UPS 747-8, Seattle as a DEST ALT for ANC?
11-24-2017, 06:40 PM
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UPS 747-8, Seattle as a DEST ALT for ANC?
UPS purchased multiple 747-8's. Takes delivery of these amazing aircraft in the fall and inserts them into the UPS system in the fall, which is the time of year when Alaska has the least desirable aviation weather.
Unfortunately, to date, UPS has only three airports in AK approved for this type of aircraft.
PANC
PAED
PAFA.
So when the dispatcher lists BFI or SEA an an alternate for ANC for the 747-8 and 50,000 lbs of I-phones are left behind in China, that's why.
Unfortunately, to date, UPS has only three airports in AK approved for this type of aircraft.
PANC
PAED
PAFA.
So when the dispatcher lists BFI or SEA an an alternate for ANC for the 747-8 and 50,000 lbs of I-phones are left behind in China, that's why.
11-25-2017, 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Desk Jockey
UPS purchased multiple 747-8's. Takes delivery of these amazing aircraft in the fall and inserts them into the UPS system in the fall, which is the time of year when Alaska has the least desirable aviation weather.
Unfortunately, to date, UPS has only three airports in AK approved for this type of aircraft.
PANC
PAED
PAFA.
So when the dispatcher lists BFI or SEA an an alternate for ANC for the 747-8 and 50,000 lbs of I-phones are left behind in China, that's why.
Unfortunately, to date, UPS has only three airports in AK approved for this type of aircraft.
PANC
PAED
PAFA.
So when the dispatcher lists BFI or SEA an an alternate for ANC for the 747-8 and 50,000 lbs of I-phones are left behind in China, that's why.
Last edited by libertyteeth; 11-25-2017 at 06:43 AM.
11-25-2017, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by libertyteeth
Why would you need anything other than PAFA (2L=3B) in the winter or PAED in the summer for a sensible PANC (7R=3B) destination alternate with a 3B aircraft and multiple runways available?
I take it you work for UPS and were involved in the decision to have limited alternate airports in AK for the -8?
11-25-2017, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Desk Jockey
Because those pesky Part 121 regs require us to have a legal destination alternate. The weather in PAFA and PAED doesn't always stay above alternate minimums.
I take it you work for UPS and were involved in the decision to have limited alternate airports in AK for the -8?
I take it you work for UPS and were involved in the decision to have limited alternate airports in AK for the -8?
No problem.It does seem that someone has actual landing minimums, confused with alternate minimums.
11-25-2017, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by CactusCrew
According to UPS management, "there is no weather at night" ... No problem.
It does seem that someone has actual landing minimums, confused with alternate minimums.
No problem.It does seem that someone has actual landing minimums, confused with alternate minimums.
Wish I only had those worries, lol. I imagine you’ll see other alternate airports show up on your release quick if you start bumping freight for SEA fuel.
Last edited by libertyteeth; 11-25-2017 at 03:42 PM.
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