[MilCom] Springfield MA Area "On Scene"/"Near Scene" Observation Points

Ken rfinder1 at verizon.net
Fri Jan 6 19:38:37 EST 2006


Use www.maps.google    "hybrid" method for best results  (note that google 
specific addresses are not exact so you may have to move a bit on the 
satellite/hybrid view).  Level #4 on the map/hybrid gives a large view of 
where the obsevation point is in relation to the runway activity so start at 
that level & work down to #2, #1.

Westover JARB/Metropolitan Airport, Chicopee, MA (KCEF):
*111 Betterway,  Chicopee, MA --bear left than right into parking area 
(runways #15/#33 low approaches, runway #33 takeoff, runway #15 land, runway 
#5/#23 low approaches).
*255 Padgette Street, Chicopee -- take a right into the metro airport 
parking lot (Runway #5 landing, Runway #23 takeoff Runways #5/#23 low 
approaches).
*Chicopee Memorial State Park, 570 Burnett Rd, Chicopee, MA -- take a 
left -- parking & than hiking (Runways #5/#23  taxi, takeoffs/landings, 
Runways #15/#33 low approaches, Runway #33 landings).
*Walmart's Parking Lot, 591 Memorial Dr, Chicopee, A (Runway #23 climbout, 
Runway #5 approach)
*Brown Ellison Park, 21 Carver St, Granby MA (excellent view & photo op 
Runway #23 approach & occassionally Runway #5 climb out).

Westfield Municipal Airport/Barnes ANGB, Westfield, MA (KBAF):
*Civilian Airport Admin Building/Snack Bar/Contro Tower area, 110 Airport 
Rd, Westfield MA use Apremont Way (low approaches runways #2/#20, takeoffs 
Runway#20, Landing Runway#2, Low approaches Ruways #15/#33....

You get the idea, just put in some of these locations and move around the 
google hybrid satellite/map view to get a good idea as to your relation to 
the these two joint use (civilian/military) airports.

Also refer to my postings on 1/2/05 "KBAF Lodging & Viewing Points for "Near 
Scene/"On Scene" Activities & "KCEF Lodging & Viewing Points for "Near 
Scene"/ "On Scene" Activities" & use the googles link above to "fly 
around"...

DISCLAIMIER:  Any "On Scene"/"Near Scene" activties are conducted AT YOUR 
OWN RISK & may subject you to covert electronic/video surveillance & law 
enforcement response, temporary detention, inspection or requested vehicle 
search ; so be appropriate prepared with proper vehicle & operator 
documentation (e.g. registration, operator license, etc... You should remain 
away from airport security fencing in most "on scene" areas, except in 
designated observation areas (e.g. KBAF Admin Building picnic area) & remain 
in parking areas.   Overall though, it should be a rewarding "on 
scene"/"near scene" experience....

Look for a future posting on our planned "On Scene' Milcom Winterfest!

Ken
Springfield MA Monitoring Area









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