Originally Posted by
UALPilotDC
UAL calls it a curfew for DCA....its in our Jepp charts under the heading "Curfew hours and operating restrictions" It is aircraft specific and is further restricted based on aircraft weight for both arrivals and takeoffs betwen 2200-0700
"Be advised that ATC clearance does not waive curfew restrictions"
Is a plane louder if it lands heavy? More engine thrust on approach?
I had a situation like this where we were delayed departing for DCA and so were "overweight due to the curfew" and they needed to get 12 people off the plane.
Last edited by findark; Jul 1, 2017 at 5:16 pm