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Key Takeaways:

  • An air traffic controller at Juneau Airport observed that Coast Guard helicopters frequently operate in challenging weather conditions.
  • Curious, the controller humorously asked a Coast Guard pilot if they ever fly in nice weather.
  • The pilot responded with a concise "No," confirming that their missions primarily occur during adverse weather.
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The fall at Juneau Airport, where I’m a controller, generally sees pretty gross days, rain and lots of wind. One day we had six miles of visibility and winds of more than 25 knots and gusts more than 30. I was working a Coast Guard helicopter out and it occurred to me that I never really see those guys when the weather was nice. I figured I’d ask:

Tower: CG 6043 frequency change approved, you guys have time for a question?

CG pilot: Frequency change approved and go ahead

Tower: You guys ever fly in nice weather?

CG pilot: No.


Jeremy Horton

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