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AD Closed tomorrow , emergencies only ?
Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:06 pm
by zero_gravity
U1504/24 - AD CLOSED. AD AVBL WI ONE HOUR OF NOTIFICATION FOR EMERG ACFT
ONLY BETWEEN 0730 AND 1630. 14 MAR 06:00 2024 UNTIL 14 MAR 18:00 2024. CREATED:
13 MAR 16:03 2024
Re: AD Closed tomorrow , emergencies only ?
Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2024 8:27 am
by johnwayne
Interpreting Fairford NOTAM's can sometimes be like being on the Krypton Factor . I take it this means [in layman's terms] that the aerodrome is closed today from 0600 to 1800 [i.e. its published normal opening hours I believe ] .However between 0730 and 1630 the aerodrome is available at one hours notice for emergency aircraft only . Any 'boff' able to confirm/contradict this interpretation ? Either way a bit of an odd one - difficult to read into this the underlying reasons triggering this NOTAM and what circumstances they're aiming to cover . Suppose it gives us Fairford enthusiasts something to ponder during the long gaps between movements .
Re: AD Closed tomorrow , emergencies only ?
Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2024 8:54 am
by STN RAMP RAT
It likely means they are doing some work on the runway or tower and need 1 hour to clear the works and make the airfield available again.
Most aircraft don’t have 1 hours notice of an emergency so I wouldn’t expect any movements.
Re: AD Closed tomorrow , emergencies only ?
Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:40 am
by johnwayne
Makes sense SRR thanks .