temporary runway closure due to uncovered trench at airport, Dulles VA
A trench in a safety area at the airport, which was supposed to be covered, led to a temporary closure of the runway while it was inspected and addressed.
Audio|Source: Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Offs 1, the big trench that is in the safety area, that was, with the fence, the yellow cords around it, that was supposed to be covered, right?
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10-4.
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929.
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Question of 1-5, that was supposed to be covered, correct? This question from 5.
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Ops 1, ops, yes, it's supposed to be covered, and I got a hold of Greg from Aldridge, and he's checking on what's going on with it.
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We need to extend the closure, can we call Tower, please?
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Roger that.
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I'm just going to open up the runway until they're ready.
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Roger, that works.
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Location mentioned:
Dulles International Airport (IAD), 1 Saarinen Cir, Dulles, VA 20166
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
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