Endeavor 5578 Asks to Fly VFR From JFK to LaGuardia
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What happens when an airline repositioning flight from JFK to LaGuardia doesn’t have the flight plan it expected? In the case of Endeavor Air 5578, the crew came up with a pretty unusual solution: ask JFK Tower if they could simply make the short hop to LaGuardia VFR.
Former JFK air traffic controller Kennedy Steve breaks down the exchange, explains why hearing a regional jet make a VFR trip between two major New York Class B airports is so unusual, and walks through how controllers would handle a request like this.
It’s a great example of how ATC can adapt when the original plan falls apart — even when the solution leaves the controller saying, essentially, “Wait… you want to do what?”
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Disclaimer:
The opinions expressed in this video are those of Kennedy Steve based on his experience as a retired Air Traffic Controller and are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. This analysis is based on publicly available information, including ATC recordings, videos, and reports available at the time of publication.
This video is not an official accident investigation or a determination of fault. Aviation incidents are often complex, and new information may emerge after this video is published. Official findings are made only by the appropriate investigative authorities.
The goal of this channel is to educate viewers about air traffic control procedures, aviation safety, and the decision-making that takes place behind the microphone—not to criticize or assign blame to any individual or organization.
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Endeavor 5578 Asks to Fly VFR From JFK to LaGuardia
Kennedy Steve
92,382 views
Ready to be seen? Check that appointment off your to-do list with Zocdoc ✅ : https://zocdoc.com/kennedysteve
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What happens when an airline repositioning flight from JFK to LaGuardia doesn’t have the flight plan it expected? In the case of Endeavor Air 5578, the crew came up with a pretty unusual solution: ask JFK Tower if they could simply make the short hop to LaGuardia VFR.
Former JFK air traffic controller Kennedy Steve breaks down the exchange, explains why hearing a regional jet make a VFR trip between two major New York Class B airports is so unusual, and walks through how controllers would handle a request like this.
It’s a great example of how ATC can adapt when the original plan falls apart — even when the solution leaves the controller saying, essentially, “Wait… you want to do what?”
Want to connect with Kennedy Steve? Email us at: peter@541co.com
Disclaimer:
The opinions expressed in this video are those of Kennedy Steve based on his experience as a retired Air Traffic Controller and are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. This analysis is based on publicly available information, including ATC recordings, videos, and reports available at the time of publication.
This video is not an official accident investigation or a determination of fault. Aviation incidents are often complex, and new information may emerge after this video is published. Official findings are made only by the appropriate investigative authorities.
The goal of this channel is to educate viewers about air traffic control procedures, aviation safety, and the decision-making that takes place behind the microphone—not to criticize or assign blame to any individual or organization.
#airtrafficcontrol #atc #KennedySteve #jfkairport #laguardia #EndeavorAir #crj900 #aviation #pilot #aviationnews #jfk #lga
#sponsored