ATC at Honolulu International Airport

[@KelseyDogBlog]

Hey Jeff, I am an airline pilot who regularly flies out of Honolulu. I have a few details for you that you might appreciate. You seem to value detail and authenticity, especially in your aviation videos. First, 4 Right is never used by airliners for departure. I mean never. It's used for arrivals only. The reason for this: noise abatement over the city of Honolulu prohibits a turnout after takeoff to the right and mountainous terrain immediately north of the airport prevents a climbout straight ahead or a turnout to the left. Also, 4 Left is never used for any aircraft heavier than a medium-weight turboprop because it's too short for jet aircraft operations. When the wind is from the east or northeast, as it usually is on Oahu, 8 Right, we call it the "Reef Runway", is the standard departure runway and 8 Left is used for arrivals and occasionally for departures of narrow body airliners. Additionally, there are no seagulls in Hawaii.

[@jfavignano]

Thank you!! I appreciate the help. I was reading what I could about the runway ops but couldn’t find enough info in time. Happy landings 😀

[@KelseyDogBlog]

@@jfavignano Aloha!

[@DennisDaquioag]

Yes, I've been waiting for this, great video Jeff! I love Tower 3d, and you're the reason I got it! I'm born and raised in Honolulu, and I visited the HNL Tower on a special field trip with a ATC controller that I met, their operation consists of 8L - Most Aircraft Arrivals from Hawaiian 717's to the big planes, but you can also use it as departure for the Hawaiian 717's or 737's if you can squeeze on in. 4L- Small GA/prop plane departures only 4R - Arrival Runway - GA/Prop aircraft to 777, but you can land up to a A380 there also, the ANA flights that used to come. 8R - Departure Runway for all Planes, you may use this runway for aircraft landings only in the mornings, late nights, or special inbound flights, but 8R is our main departure runway 4R & 8R are most suitable for emergency landings/situations This just a basic operations, there are more. You can use this as a reference if you do another HNL tower episode! But once runway operations switch to the other runways it is more complicated lol!

[@chiefcaptaincole9889]

As a person that lives in Honolulu here’s how it actually is most times. 8L: Mostly landings and some departures. 8R: Always larger planes departing. 4R: Always landings but takeoffs for smaller planes. 4L: Only small planes from what I’ve seen.

[@GimeRasta]

I was about to say when he sent UPS on 4R for Take off, If i was still living in Salt Lake I would have called tower and ripped them a new one hahahha. If fact i hated when they take off from 22L and R when i was sleeping smh lmao

[@MooseTurder]

Took my first flight lessons here... Tiny Cessna runway 4R while the cargo jets had to wait for us to taxi by

[@chiefcaptaincole9889]

GimeRasta LOL l live in the salt lake vicinity.

[@GimeRasta]

@@chiefcaptaincole9889 yah i miss it over there. im in pearl city now. so when i gotta fly out i have to fight traffic and if i fly back home in the afternoon i gotta fight traffic FML hahaha

[@chiefcaptaincole9889]

GimeRasta Well that’s just how things are on Oahu.

[@kreesto_]

I love this game. Especially when Siri is talking 😂

[@nickmuscolino8724]

Advitya Sharma it is if this is what u like

[@kauepereira4601]

Yes it is the best when Siri is talking why I watch this

[@jaymiethomas]

Great video, Jeff. At 7:30 the HAL19 flight that you deleted off of 4R only stopped because you gave it a "taxi to terminal" order for which it had a valid route plan, but then overrode it with a "follow company" order which it couldn't process, so the flight stayed on the runway awaiting orders. If you'd re-issued the "taxi to terminal" instruction, you'd have been good. Happy controlling!

[@metrofilmer8894]

So excited your doing this again. Especially at Honolulu International Airport(HNL). Keep Up The Great Work Jeff and Stay Safe

[@MsMoon02]

Jeff this series is always making my day. Hope you had a wonderful weekend stay safe and take care

[@thecomposer582]

I really liked this airport, it's cozy and has a lot of Hawaiian themed decor and snacks. Kind of reminds me of La Guardia but less busy.

[@westsidewags4411]

wow i have always wanted to go to honolulu but recently i couldnt stay safe jeff and everyone else

[@FlightATC]

Might I suggest using LAHSOps for the 4R arrivals? That would make your 8L Departure a lot quicker and efficient! Just use this as an example: "HAL452 Runway 4R cleared to land, HOLD SHORT of runway 8L for crossing traffic" This (given the plane is small enough, and has enough room) will make them stop on 4R prior to the 8L intersection, or exit 4R prior to the 8L intersection. Let me know if you try it, and it helps :)

[@shep2004]

One interesting thing about HNL is that along with all the airlines and cargo lines, Hickham AFB also uses those runways, so sometimes if you’re lucky you might catch a fighter jet taking off, I can’t exactly say what jets but I do know we get plenty of C-17 Globemasters flying in as well

[@FireRescue80]

I was in Hawaii three years ago today. Nice video Jeff!

[@xyechenn]

Yes! Glad that your playing this again!

[@connorstohl6050]

Jeff: Living in Tampa Me realizing he is Florida man.

[@Alex-wn1ow]

Noice mate. Love the background music in the beginning

[@cong1281]

I was just rewatching your old vids of this game lol

[@jack4958]

Only a bit in so you might get it later on 🤣 But you have to say 'knots' after your winds then give takeoff clearance

[@kxrrts]

NO WAY YOU DID MY FAVORITE AIRPORT JEFF!!!

[@BeaverBoy7]

Can’t wait for you to do Seattle. I’m looking forward to it.

[@NamTony17]

He sounds like Blitz with stutter. I love this type of voice

[@munashebusinesssolutions4230]

jeff gets million comments pair hour because we love him

[@aviationandotherstuff6571]

If you say the wind direction and then “KNOTS” after you say the speed, it should work. Ex. “SWA15 wind is 320 at 6 knots, Runway 4L cleared for takeoff”

[@wmutbone]

Agreed adding the word "Knots" works for me too.

[@Chorizo727]

I fly regularly for a regional airline, and rarely do I ever hear controllers saying "knots" at the end. It's always like "320 at 14" or "320 at 14 gusting 19".

[@aviationandotherstuff6571]

Yeah, I’ve never heard an ATC controller say Knots IRL either, but for some reason in this game, you have to.

[@marc13bautista]

Airport built on coral reef d: That definitely looks uglier than how it really is.

[@gottaflygaming1148]

So glad you finally did my local airport

[@thatoneplanespottingguy7755]

This is the content i subscribed for! Towerrrrrrr 3D Pro!

[@shxdow_V01D]

Is anyone excited for flight sim 2020?

[@Totallynot_Tavyn]

Love your videos keep up the amazing work!

[@noahmiller8642]

Love ur videos an congratulations on the new home!!!! Good luck🤙🤙😜

[@theluigi0623]

Ah yes Tower3D pro. Love this game, keep it up Jeff!

[@treborgaming7717]

Love the video man keep up the good work Jeff

[@huntercurry]

So glad to see this game back on the channel

[@TJvon43]

Another great Jeff Favignano video. Keep them coming!!

[@rosscurrie3979]

Not seen u do this stuff this is very exiting

[@chrisbartlett9930]

I missed this! Love your Tower3D videos Jeff!

[@AstroGoalHorns]

You should do VATSIM. I got hyped for a second because I was flying in Honolulu ARTCC on VATSIM when this video was recorded lol.

[@nateleech3887]

Great vid man! Have a great week jeff

[@dchachacha5663]

LOL at the tea part. Keep it up Jeff love it

[@wiggleforlife]

I've been thinking about getting this for a while, thanks for the video Jeff!

[@muhammadibrahim8108]

Loved this video You should do more of this

[@gtatransit_cinematography]

Loved it, I was anticipating this for a while, well this and Seattle.

[@SlicedBread1219]

I remember landing on 8R at night and it felt like I was going to go into the water for sure lol

[@bobby8475]

Love the content keep it up Jeff❤️!

[@Slichkit]

Jeff, The game is super finicky with wind commands. For the wind commands for departing aircraft you have to state the callsign, wind, then runway number, and then takeoff clearance in that order, otherwise the voice recognition screws up. Conversely, with arrivals you state callsign, runway, clearance to land, and then the wind. You almost had it at 7:50. You just needed to add "knots" after 3 and the voice recognition would have recognized it.

[@tejaspatwardhan1909]

Hey mate i love your videos of tower 3d pro and here's a suggestion for you to make the winds work... For eg in this video at 8:55 it will go like this "UPS902 wind is 268 at 3 KNOTS runway 4R cleared for takeoff" You have to say KNOTS word (at 3 knots) in your wind otherwise it will not pick up your command Enjoying your videos cheers

[@schuylerwalters3361]

Hey Jeff keep up the good work

[@legacygames4765]

I discovered 2 days ago that theres a glitch where if you don’t wait till the plane is just about off the runway it will stop then you’ll have to delete it.. “sometimes”

[@jus1kanak603]

Hey Jeff I’m from Hawaii so it was very cool to see you play this map thanks and keep up the great work

[@human_meat_24-75]

Yooo Jeff great video! Keep up the good work!

[@dylonjones5007]

You gut merch? or a membership?

[@ReeseYost]

I think the wind issue may be that you have to use the term "Knots" after giving the reading.

[@gamer48everyday]

Good job Jeff keep it up

[@AvionJordan]

Love your videos keep it up

[@aviationexpertise349]

Love ur vids thx for making my day

[@ArchmageValexion]

For the wind, you have to say something like "HAL19, wind is 268 at 3 KNOTS, clear for takeoff". You have to say Knots as part of it, otherwise it does the crazy stuff it was doing.

[@Bradygoat6390]

Jeff! We want more Storm Chasers please!!!

[@Big_Worm141]

Hey Jeff. I noticed a small mistake that might help with your wind calls. When you try to say the wind and look in the command bar, you'll see that it always wants to add "knots" at the end. So maybe if your call would be like this: Seven-Two-Seven-Golf-Hotel wind is two-six-eight at three KNOTS runway four left cleared for takeoff it might help you to call out the wind with the clearance

[@youpoptube1]

love your tower 3d pro vids, if only there were more of them 😉

[@omidaval7494]

Hey Jeff, Loved the Video/Episode as always, keep up the amazing content!!

[@masonjasonaviation4757]

What is this game called

[@Thoar003]

Hey Jeff, will you be switching from X-Plane 11 to MFS2020 or will you still play X-Plane as well?

[@jfavignano]

Transition

[@OwenFiber]

The winds work you just have to say "knots" at the end. Ex: "HAL175 wind is 266 at 3 Runway 4R, cleared to land."

[@ejmike3352]

Keep up the good video Jeff

[@caedenmay7276]

PLEASE PLEAS PLEASE PLAY MORE OF THIS GAME

[@ragincrinz1457]

Nice video. Love watching this game. Do you have access to flight sim 2020? Was expecting videos from you.

[@MikeyA5693]

As someone from hawaii. This really makes me miss flying on Hawaiian Air.

[@mredhorseface540]

I love this game you play

[@personpersonn9832]

Loved the video! Especially bc you’re one of the fewer ones who use a mic...

[@collinkadel8906]

Do ohare please jefffff 😂. I go there like every year maybe 3 times a year for miami

[@bymalikk]

How do u make your mike work in this game

[@dougdimmadome331]

Safe travels and uhhhhhhhh buckle up.

[@qbflicks]

One of the hardest runways to take off of

[@Imtoodrippy682]

Keep up the good work

[@LaMercy_bekelebeke]

YES Tower 3D Pro!!

[@Zippyb0812BuilderGames]

Jeff will you be recording mfs2020 before release?

[@Dubzzy97]

The amount of money they charge for an airport is insane

[@AviationMaster]

Nice! I really like Tower3D pro :) It’s a nice game you’ll definitely enjoy :) Thx for the content Jeff!

[@arronborson2636]

if you love this game then youlll love world of airports

[@808BIGJAYY]

I am the air traffic controller for HNL

[@ac-130fan]

Wow, really?

[@welcome3513]

I might be wrong but for the wind data I believe you have to say 003 not just 3 because that’s what was breaking it. You would say winds at 3 and then runway 4R so it changed it so say 345 because they sound the Same to the computer.

[@welcome3513]

Also say knots. Might also help. Both might work.

[@Jprice141788]

Hey just did my PHNL gameplay video a few days ago! I enjoyed it especially because I got it on sale! XD

[@yeet3633]

Will you do a lspdfr video please

[@robertgrimes2081]

Congrats on getting a possible loan for you & yours first home!!!

[@bobby8475]

7.1k views and only 712 of us have like😞

[@tictaclee_9920]

Ayyyy Hawaii Represent

[@sweetdaddydee1314]

Could it be the voice recognition of the game messing up? Cuz ive seen other people able to use the wind speed and direction just fine

[@vailer3656]

do u need any mods for real airplanes companies like easyjet jet blu ups?

[@darkmoone9984]

Been awhile since you played this game.

[@therandomshow283]

I have this game and I would love to try the multiplayer if you are up for it?

[@haydyngutierrez3092]

Jeff when is the next live stream

[@HenryYang-2623]

Yea Jeff you miss saying knot, so is WIND IS 263 AT 3 KNOTS

[@gottaflygaming1148]

I would love to see a mod of this in msfs 2020 (idk if thats possible)

[@travelographer8016]

Hey! I am considering getting this game but for an old game with kind of bad graphics and a simple concept it's pretty expensive. A base cost of $50 and then the extra purchases of real traffic and liveries is a lot so I want to make sure it's worth it. Would you recommend it? I also wonder if you could tell me how much those extra costs are to get a sense of how much one needs to spend. Thanks!

[@davyoshiro529]

Awesome video, big fan of yours Jeff! I live in Hawaii and my kids are begging me to tell you that there are no Seagulls in Hawaii lol. We love your videos always! Have a good week!

[@TheGameThrower]

I was just about to comment this lol. I’ve lived here my whole life and have not seen one seagull 😂

[@MooseTurder]

Just watch out for the mynah birds!

[@bromotion2542]

You have to say "Knots" after the wind speed so it stops trying to get numbers Example: N727GN Wind is 266 at 3 KNOTS runway 4L cleared for takeoff

[@jfavignano]

I’ll try that

[@gavinchambers4611]

Why don’t you make a FS 2020 videos

[@ghostrider115]

I want tower 3D pro to have Miami international airport

[@sanoshawntalik5069]

Probably. You're not gonna see this but if you want the game to recognize you saying the wind direction and speed, you should watch ATControl channel and listen to him when he says it. When you are saying the speed you forget to say "knots" at the end of the number. For example: "Wind is 266 at 3 knots"

[@funkiestoregonfunkeh5495]

This was a class vid

[@ronaldj9254]

Awesome Video!

[@spikeflys2740]

How do you talk to Siri on tower 3D