlin 7249, 2-2 Right, right Bravo hold short Victor.
AIR BERLIN 7249
Air Berlin 7249, heading to Runway 22 Right via a right turn on Bravo, stopping before Victor.
CONTROLLER
American 105 Heavy, at November Bravo, give way to Air Berlin from the right.
CONTROLLER
American 105, large jet, at the intersection of November and Bravo, let the Air Berlin plane coming from your right go first.
AMERICAN 105
Okay, we'll give way to Air Berlin at November Bravo. American 105.
AMERICAN 105
Okay, we'll let the Air Berlin plane pass us at the November Bravo intersection. American 105.
CONTROLLER
TAM Maintenance, you're going into Tango Alpha?
CONTROLLER
TAM Maintenance, are you heading into the Tango Alpha parking area?
TAM MAINTENANCE
Correct.
TAM MAINTENANCE
That’s correct.
CONTROLLER
TAM Maintenance, after Lufthansa, proceed left on Alpha.
CONTROLLER
TAM Maintenance, wait for that Lufthansa jet to pass, then turn left onto the Alpha taxiway.
TAM MAINTENANCE
Left Alpha after Lufthansa. TAM Maintenance.
TAM MAINTENANCE
Turning left on Alpha after the Lufthansa passes. TAM Maintenance.
KERN 93
Ground, Kern 93.
KERN 93
Ground control, this is Kern 93.
CONTROLLER
9-3, Ground.
CONTROLLER
Kern 93, go ahead.
KERN 93
Ground, you're going to have to restrict crossing of 3-1 Right at Victor. There's a pavement failure right at Victor.
KERN 93
Ground, you’re going to have to stop planes from crossing Runway 31-Right at the Victor intersection. The pavement is literally falling apart right there.
CONTROLLER
Okay, splendid. News is getting better. JetBlue 1516, hold short of Whiskey.
CONTROLLER
Oh, wonderful. The news just keeps getting better. JetBlue 1516, stop and stay clear of the Whiskey taxiway.
JETBLUE 1516
Hold short of Whiskey. JetBlue 1516.
JETBLUE 1516
Stopping before we reach Whiskey. JetBlue 1516.
CONTROLLER
Delta 45, continue and hold short of Whiskey.
CONTROLLER
Delta 45, keep taxiing but stop before you get to the Whiskey intersection.
DELTA 45
Short of Whiskey, 45.
DELTA 45
Stopping short of Whiskey, Delta 45.
CONTROLLER
Lufthansa 411 Heavy, at Tango Alpha, wait for American from the right.
CONTROLLER
Lufthansa 411, you're a heavy jet, so at the Tango Alpha intersection, wait for the American plane coming from your right.
LUFTHANSA 411
Lufthansa 411, Tango Alpha, hold for American from the right.
LUFTHANSA 411
Lufthansa 411, stopping at Tango Alpha to wait for the American flight from the right.
CONTROLLER
American 45, join Bravo, hold short of Whiskey.
CONTROLLER
American 45, turn onto the Bravo taxiway and stop before you reach the Whiskey intersection.
AMERICAN 45
Bravo, short of Whiskey. American 45.
AMERICAN 45
Onto Bravo, stopping before Whiskey. American 45.
CONTROLLER
American 66, give way to the TAM Maintenance guy. Delta 2665, hold short of taxiway Whiskey.
CONTROLLER
American 66, let that TAM maintenance vehicle go first. Delta 2665, stop just before you get to taxiway Whiskey.
DELTA 2665
Delta 2665, short of Whiskey.
DELTA 2665
Delta 2665, stopping before Whiskey.
CONTROLLER
JetBlue 1516, you'll be short of Whiskey for just a second. Redwood 413, you're all reprogrammed?
CONTROLLER
JetBlue 1516, you'll need to wait before taxiway Whiskey for just a moment. Redwood 413, do you have your new flight path entered into the computer yet?
REDWOOD 413
We’re putting it in now. We'll need about two minutes.
REDWOOD 413
We’re typing it in now. We'll be ready to go in about two minutes.
CONTROLLER
JetBlue 423, are you ready?
CONTROLLER
JetBlue 423, are you all set to move?
JETBLUE 423
JetBlue 423, we're ready.
JETBLUE 423
This is JetBlue 423, we're ready.
CONTROLLER
JetBlue 423, transition to Bravo. Take Bravo to Kilo Echo and switch to tower now on 1-2-3-9.
CONTROLLER
JetBlue 423, move over onto taxiway Bravo. Follow Bravo down to taxiway Kilo Echo and then switch your radio over to the tower on frequency 123.9.
JETBLUE 423
Switch to Bravo, Bravo to Kilo Echo, over to tower on 1-2-3-9. JetBlue 423.
JETBLUE 423
Moving to Bravo, then Bravo to Kilo Echo, and switching to the tower on 123.9. JetBlue 423.
DELTA TUG
Delta Tug, request Alpha.
DELTA TUG
Delta Tug here, asking permission to use taxiway Alpha.
CONTROLLER
Delta Tug, up Quebec short of November. Jazz 905, taxi to Whiskey.
CONTROLLER
Delta Tug, drive up taxiway Quebec but stop before you reach November. Jazz 905, taxi over toward taxiway Whiskey.
JAZZ 905
Out of Whiskey, sorry. Jazz 905.
JAZZ 905
We're already past Whiskey, sorry about that. Jazz 905.
REDWOOD 413
Redwood 413's ready to taxi.
REDWOOD 413
Redwood 413 is ready to start taxiing now.
CONTROLLER
Redwood 413, you'll be there for just a second. Jazz 905, it'll be 2-2 Right, hold there for your sequence. Delta 45, cross 1-3 Left at Whiskey. Join Charlie behind Air Berlin, monitor Tower 1-2-3-9.
CONTROLLER
Redwood 413, stay right there for just a second. Jazz 905, you're heading for runway 22 Right; wait there for your turn in line. Delta 45, cross over runway 13 Left at taxiway Whiskey. Pull onto taxiway Charlie behind the Air Berlin plane and start listening to the tower on 123.9.
DELTA 45
Cross 1-3 Left, point 9. Delta 45.
DELTA 45
Crossing runway 13 Left and switching to frequency 123.9. Delta 45.
FLAGSHIP 2927
Ground, Flagship 2927. Cross 2-2 at Alpha Whiskey.
FLAGSHIP 2927
Ground control, Flagship 2927. We're crossing runway 22 at the intersection of taxiways Alpha and Whiskey.
CONTROLLER
Flagship 2927, Kennedy Ground. You're aware that Chicago O'Hare is presently ground stopped?
CONTROLLER
Flagship 2927, Kennedy Ground. Are you aware that Chicago O'Hare isn't letting any more planes land for the time being?
FLAGSHIP 2927
Flagship 2927, negative.
FLAGSHIP 2927
Flagship 2927 here, we weren't aware of that.
CONTROLLER
I’ll try and get you an update time, but I got a lot going on. American 45, up to Whiskey, please.
CONTROLLER
I'll try to get an update on when they'll reopen, but I'm pretty swamped right now. American 45, pull up to taxiway Whiskey and wait there, please.
AMERICAN 45
Holding short of Whiskey. American 45.
AMERICAN 45
Stopping just before taxiway Whiskey. American 45.
CONTROLLER
The O'Hare ground stop is until 22:30. American 45, left on Whiskey, cross 1-3 Left, monitor 1-2-3-9.
CONTROLLER
The closure at O'Hare is set until 10:30 PM. American 45, turn left on Whiskey, drive across runway 13-Left, and then listen in on radio frequency 123.9.
AMERICAN 45
Left cross 1-3 Left on Whiskey, 2-3-9. American 45.
AMERICAN 45
Left on Whiskey, crossing runway 13-Left, then over to 23.9. American 45.
CONTROLLER
JetBlue 1516, follow American Airlines opposite direction. Cross 1-3 Left, monitor 1-2-3-9.
CONTROLLER
JetBlue 1516, follow that American Airlines jet coming from the other direction. Cross over runway 13-Left and then listen in on frequency 123.9.
JETBLUE 1516
Follow American, cross 1-3 Left, 2-3-9. JetBlue 1516.
JETBLUE 1516
Follow the American plane, cross runway 13-Left, then over to 23.9. JetBlue 1516.
CONTROLLER
Delta 2665, follow traffic ahead. Cross 1-3 Left, monitor 1-2-3-9.
CONTROLLER
Delta 2665, follow the plane in front of you. Cross runway 13-Left and tune your radio to 123.9.
DELTA 2665
Delta 2665, traffic ahead, cross 1-3 Left and monitor 2-3-9.
DELTA 2665
Delta 2665, following the traffic ahead, crossing runway 13-Left and switching to 23.9.
FLAGSHIP 3458
Flagship 3458.
FLAGSHIP 3458
Flagship 3458 is with you.
CONTROLLER
Flagship 3458, I didn't give you any instructions. I think the tower controller did. Cross Runway 2-2 Right, go left on Alpha.
CONTROLLER
Flagship 3458, I haven't given you any directions yet. I think you were talking to the tower controllers. Go ahead and cross runway 22-Right, then turn left onto taxiway Alpha.
FLAGSHIP 3458
Cross 2-2 Right, left on Alpha. Flagship 3458.
FLAGSHIP 3458
Crossing runway 22-Right, then left on Alpha. Flagship 3458.
CONTROLLER
Redwood 413, wait for Turkish Air and then continue Alpha to Kilo Echo. Once you’re there, monitor 1-2-3-9.
CONTROLLER
Redwood 413, let that Turkish Airlines jet pass and then continue down taxiway Alpha to the Kilo Echo intersection. Once you're there, listen for instructions on 123.9.
REDWOOD 413
After Turkish Air, Alpha, Kilo Echo, and short there, and 2-3-9. Good day. Redwood 413.
REDWOOD 413
We'll follow Turkish, take Alpha to Kilo Echo and stop just before it, then switch to 23.9. Have a good one. Redwood 413.
CONTROLLER
Lufthansa 411, continue Bravo short of Whiskey.
CONTROLLER
Lufthansa 411, keep taxiing on taxiway Bravo and stop just before you reach taxiway Whiskey.
LUFTHANSA 411
Lufthansa 411 Heavy, continue Bravo, hold short of Whiskey.
LUFTHANSA 411
This is the large Lufthansa 411, we’ll continue on Bravo and stop before Whiskey.
CONTROLLER
American 66, Bravo short of Whiskey.
CONTROLLER
American 66, taxi on Bravo and stop before Whiskey.
AMERICAN 66
Bravo short of Whiskey. American 66.
AMERICAN 66
On Bravo and stopping before Whiskey. American 66.
CONTROLLER
Chautauqua 2974, continue on Bravo, hold short of Whiskey. Jazz 905, you're going to be sequenced from there to Runway 2-2 Right. Your sequence is coming around the corner. It'll be a few minutes. Flagship 2927, of course I can. After Turkish Air, go right on Alpha and hold short of Victor for a parking spot.
CONTROLLER
Chautauqua 2974, keep moving on Bravo and stop before Whiskey. Jazz 905, we’re going to slot you into the line for Runway 22-Right from where you are. Your turn is coming up soon, just a few minutes. Flagship 2927, I can definitely do that. Wait for the Turkish jet to pass, then turn right on taxiway Alpha and stop before taxiway Victor while we find you a parking spot.
FLAGSHIP 2927
Alpha short of Victor behind Turkish. Flagship 2927.
FLAGSHIP 2927
Right on Alpha, stopping before Victor behind the Turkish plane. Flagship 2927.
CAL 942
Ground, Cal 942. Alpha and Romeo.
CAL 942
Ground control, this is Continental 942. We're at the intersection of taxiways Alpha and Romeo.
CONTROLLER
Cal 942, Kennedy Ground. It'll be Runway 2-2 Right for departure. You can follow the Embraer and hold short of taxiway Whiskey.
CONTROLLER
Continental 942, Kennedy Ground. You'll be using Runway 22-Right for departure. Follow that Embraer regional jet and stop before you reach taxiway Whiskey.
CAL 942
Cal 942 Heavy, follow the Embraer and hold short of Whiskey, 2-2 Right.
CAL 942
Continental 942, the large jet, following the Embraer and stopping before Whiskey for Runway 22-Right.
KERN 93
Ground, Kern 93 is clear of 3-1 Right. But I still can’t cross there, right?
KERN 93
Ground, Kern 93 is off Runway 31-Right. But I’m still not allowed to cross the path here, right?
KERN 93
Affirm, you still can't cross at Victor.
KERN 93
That’s right, you still aren't cleared to cross at taxiway Victor.
DELTA TUG 5
Kennedy Ground, Delta Tug 5. At Quebec, hold short of Quebec, requesting Tango November, Bravo and Charlie.
DELTA TUG 5
Kennedy Ground, this is Delta Tug 5. We’re on taxiway Quebec, stopping here, and we’d like to take taxiways Tango November, Bravo, and Charlie.
CONTROLLER
Tug 5, up Quebec short of November.
CONTROLLER
Tug 5, drive up Quebec and stop before you reach taxiway November.
DELTA TUG 5
Quebec short of November, Tug 5.
DELTA TUG 5
Up Quebec and stopping before November, Tug 5.
CONTROLLER
Lufthansa 411 Heavy, left Whiskey, cross 1-3 Left, join Charlie, monitor 1-2-3-9.
CONTROLLER
Lufthansa 411, the large jet, turn left on Whiskey, cross over Runway 13-Left, turn onto taxiway Charlie, and then tune your radio to 123.9 to listen for the next controller.
LUFTHANSA 411
Lufthansa 411 Heavy, left Whiskey, cross Runway 1-3 Left, Charlie, 1-2-3-9 monitor.
LUFTHANSA 411
Lufthansa 411, you're a large aircraft, turn left on taxiway Whiskey, cross over Runway 13-Left, then take taxiway Charlie and switch your radio to frequency 123.9 to listen for instructions.
CONTROLLER
American 66, follow traffic ahead, cross 1-3 Left, monitor 1-2-3-9.
CONTROLLER
American 66, just follow the plane in front of you, cross over Runway 13-Left, and then switch over to frequency 123.9.
AMERICAN 66
Cross 1-3 Left, 2-3-9. American 66 Heavy.
AMERICAN 66
Crossing Runway 13-Left, switching to 23.9. This is the large American 66.
CONTROLLER
Air Berlin 7249 Heavy, continue Bravo, Whiskey, cross 1-3 Left, monitor 1-2-3-9.
CONTROLLER
Air Berlin 7249, heavy aircraft, keep going on taxiway Bravo, then Whiskey, cross Runway 13-Left, and tune into frequency 123.9.
AIR BERLIN 7249
Air Berlin 7249, Bravo, Whiskey, cross 1-3 Left, monitor 2-3-9.
AIR BERLIN 7249
Air Berlin 7249, taking Bravo to Whiskey, crossing Runway 13-Left, and listening on 23.9.
CONTROLLER
Jazz 905, you can follow Air Berlin from the left. Cross 1-3 Left and monitor 1-2-3-9.
CONTROLLER
Jazz 905, go ahead and follow that Air Berlin flight coming from your left. Cross Runway 13-Left and switch to frequency 123.9.
JAZZ 905
Cross 1-3 Left, 1-2-3-9. Jazz 905. Good day.
JAZZ 905
Crossing Runway 13-Left, switching to 123.9. Thanks, Jazz 905. Have a good one.
CONTROLLER
Air France Maintenance, go right on Alpha and come to a stop. Air France Maintenance, tow right Alpha and stop.
CONTROLLER
Air France Maintenance crew, turn right onto taxiway Alpha and stop right there. You towing the plane, turn right on Alpha and hold position.
AIR FRANCE MAINTENANCE
Right on Alpha and stop.
AIR FRANCE MAINTENANCE
Turning right on Alpha and stopping now.
CONTROLLER
I got to get you off the ramp so Turkish Air can go in, and then I'll give you more. But I got other things going on. Delta Tug, the first one, you’re Tug 1 or Tug 2? What's your number?
CONTROLLER
I need to move you out of the parking area so the Turkish Airlines flight can get in, then I'll tell you where to go next. I'm a bit busy here. Delta Tug operator, the first one there, are you Tug 1 or 2? Give me your ID.
DELTA TUG 1
Tug 1.
DELTA TUG 1
I'm Tug 1.
CONTROLLER
Tug 1, continue right Bravo for Kilo Foxtrot.
CONTROLLER
Tug 1, keep going right on taxiway Bravo toward the area marked Kilo Foxtrot.
DELTA TUG 1
Right on Bravo, we’re going to Lima Alpha. Delta Tug 1.
DELTA TUG 1
Turning right on Bravo, but we’re actually heading to the Lima Alpha area. Delta Tug 1.
CONTROLLER
All right, right Bravo for Lima Alpha works too. Chautauqua 2974, at Whiskey, follow Jazz from the right and cross 1-3 Left.
CONTROLLER
Okay, right on Bravo for Lima Alpha is fine. Chautauqua 2974, at taxiway Whiskey, follow the Jazz plane coming from the right and cross Runway 13-Left.
CHAUTAUQUA 2974
At Whiskey, follow Jazz. Cross 1-3 Left. Chautauqua 2974.
CHAUTAUQUA 2974
At Whiskey, following the Jazz flight. Crossing Runway 13-Left. Chautauqua 2974.
CONTROLLER
Air France Maintenance, kind of stop there. Wait for Delta to get out of your way, then join Bravo and hold short of Whiskey.
CONTROLLER
Air France Maintenance, just stop right there. Wait for that Delta plane to get out of your way, then turn onto taxiway Bravo and stop just before you reach taxiway Whiskey.
AIR FRANCE MAINTENANCE
Copy. Hold here, wait for Delta, join Bravo short of Whiskey.
AIR FRANCE MAINTENANCE
Understood. We're stopping here, waiting for Delta, then we'll get on Bravo and stop before Whiskey.
CONTROLLER
Flagship 3426, stop! No, I want you to go first.
CONTROLLER
Flagship 3426, stop! No, wait—I actually want you to be the one to go first.
FLAGSHIP 3426
Okay, American's going first. We're making a left-hand turn here on Alpha. Flagship 3426.
FLAGSHIP 3426
Okay, we'll take the lead then. We’re making our left-hand turn here onto taxiway Alpha. Flagship 3426.
CONTROLLER
Flagship 3426, if you could just give it a little effort to get that tail out of the way, we'd appreciate it. Thank you.
CONTROLLER
Flagship 3426, if you could just pick up the pace a bit and get the tail of your plane out of the way, we'd really appreciate it. Thank you.
FLAGSHIP 3426
Okay, we're rolling here. Flagship 3426. Thank you.
FLAGSHIP 3426
Alright, we're moving now. Flagship 3426, thank you.
CONTROLLER
Chautauqua 2974, left Whiskey, cross 1-3 Left, join Charlie, monitor 1-2-3-9.
CONTROLLER
Chautauqua 2974, turn left onto taxiway Whiskey, drive across runway 1-3 Left, get onto taxiway Charlie, and then tune your radio to listen to the next controller on 123.9.
CHAUTAUQUA 2974
Left cross 1-3 Left, join Charlie. Chautauqua 2974.
CHAUTAUQUA 2974
Left turn, crossing runway 1-3 Left, then onto Charlie. Chautauqua 2974.
CONTROLLER
Cal 942, hold short of Whiskey and you'll be there for a minute or two for intrail.
CONTROLLER
Cal 942, stop before you reach taxiway Whiskey. You're going to be stuck there for a minute or two while we wait for the proper spacing between departing planes.
CAL 942
Hold short of Whiskey. Cal 942.
CAL 942
Stopping short of Whiskey. Cal 942.
CONTROLLER
Flagship 2901.
CONTROLLER
Flagship 2901, you there?
FLAGSHIP 2901
Yes, sir.
FLAGSHIP 2901
Yes, sir, go ahead.
CONTROLLER
Another hour for Detroit.
CONTROLLER
It's going to be another hour's delay for your flight to Detroit.
FLAGSHIP 2901
Roger. Flagship 2901.
FLAGSHIP 2901
Understood. Flagship 2901.
FLAGSHIP 2901
The update at 22:45 for Flagship 2901?
FLAGSHIP 2901
So the next time we'll get an update is at 10:45 PM for Flagship 2901?
CONTROLLER
Yes. Splendid. Nice. Flagship 2927, you can just follow the guy under tow on Bravo.
CONTROLLER
Yes, perfect, great. Flagship 2927, you can just follow that plane being pulled by the tug on taxiway Bravo.
CONTROLLER
9-9, Ground.
CONTROLLER
Kern 99, this is Ground control.
KERN 93
Ground, Taxiway Victor is closed between Charlie and Bravo, and Taxiway Charlie Delta is closed between Charlie and the runway.
KERN 93
Ground, taxiway Victor is closed between Charlie and Bravo, and taxiway Charlie Delta is closed between Charlie and the runway.
CONTROLLER
Okay. Would you be kind enough to have the office call the Air Traffic Supervisor and inform them of that information as well, please?
CONTROLLER
Okay. Would you be kind enough to have your office call the Air Traffic Supervisor and give them that information as well, please?
KERN 93
Understood.
KERN 93
Got it.
CONTROLLER
Thank you. American 1074, are you going into November Charlie? No, you're going into November Bravo. Even better. 9-9, thanks.
CONTROLLER
Thank you. American 1074, are you heading into ramp November Charlie? Oh, no, you're going into November Bravo. Even better. Kern 99, thanks.
CONTROLLER
Flagship 3458... left, left, and left! You're holding up 300 people—actually, the Turkish is holding up 300 people. So just make three left turns by the time you make the circle. When you come back around, you’ll be able to get in.
CONTROLLER
Flagship 3458... left, left, and left! You're holding up 300 people—well, actually, that Turkish Airlines jet is holding up 300 people. So just make three left turns to complete the circle. By the time you come back around, you’ll be able to get in.
FLAGSHIP 3458
All right. Left, left, left. Flagship 3458.
FLAGSHIP 3458
All right. Three left turns. Flagship 3458.
FLAGSHIP 3458
Ground, Flagship 3458, they cleared us in. Can we go?
FLAGSHIP 3458
Ground, Flagship 3458, the gate crew cleared us to come in. Can we go ahead?
CONTROLLER
You can go.
CONTROLLER
You're good to go.
FLAGSHIP 3458
Thank you, sir. Welcome.
FLAGSHIP 3458
Thank you, sir. Glad to be here.
CONTROLLER
Cal 942, looks like you can go left on Whiskey, cross 1-3 Left, turn right on Charlie.
CONTROLLER
Continental 942, looks like you can take a left on taxiway Whiskey, cross over runway 13-Left, then turn right on taxiway Charlie.
CAL 942
Left on Whiskey, cross 1-3 Left, right on Charlie. Cal 942.
CAL 942
Left on Whiskey, cross 13-Left, right on Charlie. Continental 942.
CONTROLLER
Cal 942, you can monitor tower frequency 1-1-9.1. You'll just hear her clearing people to land, but trust me, eventually she'll clear somebody for takeoff.
CONTROLLER
Continental 942, you can switch over and listen to the tower on frequency 119.1. You'll mostly just hear her giving planes permission to land, but trust me, eventually she'll give someone the green light to take off.
CAL 942
2-7-1... 1-1-9.1. Cal 942. Good day.
CAL 942
Switching to 119.1. Continental 942. Good day.
PILOT
Confirm, Bravo short of Whiskey?
PILOT
Just confirming, stay on taxiway Bravo and stop before we hit Whiskey?
CONTROLLER
I’m sure. Who am I confirming Bravo short of Whiskey to?
CONTROLLER
I'm sure that's the plan. But who exactly am I giving these instructions to?
PILOT
My mistake, I was trying to contact Ground.
PILOT
My mistake, I was trying to talk to the ground controller.
CONTROLLER
I am Ground.
CONTROLLER
I am the ground controller.
PILOT
Tug Driver, sorry.
PILOT
Oh, sorry, I meant to talk to the guy driving our tow truck.
CONTROLLER
Okay, Air France Maintenance, continue on Bravo, hold short of Whiskey.
CONTROLLER
Alright, Air France maintenance crew, keep going on taxiway Bravo and stop before you cross Whiskey.
AIR FRANCE MAINTENANCE
Copy. Continue Bravo short of Whiskey.
AIR FRANCE MAINTENANCE
Got it. Continuing on Bravo and stopping short of Whiskey.
CONTROLLER
Flagship 2927, left onto Uniform.
CONTROLLER
Flagship 2927, take a left turn onto taxiway Uniform.
FLAGSHIP 2927
Left Uniform, Flagship 2927. Stay on Ground? No. Envoy 3169, waiting for a reroute. Oh, he's got one! Envoy 3169, you ready to move?
FLAGSHIP 2927
Left on Uniform, Flagship 2927. Do we stay on this frequency? No. Envoy 3169 is waiting for a new route... oh, he's got one! Envoy 3169, you ready to move?
ENVOY 3169
Envoy 3169, yeah, we're ready to move.
ENVOY 3169
This is Envoy 3169, yeah, we're ready to go.
CONTROLLER
Envoy 3169, it'll be 3-1 Left, Kilo Echo. After the CRJ, go left Bravo.
CONTROLLER
Envoy 3169, head to runway 31 Left via taxiways Kilo and Echo. Once that regional jet passes, turn left onto Bravo.
ENVOY 3169
3-1 Left, across the CRJ, left on Bravo. Envoy 3169.
ENVOY 3169
Heading to runway 31 Left, following the regional jet, then left on Bravo. Envoy 3169.
CONTROLLER
American 291, follow the Envoy ahead to 3-1 Left.
CONTROLLER
American 291, just follow that Envoy plane ahead of you to runway 31 Left.
AMERICAN 291
Follow Envoy to 3-1 Left. American 291. Thank you.
AMERICAN 291
Following the Envoy to 31 Left. American 291. Thank you.
CONTROLLER
9-9, Ground.
CONTROLLER
Vehicle 99, this is the ground controller.
KERN 93
Taxiway Victor is closed between Charlie and Bravo, and taxiway Charlie Delta is closed between Charlie and the runway.
KERN 93
The Victor taxiway is shut down between the Charlie and Bravo paths, and the Charlie Delta connector is closed between Charlie and the runway.
CONTROLLER
Understood.
CONTROLLER
Got it.
CONTROLLER
Chautauqua 2982, Kennedy Ground. 2-2 Right after the 7-3-7, right Alpha short of Tango Alpha.
CONTROLLER
Chautauqua 2982, Kennedy Ground control here. Head for runway 22 Right behind that Boeing 737, then turn onto taxiway Alpha and stop before the Tango Alpha intersection.
CHAUTAUQUA 2982
Alpha short of Tango Alpha, 2-2 Right. Chautauqua 2982. How long's the line?
CHAUTAUQUA 2982
Taxiway Alpha and stopping before Tango Alpha for runway 22 Right. Chautauqua 2982. By the way, how many planes are in line ahead of us?
CONTROLLER
I don't know. It's more than ten, so I've got to borrow somebody else's fingers. It's like eight airplanes.
CONTROLLER
I'm not sure. It's more than ten, so I'd need to borrow someone else's fingers to count them all. Actually, it looks like about eight airplanes.
CONTROLLER
Air France Maintenance, left Whiskey, cross 3-1 Right.
CONTROLLER
Air France Maintenance, turn left onto taxiway Whiskey and drive across runway 31 Right.
CONTROLLER
Flagship 2927, enter Runway 1-3 Left at the end. Once you're on 1-3 Left, short of Uniform Alpha, you can sit there. Flagship 2927, right at the end onto 1-3 Left, hold short of Uniform Alpha and we’ll shut down there.
CONTROLLER
Flagship 2927, pull onto runway 13 Left at the very end. Once you’re on the runway, stop just before the Uniform Alpha intersection and wait. Again, Flagship 2927, turn right at the end onto 13 Left, stop before Uniform Alpha, and we'll have you turn off your engines there.
FLAGSHIP 2927
Right at the end on 1-3 Left, short Uniform Alpha, and we'll shut down there. Flagship 2927.
FLAGSHIP 2927
Turning right at the end onto runway 13 Left, stopping before Uniform Alpha, and we’ll kill the engines there. Flagship 2927.
AMERICAN 1096
American 1096.
AMERICAN 1096
This is American 1096.
CONTROLLER
Yes, ma'am. What are the chances that you would be able to make a 180 from that position on the runway?
CONTROLLER
Yes, ma'am. Is there any way you could pull a full U-turn from right where you’re sitting on the runway?
AMERICAN 1096
If I move up to the next taxiway and use that a little bit and turn around, I could do that.
AMERICAN 1096
If I pull forward to the next side path and use that extra space to swing the plane around, I could make that work.
CONTROLLER
Yeah, unfortunately, they've just closed the next taxiway. So I'm trying to figure a way how to get you out of that position, but we’ll converse with the Port Authority, and I'm sure they’ll have a solution.
CONTROLLER
Yeah, bad news—they just shut down that next side path. I’m trying to find a way to get you out of that spot, but we’ll talk to the airport managers, and I’m sure they’ll come up with a solution.
AMERICAN 1096
Okay.
AMERICAN 1096
Okay.
DELTA 418
Delta 418, short of Hotel Bravo.
DELTA 418
Delta 418, we’ve stopped just before the Hotel Bravo intersection.
CONTROLLER
I’m sorry, that was Delta?
CONTROLLER
Sorry, was that Delta calling in?
DELTA 418
Delta 418.
DELTA 418
Delta 418 checking in.
CONTROLLER
Delta 418 Heavy, Kennedy Ground. Runway 2-2 Right, left Bravo short of Whiskey.
CONTROLLER
Delta 418, this is Kennedy Ground. For runway 2-2 Right, turn left on taxiway Bravo and stop just before you reach Whiskey.
DELTA 418
Left Bravo, short of Whiskey. Delta 418.
DELTA 418
Left on Bravo, stopping before Whiskey. Delta 418.
JETBLUE 1749
JetBlue 1749, short of Alpha with Sierra.
JETBLUE 1749
JetBlue 1749, waiting just before taxiway Alpha; we have the current weather and airport info.
CONTROLLER
I heard JetBlue 1749. Who else called?
CONTROLLER
I've got you, JetBlue 1749. Who else was trying to call in?
JETBLUE 1749
JetBlue 1749, left Bravo short of Whiskey.
JETBLUE 1749
JetBlue 1749, turning left on Bravo and stopping before Whiskey.
AUSTRIAN 88
Austrian 88 Heavy, Kennedy Ground. 2-2 Right for departure, follow an E-145 who comes from your left, and hold short of taxiway Victor.
AUSTRIAN 88
Austrian 88, this is Kennedy Ground. For your departure on runway 2-2 Right, follow that small regional jet coming from your left and stop before taxiway Victor.
CHAUTAUQUA 2982
After American Eagle goes by, transition to Bravo. Take Bravo and hold short of Victor.
CHAUTAUQUA 2982
Once that American Eagle plane passes, move over to taxiway Bravo. Follow Bravo and stop before you reach Victor.
CHAUTAUQUA 2982
All right, Bravo short of Victor behind Eagle. Chautauqua 2982.
CHAUTAUQUA 2982
Okay, taking Bravo and stopping before Victor once the Eagle plane passes. Chautauqua 2982.
CACTUS 425
Cactus 425, it appears you're still on the taxiway.
CACTUS 425
Cactus 425, it looks like you're still just sitting there on the taxiway.
CACTUS 425
My apologies, we got a guy coming out of the alleyway here, and then we’re supposed to go in momentarily. What'd you want us to do with this?
CACTUS 425
Sorry about that, we've got a plane pulling out of the gate area here, and then we’ll be moving in. What do you want us to do in the meantime?
CONTROLLER
I'd like you to go to Philadelphia, but absent doing that, you can stay there.
CONTROLLER
Well, I’d love for you to just fly to Philadelphia, but since you can't do that, you might as well stay put.
AMERICAN 1226
American 1226, what is your story?
AMERICAN 1226
American 1226, what’s the situation with you guys?
AMERICAN 1226
We're waiting for Finnair to come out. We're holding short of November Charlie at Alpha, waiting for Finnair.
AMERICAN 1226
We're waiting for the Finnair flight to pull out. We're stopped at the intersection of taxiways Alpha and November Charlie until they move.
CONTROLLER
All right.
CONTROLLER
Got it.
JETBLUE 1185
JetBlue 1185, where are you coming out? Delta?
JETBLUE 1185
JetBlue 1185, where are you exiting the ramp? Are you coming out at taxiway Delta?
JETBLUE 1185
Delta. JetBlue 1185.
JETBLUE 1185
We're at Delta. JetBlue 1185.
CONTROLLER
JetBlue 1185, 2-2 Right, follow Delta from the right, hold short of Whiskey.
CONTROLLER
JetBlue 1185, you're heading for runway 22 Right. Follow the Delta jet coming from your right, and stop just before you reach taxiway Whiskey.
JETBLUE 1185
Follow Delta, short Whiskey. JetBlue 1185.
JETBLUE 1185
Follow the Delta plane and stop short of Whiskey. JetBlue 1185.
CACTUS 1802
Cactus 1802, Kennedy Ground. It'll be 3-1 Left from intersection Kilo Echo. Okay, let's go left onto Bravo and hold short of November Bravo.
CACTUS 1802
Cactus 1802, this is Kennedy Ground. You'll be taking off from runway 31 Left starting at the Kilo Echo intersection. Okay, let's turn left onto taxiway Bravo and stop just before you hit taxiway November Bravo.
CACTUS 1802
Bravo, short November Bravo. Cactus 1802.
CACTUS 1802
Onto Bravo, stopping short of November Bravo. Cactus 1802.
CONTROLLER
Cactus 1802, new plan. Hold in the ramp. Finnair 6 Heavy, Kennedy Ground. Runway 2-2 Right, you can follow Austrian and hold short of taxiway Victor. Alitalia 603 Heavy, Kennedy Ground. Runway 2-2 Right for departure, follow the Embraer from the left at November, follow Austrian at November Charlie, follow Finnair.
CONTROLLER
Cactus 1802, change of plans. Stay right there in the parking area. Finnair 6 Heavy, Kennedy Ground. You're for runway 22 Right; you can follow the Austrian Airlines jet and stop before taxiway Victor. Alitalia 603 Heavy, Kennedy Ground. You're also for runway 22 Right for departure; follow the Embraer regional jet coming from the left at taxiway November, then follow the Austrian jet at November Charlie, and stay behind Finnair.
ALITALIA 603
Follow the Embraer from the left at November, follow Austrian at November Charlie, follow Finnair. Alitalia 603.
ALITALIA 603
We'll follow the Embraer from the left at November, follow the Austrian at November Charlie, and stay behind Finnair. Alitalia 603.
CONTROLLER
Cactus 1802, kind of a crazy route, but you know what? I got to get the company in and you out. So go right on Bravo and hold short of Tango, and when you get to Tango, double back on Alpha.
CONTROLLER
Cactus 1802, this is a bit of a crazy route, but you know what? I have to get your company's arriving flight in and get you out of here. So, turn right on Bravo and stop before taxiway Tango, and once you get to Tango, pull a U-turn and head back on taxiway Alpha.
CACTUS 1802
Okay, Bravo Tango, double back Alpha. Cactus 1802.
CACTUS 1802
Okay, Bravo to Tango, then double back on Alpha. Cactus 1802.
AMERICAN 235
American 235 off gate 1, November Bravo with Sierra.
AMERICAN 235
American 235 is leaving gate 1, we're at November Bravo and we have the latest weather update, Sierra.
CONTROLLER
American 235, Kennedy Ground. 2-2 Right, when Alitalia comes by, follow him.
CONTROLLER
American 235, Kennedy Ground. You're for runway 22 Right; when that Alitalia jet passes by, tuck in behind him.
AMERICAN 235
Follow Alitalia. American 235.
AMERICAN 235
Follow Alitalia. American 235.
CONTROLLER
Envoy 2949, the tower is 1-2-3-9.
CONTROLLER
Envoy 2949, switch over to the control tower on frequency 123.9.
JETBLUE 1729
JetBlue 1729, right Victor, cross 1-3 Left, join Charlie, monitor 1-1-9.1.
JETBLUE 1729
JetBlue 1729, turning right on Victor, crossing over runway 13 Left, joining taxiway Charlie, and we'll be listening on frequency 119.1.
JETBLUE 1729
Right Whiskey, cross 1-3 Left, join Charlie, monitor 1-1-9.1.
JETBLUE 1729
Turning right onto taxiway Whiskey, crossing over runway 13-Left, merging onto taxiway Charlie, and switching our radio to listen on 119.1. JetBlue 1729.
CONTROLLER
Cactus 1802, you can join Alpha at Tango, and on your way back, hold short of November Charlie. Delta 418 Heavy, you’ll be short of Whiskey for just a minute. Cal 642 Heavy, Kennedy Ground. Hold short of Alpha. TAM 882 Heavy, hold short of Mike Alpha. Alitalia 603 Heavy, please turn on your transponder.
CONTROLLER
Cactus 1802, you can turn onto taxiway Alpha at the Tango intersection, and on your way back, stop before you reach taxiway November Charlie. Delta 418, your large jet will be waiting just before taxiway Whiskey for a minute. Continental 642, this is Kennedy Ground control—stop before you hit taxiway Alpha. TAM 882, stop before taxiway Mike Alpha. Alitalia 603, please turn on your radar tracking beacon.
ALITALIA 603
Okay, it's on now.
ALITALIA 603
Okay, the tracking beacon is on now.
CONTROLLER
Delta 418 Heavy, right on Whiskey, cross 1-3 Left, join Charlie, monitor 1-2-3-9.
CONTROLLER
Delta 418, take a right onto taxiway Whiskey, go across runway 13-Left, merge onto taxiway Charlie, and switch your radio to listen on 123.9.
DELTA 418
Okay, we'll cross at Whiskey, cross 1-3 Left, Charlie, 1-2-3-9. Delta 418.
DELTA 418
Understood, we're turning onto Whiskey, crossing runway 13-Left, then Charlie, and switching to 123.9. Delta 418.
CONTROLLER
JetBlue 1185, follow Delta, cross 1-3 Left, monitor 1-2-3-9.
CONTROLLER
JetBlue 1185, follow that Delta jet, cross over runway 13-Left, and then listen in on frequency 123.9.
JETBLUE 1185
Cross 1-3 Left, monitor Tower on point 9. Follow Delta across 1-3 Left. JetBlue 1185.
JETBLUE 1185
Crossing runway 13-Left, listening to the Tower on frequency .9. We'll follow the Delta plane across the runway. JetBlue 1185.
CONTROLLER
Austrian 88 Heavy... yeah, I got one taxiway there and I got a lot of guys waiting, so you got to go faster.
CONTROLLER
Austrian 88, listen... I only have one taxi path here and a long line of planes waiting behind you, so you really need to pick up the pace.
CONTROLLER
Chautauqua 2947, Kennedy Ground. I don't have paperwork for you. Proceed to Whiskey.
CONTROLLER
Chautauqua 2947, this is Kennedy Ground control. Your flight plan hasn't appeared in my system yet. Just keep taxiing toward taxiway Whiskey for now.
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