Rwy 14/32 at JFK

[Speedbird1]

Does anybody remember Rwy 14/32 at JFK? I recall seeing landings there when I used to perch on Rockaway Blvd. in the 80's. It was sort of parallel to Rockaway Blvd. Suddenly, the runway was closed and it was turned into a taxiway. Does anybody remember in which year the runway closed and the reason for its closing? Maybe it was too close to arrivals on 31R.

[JHNA57]

It was used for commuter turboprops and GA aircraft. I remember Pan Am DHC-7's using it and maybe even the Pilgrim Twin Otters (Remember them???)

[moose135]

...Pilgrim Twin Otters (Remember them???)

Remember? I've shot them:

[JHNA57]

Actually I remember them when they had the green color scheme with the black Pilgrim hat on the tail.
When I was in High School (35 yrs ago), an early AM Pilgrim flight used to come directly over my house (on the north shore of Nassau) at 7:15 AM. It was heading directly south for JFK at about 1500 ft, I knew then it was time to walk out the door to be at school in time for classes.
I think this was the first fight of the day from New Haven.

[moose135]

Actually I remember them when they had the green color scheme with the black Pilgrim hat on the tail.

I remember those too. I grew up in Elmont, and often saw them fly over en route to JFK.

[Speedbird1]

Yes, I think I recall seeing Pilgrim too. I was standing on a hill by 22L off Rockaway Blvd back then. I was into only jumbos then so I paid no attention. You guys have good memories!

[Tom_Turner]

There was Pilgrim (I remember the green scheme as well), and Command and Suburban. Those were the commuter airlines serving JFK I can remember - the short time that New York Airways used fixed wing aircraft I seem to recall they used that runway as well, but I can't be sure.

Tom

[DHG750R]

It was still a runway when I worked at JFK ( '87-'92 )

There was also a runway for similar reasons at LGA 14-32 , It's now taxiway Echo. I would see Twin Otter's and smaller GA aircraft use it.

[Speedbird1]

I never knew that LGA also had an additional runway, 14/32, too. This forum is great, as we are always learning by sharing our aviation knowledge.

[727C47]

i remember that runway too ! remember Flushing field ? across the bay from LGA,and how about NYA's BV107s in the 60's !?