K.C. Downtown Airport

I just got back from a business trip to K.C., and had the opportunity
to stay in the downtown area.

Driving in on highway 29 South from the airport, towards downtown, took
us right by the downtown airport, as what looked like a Malibu was
taking off. It was such a cool site, taking in the background of
downtown, the layout of the airport, and the plane blending into the
landscape!

I also noticed that there was an Angel Flight office on the field, as I
could see the sign from the freeway... Is this where the head-quarters
is???

I've always thought about how cool it would be to continue to work in
my current field, but have the opportunity to commute into work (I know
the realities of this would probably make it less attractive). This
airport seems like the perfect airport for that type of lifestyle???
....(20 acre ranch with runway, 70-80 miles out of the city...) ...Oh
well... back to reality! ;-)

I just thought it was a cool looking airport and was wondering if
anyone in the news-group lives in that area and commutes into that
airport?

Best Regards,
Todd

We flew into Downtown at night on our trip back from Las Vegas. It was
undergoing a major construction project. The long runway was completely
torn up and the short runway was shortened on both ends. Barricades and
construction equipment were everywhere. Check the notams before heading
into MKC.

Not only is Angel Flight's headquarters on the field, but Howard Hughes
former TWA office building houses the FBO. The SAC Save a Connie
organization is also based at MKC.

I highly recommend a steak at the Savoy and overnight stay at the Marriot.

Jim

"three-eight-hotel" wrote in message
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I just got back from a business trip to K.C., and had the opportunity
to stay in the downtown area.

Driving in on highway 29 South from the airport, towards downtown, took
us right by the downtown airport, as what looked like a Malibu was
taking off. It was such a cool site, taking in the background of
downtown, the layout of the airport, and the plane blending into the
landscape!

I also noticed that there was an Angel Flight office on the field, as I
could see the sign from the freeway... Is this where the head-quarters
is???

I've always thought about how cool it would be to continue to work in
my current field, but have the opportunity to commute into work (I know
the realities of this would probably make it less attractive). This
airport seems like the perfect airport for that type of lifestyle???
...(20 acre ranch with runway, 70-80 miles out of the city...) ...Oh
well... back to reality! ;-)

I just thought it was a cool looking airport and was wondering if
anyone in the news-group lives in that area and commutes into that
airport?

Best Regards,
Todd

Not only is Angel Flight's headquarters on the field, but Howard Hughes
former TWA office building houses the FBO. The SAC Save a Connie
organization is also based at MKC.

Interesting... I was not aware of any of that. Next time I'm there, I
think I stop in for a look around.

If I flew in the mid-west, I would definitely add it to my list of
fly-ins! It really does have an attraction to it, that I can't quite
put to words! Seeing that plane take off, and taking in the entire
surroundings was very cool.

I highly recommend a steak at the Savoy and overnight stay at the Marriot.

I've heard of the Savoy, and was staying at the Marriot (facing the
airport). I was only in town long enough for one dinner out, and we
ended up going to Famous Dave's. I'll have to make sure Savoy is on
the list, next time.

I do like BBQ, and don't get caught up in all of the BBQ hype in K.C.,
but Famous Dave's was exceptional. I even bought 3 bottles of their
BBQ sauce to take home. I highly recommend the "Devil's Spit"

Best Regards,
Todd

Well, we rolled into town at 10pm, desperate for a good place to eat and a
soft bed. The FBO gave us a crew car and we proceded into the downtowns
empty streets, hitting the Savoy around 11pm, luckily they were still
serving, but we were just about the only people in the place.

The worst part about going into MKC at night with the construction was that
it looked nothing like the runway diagram. The river next to the airport
was pitch black, no lights on the runway that was torn up, displaced
thresholds on both ends of the short runway, construction barriers flashing
all over the place, all made it tough to spot after 7 hours of flying.

Jim

"three-eight-hotel" wrote in message
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Not only is Angel Flight's headquarters on the field, but Howard Hughes
former TWA office building houses the FBO. The SAC Save a Connie
organization is also based at MKC.

Interesting... I was not aware of any of that. Next time I'm there, I
think I stop in for a look around.

If I flew in the mid-west, I would definitely add it to my list of
fly-ins! It really does have an attraction to it, that I can't quite
put to words! Seeing that plane take off, and taking in the entire
surroundings was very cool.

I highly recommend a steak at the Savoy and overnight stay at the
Marriot.

I've heard of the Savoy, and was staying at the Marriot (facing the
airport). I was only in town long enough for one dinner out, and we
ended up going to Famous Dave's. I'll have to make sure Savoy is on
the list, next time.

I do like BBQ, and don't get caught up in all of the BBQ hype in K.C.,
but Famous Dave's was exceptional. I even bought 3 bottles of their
BBQ sauce to take home. I highly recommend the "Devil's Spit"

Best Regards,
Todd

three-eight-hotel wrote:

I just thought it was a cool looking airport and was wondering if
anyone in the news-group lives in that area and commutes into that
airport?

Last year I flew into that airport one night for an Angel Flight mission
and the city lights made an incredibly beautiful backdrop. Always wanted
to go back there, but living in the Northeast US I have yet to find the
opportunity.

--
Peter

Last year I flew into that airport one night for an Angel Flight mission
and the city lights made an incredibly beautiful backdrop.

I bet it was! I had the opposite view of being on the 12th floor of
the Mariot, looking down on the airport, at night, but could catch the
other buildings of downtown, out of my peripheral vision!

Always wanted to go back there, but living in the Northeast US I have yet to find the
opportunity.

I think I will look into getting a check-out next time I go there, if I
happen to be there for a week or so... It would be a great way to take
in the sights!

Best Regards,
Todd

three-eight-hotel wrote:
Last year I flew into that airport one night for an Angel Flight mission
and the city lights made an incredibly beautiful backdrop.

I bet it was! I had the opposite view of being on the 12th floor of
the Mariot, looking down on the airport, at night, but could catch the
other buildings of downtown, out of my peripheral vision!

Always wanted to go back there, but living in the Northeast US I have yet to find the
opportunity.

I think I will look into getting a check-out next time I go there, if I
happen to be there for a week or so... It would be a great way to take
in the sights!

Best Regards,
Todd
When landing to the north or taking off to the south, watch out for the
Hereford bull. He likes to stand ontop of the rocks and look at the
airplanes. Actually, the Hereford bull is mounted on top of the
American Hereford Association H.Q. It is a good landmark for your
passengers to watch for while on appch to KC Downtown.