797 From Venezuela, joined Aug 2005, 1821 posts, RR: 27 Posted (6 years 4 months 4 weeks 1 day 1 hour ago) and read 2217 times:
Hey Guys!
Tomorrow morning I'm going to Vail to spend some quality days, and on my birthday, I requested to go spotting to EGE as there are some magnificent take-off performances and some very nice approaches.
So, if any of you guys know about any cool spotting places, I'd really appreciate it. Also, any further info would come handy.
Thanks in advance!
Enrique.
Flying isn't dangerous. Crashing is what's dangerous!
PSU.DTW.SCE From United States of America, joined Jan 2002, 6867 posts, RR: 29 Reply 2, posted (6 years 4 months 4 weeks 11 hours ago) and read 2086 times:
Dinker225 From United States of America, joined Jan 2000, 1049 posts, RR: 20 Reply 3, posted (6 years 4 months 4 weeks 8 hours ago) and read 2040 times:
Every United and United Express flight was cancelled for three days. As far as I know we are getting flights tomorrow. Who knows though. I wish I could give you some spotting info. Best I can give you is possibly the Costco parking lot? But thats not good for departures. Let me know when your going through. I might be working.
Dinker
Two rules in aviation, don't hit anything and don't run out of gas, cause if you run out of gas yer gonna hit something.
Dinker225 From United States of America, joined Jan 2000, 1049 posts, RR: 20 Reply 5, posted (6 years 4 months 4 weeks 7 hours ago) and read 2015 times:
Yes they were. Like I said all United and United Express flights were cancelled. The only destination for United in the winter is Denver. So as you can imagine they were all a no go. I also know that a Continental plane I think comming from EWR had to divert to Grand Junction on Wednesday due to poor visibility at the airport. I know it didn't relate to Denver being closed but it was all part of the same storm system that caused the poor visibility.
Dinker
Two rules in aviation, don't hit anything and don't run out of gas, cause if you run out of gas yer gonna hit something.
797 From Venezuela, joined Aug 2005, 1821 posts, RR: 27 Reply 6, posted (6 years 4 months 4 weeks 2 hours ago) and read 1980 times:
Quoting Dinker225 (Reply 3): Best I can give you is possibly the Costco parking lot? But thats not good for departures. Let me know when your going through. I might be working.
Hey!
Thanks a lot for that info, I really appreciate it.
I'm fying there today, arriving at 16.40 with AA coming from DFW.
If I go spotting, It'll be on DEC 30th because that's my birthday. Is there a 'rush hour' at EGE?
Thanks mate I really appreciate it!
Best Regards
Flying isn't dangerous. Crashing is what's dangerous!
IAHFLYR From United States of America, joined Jun 2005, 4717 posts, RR: 26 Reply 7, posted (6 years 4 months 4 weeks 1 hour ago) and read 1957 times:
You'll love the ride into EGE.....gear & flaps out somewhere around 13,000' as you turn final!!!!! LOVE IT
I'd say if you can set up along the road into the airport coming from Gypsum (sp?), little 2 lane road you should be able to see the approach. I've never driven past the airport but from the parking lot near the terminal on the far western end you may get clear pics of the departures as they make their turn to the southwest along Cottonwood Canyon.
Enjoy a great time!!
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N353SK From United States of America, joined Jun 2006, 736 posts, RR: 0 Reply 8, posted (6 years 4 months 4 weeks ago) and read 1916 times:
Quoting 797 (Reply 6): Is there a 'rush hour' at EGE?
I'm just speculating, but since EGE doesn't allow night arrivals/departures (for good reason too!) I'm sure there's a decent "rush" right before the sun goes down.
Dinker225 From United States of America, joined Jan 2000, 1049 posts, RR: 20 Reply 9, posted (6 years 4 months 3 weeks 6 days 20 hours ago) and read 1858 times:
Saturdays are the busiest day at the airport. Everybody seems to have some extra flights comming in and out. We also get US Airways with one or 2 flights a day that don't operate any other day of the week. I think around mid day is a pretty big rush time. Delta flies in a 757 from Atlanta, American has a plane or 2, Northwest has a 757 from Minneapolis, Continental has a 737 and a 757 around mid day, United has an A320 from Denver that arrives at 12:05 leaving at 12:45. It will be a mad house on saturdays. As for night arrivals they are allowed. American has 2 757's that land after dark and spend the night, United has an A320 that lands around 9 or 10 I believe and spends the night. I seem to recal hearing somebody at work the other day mention that we are up to nearly 25 flights commercial flights a day right now out of EGE, maybe it was into EGE and out. Either way its alot of flights for an airport with only 5 gates.
Dinker
Two rules in aviation, don't hit anything and don't run out of gas, cause if you run out of gas yer gonna hit something.
Australia1 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 10, posted (6 years 4 months 3 weeks 6 days 13 hours ago) and read 1781 times:
When DEN was closed due to storm, couldn't some of flights into DEN have been diverted to EGE or COS or PUB ???
Actually just checked & PUB is only about 100 miles from Denver City & PUB seems to have a 10500 ft runway & being away from mountains, would it have been effected by storm ???
JetJeanes From United States of America, joined Oct 2004, 1415 posts, RR: 1 Reply 11, posted (6 years 4 months 3 weeks 6 days 12 hours ago) and read 1770 times:
Wow i had no idea 75,s were going into there. It seems like it would be very difficult at night to drop in there. but i guess thats where skills come from
MtnWest1979 From United States of America, joined Nov 2005, 2111 posts, RR: 1 Reply 12, posted (6 years 4 months 3 weeks 6 days 12 hours ago) and read 1767 times:
Quoting JetJeanes (Reply 11): Wow i had no idea 75,s were going into there. It seems like it would be very difficult at night to drop in there. but i guess thats where skills come from
The majority into EGE are 757s.
Look on Eagle County website under airport and you can find the winter schedule. Between 1000am and 100pm seem the busiest.
777DEN From United States of America, joined Dec 2006, 124 posts, RR: 0 Reply 13, posted (6 years 4 months 3 weeks 6 days 11 hours ago) and read 1733 times:
the storm that hit DEN hit PUB and COS first. this was an unusual storm for DEN in that the weather came from the south not the west.
Jsnww81 From United States of America, joined Jan 2002, 1855 posts, RR: 17 Reply 14, posted (6 years 4 months 3 weeks 5 days 23 hours ago) and read 1660 times:
Quoting 797 (Reply 6): I'm fying there today, arriving at 16.40 with AA coming from DFW.
Small world - yesterday (December 23) I flew into DFW from STL and arrived at the next gate from your flight to EGE. Who knows, maybe we walked right by each other.
Hope you enjoy EGE... I've always wanted to see that airport, especially on a Saturday in the winter when they get 757s from pretty much every major airline all day long. Take lots of pictures!
AirEMS From United States of America, joined May 2004, 684 posts, RR: 3 Reply 15, posted (6 years 4 months 3 weeks 5 days ago) and read 1573 times:
Quoting Australia1 (Reply 10): When DEN was closed due to storm, couldn't some of flights into DEN have been diverted to EGE or COS or PUB ???
Some flights were diverted to COS I don't think PUB is really equiped for the larger a/c I think all they get is B1900's
Quoting 777DEN (Reply 13): the storm that hit DEN hit PUB and COS first. this was an unusual storm for DEN in that the weather came from the south not the west.
Very true but COS only got like 8 inches where as Denver got the 24+ It also didn't help that all of the Airports had high wind that day too.. West of the divide the mtn's only got like 3-5 inches! You have to love Colorado's upslope weather
797 From Venezuela, joined Aug 2005, 1821 posts, RR: 27 Reply 16, posted (6 years 4 months 3 weeks 4 days 12 hours ago) and read 1471 times:
Guys, thanks for the replies.
I'm spending some amazing days here at EGE, the place is stunning!
Quoting Jsnww81 (Reply 14): Small world - yesterday (December 23) I flew into DFW from STL and arrived at the next gate from your flight to EGE. Who knows, maybe we walked right by each other.
Woah, nice! Well, we didn't cross each other because AA transfered my from gate to gate with a bus! Anyhow, what a coinsidence!
Ok, so I'm gonna go spotting on the 30th. I have to re-check when do most flights arrive. Thanks!
Flying isn't dangerous. Crashing is what's dangerous!
Dinker225 From United States of America, joined Jan 2000, 1049 posts, RR: 20 Reply 17, posted (6 years 4 months 3 weeks 4 days 11 hours ago) and read 1445 times:
Enjoy your spotting. Too bad your not a day later or a day earlier as I'd be there working. Most arrivals occur around mid day. Hope you get some good shots.
Dinker
Two rules in aviation, don't hit anything and don't run out of gas, cause if you run out of gas yer gonna hit something.
797 From Venezuela, joined Aug 2005, 1821 posts, RR: 27 Reply 18, posted (6 years 4 months 3 weeks 4 days 11 hours ago) and read 1427 times:
Quoting Dinker225 (Reply 17): Enjoy your spotting. Too bad your not a day later or a day earlier as I'd be there working. Most arrivals occur around mid day. Hope you get some good shots.
Well If we can arange something to meet there, I'd be glad to change the date!
My number is (954)349-6356. You can send me an SMS if you want. I'd be glad to meet you!
Cheers
Flying isn't dangerous. Crashing is what's dangerous!
Dinker225 From United States of America, joined Jan 2000, 1049 posts, RR: 20 Reply 19, posted (6 years 4 months 3 weeks 4 days 11 hours ago) and read 1403 times:
I'll definatly let you know. Are you flying out Saturday or just going spotting? Let me know. Friday would probably work best for me.
Dinker
Two rules in aviation, don't hit anything and don't run out of gas, cause if you run out of gas yer gonna hit something.
ERAUgrad02 From United States of America, joined Nov 2005, 1227 posts, RR: 0 Reply 21, posted (6 years 4 months 3 weeks 4 days 10 hours ago) and read 1381 times:
797 From Venezuela, joined Aug 2005, 1821 posts, RR: 27 Reply 22, posted (6 years 4 months 3 weeks 4 days ago) and read 1307 times:
Quoting Dinker225 (Reply 19): I'll definatly let you know. Are you flying out Saturday or just going spotting? Let me know. Friday would probably work best for me.
Hey Dinker, just talked to my parents and Saturday's gonna be the day since it's my bday and looking at the schedule, most of the flights arrive that day...
I gave you a wrong number, it's: (954) 205-3835. Send me an SMS because I might be skiing up here at Beaver Creeck.
DIA From United States of America, joined Jan 2001, 3273 posts, RR: 30 Reply 23, posted (6 years 4 months 3 weeks 4 days ago) and read 1302 times:
Quoting MAH4546 (Reply 20): Nine. Three flights from Dallas, two from Chicago, and one each from Los Angeles, Miami, Newark, and LaGuardia.
I was going to say...everytime I'm driving that stretch of I-70, I always see A^A 757s there...and always seem to catch at least one taking-off to the west...what a sight and backdrop at that!
Ding! You are now free to keep supporting Frontier.
Longhornmaniac From United States of America, joined Jun 2005, 3094 posts, RR: 48 Reply 24, posted (6 years 4 months 3 weeks 3 days 21 hours ago) and read 1228 times:
Have fun spotting!
Just a quick question to those in the know, why does UA fly 2 A320s, and 2 Dash-8s? It seems like that is a rather strange jump in capacity for the 4 flights that are all daily...
Cheers,
Cameron
25 Dinker225: They fly 2 A320's and 5 Dash 8's throughout the day. None of their other regional planes are certified to fly in here as far as I know. Just as a quic
26 DEN-HNL: Anybody know if/when EGE got some fuel? Supposedly they were out today for all GA/fractionals.
27 Dinker225: They were supposed to get some more this morning. Although when I talked to the fuelers today they hadn't cancelled the NOTAM. They wanted to make sur
28 797: Ok guys, I'm definitely going to EGE this Saturday 30th around 11am to catch the incredible rush hour at this airport. Do you have any recomendations
29 Dinker225: Depending upon when you fly out I think your best bet would be to quickly snap a few shots while you board your aircraft if its light out. The costco
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