Short Final: Winter Weather

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • During a December flight, a busy Kansas City Center air traffic controller grew frustrated with constant inquiries about turbulence.
  • The controller bluntly informed pilots that the "light chop" conditions were typical for winter and would persist.
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I was flying from Texas to Minnesota on a less‑than‑smooth day in December. The Kansas City Center controller had a full plate working several busy frequencies, and had finally reached his wits end with constant inquiries about the ride.

Center: “The rides are light chop. It’s going to be that way all winter.”

Chris Wegener

Hiawatha, KS

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