VIP Movement
Little bit of excitement at the airport this morning because President Obama flew in. This means that all traffic stops around the airport and within the airport. About 20 minutes before he landed they closed the ramp, which means no planes are parked or pushed, and there can be no humans on the tarmac or driving on the tarmac. No planes could land or take off, either.
So the excitement was just as much in seeing Air Force One (below) as much as it was trying to pick up the pieces once the ramp opened and planes could land and take off again. The delay is coded "Excessive ramp delay. VIP movement." Which means people who miss their flights or are diverted just have to deal with the inconvenience.
It was pretty incredible, though, to see the motorcade. We counted two buses, almost 30 cars (sheriff, highway patrol, airport police, black sedans), and an ambulance. Even more incredible were the helicopters that got clearance about 40 minutes before the President landed to do sweeps of the area.
And to think--they'll have to do everything in reverse again tonight when he leaves!
So the excitement was just as much in seeing Air Force One (below) as much as it was trying to pick up the pieces once the ramp opened and planes could land and take off again. The delay is coded "Excessive ramp delay. VIP movement." Which means people who miss their flights or are diverted just have to deal with the inconvenience.
It was pretty incredible, though, to see the motorcade. We counted two buses, almost 30 cars (sheriff, highway patrol, airport police, black sedans), and an ambulance. Even more incredible were the helicopters that got clearance about 40 minutes before the President landed to do sweeps of the area.
And to think--they'll have to do everything in reverse again tonight when he leaves!
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