Summer 2015 Passenger Mission Capt Ryan Crean 821 SPTS/LG 10 June 2015
Overview Mission Timeline and Schedule Arrival to McGuire AFB from Thule AB Arrival to McGuire AFB from Philadelphia Int’l Airport Shuttle Information Flight Meals FEML Information Base Access information
Mission Timeline and Schedule C-17 flight between McGuire AFB, NJ and Thule AB 1 Jun – 24 Sep Fuel stop in Goose Bay, Canada (Thule to McGuire leg) Tuesday departure from McGuire Depart McGuire at 0145L Arrive Thule at 0830L Wednesday departure from Thule Depart Thule at 0800L Arrive McGuire at 1500L (flight time includes 1 hr 45 min fuel stop in Goose Bay, Canada) THE INSIDE OF THE C-17 CAN GET COLD DURING FLIGHT, DRESS WARM
Arrival to McGuire from Philadelphia Flight Departs McGuire AFB at approx. 0145L Tuesday Passengers on orders (PCS, TDY, FEML, LOIs) must check in between 1700L-2325L Monday All Space A passengers must be present for roll call at 2325L Monday Latest recommended flight into Philadelphia Int’l Airport is 2100L Monday Allows time to collect checked luggage Approx. 1 hr shuttle to McGuire AFB McGuire AFB USO and Philadelphia Int’l Airport USO open 24/7 *See slide 6 for shuttle details
Arrival to McGuire from Thule Arrive McGuire AFB at approx. 1500L Wednesday Expect 1 hr to process customs and collect bags Approx. 1 hr shuttle to Philadelphia Int’l Airport Earliest recommended flight out of Philadelphia Int’l Airport is 1900L McGuire AFB USO and Philadelphia Int’l Airport USO open 24/7 *See slide 6 for shuttle details
Taxi/Shuttle Information Arranged/scheduled by member Recommend scheduling in advance and coordinating arrival/departure time with the carrier 24/7 commercial shuttle services available for $40 - $100 per person Shuttles pick up/drop off points: Front entrance of the McGuire AFB Passenger Terminal Exit customs/baggage claim area, turn right towards passenger service area, turn left and proceed through the front exit Ground Transportation “Zone 7” at Philadelphia Int’l Airport Outside of baggage claim area in each arrival terminal RECOMMEND SCHEDULING SHUTTLE IN ADVANCE
Shuttle Contact Information *Other transportation services may be available, make sure you ask your driver if they are authorized to drive on base. Commercial Transport Services Recommended by McGuire AFB Passenger Terminal Angel Trans GP (PHL INTL) (609) 261-0900 TelTrans to (PHL INTL) (877) 349-1110 Rapid Rover (PHL INTL) (856) 428-1500
Flight Meals Thule AB Order from TMO in Bldg 619 $3.50 in exact change Place order NLT 1500 Monday prior to departure McGuire AFB Order from Passenger Service Counter at check-in $5.55 in cash (ATM available in terminal) Vending Machines available in gate area after security
FEML Information Philadelphia International Airport, Pennsylvania is the approved FEML destination for 01 Jun – 30 Sep 15 Reimbursement for commercial transportation between JB MDL and Philadelphia International Airport is authorized Paid receipts for commercial transportation are mandatory for reimbursement Finance will approve orders and vouchers in DTS Members must file their travel voucher in DTS within 5 days of returning to Thule to receive reimbursement for commercial transportation.
McGuire AFB Access Information Contractors/Non-DoD ID Card holders To expedite access to McGuire AFB, please have photo ID and LOI available to present at the gate Provide names of travelers on the tracker NLT 1 week prior Names will be provided to McGuire Passenger Terminal and McGuire Security Forces Same booking procedures as B-757 LOI and APACS clearance required
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