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06-29-2017, 03:23 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Hastings, MN
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Solar Eclipse Airport Map
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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Ed Kranz
RV-10 N829EC - Flying
First Flight: 8/29/15
KSGS - Fleming Field, South Saint Paul, Minnesota
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06-29-2017, 04:43 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Wichita Falls, TX
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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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06-29-2017, 05:25 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: KSGJ / TJBQ
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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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06-29-2017, 07:33 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Greenville, SC
Posts: 474
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Triple Tree is hosting a fly in with meals, camping, etc.
SC00 - Woodruff,SC
www.tripletreeaerodrome.com
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06-29-2017, 09:04 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Livermore, CA
Posts: 6,797
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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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06-30-2017, 12:00 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: 57AZ - NW Tucson area
Posts: 10,011
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Drive to it
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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La Cholla Airpark (57AZ) Tucson AZ
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06-30-2017, 08:16 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Hudson, WI
Posts: 244
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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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Hudson, WI
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06-30-2017, 08:42 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Austinville, Alabama
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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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it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living." Miriam Beard
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06-30-2017, 09:06 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Hastings, MN
Posts: 582
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rv7boy
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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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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Ed Kranz
RV-10 N829EC - Flying
First Flight: 8/29/15
KSGS - Fleming Field, South Saint Paul, Minnesota
YouTube.com/GoodPlaneLiving -- Build Timelapse and Travel Videos . . GoodPlaneLiving.com -- Build and Travel Blog
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