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[masonh2479]

Originally Posted by Austin1971

We have already handled 3 simultaneously. Curious if we can handle 4. Also curious if we can handle a 380. Probably so since we can handle a 74.

Don’t quote me on this but I thought a while back when the expansion was still under construction it was made clear that we have two A380 capable gates. I would imagine if an A380 ever did get scheduled the port would install a jet bridge to reach the second level.

[Austin1971]

Originally Posted by masonh2479

don’t quote me on this but i thought a while back when the expansion was still under construction it was made clear that we have two a380 capable gates. I would imagine if an a380 ever did get scheduled the port would install a jet bridge to reach the second level.

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[the Genral]

Originally Posted by Austin1971

Perhaps we would might get a 1x flight for SXSW or F1 with a 380 but I doubt it. I'm just wondering about diverts from IAH and DFW.....

I don't believe the diverts would be on the ground long enough to merit letting passengers disembark so we may never see a 380 parked at the terminal. But it would be so cool to see one parked next to our puny 737s, or should I say, a 737 would look puny next to a 380.

[Austin1971]

Originally Posted by the genral

i don't believe the diverts would be on the ground long enough to merit letting passengers disembark so we may never see a 380 parked at the terminal. But it would be so cool to see one parked next to our puny 737s, or should i say, a 737 would look puny next to a 380.

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[Jdawgboy]

Originally Posted by ATXboom

major East - West US flight route that is above Aus

Is that why there seems to be at least 1 high altitude airplane that can be seen at any particular time when one looks up at the sky? I've always wondered if that was merely how it is everywhere due to how much air traffic there is or if there is a path pattern.

[llintner]

Originally Posted by ATXboom

Source?? Gov and Wikipedia says Austin 210K and San Antonio 160K. I’m sure some of the tower operators that work both both can comment further. I know the SA guys are always shocked by the air traffic over Austin. Both in terms of operations and the major East - West US flight route that is above Aus

I use the FAA Air Traffic Activity System (ATADS). I often cite San Diego for operational comparison because it's a one runway airport with more traffic than AUS.

[llintner]

Originally Posted by Austin1971

Can the international gates handle 4 widebodies at the same time? Thanks

In the current configuration, only three Group V (B747, B777, B787, A330, A350) aircraft can be worked simultaneously. The flights we have coming this May will result in two arriving in the 1400 time period and two arriving in the 1600 time period on some days. A tough day will be when they all operate and both of the earlier flights run late.

[llintner]

Originally Posted by ILUVSAT

Apologies, Mr. Lintner.

No problem.

The "T" gates were actually a temporary designation. We did that primarily because of the gate management software. We knew when the "stingers" were installed use of those gates would overlap with both the legacy gate numbers they replaced, and the future gates that would be built in the expansion.

Fun fact, the architect originally designated the new expansion gates as E1-E12 starting at what is now Gate 11, going clockwise around the building. Concern was that kind of designation would only confuse passengers, driving the decision to renumber the entire terminal.

[llintner]

Originally Posted by Austin1971

We have already handled 3 simultaneously. Curious if we can handle 4. Also curious if we can handle a 380. Probably so since we can handle a 74.

If you look on the ground in the Gate 2/4 area, you will see a dashed lead-in line. That space has been measured out as a place an A380 could be placed. Those two bridges could get to the lower L1 and L2 doors. Unfortunately, the only push-back tug on property that may have enough power to push that airplane back is at Cargo. EK carries a tower with them, LH does not. Not sure about QA.

[the Genral]

Its always great to have an insider join and educate us on this thread llintner. Welcome.

[Austin1971]

Originally Posted by llintner

in the current configuration, only three group v (b747, b777, b787, a330, a350) aircraft can be worked simultaneously. The flights we have coming this may will result in two arriving in the 1400 time period and two arriving in the 1600 time period on some days. A tough day will be when they all operate and both of the earlier flights run late.

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[ATXboom]

Originally Posted by llintner

I use the FAA Air Traffic Activity System (ATADS). I often cite San Diego for operational comparison because it's a one runway airport with more traffic than AUS.

Thanks for clarifying which airport. The abbreviations get my wires crossed since we are mostly talking about cities / not airport codes.

[ATXboom]

Originally Posted by Jdawgboy

Is that why there seems to be at least 1 high altitude airplane that can be seen at any particular time when one looks up at the sky? I've always wondered if that was merely how it is everywhere due to how much air traffic there is or if there is a path pattern.

Yes... follow flight tracker data and you see a major air highway running east/west over Austin. I grew up on Toledo - same thing there across the northern US. My neighbor was a tower operator - always said his main job was managing overhead traffic, not departures and landings.

[Tyrone Shoes]

Originally Posted by ATXboom

Thanks for clarifying which airport. The abbreviations get my wires crossed since we are mostly talking about cities / not airport codes.

Airlines are usually referred to with two letters:
Southwest - WN
United - UA
American - AA

Airports usually referred to with three letters:
AUS - Austin
DAL - Dallas Love
HOU - Houston Hobby

My old girlfriends/ex-wife referred to with FOUR letters

[We vs us]

Originally Posted by Tyrone Shoes

Airlines are usually referred to with two l

My old girlfriends/ex-wife referred to with FOUR letters

*rimshot*

[austlar1]

Delta gives all employees a two month pay bonus! Dang! https://www.kvue.com/article/money/b...i1KX9uix3aWuMI

[the Genral]

Originally Posted by austlar1

Delta gives all employees a two month pay bonus! Dang! https://www.kvue.com/article/money/b...i1KX9uix3aWuMI

Oh really!! Well my company gave all its employees a $100 bonus for Christmas just like last year and the year before that. So stick that Delta empl…….oh wait, my company sucks cheap dick!!!!

[wwmiv]

American, Delta, United, and Southwest all do some form of profit sharing with their flight attendants. Spirit does not. My roommate is getting a $7k check this year.

[freerover]

[llintner]

Originally Posted by freerover

Awesome photo!

The angle suggest the photo was taken from the current Air Traffic Control Tower, looking at what is now Gates 14-16. The area covered in decking would be the roof and concourse level at Gates 14 and 15, with the beginning of the eyeball and high ceiling partially framed. The exterior elevator/ exit stair structure at Gate 16 isn't up yet. Middle of the photo is the parking admin building with the Spirit of Texas overpass in the background.