[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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