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Old 06-29-2017, 03:23 PM
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We're planning on flying out to see the eclipse in August, likely waiting until a day or two before to decide where to go based on the weather.

To help figure out the destination, I threw together a map of (most) public airports within the path of totality. The map is a best effort thing, as the FAA's public airport data isn't exactly clean or well organized.

Let me know what you think!

http://www.goodplaneliving.com/2017-solar-eclipse/
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Old 06-29-2017, 04:43 PM
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Check with the airports on your list of possibles beforehand. I called Hopkinsville KY, (KHVC) to inquire about flying in. They're charging a reservation fee and issuing a NOTAM closing the runway that weekend if you don't have a reservation. The towns been planning for 2 yrs and expecting 100,000 visitors. She recommended camping as lodging is scarce and hotels are charging a premium.
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Old 06-29-2017, 05:25 PM
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Nice!!! We are going with a group to Moncks Corner (KMKS), SC. We already have ramp, hotel and car reservations. Now we just hope the weather cooperates.

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Old 06-29-2017, 07:33 PM
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Triple Tree is hosting a fly in with meals, camping, etc.
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Old 06-29-2017, 09:04 PM
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Scratch Grant County (John Day, OR) off your list. All tie downs are reserved, airport will be Notamed closed to non-reservation holders.
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Old 06-30-2017, 12:00 AM
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I was late booking stuff so I think I'll take a different approach.

I'm planning on Roseburg, OR and a 2+ hr drive into the Salem area - probably ending up in Stayton or Sublimity.

Hotels nearer in Eugene are just about sold out or expen$ive and I'm guessing the I-5 drive south from Portland will be like a LA traffic jam.

On top of that, being a tourist for a few days extra in Oregon in August isn't too bad anyway...
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Old 06-30-2017, 08:16 AM
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Hello Ed,

The Twin Cities RV guys are tentatively planning a one day eclipse watching trip. There are several possibilities down in Nebraska and I hope to coordinate it as we get closer. Your map will big help!
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Old 06-30-2017, 08:42 AM
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It's going to last...what? Maybe two minutes at any single location? And it may be bad weather...
Bah-Humbug! I'll just stay at home.
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Old 06-30-2017, 09:06 AM
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It's going to last...what? Maybe two minutes at any single location? And it may be bad weather...
Bah-Humbug! I'll just stay at home.
That's why having a personal airplane is useful. We can fly to a location where the weather will be good.

I feel bad for the people who travel a long distance to view the eclipse, book hotel rooms, etc, and end up with an overcast day.
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