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Hi everyone!
I'm new to the site :borat: and was thinking about coming to New York to go spotting during the UN General Assembly week, and was wondering what would be the best days to go?
Also, am I in the right forum? I did a search and didn't see any threads on this topic for 2009
Thanks in advance!
-Wendy :)
Welcome aboard, Wendy! Based on the UN calendar, and past history, I would expect the bulk of VIP arrivals on the weekend of Sept 19-20. The session itself opens on Tuesday, Sept. 15, but the high level meetings and general debate begin on Tuesday, Sept. 22. In the past, those are the sessions the various heads of state attend. I'm sure we will have a big crowd out that weekend for some spotting.
Welcome, Wendy! I am looking forward to a good UN season!
UN Week does work well in this forum, as it pertains to aircraft visitors, though it euqally might fit into spotting Planning. We'll keep it here since this is where it's at.
Thanks for the replies guys!! :borat:
So it seems that the bulk of the arrivals will be coming on a Saturday and Sunday (19th and 20th). I was planning on staying up there for 2 nights, so do you think it would be better to be there for Friday or Monday (in addition to the weekend). Like which day would everyone think would have more international VIP traffic arriving?
Any recommendations for cheap places to stay the night around JFK?
Wendy
Cheapest I have found when I've been up there is the Days Inn JFK ran about $115/night.
IIRC, 22R is to be closed again in September? If so, this should mean even more 13L action.
We can count on 5A-ONE visiting again this year. Gadaffi will be addressing the General Assembly.
If you dont need a particular hotel at the airport I would priceline a hotel and name my own price
Thanks for the hotel suggestions! Out of curiosity, are there any hotels at JFK that are comparable to the Renaissance hotel that overlooks ATL??
Also, what is 5A-ONE?? I looked up 5A and it said Alpine Air Express (??) but that Gadaffi dude is from Libya??
5A-ONE is the registration of Col. Kadaffi's ride, an A340:Quote:
Originally Posted by maestra80
Wow if 5A-ONE is coming I'm definitely going! ..to JFK that is. Somehow, someway even if I have to take the subway (like I did years ago) haha. No matter if I have to sleep near the approach to 31R or 13L? Over $100 a night.. I'm cheap so priceline is a better idea I'd say
What do you all think is the chance any other of these African "dudes" will show up in a 707 this year?
Mario
If Gadaffi is staying in NJ, it's possible 5A-ONE will go to Newark.
Oops, hehehe:) I didn't realize 5A-ONE was the plane's registration. That is one sweet-looking plane though. Hopefully it doesn't end up going to EWR...
Would be cool to get a heads up beforehand. I'm sure many of you already have it but for me it'd be a really exotic one. The smaller bizjets or A320 types not in airline paintscheme that will come in, I do not really care about.Quote:
If Gadaffi is staying in NJ, it's possible 5A-ONE will go to Newark.
any information on which heads of states or governments will be visiting?
My theory is with Obama as POTUS all these African/ME heads of states will be coming being it's his first year in office. Does my idea make any sense, yes no maybe? :borat:
TFR for the UN General Assembly has been issued:
http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_9_8748.html
Most heads of state come to the UN for the GA week, I believe.
By the way, It'd be great to join up with others for some spotting -- I also don't have a car, and would love to be able to bum a ride from someone. Thanks in advance.
Gadaffi is not staying in NJ. The snobs of Englewood complained too loudly!
Ahmedinijad is here 9/21 to 9/25 according to http://raheazadi.com/1388/06/18/call-in ... -phonemap/
I'll be out at JFK on the Saturday and Sunday 9/19-9/20. Hope to catch up with the usual crowd then! If anyone needs a ride from the Jersey Shore PM me and I'll be glad to assist!
Weather forecast for the weekend looks beautiful with sunny skies on Saturday and mostly sunny on Sunday.
Expect some action at around 13:00 into JFK.
Which day???Quote:
Originally Posted by emshighway
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Originally Posted by lijk604
I can't tell you...
So what's the point of saying 13:00?
I was joking. I thought I put it in there.
Look for TFR up on Monday :wink:
Here it is:Quote:
Originally Posted by emshighway
http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_9_0428.html
And so it begins:
Chilean Air Force 2115 a 767 just departed 4L from JFK. Heard it depart on LiveATC
From Josh May's post on Anet, a First Air 732
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/FAB2115
Also it appears the State of Kuwait A310 is coming tomorrow afternoon:
Kuwait Airways Flight 3 to New York, NY
(JFK-John F. Kennedy International Airport)
Airline Kuwait Airways
Flight Number 3
Departure City (Airport) Geneva, Switzerland (LSGG)
Departure Time 09/18/2009 11:10 AM
Arrival City (Airport) New York, NY (JFK)
Arrival Time 09/18/2009 01:20 PM
Remaining Flight Time 08:10 (planned)
Aircraft Type
Current Altitude 0 feet
Current Groundspeed 0 mph
Flight Status Planned
that "First Air" is probably Fuerza Aerea Bolivariana
We have an unknown 767 inbound from Greensboro, NC:
Flight 767 to New York, NY
(JFK-John F. Kennedy International Airport)
Airline
Flight Number 767
Departure City (Airport) Greensboro/High Point, NC (GSO)
Departure Time 09/18/2009 12:22 PM
Arrival City (Airport) New York, NY (JFK)
Arrival Time 09/18/2009 01:27 PM
Remaining Flight Time 00:32
Aircraft Type Boeing 767-300
Current Altitude 31,000 feet
Current Groundspeed 540 mph
Flight Status In Flight
DHLQuote:
Originally Posted by AirtrafficController
Probably the next one for DHL!
Hi all,
I will provide you with estimated arrival times for UN traffic as much as I can here. All times subject to change and UTC times only. Good luck catching the planes!
Friday 2009-09-18 :
JFK : ETA 16:30 State of Kuwait A310 9K-ALD
EWR : Nothing today
There should be coming more within the next days. I'll check when I find the time!
Tamon
We saw two "Marine Ones" today, and also saw 3 Sea Knights, as well as a C-17 departure.
Craptastic C-17 shot:Quote:
Originally Posted by Phil D.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2567/...f4a3d83f_o.jpg
Hey I have an exact 1:400 model of that exact C-17 :DQuote:
Originally Posted by GothamSpotter
Republic of Senegal Boeing 727 is due to arrive 11:00 UTC at Goose Bay - I am sure it will be flying to EWR or JFK, so it should arrive sometime around lunchtime or early afternoon !?
It looks like it has been pushed back to 16:00.Quote:
Originally Posted by emshighway
Hi,
only one UN Arrival currently
JFK :
ETA 17:44 UTC United Arab Emirates B737-700 A6-DFR
Anyone knows wats coming tomorrow?? im going to be at JFK early in the morning.
http://www.moose135photography.com/p...11_E2wtv-L.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by Tamon
http://www.moose135photography.com/p...41_o8Npm-L.jpg
Also heard that a Qatar A332 using an "Amari" call sign arrived around 7:30pm