Aviation Safety Advisory
Pilot reports large flock of birds near approach
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR), 9430 Jackie Cochran Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70811 - 5/29/2026 03:14 PM
As discussed during the dispatch call, a pilot approaching Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport reported nearly hitting a large flock of birds. Air traffic control alerted other nearby aircraft to use caution in the area.
Baton Rouge Metro Airport KBTR Approach
00:18
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00:00
And approach, just advise maybe the Cherokee behind us there was a really large flock of birds we just narrowly avoided.
00:07
Was that (unit_number or call_sign, not masked) calling us?
00:09
Roger, thank you.
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