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SWA flight diverted on zero flaps. Why MKE, when GYY is closer? (www.avherald.com) עוד...

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davysims
David Sims 2
Gary's runway is not much longer than Midway's. The whole reason for the divert was to find a long enough runway for a no flap landing, which results in a much faster touchdown speed. I'm more curious why they didn't opt for O'Hare just across town.
yr2012
matt jensen 1
Probably because of the higher landing fees. Gary's fees are the same as MDW
bishops90
Brian Bishop 2
Or maybe because ORD has ten times the traffic and they'd screw the whole pattern up to take the diversion. Or maybe they don't really like SWA over by the lake anyway? ;-)
canuck44
canuck44 2
3,000 feet of runway and much better restaurants. Crew could get to hotel in limo rather than Brinks Car.
yr2012
matt jensen 0
That's NOT funny. Gary has plenty of runway and over-run plus no obstructions. As now reported it wasn't just zero flaps, but 200kt landing speed, which can be adjusted with the throttles.
canuck44
canuck44 3
Good point...and if they did overrun SWA may even pick up a government grant for urban renewal...LOL.
bishops90
Brian Bishop 1
Zero flaps = 200kn landing speed. As opposed to what, 130+/- ?
bishops90
Brian Bishop 1
10,700' or 7,003' - at 200 knots with 133 passengers? Where you gonna land? No brainer.

Closer is irrevlevant if you can't stop in time.
linbb
linbb 0
Some dont get the need for extra runway, a little extra speed even just a few knots will increse the distance a bunch. Hotter brakes and tires due to the higher landing speed not being able to get the weight on the gear as soon due to the increased speed causing too much lift.
Purdue13
Purdue13 0
Because Gary has no infrastructure...or safety.
yr2012
matt jensen 0
Much safer in GYY than MKE, plus it's 65 miles closer
conmanflyer
conmanflyer 1
MKE is a maintenance hub :) Airtran :)

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