Reply to @Fadamor: Per your problem report: "The only thing remaining of the runway are broken bits of asphalt. Pilots wishing to fly into Raton, NM should use KRTN about 8 miles to the south of the former NM67."
KHEF is undergoing a major renovation on the West Ramp and in the future for the East Ramp. The Dulles Aviation Building and the neighboring hangar have been razed. The current plan is to upgrade the West Apron for more turbine services. Additionally, the Airport Management are working with the FAA to get scheduled passenger service using narrow-body aircraft (B737, A320, etc.) Currently those plans aren't expected to bear fruit for five years or so.
This airstrip used to provide service to the La Mesa Park (Horse) Racetrack that was located just across the street to the north. The racetrack and airstrip operated from 1946 to 1992.
The airport is on a bluff, much hgher the the surrounding terrain. The approach end of runway 32 is the most dramatic example of the land elevation difference.
This is the most northern of the northern Maine triangle of scenic airports. Caribou and historical Loring being the other 2.
Reply to @sr22pilot1: Hi, just moved to NYC, I'm a commercial rated pilot needing to get back into it after years of inactivity. Looking for a school an glad for any kind of recommendation. Was flying 172s and small Pipers. Looking to get a multi endorsement and get serious about IFR currency.
Super nice. I called a day or two ahead and Monica saved us a car. the lineguys were on top of their game and had us chocked and strapped down almost before we were out. My son and I went to see the UP 4014 Big Boy steam engine.
My first flight here was nothing short of amazing. Mr. Swank was very hospitable and it's only one of three Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) airports in Ohio!
There are still visibility markers up on the power lines along Crystal Falls Parkway aligned with the south approach of this former grass strip in 2024!
If you're gonna get a "hundred dollar burger", hard to beat Gate 12 Bar and Grill, which has unobstructed window seating for planespotters. Last time I was here (before COVID), the waitstaff showed me their photos of an L-39 that popped through here -- USAF and USN military trainers (T-6, T-38, T-44, T-45) are a very common sight here and much easier to see and photograph than in Austin.
Hello anyone that worked for Rose from '73 to '77. My name is John Dickson and I, like othersm stumbled across this looking for info on Rex Rose for a good friend. I owe my entire airline career to advancements and good fortune I was able to enjoy working for Jean Rose and her Chief Pilot at the time, Art Olsen. If it wasn't for them and their trust in the young 20 year old I was at the time, I'm not sure where I would be. They both entrusted in me the position of flight instructor, charter pilot, and Telephone Patrol Pilot for PT&T from '74 to '77. I worked with some great people - Ray Patinelli, Gene Fitzpatrick, Joe Harrington, Rob Keenan, Greg Madden, Colby Bridget, Tom Rustemyer, George Chuili, Steve Toon, and dispatcher Nikki Caldwell. I remember very well Linda who has checked on with this blog - and would love to catch up on how Art Olsen lived the rest of his life. I have a great story about Rex Rose (actually two) that I would love to share for anyone who would like to listen. Just let me know. I'll keep any eye out. Anyone out there from that era?
We stopped at this airport for fuel BUT they just received a delivery of fuel and "had to settle" for 1.5 hours before being dispensed.
Unfortunate landing that could have been avoided if the FBO responded to our unicom calls as we approached the airport. There were no responses as we called out our positions. They did not communicate the fuel issue until we taxied to the fuel farm. Pretty sad lack of communication.
I Met a fellow lifeline pilot, Tad who flew my passengers the remainder of their trip from Omaha NE to Terra Haute IN. Jeff and Shawna were a great couple to have along.
Reply to @32Aret: According to the Wikipedia page for the film, the "Lincoln Airport" they referenced was a fictional airport in based in Chicago, not Lincoln, Nebraska.
Nice little airport do not currently have Self-serve fuel but are making improvements. There was a gentleman on field tending an Ag plane and he brought the fuel truck out to top us off. They have recently installed an AWOS system that will go online shortly.
My Wife and I flew down here to meet with Virgil Irwin and his wife who recently purchased the Bearhawk Aircraft Company. They gave us a tour of his facility and then we went for a demo flight in the Bearhawk 5 Airplane.
Living approximately 9 miles South of PDX for around 36 years I've seen and heard a few planes departing or arriving PDX. I've been interested in aviation since the time I was a toddler. Thanks to those that are providing this site!
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re: airline info to hOBBY
🔗 Thu, 23 Jan 2025
— @CloseUPRINTINCKA at William P Hobby Airport, United States
Southwest, use that guy from 8 years ago
re: Closed
🔗 Mon, 13 Jan 2025
— @Bill35 at La Mesa Park Airport, United States
Reply to @Fadamor: Per your problem report: "The only thing remaining of the runway are broken bits of asphalt. Pilots wishing to fly into Raton, NM should use KRTN about 8 miles to the south of the former NM67."
Dulles Aviation Closed
🔗 Mon, 13 Jan 2025
— @Fadamor at Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field, United States
KHEF is undergoing a major renovation on the West Ramp and in the future for the East Ramp. The Dulles Aviation Building and the neighboring hangar have been razed. The current plan is to upgrade the West Apron for more turbine services. Additionally, the Airport Management are working with the FAA to get scheduled passenger service using narrow-body aircraft (B737, A320, etc.) Currently those plans aren't expected to bear fruit for five years or so.
Closed
🔗 Mon, 13 Jan 2025
— @Fadamor at La Mesa Park Airport, United States
This airstrip used to provide service to the La Mesa Park (Horse) Racetrack that was located just across the street to the north. The racetrack and airstrip operated from 1946 to 1992.
Great food stop
🔗 Mon, 13 Jan 2025
— @wolfgangx at Delano Municipal Airport, United States
In-n-out burger 10 minute walk from the field!
USA misconception
🔗 Mon, 13 Jan 2025
— @CloseUPRINTINCKA at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport, United States
I was searching up "USA" just trying to find all the airports of the USA and this popped up.
Freaking out when Landing
🔗 Sun, 12 Jan 2025
— @CloseUPRINTINCKA at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, United States
When I was landing at 08L, I thought the plane will take an emergency landing! (I was on United 789, a 777-2000
Glamping available here!
🔗 Sun, 12 Jan 2025
— @Noreaster at Hinton-Alderson Airport, United States
The owner has some tents setup on platforms for a deluxe flyin camping experience!
Wounderful day destination
🔗 Sun, 12 Jan 2025
— @Noreaster at Everglades Airpark, United States
Flew in, rented a bike and peddled to a selection of restaurants.
A fun flight!
Beware the density altitude, the runway is shorter than many are accustomed to.
Most supportive operations experience
🔗 Sun, 12 Jan 2025
— @Noreaster at Caribou Municipal Airport, United States
In Jan 2022 in what I recall was zero degree conditions, the operations manager made sure I was able to get my plane moved, warmed and able to depart.
Great destination airport. Nearby is the Iron B&B. Perfect base location to fly the Loring and Frenchville triangle of northern Maine.
24 hr SS 100LL and no fees at the time I utilized this airport.
Runway 32 approach is dramatic
🔗 Sun, 12 Jan 2025
— @Noreaster at Northern Aroostook Regional Airport, United States
The airport is on a bluff, much hgher the the surrounding terrain. The approach end of runway 32 is the most dramatic example of the land elevation difference.
This is the most northern of the northern Maine triangle of scenic airports. Caribou and historical Loring being the other 2.
I've cleared into the US here as well.
Nice destination, convention customs entry
🔗 Sun, 12 Jan 2025
— @Noreaster at Houlton International Airport, United States
Last time I visited was 2022, so comments might no longer apply.
Cleared in from Canada here. Comfortable operations building with 24hr access. No fees.
Wounderful destination...
🔗 Sun, 12 Jan 2025
— @Noreaster at Harriman and West Airport, United States
Nestled next to Massachusetts highest peak, Mt Greylock, the operations building has 24 hr access to facilities, S.S. 100LL and parking.
No additional fees that I'm aware of.
Well Maintained Smooth Grass strips
🔗 Wed, 01 Jan 2025
— @Mark2112 at Pam's Place Airport, United States
Well Maintained Grass strips with frequent flyins. Wont disappoint for the tailwheel pilot. Low power lines on the north end of rwy 36
Parts Run
🔗 Sun, 15 Dec 2024
— @AlanM70 at Tri-City Airport, United States
Delivered some parts to our work crew that was in the area.
Consider Carefully!
🔗 Wed, 27 Nov 2024
— @CactusEd at Hualapai Airport, United States
Tribal airport. Do not confuse this with IG4 Grand Canyon West.
Search "Tribe Stole my Plane" on YouTube.
re: frg
🔗 Wed, 23 Oct 2024
— @SteB at Republic Airport, United States
Reply to @sr22pilot1: Hi, just moved to NYC, I'm a commercial rated pilot needing to get back into it after years of inactivity. Looking for a school an glad for any kind of recommendation. Was flying 172s and small Pipers. Looking to get a multi endorsement and get serious about IFR currency.
Flew in early to beat the rush.
🔗 Sat, 19 Oct 2024
— @AlanM70 at Salina Municipal Airport, United States
Super nice. I called a day or two ahead and Monica saved us a car. the lineguys were on top of their game and had us chocked and strapped down almost before we were out. My son and I went to see the UP 4014 Big Boy steam engine.
BAD
🔗 Sun, 29 Sep 2024
— @FHJordan at Barksdale Air Force Base, United States
This is BAD
re: (no subject)
🔗 Thu, 26 Sep 2024
— @Frankillie at Spencer Nolf Airport, United States
Reply to @Armaan: Ikr, how do you even land? There aren’t even numbers on the runway -._-. XD
re: (no subject)
🔗 Thu, 26 Sep 2024
— @Frankillie at Spencer Nolf Airport, United States
Reply to @Armaan: Ikr, how do you even land?
(no subject)
🔗 Sat, 14 Sep 2024
— @Armaan at Spencer Nolf Airport, United States
OMG so weird!!
(no subject)
🔗 Thu, 12 Sep 2024
— @FHJordan at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, United States
All I have to say is there are amazing vending machine snack options. 10/10.
A great recreational airfield!
🔗 Fri, 30 Aug 2024
— @N8033F at Freeman Swank Farms Airport, United States
My first flight here was nothing short of amazing. Mr. Swank was very hospitable and it's only one of three Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) airports in Ohio!
Rough asphalt
🔗 Fri, 30 Aug 2024
— @N8033F at Shelby Community Airport, United States
It was not too terrible, but the asphalt was a bit rough, more than what I expected for "fair condition". Otherwise, it's a neat airport to fly into.
Nice well kept airport
🔗 Sat, 17 Aug 2024
— @AlanM70 at Jacksonville Municipal Airport, United States
I met a fellow pilot to continue Hanna’s journey home from treatment on Lifeline mission.
re: Nice.
🔗 Tue, 13 Aug 2024
— @anunturiinstantro at Buffalo Niagara International Airport, United States
Reply to @wedergarten: your some sadic dude DDD
re: runway still maintained
🔗 Fri, 12 Jul 2024
— @Dmiddlet26 at Boystown Fly-in-Ranch Airport, United States
Reply to @Dmiddlet26:
runway still maintained
🔗 Fri, 12 Jul 2024
— @Dmiddlet26 at Boystown Fly-in-Ranch Airport, United States
just had a mini fly in there a few weekends ago ....
re: Fun place to land
🔗 Fri, 12 Jul 2024
— @Dmiddlet26 at Boystown Fly-in-Ranch Airport, United States
Reply to @Dmiddlet26:
Is this actually still open?
🔗 Wed, 03 Jul 2024
— @animebirder at Robertson Farm Airport, United States
It's still listed on AirNav, but there's a golf practice and training facility that's basically cut it in half.
Open 1976-2014
🔗 Wed, 03 Jul 2024
— @animebirder at Kittie Hill Airport, United States
It is very weird to make DoorDash deliveries in a samey, bland neighborhood that used to be a thriving grass airfield.
Long gone but ...
🔗 Wed, 03 Jul 2024
— @animebirder at Pegasus Place Airstrip, United States
There are still visibility markers up on the power lines along Crystal Falls Parkway aligned with the south approach of this former grass strip in 2024!
Aggieland's Best
🔗 Wed, 03 Jul 2024
— @animebirder at Easterwood Field, United States
If you're gonna get a "hundred dollar burger", hard to beat Gate 12 Bar and Grill, which has unobstructed window seating for planespotters. Last time I was here (before COVID), the waitstaff showed me their photos of an L-39 that popped through here -- USAF and USN military trainers (T-6, T-38, T-44, T-45) are a very common sight here and much easier to see and photograph than in Austin.
Duplicate heading?
🔗 Tue, 02 Jul 2024
— @animebirder at Wells Air Service Airport, United States
This might just be Scotia Airport which doesn't show up on the topos ...
A challenging field
🔗 Mon, 17 Jun 2024
— @wolfgangx at Toledo State Airport, United States
Trees are at the ends of both runways, you kinda need to dogleg in and out and it's the second shortest paved strip in the country!
Great experience here
🔗 Sun, 16 Jun 2024
— @AlanM70 at Warsaw Municipal Airport, United States
We took our 150 here and the guys in the shop gave us an almost 24 hr turn around on installing a Stratus Adsb and Hobbs meter in it.
Fuel stop
🔗 Fri, 31 May 2024
— @AlanM70 at Garden City Regional Airport, United States
Great guy at the desk. Didn’t seem to mind at all that we came in a half hr before closing.
re: VOR/DME 34 approach to be canceled
🔗 Mon, 27 May 2024
— @AlanM70 at Hays Regional Airport, United States
Thanks for your work creating this web site. I love it and have told all the other local pilots about it.
Fuel stop
🔗 Mon, 27 May 2024
— @AlanM70 at Hays Regional Airport, United States
Less expensive than at home
Rose Aviation 1973-1977
🔗 Thu, 23 May 2024
— Anonymous Flyer at Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport, United States
Hello anyone that worked for Rose from '73 to '77. My name is John Dickson and I, like othersm stumbled across this looking for info on Rex Rose for a good friend. I owe my entire airline career to advancements and good fortune I was able to enjoy working for Jean Rose and her Chief Pilot at the time, Art Olsen. If it wasn't for them and their trust in the young 20 year old I was at the time, I'm not sure where I would be. They both entrusted in me the position of flight instructor, charter pilot, and Telephone Patrol Pilot for PT&T from '74 to '77. I worked with some great people - Ray Patinelli, Gene Fitzpatrick, Joe Harrington, Rob Keenan, Greg Madden, Colby Bridget, Tom Rustemyer, George Chuili, Steve Toon, and dispatcher Nikki Caldwell. I remember very well Linda who has checked on with this blog - and would love to catch up on how Art Olsen lived the rest of his life. I have a great story about Rex Rose (actually two) that I would love to share for anyone who would like to listen. Just let me know. I'll keep any eye out. Anyone out there from that era?
Very Disappointing !!
🔗 Thu, 02 May 2024
— @rstan at Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport, United States
We stopped at this airport for fuel BUT they just received a delivery of fuel and "had to settle" for 1.5 hours before being dispensed.
Unfortunate landing that could have been avoided if the FBO responded to our unicom calls as we approached the airport. There were no responses as we called out our positions. They did not communicate the fuel issue until we taxied to the fuel farm. Pretty sad lack of communication.
(no subject)
🔗 Thu, 02 May 2024
— @rstan at Upshur County Regional Airport, United States
Very nice airport for a quick turn fuel stop
Very nice overnight fuel stop
🔗 Thu, 02 May 2024
— @rstan at George M Bryan Airport, United States
Rusty was very helpful and made our late arrival very easy
Firs timer
🔗 Fri, 26 Apr 2024
— @AlanM70 at General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport, United States
I Met a fellow lifeline pilot, Tad who flew my passengers the remainder of their trip from Omaha NE to Terra Haute IN. Jeff and Shawna were a great couple to have along.
re: Seaplane base
🔗 Sun, 21 Apr 2024
— @Bill35 at Moberg Air Base Seaplane Base, United States
The seaplane base symbol is located on the water runway!
re: Almost a movie star!
🔗 Fri, 19 Apr 2024
— @paradigmcmi at Lincoln Airport, United States
Reply to @32Aret: According to the Wikipedia page for the film, the "Lincoln Airport" they referenced was a fictional airport in based in Chicago, not Lincoln, Nebraska.
Rwy 3/21 is now 4/22
🔗 Thu, 11 Apr 2024
— @NJG at Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport, United States
Rwy 3/21 is now 4/22
New Home of BEARHAWK AIRCRAFT Company
🔗 Mon, 25 Mar 2024
— @AlanM70 at Fairview Municipal Airport, United States
Nice little airport do not currently have Self-serve fuel but are making improvements. There was a gentleman on field tending an Ag plane and he brought the fuel truck out to top us off. They have recently installed an AWOS system that will go online shortly.
My Wife and I flew down here to meet with Virgil Irwin and his wife who recently purchased the Bearhawk Aircraft Company. They gave us a tour of his facility and then we went for a demo flight in the Bearhawk 5 Airplane.
My Home Airport
🔗 Sat, 23 Mar 2024
— @KPDXHAM at Portland International Airport, United States
Living approximately 9 miles South of PDX for around 36 years I've seen and heard a few planes departing or arriving PDX. I've been interested in aviation since the time I was a toddler. Thanks to those that are providing this site!
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