Kev3188
Veteran
I received this E-mail from my manager, who in turn had received it earlier from his boss (NW manager of Gateways). I thought the rest of the Red Tailers on here (as well as everyone else) might find this interesting...
Subject: MSY Station Status Report
I was able to obtain the following information while on the ground in MSY on August 31, 2005.
There is a sizable helicopter operation occurring between downtown and the MSY airport. People needing medical attention are being transported to the terminal. The area in front of the Delta ticket counter is now a triage center caring for those with immediate medical needs. The departure level roadway is filled with generator trucks and ambulances. A NW air conditioning unit is being used to cool the triage area.
AOA
Runways appeared cleared of debris. Some taxiways were still closed due to debris. On arrival we were met by a follow me truck and directed to the ramp area outside of concourse C.
I was told some of the AOA fence line is down so the AOA isn’t considered secured.
There is no power for taxiway/runway lighting.
No ILS or PAPI was operational.
Fuel is not available due to power availability. The city of New Orleans provides power for the airport. Claudio indicated he was told that once power is restored, the fuel lines need to be checked for contaminates which could take up to 4 days.
There were at least two crash/fire rescue vehicles parked on the ramp that were fully operational. I observed several fire fighters inside the terminal building.
FAA Tower
Status Unknown – I did not get to discuss its status with the airport.
Our crew indicated a military command aircraft was circling the city providing ATC support. I’m sure the crew, Capt Eric Spicer / 1st Officer Stephan Montgomery could provide more specific information.
Terminal Building
There was damage to parts of the terminal building.
The roof in sections of concourse C was ripped away with water damage to the ceiling, walls and floor. Some windows are blown out. Part of the ticketing lobby is being used for a triage center and other sections are filled with people seeking refuge. There is limited emergency lighting in the building which is being supplemented with mobile generators parked on the roadway. There are large industrial fan moving the air within the facility. No air conditioning. The temperatures inside the building is probably near 100 degrees.
Northwest Facilities
None of our facilities appear to be damaged. The jetways were lowered prior to the storm and were shielded by the concourse and do not appear to be damaged. Claudio reported that water seeped into the operations office floor which may cause some minimal damage i.e. mildew/mold if not address in the near term.
TSA
I did not see any TSA screeners at the airport. Claudio indicates the TSA claims 40 are available when/if needed.
If you have any further questions, please give me a call.
XXXXXX
P.S. I'm assuming "Claudio" is the MSY station manager....
Subject: MSY Station Status Report
I was able to obtain the following information while on the ground in MSY on August 31, 2005.
There is a sizable helicopter operation occurring between downtown and the MSY airport. People needing medical attention are being transported to the terminal. The area in front of the Delta ticket counter is now a triage center caring for those with immediate medical needs. The departure level roadway is filled with generator trucks and ambulances. A NW air conditioning unit is being used to cool the triage area.
AOA
Runways appeared cleared of debris. Some taxiways were still closed due to debris. On arrival we were met by a follow me truck and directed to the ramp area outside of concourse C.
I was told some of the AOA fence line is down so the AOA isn’t considered secured.
There is no power for taxiway/runway lighting.
No ILS or PAPI was operational.
Fuel is not available due to power availability. The city of New Orleans provides power for the airport. Claudio indicated he was told that once power is restored, the fuel lines need to be checked for contaminates which could take up to 4 days.
There were at least two crash/fire rescue vehicles parked on the ramp that were fully operational. I observed several fire fighters inside the terminal building.
FAA Tower
Status Unknown – I did not get to discuss its status with the airport.
Our crew indicated a military command aircraft was circling the city providing ATC support. I’m sure the crew, Capt Eric Spicer / 1st Officer Stephan Montgomery could provide more specific information.
Terminal Building
There was damage to parts of the terminal building.
The roof in sections of concourse C was ripped away with water damage to the ceiling, walls and floor. Some windows are blown out. Part of the ticketing lobby is being used for a triage center and other sections are filled with people seeking refuge. There is limited emergency lighting in the building which is being supplemented with mobile generators parked on the roadway. There are large industrial fan moving the air within the facility. No air conditioning. The temperatures inside the building is probably near 100 degrees.
Northwest Facilities
None of our facilities appear to be damaged. The jetways were lowered prior to the storm and were shielded by the concourse and do not appear to be damaged. Claudio reported that water seeped into the operations office floor which may cause some minimal damage i.e. mildew/mold if not address in the near term.
TSA
I did not see any TSA screeners at the airport. Claudio indicates the TSA claims 40 are available when/if needed.
If you have any further questions, please give me a call.
XXXXXX
P.S. I'm assuming "Claudio" is the MSY station manager....
