Hey y’all!
It’s been quite a while… but I’m back with another IFATC Timelapse! This session is from a couple months ago during peak hours at San Fransisco International (KSFO). During this session I had to ensure perfect spacing for aircraft using simultaneous approaches into 28R and 28L. At SFO it is crucial that arrivals are perfectly lined up on final to allow at least one departure to leave in between every two arrivals. This requires precise turns, and heavy use of speed commands to ensure that the approaches are lined up all the way to the runway, and that there is still adequate spacing between the subsequent arrival group. This session also required massive coordination between the Oakland Center and SFO Initial Approach controllers to maintain a pattern for the arrivals. I hope y’all learn something from this, and I hope y’all enjoy!
As always, feel free to leave a comment if you see yourself flying in or out!
Date and Time: 2024-12-17T15:30:00Z→2024-12-17T18:15:00Z
Server: Expert
Airport: San Fransisco International Airport (KSFO)
Frequency: NorCal Final Approach
Runways in Use:
Departing: 1L/R, 28L
Landing: 28L/R
Controllers:
Ground: @Fufik228 @HV9690
Tower: @pilot_tommie @AviationChampion
ZOA ARTCC: @Jakub_Astary
NorCal Initial Approach: @ML04
NorCal Final Approach: @JAR
