RCH3206 Extended Report

Extended Report on flight RCH3602 from Kirtland AFB to Kleine Brogel AB

Sources:

satellite datalink: acars.adsbexchange.com (closed 2023-11-23)
ADSBexchange: globe.adsbexchange.com/?icao=ae2fa9,ae04ba,ae5fa0&showTrace=2023-11-13
LiveATC/<archive_name> links to live stream

Abbreviations:

Airfields
- EBBL - Kleine Brogel AB
- EGUL - RAF Lakenheath
- ETAR - Ramstein AB
- KABQ - Kirtland AFB
- KDOV - Dover AFB
Navigation aids
- BBL - nav beacon at Kleine Brogel AB
- BZN - nav beacon at RAF Brize Norton
- FTI - nav beacon Fort Union near Las Vegas, NM
- VKL - nav beacon at Volkel AB
Other
- ALTREV - altitude reservation
- MARSA - Military Authority Assumes Responsibility for Separation of Aircraft
- OACC - Oceanic Area Control Centre

Most other navigation points mentioned are shown on the map

Long times are from messages over datalinks; others were noted live

2023-11-12T18:47:45.499Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`booked on to mission PAM112371309, KABQ to EBBL, etd 2255`

2023-11-12T20:48:01.728Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`sent flight plan: RCH3206,PAM112371309, from KABQ, dest EBBL via KA33U, FTI, MMB, BUNKS, LOONE, ASBUR, TAPPA, Q141, NALES, WNSTN, Q445, KYSKY, Q430, ACK, WHALE, ELERI, CARAC, NANSO, RAFIN, N45000W050000, N46000W045000, N47000W040000, N49000W030000, N50000W020000, SOMAX, ATSUR, LESLU, PEWBI, BZN, TR1, NAVPI, VKL, EHV085-0200, BBL074-0120, SORAT, BBL at ELERI 282 AT2300 at RAFIN 315 AT2700 at N49000W030000 315 AT2700 at SOMAX 289 AT3100 at ATSUR 292 AT3100`

2023-11-12T22:17:37.631Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`USA ATC to RCH3206: CLEARED TO FTI VIA ABQ (35'02.06 N 106'48.09 W) +LOAD NEW RTE TO FTI+ AFTER FTI CLEARED TO EBBL AS FILED ABQ3, EXP VECTORS TO 1ST FIX AFTER ABQ, MAINTAIN 9000FT EXPECT FL270 5 MIN AFT DP, DPFRQ 123.9, SQUAWK 0751, EXPECT RUNWAY 8 ----- KABQ ABQ3 ABQ FTI ./. EBBL`

2023-11-12 22:44	LiveATC/KABQ1-Del-Gnd
	`RCH3206: ready for engine start Pad 5, ready to taxi out in 20 minutes`

2023-11-12 22:45	LiveATC/KABQ1-Del-Gnd
	`RCH3206: we do have haz on board`

2023-11-12 23:05	LiveATC/KABQ1-Del-Gnd
	`RCH3206: Pad 5, info T, request taxi out to runway 26 KABQ: taxi via E12`

2023-11-12 23:10	ADSBexhange
	`departed Kirtland`

2023-11-13T02:03:15.295Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`sent weather for EBBL 0956`

2023-11-13T02:10:21.960Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`AMC TACC: DID YOU RECEIVE THE WX RESPONSE FM22`

2023-11-13T02:15:17.277Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`sent weather for EGUL 1100`

2023-11-13 02:30	LiveATC/KFMH1-ZBW-Cape
	`FLAM14: with you, levelling 230 Boston Center: FLAM13, will you be the lead or 14? FLAM13: FLAM13 will be the lead Boston Center: report MARSA FLAM13: MARSA at this time Boston Center: confirm looking for block 220 to 240 FLAM13: looking for block 210 to 230 Boston Center: advise when ready to leave hold and go on course`

2023-11-13 02:32	LiveATC/KFMH1-ZBW-Cape
	`FLAM13: will be requesting on course in approx 2 minutes`

2023-11-13 02:33	LiveATC/KFMH1-ZBW-Cape
	`FLAM14: request some manoeuvring airspace to the south-west Boston Center: approved, left or right of course FLAM13: direct Nantucket Boston Center: from Nantucket on course? FLAM13: affirm Boston Center: your are cleared the redeployed altitude reservation block FL210 to 230`

2023-11-13 02:38	LiveATC/KFMH1-ZBW-Cape
	`Boston Center: FLAM14 radar service is terminated, cleared to switch to tactical frequency`

2023-11-13 02:41	LiveATC/KFMH1-ZBW-Cape
	`Boston Center: FLAM13 flight change to my frequency 133.45`

2023-11-13 02:51	LiveATC/KFMH1-ZBW-Cape
	`RCH3206: with you FL270`

2023-11-13 02:53	LiveATC/KFMH1-ZBW-Cape
	`Boston Center: RCH3206 change to my frequency 133.45`

2023-11-13 02:56	LiveATC/KFMH1-ZBW-Cape
	`Boston Center: FLAM13 flight contact Moncton Center 123.9`

2023-11-13 03:02	LiveATC/KFMH1-ZBW-Cape
	`Boston Center: RCH3206, descend to and maintain 210`

2023-11-13 03:06	LiveATC/CYHZ3
	`FLAM13: request to hold at ELERI to rv with RCH3206 Moncton Center: cleared to delay at ELERI, make left hand turns`

2023-11-13 03:07	LiveATC/CYHZ3
	`Moncton Center: FLAM13 confirm plan is wait for RCH, leave by RAFIN to return stateside FLAM13: affirm`

2023-11-13 03:09	LiveATC/CYHZ3
	`Moncton Center: FLAM13, RCH estimates ELERI at approx 03:35`

2023-11-13 03:19	LiveATC/KFMH1-ZBW-Cape
	`Boston Center: RCH3206 contact Moncton Center 123.9`

2023-11-13 03:19	LiveATC/CYHZ3
	`RCH3206: with you FL210 Moncton Center: are you able to call MARSA with FLAM? RCH3206: unable to declare but we'll talk to them Moncton Center: descend to FL200 and let me know when MARSA`

2023-11-13 03:19	LiveATC/CYHZ3
	`FLAM13: flight is MARSA with RCH3206 Moncton Center: FLAM13 check, need call from RCH flight also RCH3206: we are MARSA with FLAM Moncton Center: received, disregard descent. When you're hooked up squawk standby, switch to tactical frequency`

2023-11-13T03:24:21.307Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`first contact with YQME2YA (Moncton Center)`

2023-11-13 03:21	LiveATC/CYHZ3
	`FLAM13: will continue present heading until rejoin with RCH3206 Moncton Center: all approved`

2023-11-13 03:32	LiveATC/CYHZ3
	`Moncton Center: FLAM13 confirm your ALTREV is 4 ships? FLAM13: negative, 3 ships Moncton Center: okay FLAM13, 14 and the RCH FLAM13: affirm Moncton Center: and FLAM13 is a KC-135, 14 is a 767? FLAM13: correct`

2023-11-13 03:37	LiveATC/CYHZ3
	`Moncton Center: FLAM13 flight change to 135.3`

2023-11-13 03:38	LiveATC/CYHZ3
	`FLAM13: check in 135.3`

2023-11-13 03:56	LiveATC/CYHZ3
	`Moncton Center: FLAM13, if we lose you on this frequency, at NANSO call Gander Center on 134.9`

2023-11-13 04:02	LiveATC/CYHZ3
	`Moncton Center: FLAM13, change to my frequency 118.6`

2023-11-13 04:12	LiveATC/CYHZ3
	`Moncton Center: FLAM13, confirm route JAROM RAFIN FLAM: correct, 14's flight plan was little different, but that's what we're doing Moncton Center: said before if I lose you at NANSO, now in about 125 miles contact Gander on 134.9`

2023-11-13 04:22	LiveATC/CYHZ3
	`Moncton Center: FLAM13 flight, contact Gander Center on 134.9`

2023-11-13T04:22:53.056Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`first contact with YQXD2YA (Gander Center)`

2023-11-13 04:27	LiveATC/CYYR-Center
	`Gander Center: FLAM13, loud and clear`

2023-11-13 04:30	LiveATC/CYYR-Center
	`Gander Center: FLAM13, confirm you're 2 tankers and a single C-17 Gander Center: when able, pass eta for end of AR for 13/14, and oceanic request for RCH3206`

2023-11-13 04:32	LiveATC/CYYR-Center
	`Gander Center: FLAM13, if you lose me, switch to 133.15 at RAFIN`

2023-11-13T04:33:11.066Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`AMC TACC: WILL DO.`

2023-11-13 04:34	LiveATC/CYYR-Center
	`Gander Center: FLAM13, confirm RCH will not be proceeding oceanic, he's going to be returning stateside Gander Center: FLAM13, what's the new destination going to be?`

2023-11-13 04:35	LiveATC/CYYR-Center
	`Gander Center: FLAM13, will RCH be able to make a left turn out, as opposed to right, for airspace infringement?`

2023-11-13 04:36	LiveATC/CYYR-Center
	`Gander Center: RCH3206, you are cleared right turn, direct WHALE, direct Nantucket, direct new destination Dover, maintain FL200, advise level FL200`

2023-11-13 04:37	LiveATC/CYYR-Center
	`Gander Center: FLAM13 flight, when ready cleared right turn direct SCOTS, maintain block FL210 block FL230`

2023-11-13 04:38	LiveATC/CYYR-Center
	`Gander Center: FLAM13 flight, when do you anticipate breaking up?`

2023-11-13T04:38:17.435Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`AMC TACC: LET US KNOW IF YOU NEED ANYTHING. FM5`

2023-11-13T04:38:48.234Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`first contact with YQME2YA (Moncton Center)`

2023-11-13T04:42:15.579Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`AMC TACC: PLZ CONFIRM DIVERT DESTINATION ETA AND MX STATUS.`

2023-11-13 04:43	LiveATC/CYYR-Center
	`Gander Center: FLAM13, lost RCH3206 on frequency when he descended to 200, can get you him to contact Moncton Center on 118.6 Gander Center: FLAM13, after a couple of minutes switch to 118.6 also`

2023-11-13 04:46	LiveATC/CYYR-Center
	`Gander Center: FLAM13, did RCH3206 require any assistance?`

2023-11-13 04:47	LiveATC/CYHZ3
	`FLAM13: on 118.6, FLAM13/14 block 210 block 230, direct SCOTS Moncton Center: squawk ident`

2023-11-13 04:48	LiveATC/CYHZ3
	`FLAM13: RCH3206 is on the frequency, can't reach you Moncton Center: confirm he's at FL200 FLAM13: affirm, they're at 200 out of range, they had a malfunction`

2023-11-13 04:49	LiveATC/CYHZ3
	`Moncton Center: FLAM13, can you get RCH to squawk 1127`

2023-11-13 04:50	LiveATC/CYHZ3
	`Moncton Center: FLAM13 flight, proceed direct TUSKY`

2023-11-13T04:52:16.252Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`sent weather for KDOV 0720`

2023-11-13T04:53:17.076Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`AMC TACC: COPY DO IS SETTING YOU UP FOR A 145 QT WITH A 0905 ETD. FM5`

2023-11-13T04:59:41.925Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`first contact with USADCXA (USA ATC)`

2023-11-13 04:59	LiveATC/CYHZ3
	`FLAM13: ready to break formation, FLAM14 request direct TUSKY, flight plan route, 230; FLAM13 requests direct TUSKY, flight plan route, 220 Moncton Center: FLAM13, have FLAM14 come up on this frequency and squawk 3554`

2023-11-13 05:00	LiveATC/CYHZ3
	`FLAM14: checking in FL230 Moncton Center: FLAM14, identified, direct TUSKY, maintain FL230`

2023-11-13 05:04	LiveATC/CYHZ3
	`FLAM14: we're trying to burn off some fuel, do we have separation to get lower, FL180 Moncton Center: FLAM14, descend to and maintain FL180`

2023-11-13 05:06	LiveATC/CYHZ3
	`Moncton Center: FLAM14, due restricted airspace, direct CANAL FLAM14: RCH3206 is calling FL200`

2023-11-13 05:11	LiveATC/CYHZ3
	`Moncton Center: FLAM13, change to frequency 135.3 Moncton Center: FLAM14, change to frequency 135.3, and have RCH switch to same`

2023-11-13 05:13	LiveATC/CYHZ3
	`RCH3206: level FL200 on 135.3 Moncton Center: RCH3206, squawk ident`

2023-11-13 05:29	LiveATC/CYHZ3
	`Moncton Center: RCH3206, confirm route after WHALE is Nantucket then Dover RCH3206: after WHALE is Nantucket, then requesting WAALK, then Dover`

2023-11-13 05:37	LiveATC/CYHZ3
	`Moncton Center: FLAM13, switch 123.9`

2023-11-13 05:37	LiveATC/CYHZ3
	`Moncton Center: RCH3206, switch 123.9`

2023-11-13 05:41	LiveATC/CYHZ3
	`Moncton Center: FLAM14, switch 123.9`

2023-11-13 05:46	LiveATC/CYHZ3
	`Moncton Center: FLAM13, contact Boston Center on 133.45`

2023-11-13 05:56	LiveATC/CYHZ3
	`Moncton Center: RCH3206, contact Boston Center on 133.45`

2023-11-13 05:57	LiveATC/KFMH1-ZBW-Cape
	`Boston Center: RCH3206, have your clearance, after ACK, direct SIE, direct destination`

2023-11-13T06:06:16.528Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`AMC TACC: WORKING WILL SEND WHEN AVAILABLE.`

2023-11-13 06:35	LiveATC/KFMH1-ZBW-Cape
	`Boston Center: contact Boston Center on 133.425`

2023-11-13 06:36	LiveATC/ZBW-CCC1
	`Boston Center: RCH3206, hello`

2023-11-13 06:45	LiveATC/ZBW-CCC1
	`Boston Center: contact New York Center on 128.3`

2023-11-13 06:45	LiveATC/ZBW-ZNY-ZDC-JFK3
	`RCH3206: level 200`

2023-11-13 06:47	LiveATC/ZBW-ZNY-ZDC-JFK3
	`RCH3206: down to 16000`

2023-11-13 06:54	LiveATC/ZBW-ZNY-ZDC-JFK3
	`RCH3206: switching to 127.7`

2023-11-13 06:54	LiveATC/KACY-ZDC54-51
	`RCH3206: level 16000`

2023-11-13T06:55:19.077Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`AMC TACC: RAMP FUEL FOR NEXT LEG IS 175K. FM5`

2023-11-13 07:00	LiveATC/KACY-ZDC54-51
	`Washington Center: cleared direct destination, descend to 8000 feet RCH3206: can we stay on flight plan route and still descend to 8000 Washington Center: approved`

2023-11-13 07:06	LiveATC/KACY-ZDC54-51
	`Washington Center: RCH3206, contact Dover Approach 132.425`

2023-11-13 07:20	ADSBexchange
	`landed KDOV`

2023-11-13T09:19:19.092Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`AMC TACC: WASH CENTER COMP REJECTED A VALID POINT. THEY HAVE CORRECTED IT AND YOUR FLT PLN IS IN THE SYSTEM.`

2023-11-13T09:25:13.087Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`AMC TACC: GREAT. HAVE A GOOD FLT.`

2023-11-13 09:37	LiveATC/KDOV2-Gnd-App
	`KDOV: RCH3206, runway 1, taxi via D`

2023-11-13 09:41	LiveATC/KDOV2-Gnd-App
	`KDOV: RCH3206, contact tower when ready`

2023-11-13 09:45	ADSBexchange
	`departed KDOV`

2023-11-13 09:45	LiveATC/KDOV2-Gnd-App
	`RCH3206: departures, passing 800, runway heading KDOV: RCH3206, climb to and maintain 7000, turn right onto 100`

2023-11-13 09:45	LiveATC/KDOV2-Gnd-App
	`KDOV: RCH3206, contact Washington Center on 127.7`

2023-11-13 09:47	LiveATC/KACY-ZDC54-51
	`RCH3206: climbing to 7000 Washington Center: RCH3206, direct WNSTN climb FL330`

2023-11-13 09:50	LiveATC/KACY-ZDC54-51
	`Washington Center: RCH3206, after WNSTN direct Nantucket ACK`

2023-11-13T09:55:15.114Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`AMC TACC: COPY ALL. THANKS FOR THE UPDATE`

2023-11-13 09:57	LiveATC/KACY-ZDC54-51
	`Washington Center: contact Boston Center on 135.8`

2023-11-13 09:57	LiveATC/ZBW-CCC1
	`Boston Center: RCH3206, hello`

2023-11-13T09:58:13.097Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`first contact with NYCODYA (New York OACC)`

2023-11-13 10:02	LiveATC/ZBW-CCC1
	`Boston Center: RCH3206, direct VITOL`

2023-11-13 10:07	LiveATC/ZBW-CCC1
	`RCH3206: request to stop climb at FL290 due to aircraft weight Boston Center: amend your altitude and maintain FL290`

2023-11-13 10:11	LiveATC/ZBW-CCC1
	`Boston Center: contact on 128.75`

2023-11-13 10:12	LiveATC/KFMH1-ZBW-Cape
	`RCH3206: passing FL278 climbing to FL290`

2023-11-13T10:12:39.350Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`sent weather for EBBL 1651`

2023-11-13 10:16	LiveATC/KFMH1-ZBW-Cape
	`Boston Center: RCH3206, amendment to your routing: direct DOVEY, direct 43N 50W, rest unchanged`

2023-11-13 10:17	LiveATC/KFMH1-ZBW-Cape
	`Boston Center: RCH3206, contact New York Center on 125.925`

2023-11-13 10:17	LiveATC/KFMH1-ZNY-JOBOC
	`RCH3206: level at FL290 direct DOVEY New York Center: what is your eta for DOVEY, requested Mach and altitude? RCH3206: eta DOVEY 1039, Mach .78, requesting FL290, max FL310`

2023-11-13 10:31	LiveATC/KFMH1-ZNY-JOBOC
	`New York Center: RCH3206, radar service terminated, contact New York ARINC on 129.9`

2023-11-13 10:32	LiveATC/JFK-ARINC
	`NY ARINC: RCH3206, CPDLC connected, Santa Maria next, HF primary 3345, secondary 5550; if unable, primary 5598, secondary 3016`

2023-11-13T10:42:47.447Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`sent oceanic clearance, flight plan by NY OACC: CLEARED TO DESTINATION EBBL VIA 43'00.00 N 50'00.00 W, 44'00.00 N 40'00.00 W, 46'00.00 N 30'00.00 W, 50'00.00 N 20'00.00 W, SOMAX, ATSUR, LESLU, PEWBI, BZN, TR1, NAVPI, VKL, EHV085-0200, BBL074-0120, SORAT, BBL`

2023-11-13T11:00:56.715Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`NY OACC: CLIMB TO AND MAINTAIN FL310 REPORT LEVEL FL310`

2023-11-13T11:37:49.153Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`NY OACC: CLIMB TO AND MAINTAIN FL320 REPORT LEVEL FL320`

2023-11-13T11:41:40.797Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`NY OACC: HOW WAS RIDE AT F290 AND F310 AND NOW AT F320`

2023-11-13T12:03:29.600Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`first contact with SMACAYA (Santa Maria OACC, Azores)`

2023-11-13T12:13:53.279Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`NY OACC: DESCEND TO REACH FL290 BY 12:50 REPORT LEVEL FL290 DUE TO TRAFFIC`

2023-11-13T13:02:33.177Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`AMC TACC: HAVE YOU REACHED YOUR ETP. FM DAN`

2023-11-13T13:05:15.119Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`AMC TACC: ALDEN COPY. WILL HAVE MODO RELEASE CONUS DIVERT LOCATIONS(S).`

2023-11-13T13:07:48.613Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`first contact with YQXE2YA (Gander OACC)`

2023-11-13T13:41:24.624Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`first contact with PIKCPYA (Shanwick OACC)`

2023-11-13T13:50:11.790Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`AMC TACC: BE ADVISED WE ARE WORKING YOUR CLEARANCE INTO DUTCH AIRSPACE. I WILL SEND YOU AN UPDATE WHEN I HAVE ONE. KEEP US POSTED IF YOU HAVE ANY ISSUES ON YOUR END. -TACC DDO`

2023-11-13T14:16:54.092Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`AMC TACC: PLESE CONFIRM RECEIPT OF LAST TRANSMISSION ABOUT DUTCH AIRSPACE. CALL TACC SENIOR WITH QUESTIONS`

2023-11-13T14:24:17.099Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`sent weather for EBBL 1647`

2023-11-13 16:46	ADSBexchange
	`landed EBBL`

2023-11-13T17:00:20.642Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`booked on to mission PVM112371309, EBBL to ETAR`

2023-11-13T19:35:15.753Z	satellite datalink to RCH3206
	`sent weather for ETAR 2045`

2023-11-13 20:12	ADSBexchange
	`departed EBBL`

2023-11-13 20:45	ADSBexchange
	`landed ETAR`