There's no stupidity, nkand if 2193's estimate was post-curfew. They would have planned either a downwind landing on 34L, or an alternate.
Qlink has operational approval to land after curfew on 34L. However, only with a maximum tailwind of 20kt.
I have had a similar experience. ETA SY of 2315 local. Arrive in the circuit just as the southerly comes through and have to bug out to BK due tailwind of 25+ kt
Just a bit of bad luck for me, my crew and our PAX. Try getting taxis to go to BK after dark.
Had 2193's estimate for SY been before curfew...........
Just wondering how they are 'approved' to land with a 20kt tailwind component? The AFM says max 10kt tailwind, at least in the -100 and -300 it does. Is there an AFM supplement they have? Or is this what you have heard on the grapevine?
And before you bite, not having a go, just genuinely curious.