"A pilot using the airport in the summer wrote, 'Please do something,' after air traffic controllers failed to provide appropriate guidance about multiple nearby aircraft. The pace of operations is building in LGA, they wrote, referring to the New York City airport, one of the busiest in the US."
"The pilot mentioned how thick, smoky haze from wildfires in Canada at the time as well as a possible helicopter in the area had convinced him it was safer to continue the approach and land [about] 10 seconds after the departing aircraft crossed our path."
"The pilot concluded: the [air traffic control] guidance does not seem to give guidance on exactly how close aircraft in this situation can get."
Months before a collision at LaGuardia airport, pilots expressed safety concerns regarding air traffic control guidance. A pilot reported inadequate instructions during busy operations, particularly on thunderstorm days. The pilot noted a dangerous situation where a takeoff clearance was issued while their aircraft was on final approach. Concerns were raised about visibility issues due to smoke from wildfires and potential nearby helicopters. The pilot emphasized the lack of clear guidance from air traffic control on safe distances between aircraft during critical phases of flight.
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