Alaska has an incredible network of airports, and when big storms happen or mechanical issues occur, DOT&PF airport employees ensure planes and pilots get the support they need. This China Cargo Boeing 777 diverted to our King Salmon Airport this morning due to weather conditions, and the runway was barely wide enough for the plane to turn around and get positioned for refueling. Floyd Wilson, our King Salmon Airport Foreman, assisted the pilots in making sure the enormous aircraft's rear tires didn't stray from the paved surface, which could have resulted in a sticky situation. They'll be safely on their way later today.
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