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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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Date | Aircraft | Origin | Destination | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
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27-Apr-2024 | B738 | Chicago Midway Intl (KMDW) | Baltimore/Washington Intl (KBWI) | 05:25PM CDT | 07:49PM EDT | Scheduled |
27-Apr-2024 | B738 | Reagan National (KDCA) | Chicago Midway Intl (KMDW) | 03:10PM EDT | 03:45PM CDT | Scheduled |
27-Apr-2024 | B738 | Chicago Midway Intl (KMDW) | Reagan National (KDCA) | 11:30AM CDT | 02:00PM EDT | Scheduled |
26-Apr-2024 | B738 | Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (KPHX) | Chicago Midway Intl (KMDW) | 08:00PM MST | 12:55AM CDT (+1) | Scheduled |
26-Apr-2024 | B738 | Chicago Midway Intl (KMDW) | Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (KPHX) | 05:30PM CDT | 06:50PM MST | Scheduled |
26-Apr-2024 | B738 | Kansas City Intl (KMCI) | Chicago Midway Intl (KMDW) | 03:20PM CDT | 04:20PM CDT | Scheduled |
26-Apr-2024 | B738 | Nashville Intl (KBNA) | Kansas City Intl (KMCI) | 12:55PM CDT | 02:15PM CDT | Scheduled |
26-Apr-2024 | B738 | Charleston Intl/AFB (KCHS) | Nashville Intl (KBNA) | 11:35AM EDT | 11:42AM CDT | Scheduled |
26-Apr-2024 | B738 | Baltimore/Washington Intl (KBWI) | Charleston Intl/AFB (KCHS) | 09:15AM EDT | 10:32AM EDT | 1:16 |
26-Apr-2024 | B738 | Manchester Boston Rgnl (KMHT) | Baltimore/Washington Intl (KBWI) | 06:31AM EDT | 07:44AM EDT | 1:13 |
25-Apr-2024 | B738 | Baltimore/Washington Intl (KBWI) | Manchester Boston Rgnl (KMHT) | 10:16PM EDT | 11:15PM EDT | 0:59 |
25-Apr-2024 | B738 | Memphis Intl (KMEM) | Baltimore/Washington Intl (KBWI) | 05:44PM CDT | 08:28PM EDT | 1:43 |
25-Apr-2024 | B738 | Orlando Intl (KMCO) | Memphis Intl (KMEM) | 03:44PM EDT | 04:33PM CDT | 1:49 |
25-Apr-2024 | B738 | Philadelphia Intl (KPHL) | Orlando Intl (KMCO) | 12:41PM EDT | 02:37PM EDT | 1:56 |
25-Apr-2024 | B738 | St Louis Lambert Intl (KSTL) | Philadelphia Intl (KPHL) | 08:36AM CDT | 11:17AM EDT | 1:41 |
25-Apr-2024 | B738 | Clinton National (KLIT) | St Louis Lambert Intl (KSTL) | 06:24AM CDT | 07:17AM CDT | 0:52 |
24-Apr-2024 | B738 | St Louis Lambert Intl (KSTL) | Clinton National (KLIT) | 09:52PM CDT | 10:39PM CDT | 0:47 |
24-Apr-2024 | B738 | Orlando Intl (KMCO) | St Louis Lambert Intl (KSTL) | 07:44PM EDT | 08:57PM CDT | 2:12 |
24-Apr-2024 | B738 | Luis Munoz Marin Intl (SJU / TJSJ) | Orlando Intl (KMCO) | 03:34PM AST | 06:22PM EDT | 2:48 |
24-Apr-2024 | B738 | Orlando Intl (KMCO) | Luis Munoz Marin Intl (SJU / TJSJ) | 11:47AM EDT | 02:05PM AST | 2:18 |
24-Apr-2024 | B738 | Bradley Intl (KBDL) | Orlando Intl (KMCO) | 07:17AM EDT | 09:49AM EDT | 2:31 |
23-Apr-2024 | B738 | Chicago Midway Intl (KMDW) | Bradley Intl (KBDL) | 07:27PM CDT | 09:59PM EDT | 1:32 |
23-Apr-2024 | B738 | Myrtle Beach Intl (KMYR) | Chicago Midway Intl (KMDW) | 05:04PM EDT | 06:00PM CDT | 1:55 |
23-Apr-2024 | B738 | Baltimore/Washington Intl (KBWI) | Myrtle Beach Intl (KMYR) | 02:48PM EDT | 03:47PM EDT | 0:58 |
23-Apr-2024 | B738 | Portland Intl Jetport (KPWM) | Baltimore/Washington Intl (KBWI) | 12:22PM EDT | 01:33PM EDT | 1:10 |
23-Apr-2024 | B738 | Baltimore/Washington Intl (KBWI) | Portland Intl Jetport (KPWM) | 10:13AM EDT | 11:18AM EDT | 1:04 |
23-Apr-2024 | B738 | Muhammad Ali Intl (KSDF) | Baltimore/Washington Intl (KBWI) | 07:39AM EDT | 08:51AM EDT | 1:11 |
22-Apr-2024 | B738 | Chicago Midway Intl (KMDW) | Muhammad Ali Intl (KSDF) | 09:15PM CDT | 10:59PM EDT | 0:43 |
22-Apr-2024 | B738 | Tampa Intl (KTPA) | Chicago Midway Intl (KMDW) | 06:49PM EDT | 08:13PM CDT | 2:24 |
22-Apr-2024 | B738 | Baltimore/Washington Intl (KBWI) | Tampa Intl (KTPA) | 03:16PM EDT | 05:15PM EDT | 1:59 |
22-Apr-2024 | B738 | Tampa Intl (KTPA) | Baltimore/Washington Intl (KBWI) | 11:34AM EDT | 01:25PM EDT | 1:50 |
22-Apr-2024 | B738 | Baltimore/Washington Intl (KBWI) | Tampa Intl (KTPA) | 07:59AM EDT | 10:08AM EDT | 2:08 |
21-Apr-2024 | B738 | Los Angeles Intl (KLAX) | Baltimore/Washington Intl (KBWI) | 03:57PM PDT | 11:26PM EDT | 4:29 |
21-Apr-2024 | B738 | Harry Reid Intl (KLAS) | Los Angeles Intl (KLAX) | 01:46PM PDT | 02:29PM PDT | 0:42 |
21-Apr-2024 | B738 | Chicago O'Hare Intl (KORD) | Harry Reid Intl (KLAS) | 10:45AM CDT | 11:55AM PDT | 3:10 |
21-Apr-2024 | B738 | Denver Intl (KDEN) | Chicago O'Hare Intl (KORD) | 06:28AM MDT | 09:24AM CDT | 1:55 |
20-Apr-2024 | B738 | Minneapolis/St Paul Intl (KMSP) | Denver Intl (KDEN) | 07:54PM CDT | 08:35PM MDT | 1:40 |
20-Apr-2024 | B738 | Denver Intl (KDEN) | Minneapolis/St Paul Intl (KMSP) | 04:36PM MDT | 07:05PM CDT | 1:28 |
20-Apr-2024 | B738 | San Jose Int'l (KSJC) | Denver Intl (KDEN) | 12:03PM PDT | 03:06PM MDT | 2:03 |
20-Apr-2024 | B738 | Portland Intl (KPDX) | San Jose Int'l (KSJC) | 09:28AM PDT | 10:52AM PDT | 1:24 |
19-Apr-2024 | B738 | Metro Oakland Intl (KOAK) | Portland Intl (KPDX) | 07:32PM PDT | 08:54PM PDT | 1:21 |
19-Apr-2024 | B738 | San Diego Intl (KSAN) | Metro Oakland Intl (KOAK) | 04:43PM PDT | 05:49PM PDT | 1:06 |
19-Apr-2024 | B738 | Sacramento Intl (KSMF) | San Diego Intl (KSAN) | 02:12PM PDT | 03:20PM PDT | 1:07 |
19-Apr-2024 | B738 | Seattle-Tacoma Intl (KSEA) | Sacramento Intl (KSMF) | 11:43AM PDT | 01:03PM PDT | 1:20 |
19-Apr-2024 | B738 | Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (KPHX) | Seattle-Tacoma Intl (KSEA) | 07:54AM MST | 10:23AM PDT | 2:28 |
19-Apr-2024 | B738 | Dallas Love Fld (KDAL) | Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (KPHX) | 06:10AM CDT | 06:26AM MST | 2:16 |
18-Apr-2024 | B738 | Baltimore/Washington Intl (KBWI) | Dallas Love Fld (KDAL) | 08:41PM EDT | 10:32PM CDT | 2:50 |
18-Apr-2024 | B738 | John Glenn Columbus Intl Airport (KCMH) | Baltimore/Washington Intl (KBWI) | 06:24PM EDT | 07:13PM EDT | 0:48 |
18-Apr-2024 | B738 | Chicago Midway Intl (KMDW) | John Glenn Columbus Intl Airport (KCMH) | 03:27PM CDT | 05:14PM EDT | 0:46 |
18-Apr-2024 | B738 | Eppley Airfield (KOMA) | Chicago Midway Intl (KMDW) | 12:52PM CDT | 01:51PM CDT | 0:59 |
18-Apr-2024 | B738 | St Louis Lambert Intl (KSTL) | Eppley Airfield (KOMA) | 10:56AM CDT | 11:55AM CDT | 0:58 |
18-Apr-2024 | B738 | Raleigh-Durham Intl (KRDU) | St Louis Lambert Intl (KSTL) | 08:58AM EDT | 09:43AM CDT | 1:45 |
17-Apr-2024 | B738 | Baltimore/Washington Intl (KBWI) | Raleigh-Durham Intl (KRDU) | 10:01PM EDT | 10:51PM EDT | 0:49 |
17-Apr-2024 | B738 | Savannah/Hilton Head Intl (KSAV) | Baltimore/Washington Intl (KBWI) | 06:53PM EDT | 08:09PM EDT | 1:15 |
17-Apr-2024 | B738 | Chicago Midway Intl (KMDW) | Savannah/Hilton Head Intl (KSAV) | 03:16PM CDT | 05:55PM EDT | 1:38 |
17-Apr-2024 | B738 | Daugherty Field (KLGB) | Chicago Midway Intl (KMDW) | 08:40AM PDT | 02:06PM CDT | 3:25 |
16-Apr-2024 | B738 | San Jose Int'l (KSJC) | Daugherty Field (KLGB) | 07:03PM PDT | 07:56PM PDT | 0:53 |
16-Apr-2024 | B738 | San Diego Intl (KSAN) | San Jose Int'l (KSJC) | 05:02PM PDT | 06:04PM PDT | 1:01 |
16-Apr-2024 | B738 | Baltimore/Washington Intl (KBWI) | San Diego Intl (KSAN) | 01:37PM EDT | 04:05PM PDT | 5:27 |
16-Apr-2024 | B738 | Southwest Florida Intl (KRSW) | Baltimore/Washington Intl (KBWI) | 09:50AM EDT | 11:59AM EDT | 2:08 |
16-Apr-2024 | B738 | Baltimore/Washington Intl (KBWI) | Southwest Florida Intl (KRSW) | 06:28AM EDT | 08:32AM EDT | 2:03 |
15-Apr-2024 | B738 | Fort Lauderdale Intl (KFLL) | Baltimore/Washington Intl (KBWI) | 11:41PM EDT | 01:59AM EDT (+1) | 2:18 |
15-Apr-2024 | B738 | Dallas Love Fld (KDAL) | Fort Lauderdale Intl (KFLL) | 06:54PM CDT | 10:01PM EDT | 2:06 |
15-Apr-2024 | B738 | Harry Reid Intl (KLAS) | Dallas Love Fld (KDAL) | 01:35PM PDT | 05:41PM CDT | 2:05 |
15-Apr-2024 | B738 | Sacramento Intl (KSMF) | Harry Reid Intl (KLAS) | 11:17AM PDT | 12:16PM PDT | 0:59 |
15-Apr-2024 | B738 | Austin-Bergstrom Intl (KAUS) | Sacramento Intl (KSMF) | 08:33AM CDT | 09:50AM PDT | 3:16 |
15-Apr-2024 | B738 | New Orleans Intl (KMSY) | Austin-Bergstrom Intl (KAUS) | 06:26AM CDT | 07:32AM CDT | 1:06 |
14-Apr-2024 | B738 | Chicago Midway Intl (KMDW) | New Orleans Intl (KMSY) | 11:16PM CDT | 12:58AM CDT (+1) | 1:42 |
14-Apr-2024 | B738 | Miami Intl (KMIA) | Chicago Midway Intl (KMDW) | 08:21PM EDT | 10:12PM CDT | 2:51 |
14-Apr-2024 | B738 | Baltimore/Washington Intl (KBWI) | Miami Intl (KMIA) | 04:09PM EDT | 06:14PM EDT | 2:05 |
14-Apr-2024 | B738 | William P Hobby (KHOU) | Baltimore/Washington Intl (KBWI) | 11:14AM CDT | 02:43PM EDT | 2:28 |
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