A Potted Plant
Honorary Sod
trying to figure out a place to watch planes land and take off with my son, any ideas?
where can i watch planes?
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idk if there are many planes flying right now, but Lincoln Park airport used to be good when i was growing up, they even did a 'young eagles' (i think is what they called it) program 2-3x a year where they had people who would volunteer to take you up for a ride, one year i even got to fly for a little bit. Pretty sure your son is too young for that much, but something to keep in mind.
rick81721
Lothar
There's these places called "airports" - might want to check it out!
Ikea parking lot in Elizabeth is the go-to spot, but the wind may suck (that was my experience last time a tried this, roughly this time of year).
IKEA
1000 Ikea Dr, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(888) 888-4532
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(888) 888-4532
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RobW
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We go to ikea for fun to walk around then eat lunch and watch airplanes!Ikea parking lot in Elizabeth is the go-to spot, but the wind may suck (that was my experience last time a tried this, roughly this time of year).
IKEA
1000 Ikea Dr, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(888) 888-4532
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Blairstown airport is perfect for what your looking for. It's also a glider port so lots of tows going on. They have picnic tables and such. Also the diner which is probably just take out. We always brought kids there when they were young.
I used to love getting stuck at a red light over there and watching the planes fly overhead... See all the landing gear and everything.Ikea parking lot in Elizabeth is the go-to spot, but the wind may suck (that was my experience last time a tried this, roughly this time of year).
IKEA
1000 Ikea Dr, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(888) 888-4532
Google Maps
Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.
A Potted Plant
Honorary Sod
Ikea parking lot in Elizabeth is the go-to spot, but the wind may suck (that was my experience last time a tried this, roughly this time of year).
IKEA
1000 Ikea Dr, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(888) 888-4532
Google Maps
Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.
I am worried about security going to a closed Ikea to watch planes
May be the only place planes are taking off today. Blair’s town and lincoln park are probably better, but I don’t think they do a lot flying in shitty weather.
A Potted Plant
Honorary Sod
JerseyPete
Well-Known Member
Jungle Habitat, but that airport is not always the busiest.
The Kalmyk
Well-Known Member
Ping Maya Arulpragasam should should point you to some planes
Turbotrix
Well-Known Member
We used to go to Van Sant Airport in PA, just across the river from Frenchtown. It's a nice little airport with a ton of old, interesting planes. We'd go on weekends to watch them pull the gliders up. You're only a few feet from the action. It's a popular motorcycle hang as well.
unfortunately North Branch Park is part of the Somerset county system, so it is closed.
you'll get action at a small airport on a nice day - I'd recommend Blairstown for the same reasons Matt said.
Small, friendly, food. If it were normal times, I'm sure someone would let you son get up-close, or sit in one.
bring a cheat sheet, so you can tell the difference between a piper, cessna, mooney, beechcraft...
@The Governor of Slacktown when this is all over you should con @Patrick into taking the kid for a ride (not sure if he has enough seats for you to join or not :/ )
IMO worth the chance unless it's a long drive for you. I'm sure this is a pretty common thing, and if you're just standing in the parking lot I'm guessing they won't bother you much. But you never know I suppose.
Paul H
Fearless OOS Poser
Isnt there one by KVSP?
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