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When this pic was clicked, Runway 34L-16R was the only one of RNO's three runways that was open. Overnight, snow had fallen and the crews had been able to keep both parallels plowed and open. But at around 4 AM, the falling snow changed over into a heavy and steady freezing rain. Within 90 minutes, everything was coated with a thick layer of ice. Because both runways 34L-16R and 34R-16L; along with Taxiways Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie; had been repeatedly plowed, there was no build up of snow on them ... so the ice built up directly on the runway and taxiway surfaces. I was at the south end in the nighttime darkness taking pictures and I was amazed to see how quickly the thick ice layer would reform after the Conga Line passed by. As the first aircraft of the new day loaded passengers and were then being deiced for the morning departures, it became readily apparent that the plow crews simply were not going to be able to keep both runways and the three taxiways open. About 30 minutes before the first aircraft, a FDX Fifty Seven, was scheduled to take off, the RNO Ops Supervisor directed that Runway 34R-16L and Taxiway Bravo be closed and that plow crews focus all their efforts on removing the constantly re-accumulating ice from 34L-16R, Alpha, and Charlie. The ice storm became so thick that, at one point, all Conga Line plows formed up in front of an aircraft that had just finished being deiced on November Pad and then plowed ahead of the paxbird as it taxied south on Alpha to 34L. Then, the Line went down the length of 34L while the pax jet lined up. As soon as the Line was off the runway, the flight was cleared to go. RNO Ops was repeatedly cruising up and down the three open aircraft passageways and everywhere I looked there were plows, brooms, and even a blower going back and forth. I really though the airport was going to have to be closed, but as a dull daylight slowly began illuminating the area it was apparent that the crews were doing a fabulous job of removing the ice as fast as it was falling. About an hour after daylight, the temperature went up a few degrees but it was enough that the falling ice became falling rain. Once that happened, the only casualty was me when I slipped on the ice at the perimeter fence and went down on my keester. I truly admired the hard work performed by the plow crews that kept the airport open and running without incident.
great story @Gary :-)
As we'd say, 'Strewth, what a morning'! 5 star story to go with a 5 star shot.
Great shot!
Gary... You should have *F*I*V*E* stars just for personal grit and dogged determination!!!
Beautiful!
Fantastic shot and Great story Gary! 5 *'s!
What's the purpose of the up taper on the end of the wings...stability? Just curious and thank you
Those are called "Winglets" They help keep the airflow over the wing, shorter runway performance especially at high elevation airports on hot days, better time to climb thus getting the aircraft to a higher altitude quicker to allow less fuel burn.
Every week we see outstanding pictures from Reno. Thanks! 5 Stars.
Great story and photo, Gary. You have to have been there to appreciate what all were going through!
Cliff, Gavin, a mentor, Dean W., Big Al, Darryl, hjet, fholbert, and adelma >>> TYVM for your comments / complis.
fholbert >>> Have you ever attended the Silver Springs Fly-In? It is no longer being held but it was an annual two-day event up until five or six years ago. Reason I'm asking is because I was always there and caught many hundreds of attendee aircraft on approach, and I see you've participated in many such gatherings and Fly Ins so if you were ever at SPZ then perhaps I caught a click of you arriving. ??
fholbert >>> Have you ever attended the Silver Springs Fly-In? It is no longer being held but it was an annual two-day event up until five or six years ago. Reason I'm asking is because I was always there and caught many hundreds of attendee aircraft on approach, and I see you've participated in many such gatherings and Fly Ins so if you were ever at SPZ then perhaps I caught a click of you arriving. ??
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Fecha | Aeronave | Origen | Destino | Salida | Llegada | Duración |
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27-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l Midway (KMDW) | Manchester Boston Rgnl (KMHT) | 07:40PM CDT | 10:30PM EDT | Programado |
27-05-2024 | B738 | San Antonio Intl (KSAT) | Int'l Midway (KMDW) | 04:05PM CDT | 06:20PM CDT | Programado |
27-05-2024 | B738 | Dallas Love Fld (KDAL) | San Antonio Intl (KSAT) | 02:15PM CDT | 03:00PM CDT | Programado |
27-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l Chicago-O'Hare (KORD) | Dallas Love Fld (KDAL) | 10:55AM CDT | 01:05PM CDT | Programado |
27-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de Baltimore-Washington (KBWI) | Int'l Chicago-O'Hare (KORD) | 08:54AM EDT | 09:46AM CDT | Programado |
27-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de Norfolk (KORF) | Int'l de Baltimore-Washington (KBWI) | 06:38AM EDT | 07:16AM EDT | 0:38 |
26-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de Baltimore-Washington (KBWI) | Int'l de Norfolk (KORF) | 11:30PM EDT | 12:02AM EDT (+1) | 0:32 |
26-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (KFLL) | Int'l de Baltimore-Washington (KBWI) | 07:19PM EDT | 09:27PM EDT | 2:07 |
26-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l Hartsfield-Jackson (KATL) | Int'l Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (KFLL) | 04:26PM EDT | 05:44PM EDT | 1:17 |
26-05-2024 | B738 | Dallas Love Fld (KDAL) | Int'l Hartsfield-Jackson (KATL) | 12:41PM CDT | 03:14PM EDT | 1:32 |
26-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l McCarran (KLAS) | Dallas Love Fld (KDAL) | 07:07AM PDT | 11:14AM CDT | 2:07 |
25-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de Los Ángeles (KLAX) | Int'l McCarran (KLAS) | 08:26PM PDT | 09:12PM PDT | 0:45 |
25-05-2024 | B738 | Dallas Love Fld (KDAL) | Int'l de Los Ángeles (KLAX) | 06:05PM CDT | 07:14PM PDT | 3:08 |
25-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l Hartsfield-Jackson (KATL) | Dallas Love Fld (KDAL) | 03:29PM EDT | 04:16PM CDT | 1:47 |
25-05-2024 | B738 | Nacional Ronald Reagan de Washington (KDCA) | Int'l Hartsfield-Jackson (KATL) | 12:10PM EDT | 01:31PM EDT | 1:20 |
25-05-2024 | B738 | Nashville Intl (KBNA) | Nacional Ronald Reagan de Washington (KDCA) | 08:47AM CDT | 10:59AM EDT | 1:11 |
25-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de Jacksonville (KJAX) | Nashville Intl (KBNA) | 07:00AM EDT | 07:39AM CDT | 1:39 |
24-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l Hartsfield-Jackson (KATL) | Int'l de Jacksonville (KJAX) | 10:58PM EDT | 11:40PM EDT | 0:41 |
24-05-2024 | B738 | Pittsburgh Intl (KPIT) | Int'l Hartsfield-Jackson (KATL) | 08:01PM EDT | 09:21PM EDT | 1:19 |
24-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de Denver (KDEN) | Pittsburgh Intl (KPIT) | 02:12PM MDT | 06:51PM EDT | 2:39 |
24-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de Seattle-Tacoma (KSEA) | Int'l de Denver (KDEN) | 09:12AM PDT | 12:15PM MDT | 2:02 |
24-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de Sacramento (KSMF) | Int'l de Seattle-Tacoma (KSEA) | 06:25AM PDT | 07:55AM PDT | 1:30 |
23-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de San Diego (KSAN) | Int'l de Sacramento (KSMF) | 09:20PM PDT | 10:32PM PDT | 1:12 |
23-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de Oakland (KOAK) | Int'l de San Diego (KSAN) | 07:08PM PDT | 08:14PM PDT | 1:06 |
23-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de Reno-Tahoe (KRNO) | Int'l de Oakland (KOAK) | 04:59PM PDT | 05:37PM PDT | 0:38 |
23-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l McCarran (KLAS) | Int'l de Reno-Tahoe (KRNO) | 03:10PM PDT | 04:04PM PDT | 0:53 |
23-05-2024 | B738 | Nashville Intl (KBNA) | Int'l McCarran (KLAS) | 12:21PM CDT | 01:59PM PDT | 3:38 |
23-05-2024 | B738 | Dallas Love Fld (KDAL) | Nashville Intl (KBNA) | 09:42AM CDT | 11:12AM CDT | 1:29 |
23-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (KFLL) | Dallas Love Fld (KDAL) | 07:02AM EDT | 08:38AM CDT | 2:36 |
22-05-2024 | B738 | Dallas Love Fld (KDAL) | Int'l Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (KFLL) | 08:43PM CDT | 11:56PM EDT | 2:12 |
22-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de Sacramento (KSMF) | Dallas Love Fld (KDAL) | 02:03PM PDT | 07:19PM CDT | 3:15 |
22-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l McCarran (KLAS) | Int'l de Sacramento (KSMF) | 10:37AM PDT | 11:42AM PDT | 1:05 |
22-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de Seattle-Tacoma (KSEA) | Int'l McCarran (KLAS) | 07:23AM PDT | 09:13AM PDT | 1:49 |
21-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l McCarran (KLAS) | Int'l de Seattle-Tacoma (KSEA) | 08:18PM PDT | 10:37PM PDT | 2:19 |
21-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de San Francisco (KSFO) | Int'l McCarran (KLAS) | 05:38PM PDT | 06:47PM PDT | 1:08 |
21-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l McCarran (KLAS) | Int'l de San Francisco (KSFO) | 03:32PM PDT | 04:39PM PDT | 1:06 |
21-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de Baltimore-Washington (KBWI) | Int'l McCarran (KLAS) | 12:10PM EDT | 02:04PM PDT | 4:54 |
21-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de Denver (KDEN) | Int'l de Baltimore-Washington (KBWI) | 05:45AM MDT | 10:47AM EDT | 3:01 |
21-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de Salt Lake City (KSLC) | Int'l de Denver (KDEN) | 12:16AM MDT | 01:16AM MDT | 0:59 |
20-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l McCarran (KLAS) | Int'l de Salt Lake City (KSLC) | 07:01PM PDT | 08:57PM MDT | 0:56 |
20-05-2024 | B738 | Bellingham Intl (KBLI) | Int'l McCarran (KLAS) | 03:26PM PDT | 05:30PM PDT | 2:03 |
20-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de Oakland (KOAK) | Bellingham Intl (KBLI) | 12:38PM PDT | 02:29PM PDT | 1:50 |
20-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de Los Ángeles (KLAX) | Int'l de Oakland (KOAK) | 10:42AM PDT | 11:36AM PDT | 0:54 |
20-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de Oakland (KOAK) | Int'l de Los Ángeles (KLAX) | 08:34AM PDT | 09:35AM PDT | 1:00 |
20-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de Salt Lake City (KSLC) | Int'l de Oakland (KOAK) | 06:51AM MDT | 07:18AM PDT | 1:27 |
19-05-2024 | B738 | Dallas Love Fld (KDAL) | Int'l de Salt Lake City (KSLC) | 08:53PM CDT | 10:21PM MDT | 2:28 |
19-05-2024 | B738 | LaGuardia (KLGA) | Dallas Love Fld (KDAL) | 05:33PM EDT | 07:32PM CDT | 2:58 |
19-05-2024 | B738 | Nashville Intl (KBNA) | LaGuardia (KLGA) | 12:49PM CDT | 03:42PM EDT | 1:52 |
19-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de Denver (KDEN) | Nashville Intl (KBNA) | 08:10AM MDT | 11:23AM CDT | 2:13 |
19-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l Midway (KMDW) | Int'l de Denver (KDEN) | 05:48AM CDT | 06:57AM MDT | 2:08 |
18-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de Denver (KDEN) | Int'l Midway (KMDW) | 05:25PM MDT | 08:18PM CDT | 1:52 |
18-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de Oakland (KOAK) | Int'l de Denver (KDEN) | 12:36PM PDT | 03:39PM MDT | 2:02 |
18-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de San Diego (KSAN) | Int'l de Oakland (KOAK) | 10:02AM PDT | 11:04AM PDT | 1:01 |
18-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l McCarran (KLAS) | Int'l de San Diego (KSAN) | 08:13AM PDT | 08:57AM PDT | 0:44 |
17-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de Denver (KDEN) | Int'l McCarran (KLAS) | 09:42PM MDT | 10:12PM PDT | 1:30 |
17-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l Midway (KMDW) | Int'l de Denver (KDEN) | 07:17PM CDT | 08:18PM MDT | 2:00 |
17-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de Denver (KDEN) | Int'l Midway (KMDW) | 02:59PM MDT | 05:54PM CDT | 1:54 |
17-05-2024 | B738 | Pittsburgh Intl (KPIT) | Int'l de Denver (KDEN) | 01:02PM EDT | 01:51PM MDT | 2:48 |
17-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de Denver (KDEN) | Pittsburgh Intl (KPIT) | 07:01AM MDT | 11:39AM EDT | 2:37 |
16-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de Salt Lake City (KSLC) | Int'l de Denver (KDEN) | 09:56PM MDT | 10:54PM MDT | 0:57 |
16-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l McCarran (KLAS) | Int'l de Salt Lake City (KSLC) | 07:11PM PDT | 09:08PM MDT | 0:57 |
16-05-2024 | B738 | Bellingham Intl (KBLI) | Int'l McCarran (KLAS) | 03:39PM PDT | 05:44PM PDT | 2:04 |
16-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de Oakland (KOAK) | Bellingham Intl (KBLI) | 12:55PM PDT | 02:42PM PDT | 1:46 |
16-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de Los Ángeles (KLAX) | Int'l de Oakland (KOAK) | 10:30AM PDT | 11:23AM PDT | 0:52 |
16-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de Oakland (KOAK) | Int'l de Los Ángeles (KLAX) | 08:27AM PDT | 09:28AM PDT | 1:00 |
16-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de Salt Lake City (KSLC) | Int'l de Oakland (KOAK) | 06:49AM MDT | 07:07AM PDT | 1:17 |
15-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de Denver (KDEN) | Int'l de Salt Lake City (KSLC) | 09:47PM MDT | 10:48PM MDT | 1:00 |
15-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de Minneapolis-Saint Paul (KMSP) | Int'l de Denver (KDEN) | 07:53PM CDT | 08:34PM MDT | 1:40 |
15-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de Denver (KDEN) | Int'l de Minneapolis-Saint Paul (KMSP) | 04:18PM MDT | 06:44PM CDT | 1:26 |
15-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l McCarran (KLAS) | Int'l de Denver (KDEN) | 12:20PM PDT | 02:43PM MDT | 1:22 |
15-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l de Oakland (KOAK) | Int'l McCarran (KLAS) | 09:46AM PDT | 10:54AM PDT | 1:08 |
15-05-2024 | B738 | Int'l LA/Ontario (KONT) | Int'l de Oakland (KOAK) | 07:38AM PDT | 08:32AM PDT | 0:54 |
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