Going to KFLL for the day (Dec 9th) Pics added 12/19

[HLF_B737-8K5]

Sounds great.

I 've done the same on February this year. LGA-FLL-LGA with Spirit for less than $ 90,- I spend aprox 11 hours on the roof of the parking lot and got a terrible sunburn! :-) Anyway.. the day was great and the photos were even better!
A nice mix of airlines and when they land from east side the backround is also nice.

[NYARTCCFAN]

If anyone has directions to the spotting location you guys are going to set up in let me know

[kc2aqg]

What time are you guys who have booked getting down to FLL? I will probably spend the weekend in RSW and drive over, but I'm curious as to when the events of the day will kick off...

[MarkLawrence]

There are two points to spot at KFLL. The first is on top of the parking area - either terminal 1 or the Car Rental parking lot - both are good spots - close to the terminals. Runways are pretty good - a 300mm lends will do for that, but if you want lift off pics on 9L, I would recommend a 400mm lens. The second spot is just off the perimeter road at the landing end of runway 9L. A 200mm lens will do great here. There is a lot of road work there at the moment and closer to the time, I'll give everyone directions as to where the park is. I'll be coming down from Palm Beach, so, 45-60 mins drive.

Some people have asked before, but I'll clarify one point. As long as you are in the two spotting locations, Broward County Sheriff Dept are extremely friendly, will stop and chat - I've never been asked for ID. If you stop at locations other than those, they might get a little funny - I had one wave at me yesterday when I was outside Signature getting the NWA B742 - but I was parked in a public spot and walked to the location - he didn't seem to matter - parking illegally - they will probably come after you - but that's it.

[T-Bird76]

The plan for Sunday is simple, get up early and spot from sun up to sun down. I'm flying down Sat afternoon now and will arrived about 4 PM. I'm staying at the Hilton Garden Inn at FLL.

[hiss srq]

Okay so it looks like I am going to fly down Sat. night on either B6 or NK and than come home on the same. I am going to look at cheapest fares later and than pick who etc Non rev is not a relable option for me.

[NYARTCCFAN]

Well my trip to FLL has been cancelled. My wife got tickets to the Lightning/Islander game the night before for my Birthday so I will prob be too tired to drive down the following morning. Looking foreward to some other day maybe in TPA OR MCO.

[Mellyrose]

We're gonna fly in the morning before to PBI and stay with family Saturday night. We just need to figure out the best way to get from Delray Beach to FLL in the morning. Come to think of it...I bet my grandma would drive us ;)

This is exciting! An "off-site" spotting outing. :D

[NYARTCCFAN]

95 S. all the way

[MarkLawrence]

Depending on timing Mel, I'd probably be able to pick you guys up again.

[Mellyrose]

95 S. all the way

No, I know HOW to get there...I meant logistically, figuring out transportation.

Thanks anyway.

[NYARTCCFAN]

sorry MY BAD

[kc2aqg]

It's official, I will be there as well. Will fly down on DL and stay in Ft. Myers for Fri & Sat with a buddy of mine and then will either hitch a ride with him or will rent a car to drive to FLL on Sunday morning and fly back at 6:50 PM on DL. If we have more people coming than Mark can take in his car, let me know and I will rent the car so we can all get around (I can do it for relatively cheap).

[eric8669]

My plans have been made.

Flying down on Jetblue Saturday Morning out of LGA, renting a car and heading down to spot MIA all day Saturday and Spot at FLL all day Sunday. Flying home early evening on us airways.


Eric

[T-Bird76]

I'm to now going to FLL Sat morning, Eric and I are going to meet up and head down to MIA and spot there for the day.