NAT flying, canadian airports for diversion
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NAT flying, canadian airports for diversion
Hello there!
I recently started flying along the NAT. I`d like some opinions on what are the best options for landing in case of diversion close to the Canadian coast or inland. If any of you flying close to Halifax, but closer to Moncton or fredricton, would you rather land in any of these places? Do they have acomodation fot paxs?
And what about if you are flying relativelly close to any of these 2 airports: Gander, St Jonh`s. Of the 2 witch one would you choose?
Any other sugestions on any other airports to divert to, are apreciated too! Thank you!
I recently started flying along the NAT. I`d like some opinions on what are the best options for landing in case of diversion close to the Canadian coast or inland. If any of you flying close to Halifax, but closer to Moncton or fredricton, would you rather land in any of these places? Do they have acomodation fot paxs?
And what about if you are flying relativelly close to any of these 2 airports: Gander, St Jonh`s. Of the 2 witch one would you choose?
Any other sugestions on any other airports to divert to, are apreciated too! Thank you!
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St Johns or Halifax are the main Alt's used in the area.Both have 24hrs facilities,and accomodatiom,and transportation.Gander is fine except one has to travel 9-11 hrs on the bus to StJohns.
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CYYT (St Johns) to CYQX (Gander) is approx 3.5 to 4 hrs by road depending on the weather. Both acceptable and most accomodating for all aircraft types. Ref 9-11
CYHZ (Halifax) is also an excellent diversion airport.
CYFC(Fredericton) is usable; however have a look at the runway lengths, instrument approaches and hours of operation.
Hope you never find out!!
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CYHZ (Halifax) is also an excellent diversion airport.
CYFC(Fredericton) is usable; however have a look at the runway lengths, instrument approaches and hours of operation.
Hope you never find out!!
Jeeper