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Boeing 737-800 (N916NN)
Yesterday was, without a doubt, the most wonderful day of spotting at RNO that I have had in a very looooong time. One of many highlights was being able to "set up camp" on Lima taxiway between the "hold" lines for the parallel runways 16R-34L and 16L-34R. This capture of N916NN, AAL's Reno Air heritage livery fleetbird, as it was rotating away from 16R directly in front of me during its 6:30 AM departure for DFW, was one of several outstanding moments of a fabulous (and very long ... 5:45 AM to 7:00 PM) spotting day.
Yesterday's visit by N916NN was just the second time that the Reno Air heritage livery has been seen here at RNO since it was unveiled back in November of last year. The single previous visit was a later-evening arrival during a snowstorm, and it departed prior to dawn of the next morning so almost no one had a chance to see it on that occasion. I did get a click of that first appearance (photo is posted in my FA gallery folder), but the shot certainly wasn't a very good one. Yesterday, I did far better. An up-close on-ramp tour came first as the flight was being prepped for departure, and then I was positioned between the parallels to catch a fantastic series as it came directly toward, past, and away from me while taking off. And the day just kept getting better: the TWA heritage livery, making its second visit this month and only its third visit since taking to the skies, was the first AAL arrival here just a couple hours after this one departed.
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PS ... I will definitely get that "Semper Fi" B-25 pic out to everyone; all I need is some "stay at home" time. (Big grin)
I remember their MD 80s
Lewis W. .. I, too, fondly recall the Reno Air MDs. And I liked the airline. It had its "issues," of course, but safety was always a #1 priority and the employees were always super personable. When I was walking around this one taking pics, a baggage handler drove up with a few carts in tow. He stopped while I clicked a few more shots and then pulled up. I stepped over to Thank him for giving me a few moments for my pics. He smiled and commnented to me that "this is a different looking one." I quickly explained that there used to be an airline called Reno Air that was based right here and that American Airlines had bought it. I told him that this paint scheme represented the old Reno Air. He still seemed slightly unsure so I pointed to the tail and said, "See those three mountains?" He said "Yes." I then turned and pointed to the southeast. He looked at where I was pointing and then he fully understood ... I was pointing to the three mountains that had inspired Reno Air's tail design. And the F/O was right by us. He looked too and said, "there they are." It was great seeing the Reno Air paint back home.
Lewis T. .... Observation areas at airports are nowhere near as common as they used to be, so I am very happy to learn that RDU has an observation park. There used to be a picnic area adjacent to RNO's runway 34L, and the tables are still there, but now there is a fence there too so ... no more picnics. Naturally, we all understand the "whys", but it is a shame that observation areas at so many airports have had to be closed down. So I congratulate the folks at RDU and in your area for still having such a spot. Keep taking the kids there. It is places such as those that spur their dreams. (Wave)
And while I'm on the subject of "Sam," ... I just found out that Sam K is back. I just saw his name on a pic in the gallery. I've sent emails to him and everything but had no replies. I thought he'd disappeared into another dimension. Good to know he's back here on FA. :)
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Date | Aircraft | Origin | Destination | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
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27-Apr-2024 | B738 | Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | Denver Intl (KDEN) | 07:17AM CDT | 08:08AM MDT | Scheduled |
26-Apr-2024 | B738 | LaGuardia (KLGA) | Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | 04:29PM EDT | 06:49PM CDT | Scheduled |
26-Apr-2024 | B738 | Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | LaGuardia (KLGA) | 10:57AM CDT | 02:55PM EDT | Scheduled |
26-Apr-2024 | B738 | Houston Bush Int'ctl (KIAH) | Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | 08:05AM CDT | 08:51AM CDT | Scheduled |
25-Apr-2024 | B738 | Chicago O'Hare Intl (KORD) | Houston Bush Int'ctl (KIAH) | 09:07PM CDT | 11:12PM CDT | En Route |
25-Apr-2024 | B738 | Cancun Int'l (CUN / MMUN) | Chicago O'Hare Intl (KORD) | 03:00PM EST | 06:49PM CDT | 3:49 |
25-Apr-2024 | B738 | Chicago O'Hare Intl (KORD) | Cancun Int'l (CUN / MMUN) | 10:09AM CDT | 01:15PM EST | 3:05 |
25-Apr-2024 | B738 | Tampa Intl (KTPA) | Chicago O'Hare Intl (KORD) | 06:30AM EDT | 07:59AM CDT | 2:29 |
24-Apr-2024 | B738 | Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | Tampa Intl (KTPA) | 06:54PM CDT | 09:53PM EDT | 1:58 |
24-Apr-2024 | B738 | John F Kennedy Intl (KJFK) | Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | 02:39PM EDT | 04:52PM CDT | 3:12 |
24-Apr-2024 | B738 | Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | John F Kennedy Intl (KJFK) | 09:25AM CDT | 01:24PM EDT | 2:59 |
24-Apr-2024 | B738 | Eppley Airfield (KOMA) | Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | 05:19AM CDT | 06:41AM CDT | 1:22 |
23-Apr-2024 | B738 | Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | Eppley Airfield (KOMA) | 09:32PM CDT | 10:56PM CDT | 1:24 |
23-Apr-2024 | B738 | New Orleans Intl (KMSY) | Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | 06:49PM CDT | 08:01PM CDT | 1:12 |
23-Apr-2024 | B738 | Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | New Orleans Intl (KMSY) | 04:46PM CDT | 05:48PM CDT | 1:02 |
23-Apr-2024 | B738 | Ontario Intl (KONT) | Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | 10:54AM PDT | 03:24PM CDT | 2:30 |
23-Apr-2024 | B738 | Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | Ontario Intl (KONT) | 08:57AM CDT | 09:40AM PDT | 2:42 |
23-Apr-2024 | B738 | Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG) | Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | 06:38AM EDT | 07:35AM CDT | 1:57 |
22-Apr-2024 | B738 | Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG) | 08:53PM CDT | 11:34PM EDT | 1:40 |
22-Apr-2024 | B738 | John Glenn Columbus Intl Airport (KCMH) | Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | 06:08PM EDT | 07:17PM CDT | 2:09 |
22-Apr-2024 | B738 | Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | John Glenn Columbus Intl Airport (KCMH) | 01:50PM CDT | 04:59PM EDT | 2:08 |
22-Apr-2024 | B738 | Memphis Intl (KMEM) | Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | 11:05AM CDT | 12:07PM CDT | 1:02 |
22-Apr-2024 | B738 | Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | Memphis Intl (KMEM) | 08:23AM CDT | 09:26AM CDT | 1:02 |
22-Apr-2024 | B738 | Detroit Metro Wayne Co (KDTW) | Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | 05:16AM EDT | 06:26AM CDT | 2:10 |
21-Apr-2024 | B738 | Charlotte/Douglas Intl (KCLT) | Detroit Metro Wayne Co (KDTW) | 09:26PM EDT | 10:41PM EDT | 1:14 |
21-Apr-2024 | B738 | Hewanorra Int'l (UVF / TLPL) | Charlotte/Douglas Intl (KCLT) | 02:43PM AST | 07:14PM EDT | 4:30 |
21-Apr-2024 | B738 | Charlotte/Douglas Intl (KCLT) | Hewanorra Int'l (UVF / TLPL) | 09:32AM EDT | 01:19PM AST | 3:47 |
21-Apr-2024 | B738 | Baltimore/Washington Intl (KBWI) | Charlotte/Douglas Intl (KCLT) | 06:30AM EDT | 07:37AM EDT | 1:07 |
20-Apr-2024 | B738 | Chicago O'Hare Intl (KORD) | Baltimore/Washington Intl (KBWI) | 08:04PM CDT | 10:19PM EDT | 1:15 |
20-Apr-2024 | B738 | Charlotte/Douglas Intl (KCLT) | Chicago O'Hare Intl (KORD) | 06:08PM EDT | 06:46PM CDT | 1:38 |
20-Apr-2024 | B738 | Cleveland-Hopkins Intl (KCLE) | Charlotte/Douglas Intl (KCLT) | 01:55PM EDT | 03:12PM EDT | 1:17 |
20-Apr-2024 | B738 | Charlotte/Douglas Intl (KCLT) | Cleveland-Hopkins Intl (KCLE) | 11:19AM EDT | 12:22PM EDT | 1:02 |
20-Apr-2024 | B738 | John F Kennedy Intl (KJFK) | Charlotte/Douglas Intl (KCLT) | 08:05AM EDT | 09:33AM EDT | 1:28 |
19-Apr-2024 | B738 | Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | John F Kennedy Intl (KJFK) | 05:08PM CDT | 09:04PM EDT | 2:56 |
19-Apr-2024 | B738 | Tulum (TQO / MMTU) | Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | 12:52PM EST | 03:19PM CDT | 2:27 |
19-Apr-2024 | B738 | Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | Tulum (TQO / MMTU) | 09:11AM CDT | 11:27AM EST | 2:15 |
18-Apr-2024 | B738 | Houston Bush Int'ctl (KIAH) | Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | 08:55PM CDT | 09:33PM CDT | 0:37 |
18-Apr-2024 | B738 | Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | Houston Bush Int'ctl (KIAH) | 07:07PM CDT | 07:52PM CDT | 0:45 |
18-Apr-2024 | B738 | Lic. Benito Juarez Int'l (MEX / MMMX) | Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | 01:58PM CST | 04:57PM CDT | 1:59 |
18-Apr-2024 | B738 | Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | Lic. Benito Juarez Int'l (MEX / MMMX) | 11:06AM CDT | 12:21PM CST | 2:14 |
18-Apr-2024 | B738 | Lic. Benito Juarez Int'l (MEX / MMMX) | Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | 05:18AM CST | 08:22AM CDT | 2:03 |
17-Apr-2024 | B738 | Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | Lic. Benito Juarez Int'l (MEX / MMMX) | 06:53PM CDT | 08:06PM CST | 2:12 |
17-Apr-2024 | B738 | Cozumel Int'l (CZM / MMCZ) | Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | 02:16PM EST | 04:52PM CDT | 2:35 |
17-Apr-2024 | B738 | Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | Cozumel Int'l (CZM / MMCZ) | 10:50AM CDT | 01:11PM EST | 2:20 |
17-Apr-2024 | B738 | New Orleans Intl (KMSY) | Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | 07:59AM CDT | 09:23AM CDT | 1:24 |
16-Apr-2024 | B738 | Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | New Orleans Intl (KMSY) | 09:28PM CDT | 10:25PM CDT | 0:57 |
16-Apr-2024 | B738 | Guanacaste (LIR / MRLB) | Dallas-Fort Worth Intl (KDFW) | 02:08PM CST | 06:55PM CDT | 3:46 |
16-Apr-2024 | B738 | Miami Intl (KMIA) | Guanacaste (LIR / MRLB) | 12:33PM EDT | 12:52PM CST | 2:19 |
16-Apr-2024 | B738 | Jose Marti Int'l (HAV / MUHA) | Miami Intl (KMIA) | 09:27AM CDT | 10:12AM EDT | 0:45 |
16-Apr-2024 | B738 | Miami Intl (KMIA) | Jose Marti Int'l (HAV / MUHA) | 07:07AM EDT | 08:00AM CDT | 0:52 |
15-Apr-2024 | B738 | Chicago O'Hare Intl (KORD) | Miami Intl (KMIA) | 05:36PM CDT | 08:58PM EDT | 2:21 |
15-Apr-2024 | B738 | Jacksonville Intl (KJAX) | Chicago O'Hare Intl (KORD) | 02:45PM EDT | 03:57PM CDT | 2:12 |
15-Apr-2024 | B738 | Chicago O'Hare Intl (KORD) | Jacksonville Intl (KJAX) | 10:27AM CDT | 01:10PM EDT | 1:43 |
15-Apr-2024 | B738 | LaGuardia (KLGA) | Chicago O'Hare Intl (KORD) | 07:43AM EDT | 08:45AM CDT | 2:02 |
14-Apr-2024 | B738 | Charlotte/Douglas Intl (KCLT) | LaGuardia (KLGA) | 11:19PM EDT | 12:38AM EDT (+1) | 1:19 |
14-Apr-2024 | B738 | Baltimore/Washington Intl (KBWI) | Charlotte/Douglas Intl (KCLT) | 06:24PM EDT | 07:28PM EDT | 1:04 |
14-Apr-2024 | B738 | Charlotte/Douglas Intl (KCLT) | Baltimore/Washington Intl (KBWI) | 03:50PM EDT | 04:51PM EDT | 1:01 |
14-Apr-2024 | B738 | Sangster Int'l (MBJ / MKJS) | Charlotte/Douglas Intl (KCLT) | 10:20AM EST | 02:12PM EDT | 2:52 |
14-Apr-2024 | B738 | Charlotte/Douglas Intl (KCLT) | Sangster Int'l (MBJ / MKJS) | 07:25AM EDT | 08:45AM EST | 2:19 |
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