AV Web

MARCH 19, 2025

The February 25 incident saw Southwest Flight 2504 (SWA2504) on final approach execute a last-minute go-around from just above the surface as the Challenger taxied across Runway 31C directly in its path.

Runway 75

Runway Clearance Final Approach Approach 75

AV Web

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Just as Flight “123” on the left gets its clearance to push back from the gate, a flight attendant informs the captain that there is a lady in the aft lavatory who has collapsed and is unresponsive. The captain informs ground control, who cancels their pushback clearance and advises that they will send emergency services to the gate.

Airlines 105

Airlines Airline Clearance Airplanes 105

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 15, 2024

There was a bit of queue waiting for clearance to enter the terminal. In my head - It's time for me to go home and that's it), before finally given me the clearance to leave the country. Window view photos (Take Off to Landing) We waited for clearance to push back. On final approach onto runway 20R.

Cabin Crew 59

Cabin Crew Weather Turbulence Descent 59

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 10, 2023

When I contacted Rochester Approach, the controller came back with, "Are you looking for your clearance to College Park?" I answered in the affirmative, received my clearance, and was given a climb to 6,000 feet as the rain streaked over my windscreen. I gave my tail number and destination. "Oh, Welcome to College Park!"

Transponder 52

Transponder Approach Clearance General Aviation 52

Professional Pilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

Challenger 604, G-IV Contributing Writer Pilatus PC-12 on approach at ORL. Air traffic control instructions often lead to unstable approaches. The request to make a short approach or maintain a higher-than-normal speed to the final approach fix is the most common reason pilots don’t meet stable approach criteria.

Approach 105

Approach Descent Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Runway 105

Photographic Logbook

JANUARY 25, 2025

Rolling out on final approach, I was surprised to see another airplane stopped right at the runway threshold. Pilots approaching the runway for take off cannot see aircraft on final approach behind and above them. More vintage cred: a V-tailed Beechcraft Bonanza! It was only half full of parked aircraft.

Runway 68

Runway Airplanes Threshold Approach 68

Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 20, 2023

By the time I crossed into Canada, the landscape ahead was cloaked in darkness with the western horizon at my tail dimly radiating twilight's residual warmth. Because of trees encroaching on the final approach courses, nighttime instrument procedures are no longer authorized at my airport.

Runway 52

Runway Airplanes Approach Final Approach 52