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Presidential Aircraft Nearly Diverted to Wrong Taxiway at Elmendorf AFB

VASAviation -August 18, 20253 min146,278 views
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Aircraft Landing and Initial Instructions

  • ✈️ A VIP aircraft, identified as Romeo Delta 111, is cleared to land on Runway 06.
  • 💨 The wind conditions are noted as 304 degrees at 4 knots.
  • ➡️ Upon landing, the aircraft is initially instructed to turn right at the end of the runway and contact ground control.

Correction and Re-routing

  • ⚠️ The instructions are corrected, with the pilot being told to continue straight ahead on the runway.
  • 🔄 The controller clarifies that a right turn is not to be made at that point.
  • 📍 The pilot is then instructed to move to the northwest of the airfield, staying north of Runway 06 and west of Taxiway Delta.
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