Florida's Newest TFR

[Half Fast]

AOPA is complaining about the runway not being available for emergency use ( https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media...ligator-alcatraz-eats-valuable-florida-runway ), but it seems to me that's a load of hooey. The runway hasn't been touched, and in an emergency a pilot can violate the restriction and closure NOTAM if necessary for safety.

 

[midwestpa24]

This has been in the notes for this airport for quite some time. I didn't think anyone was using it on a regular basis.

ARPT CLSD TO PUBLIC EXCP BY ARRANGEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE AVIATION DEPT MIAMI 305-869-1660

 

[Lindberg]

The runway looks to be in rough shape. Was it in current use?

 

[Doc Holliday]

Back in the day we would take 727's out there to do touch and goes.

 

[Half Fast]

This has been in the notes for this airport for quite some time. I didn't think anyone was using it on a regular basis.

ARPT CLSD TO PUBLIC EXCP BY ARRANGEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE AVIATION DEPT MIAMI 305-869-1660

Not surprised. Seems like the AOPA article is much ado about nothing.

 

[midlifeflyer]

The runway looks to be in rough shape. Was it in current use?

According to a friend/CFI in the area, it's mostly used for instrument approach practice.

 

[Half Fast]

According to a friend/CFI in the area, it's mostly used for instrument approach practice.

The TFR is only about 1/4 the runway length and only extends up to 1000’. Could it still be used to practice instrument approaches?

 

[GoFly]

That would be a Great waypoint for a touch n go in your engine break in program. Remember to post how well you liked it

 

[ateamer]

That airport was on my list (I want to land at every public-use airport in the state), and I never got around to going there. I doubt it will ever re-open.

 

[EdFred]

That airport was on my list (I want to land at every public-use airport in the state), and I never got around to going there. I doubt it will ever re-open.

Just make it your last one when you decide to hang up flying.

 

[Ed Haywood]

That airport was on my list (I want to land at every public-use airport in the state), and I never got around to going there. I doubt it will ever re-open.

Since the TFR only covers 1/4 of the runway, sounds like you could still get in and out in a suitably STOL aircraft. The dream lives!

 

[455 Bravo Uniform]

If it’s to be used for only what it’s going to be used for, then it should not be a permanent thing based on commensurate preventative action…so just wait a year or three and fly there later.

 

[asicer]

Since the TFR only covers 1/4 of the runway, sounds like you could still get in and out in a suitably STOL aircraft. The dream lives!

1/4 of a 10,500ft runway? You and I have a different definition of STOL.

 

[Lindberg]

If it’s to be used for only what it’s going to be used for, then it should not be a permanent thing based on commensurate preventative action…so just wait a year or three and fly there later.

 

[midlifeflyer]

The TFR is only about 1/4 the runway length and only extends up to 1000’. Could it still be used to practice instrument approaches?

He’s gotten different answers to that. I’d only be guessing.

 

[Mileage]

when I got my PPL at KOPF in 2017 we used it all the time for practice

 

[midwestpa24]

My guess is the TFR is mainly to restrict drones, especially from the media, from flying over or into the camp. At least based on the size shown above.

 

[Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe]

TFR appears to be for drones https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=detail_5_9325

NOTAM runway closed 07/118 RWY 09/27 CLSD EXC SKED ACFT 4HR PPR

 

[Salty]

1/4 of a 10,500ft runway? You and I have a different definition of STOL.

I'm pretty sure every plane I've flown is capable of that.

 

[EdFred]

I'm pretty sure every plane I've flown is capable of that.

But are YOU capable?

 

[Dave Theisen]

But are YOU capable?

The orange trees help him stop.

Too soon?

 

[Salty]

The orange trees help him stop.

Too soon?

https://www.tiktok.com/video/7450896865027132718

 

[Half Fast]

The orange trees help him stop.

Too soon?

The Mooney version of ABS.

 

[flyingcheesehead]

The orange trees help him stop.

Too soon?

The Mooney version of ABS.

I don't get it.

 

[Half Fast]

I don't get it.

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