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63 The following airports are highlighted as case examples in this synthesis and bring knowledge gained from managing and mitigating flight diversions associated with incident and emergency response in collaboration with their respective mutual aid networks: • Dane County Regional-Truax Field, Madison, WI SH • Punta Gorda Airport, Punta Gorda, FL SH • St. John's International Airport, Newfoundland, Canada NH • Lincoln Airport, Lincoln, NE NH • Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, Amarillo, TX NH • Iqaluit International Airport, Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada GA • Flying Cloud Airport, Eden Prairie, MN GA/R Small Hub Airports Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, Madison, WI (SH)
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64 Managing a Flight Diversion with an Emergency Response at Small, Non-Hub, or General Aviation Airports MSN needs a plan that formalizes cooperative planning among various stakeholders, provides more broad applications beyond aircraft delays, and focuses on the planning before and recovery from IROPS situations like diversions. MSN also has an international diversion plan as well as a stand-alone diversion checklist that is accessible in paper copy binder format and in PDF form available on iPads.
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Case Examples 65 Airlines' main line) were diverted to MSN from O'Hare International Airport because of strong thunderstorms and wind, and when all these gas and go flights arrived, MSN only had four aircraft parking spots available to serve these aircraft.
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66 Managing a Flight Diversion with an Emergency Response at Small, Non-Hub, or General Aviation Airports PGD trains regularly for emergencies with other mutual aid organizations to maintain their Part 139 certification, but does not train specifically for diversion events. However, PGD has a learning culture and when staff members attend conferences or workshops, they share insights and lessons as the airport is continually improving its operational response.
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Case Examples 67 are not allowed on the apron once lightning has been detected within a 5-mile radius. Allegiant typically arranges ground transportation, but because of the holiday weekend, no ground transportation or buses were available.
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68 Managing a Flight Diversion with an Emergency Response at Small, Non-Hub, or General Aviation Airports different diversion-related data inputs, which is then used to create AARs. It can pull data from an incident or emergency and tailor it specifically for different user types.
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Case Examples 69 headed to Europe. The airport generally receives gas and go, mechanical, and medical emergencies.
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70 Managing a Flight Diversion with an Emergency Response at Small, Non-Hub, or General Aviation Airports • Causal factors: Primarily weather incidents, but also medical and mechanical emergencies • Compounding conditions: Multiple diverted flights • Size of aircraft involved: Large commercial aircraft and regional jets • Interview sources: Bob McNally, Director of Operations, and LNK's website Airport Information: Lincoln Airport (LNK) is a commercial service civilian airport with Nebraska Air National Guard (ANG)
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Case Examples 71 Formal notification of an incoming diversion comes either from ATC controllers or from air carriers -- either in advance of a diversion or when an aircraft touches down on the runway. LNK is typically notified of emergency diversions via the Alert Notification System that connects ATCT, 911, ARFF, and airport operations.
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72 Managing a Flight Diversion with an Emergency Response at Small, Non-Hub, or General Aviation Airports the next scheduled United Airlines flight and the B757 departed with passengers approximately 4 hours after landing. Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, Amarillo, TX (NH)
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Case Examples 73 airline or the ATC notifies AMA Airport Operations of a diverted flight, the AMA Operations Center launches the Veoci Virtual EOC system to document the diversion. AMA Operations communicates flight information, airport field conditions, and any other relevant information that may have an impact on the overall operation through media releases and by issuing Notices to Air Missions as appropriate.
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74 Managing a Flight Diversion with an Emergency Response at Small, Non-Hub, or General Aviation Airports If a diverted flight can be handled by the airline, ATC directs aircraft to the requested gate. If the airline does not operate at AMA or if staff is not available to support a diverted flight, ATC notifies AMA Operations to request support.
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Case Examples 75 • Causal factors: Engine failure • Compounding conditions: Extreme cold, remote location • Size of aircraft involved: Commercial aircraft • Interview sources: John Hawkins, Assistant Deputy Minister for Economic Development and Transportation with the Government of Nunavut, media accounts, and Winnipeg Airport Services Corporation website Airport Information: Iqaluit International Airport (YFB) is located about 1.24 miles from the center of the City of Iqaluit on the southern tip of Baffin Island in Canada, which is an extremely remote community.
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76 Managing a Flight Diversion with an Emergency Response at Small, Non-Hub, or General Aviation Airports medical emergencies. Most recently, a British Airways 787-900 diverted because of mechanical issues, and a United Airlines 787-900 diverted because of medical issues.
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Case Examples 77 emergency plans. FCM also participates in emergency exercises that are typically tabletop exercises.
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78 Managing a Flight Diversion with an Emergency Response at Small, Non-Hub, or General Aviation Airports the aircraft emergency. Emergency crews led response efforts while MAC Airport staff trailed watching for foreign object debris and conducted runway safety checks to expedite the opening of the runway and movement surfaces.
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