FAA Halts Departures HUGE Surprise Diverted Aircraft Spotting TPA

[@josephkilfeather4047]

I don’t drink “Starbucks” so supporting this channel is an honor and respect to You …. And all the Aviators and Av-geeks…. In the sky, on the ramp, and in the Hangars….. We are ALL “Earth bound Mis-Fits”……. On to the Aviation Action…

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Very kind of you to say Thanks Joseph.

[@joegiandonato8807]

I usually watch your videos on my phone in the evening today I watch them on my TV with KZbin holy cow I've been missing out great experience thanks Steve

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Glad you like them!

[@shannonleigh72]

Avelo I've only ever seen West Coast--California. They were supposed to add smaller regional airports in the Southwest (like ours SGU) last October and nothing has come of it yet.

[@iPlaneFun]

I flew Avelo when I went to CA (flew Delta to SFO in the A330-3M3 right after you left SFO. I flew out of LAX on Delta. I needed to get from San Fran to LA and booked a trip on Avelo out of Santa Rosa. Avelo - great airline!!

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Hi Forest. Great story thanks for sharing. How was the A330

[@iPlaneFun]

@@CaptainStevenMarkovich Hi There Capt! The A330 was awesome. Sat in seat 53A. Taking off from “ATL, The World’s busiest Hartsfield Maynard Jackson INTERnational Airport” made it even better!!! 😆 did I get the name sequence correct!!??

[@JelmersAviation]

Amazing video man!

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Glad you liked it!

[@larryandersen681]

Captain Steve, you caught my G650!

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Larry that’s one amazing aircraft 👍

[@vimal12487]

I love your video

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Glad you enjoyed

[@matthewguisinger5928]

Hello Captain Steven Please have a good weekend 😀

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Thanks Matthew same to you and your family

[@matthewguisinger5928]

@@CaptainStevenMarkovich Hello Captain Steven You are

[@josephkilfeather4047]

Thanks!

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Super Thanks Joseph

[@cranjismcbasketball7329]

First to this great episode of spotting TPA!

[@brianwarton6305]

Captain Markovich Lightning won twice.

[@mbbuckeyes8386]

Thanks for hangin’ around in the heat and get the Emirates plane as a great finale! The Speed bird was pretty cool to see land also.

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ForFlyingOutLoud]

Thank you for keeping the videos entertaining and creating good content.

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Super Thanks Erich

[@robearnest4302]

Love the show, Tampa International the best I ever flew out of😎

[@richardmorris7063]

Banking out over the causeway is beautiful.

[@markjahnke5130]

Weather in South Georgia very heavy thunderstorms all the way north to just south of ATL. Reroute to everything headed north. Cargo flights can go because cargo doesn’t complain.

[@fairyprincess911]

I am in Augusta, GA and I just looked at radar for the entire state and I see no band of thundershowers anywhere????

[@markjahnke5130]

The flights from MCO need gas from circling MCO. They should get gas and join the Q to return to MCO. FBO will be VERY VERY busy.

[@markjahnke5130]

@@fairyprincess911 this video was taken FRIDAY 6/24/22 not Saturday 6/25/22.

[@fairyprincess911]

@@markjahnke5130 thanks!

[@Dwg256]

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[@lorisernst6776]

Wow, that’s a bunch of planes at TPA! Love it! Sure would hate to be waiting in one of those planes. Thanks for the great video Capt. Steven!

[@Daniel-gw7qh]

I love the 777 - They are a beautiful aircraft. I live in Ocala and that store system was intense. Thank you for content as always it really is fun to watch.

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Thanks Daniel. Glad you enjoyed 👍

[@thinkingai6017]

20:20 Amazing bird!

[@richardmorris7063]

Roger that!

[@michaelfrench9597]

that gulfstream is beautiful

[@shimonofbirdsandsupermariofan]

13:15 did you know that grey foxes can retract their claws like cats do

[@X_Hog]

Great job reporting from the surface of the sun on this one Captain Steve. It’s also a great shot at the end showing just how big a 777-300 is when it makes the 767 Look small!

[@christopherescott6787]

" I think I'm medicated today>>>>" LOLOLOLOL I'd like to be.

[@LowLevelNC]

It looked like Emirates was really "in the crab" on his way down. That's so cool to watch!

[@youngspotter3059]

Great plane spotting!!, you should to do a cargo plane montage of all cargo flights landing and take off at TPAAAA!

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Very good idea Thanks!

[@parkercape9495]

Very educational today!! You never know how it goes.

[@davefrommelbourne1237]

Interesting turn of events at TPA! Nice also to see Avelo 21:38 and Emirates 32:58 🛫

[@cujo6970]

Was visiting Florida back in March and took my son spotting at TPA. Looked at west side and there were planes parked all over the taxiway. Heard the pilots complaining that they were there for 1 hour and needed to shut down engines to save fuel. ATC only would say FAA shut down airport, arrivals only, but no departures. Went to east side and there was the Vice Presidents 757. Never seen an airport turn into such a large parking lot before.

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Great story thanks for sharing.

[@CPA0908]

gotta love ground stops

[@albertthill8825]

OMG what a nightmare. Hello Captain: Excellent video. Years ago I worked at MKE and when ORD had WX problems we would get 20 to 30 diversions per eight hour shift. We had 15-20 Greyhound buses ordered to transport everyone back to ORD via bus...It is only 72 miles, usually 90 min ride...But such a nightmare; I got chills watching this video. Bad memories. Great video.

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Hi Albert. Great story thanks for sharing

[@mikekelly702]

Fantastic Video Captain. Good job. Keep up the good work.

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Thanks, will do!

[@NJF60]

Awesome video! I monitor TPA 119.500 nearly every day. You have an excellent view of the runway. Where exactly is your vantage point?

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Hi. Commonly I use the parking garages. I also have a handful of other spots I’ve learned over the years

[@NJF60]

@@CaptainStevenMarkovich thanks, I’ll need to explore it!

[@shimonofbirdsandsupermariofan]

23:08 did you know that a bluebird can spot caterpillars and insects in tall grass at remarkable distance over 50 yards

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

No was how cool

[@dianericciardistewart2224]

Well, that was exciting!! All the stoppage and the diversions!! So very cool to see the Speedbird BA B777 and the Emirates B777!! Great one Captain -- although I'm sure you didn't really have any idea today was going to turn out like this! Gorgeous as usual! Hope you didn't melt too much! Go get yourself a cold one!! Thanks for the spectacular, unusual day!! 💕✈✈💕

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Had no clue it was slow with the departure stoppage then all hell broke loose

[@sadflandnav]

Great spotting for us but bad for passengers and sir you crack me up 😂

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Yes well said it stinks sitting even worse if you know you will miss your connection

[@ethanmatterdeen5594]

What app do you use to get your flight information and to hear the tower? Because you provide us with great details every video…keep them coming!!

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Hi Ethan. I use a Bearcat 30 scanner and the Flightradar24 app. Excellent tools

[@richardmorris7063]

I flew into Tampa in 68, got off the plane & walked down the steps right into the heat.It was mostly outdoors like a train station.The 757 rocket ship is cool but I'm waiting for my favorite the triple 7!

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Great story thanks for sharing. We has 3 777's here Friday

[@DebbieMurray-t1i]

Not cool that you are leaving now!

[@davidcole333]

I saw the video with Verstappen's mini tri holer and you sir, are 1000% correct, it is drop dead gorgeous.

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Id like to see it in person!

[@davidjackson2001]

Captain M the Gulfstream is the plane of day by far

[@johnconnolly6011]

I remember when in the early 90's when in philly during a union drive for the ramp I could walk between the front and back threw a hole for the baggage right to the break rooms for ramp agents. I was a union organizer and could walk onto the ramp no questions asked. Most employees knew me from being at the airport everyday for 6 months. It was USair .

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Cool story thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@HartStreet4Ever]

Good afternoon Captain. Do ever see Air Canada Rouge flights going in/out from TPA?

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Yes they are regulars there

[@DebbieMurray-t1i]

What is reason for holding these flights and nit them take off???

[@ralphrife9235]

What is round on the ends and high in the middle ??----O --hi--o !!

[@danielrongo2367]

Very nice job

[@robin6564]

Comforting to know FAA will stop flights if storms are getting dangerous but a headache for airlines and passengers. Never liked thunderstorms or snow when having to fly. Sweet to see Emirates. Try and stay cool living in southeast can be brutal..

[@Unuthryear]

who knew it was hot in Florida in June? Jacksonville Center needs an equipment upgrade from binoculars, morse code, and etch-a-scetchs

[@shimonofbirdsandsupermariofan]

8:07 did you know that manatees never leave the water but typically come up for air every 5 minutes

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Yes I am very familiar with manatees

[@buddyhenson2559]

Awesome video! Question, when diversions occur as they did in this video, are the airlines under any obligation to get passengers to their final destinations, or are they pretty much on their own?

[@912automotive]

Most airlines usually wait for the storm to pass over and then be on their way again

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Good answer by viewer they typically wait maybe refuel and on their way again. Sometimes crews timeout etc. When its weather airlines aren't held responsible.

[@laurenhansen0722]

I was dying at the first plane arriving and your jumbled up ATL description 😂😂😂😂

[@javy.airlines]

I Hope🤔💭🤞 Everything Turns Good Buddy👍👌👏✈️🛩!!!

[@dgarner38]

Capt Steve doing the Indy 500 around TPA!

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

But unlike real race cars I get slower every year

[@dgarner38]

@@CaptainStevenMarkovich Aren’t we all? 😂

[@fairyprincess911]

I think my shoes are melting-😹😹😹they ARE!

[@lsnead72]

G650ER?!!! Pulled a rabbit 🐇 out of the hat 👒

[@shimonofbirdsandsupermariofan]

18:32 did you know that a group of chipmunks is called a scurry

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

I had no idea thanks

[@lsnead72]

Cool fact 😎 👌

[@Andrewreedphotography]

Hey Captain, I’m flying into Tampa at around 10Am on the 30Th of June, I’ll be on a JetBlue flight coming south out of Bradley international, any Chance you can catch it coming in?

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Hi. I've got you on the calendar. Ill see what i can do

[@Andrewreedphotography]

@@CaptainStevenMarkovich it is JetBlue Flight 533, plane will hopefully be the JetBlue vacations plane

[@randallkuschnick7760]

Why did center 🛑 the flights ?

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

To many flights in the air

[@johnconnolly6011]

Wow hurry up and turn around that storm was nasty.

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Big storm this very moment water spouts on the bay

[@andrewsolomon5678]

What does red departures mean?

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Red terminal

[@andrewsolomon5678]

What does medicated mean?

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Acting odd from taking some form of medicine

[@andrewsolomon5678]

@@CaptainStevenMarkovich what medicine were you taking?

[@shimonofbirdsandsupermariofan]

28:54 did you know that margays mimic the sounds of monkeys

[@josephkilfeather4047]

Be safe in the weather….

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Thanks Joseph. Drinking lots of water and Gatorade

[@andrewsolomon5678]

Why is Jacksonville speaking for Tampa instead of Tpa speaking for themselves?

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Jacksonville ATC controls all the flights I’m ams out of Florida

[@nigelhutchins6424]

Or coming back to ATLANTA untimely soon

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Hi Nigel. We don’t have ATL on calendar for 2023. Last several trips the hotel there overlooking the runways was a bad experience.

[@elvisogweno8322]

what happened to the Judges? you fired them ?

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Yep but thinking of new ones and ideas who they should be?

[@CommomsenseSmith]

Heavy’s and a parking lot! 😂

[@DebbieMurray-t1i]

Why is everything stopped?

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

ATC ground halt

[@andrewsolomon5678]

I think the driving while you talk is cool. I think the driving is cool. I don’t like that you sped it up.

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Thanks Andrew

[@davidleonard1278]

Wow! Nothing worse than being stuck in a cramped economy seat on a plane that’s not moving! I can’t imagine 40 minutes

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

That would be a nightmare

[@nathanmingle7]

Then a storm came in, Emirates left right in the middle of it

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

No way I should have waited

[@nathanmingle7]

@@CaptainStevenMarkovich yeah man just wanted to emphasize how cool of a day that was, I'm just visiting here so it seems lucky. I took a short video before they took off I'll post it

[@jordonmunson8212]

Avelo is Southwest Airlines wannabes lol. They just started flying out of my home airport Spokane WA to Burbank CA.

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Thanks I had no clue great info

[@johnconnolly6011]

Don't the pilots get paid for sitting there? I heard they are paid only when the door is closed till open.

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Yes indeed

[@lightningstrikestwice2935]

Regarding F1 racing. How do you make billionaires a millionaire? Have him sponsor F1 racing!

[@sailormike1089]

Typical BA triple with dirty flaps. Especially on a 22 year old plane. Those planes fly so much that maintenance doesn't have time to give those birds a bath. Speedbird is a reference to the logo first used by British Airways' predecessor airline Imperial Airways, in 1932 then when BOAC and BEA merged in the mid 70's to become British Airways.

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Great info thanks 👍👍

[@wodixon1441]

Thanks!

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Super Thanks Bill

[@wodixon1441]

Captain, greetings from the “postage stamp”!! Love the channel!!

[@ForFlyingOutLoud]

Thank you for keeping the videos entertaining and creating good content.

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Erich Super Thanks Again!

[@andrewsolomon5678]

What does blue departures mean?

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Hood question. TPA has two sides Red side and Blue side

[@DisneyworldRon]

Thanks!

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Many Thanks Ron!

[@Chris_Nickelatti]

Thanks!

[@CaptainStevenMarkovich]

Super Thanks Chris