Luke Jets

Nighthiker · Joined: 05 Jan 2003 Posts: 1714

Where and when is the best time to observe the jets from Luke AFB. Both take off and landings.

When I was heading north on the Beeline to go camping last week I observed 2 F-16's make a low pass over Sunflower and flew South above the Beeline. Reminded me of the time I use to go down to Williams AFB and watch the jets.

Davis2001R6 · Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy

It just depends on the squadrons flying schedules. Some weeks they are afternoon or night flying more than others. My favorite time out here is in the morning when the sun is just coming up and the white tanks start getting light on them, especially if you can time it with a full moon setting at the same time. Most days there is not a lot of activity at that time.

As for the best place to watch, it would probably be off of northern, they usually land from that direction (South)

aspen_oaks · Joined: 15 Mar 2007 Posts: 78 Location: Avondale......

today secruity forces were kicking people off of northern for watching jets......but that is the 2nd time in two years I have seen them do that.....so who knows....
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Nighthiker · Joined: 05 Jan 2003 Posts: 1714

Observed two FA- 18's about a week ago and thought I observed one of the new Raptors as well.

Daryl · Posted: 10/22/2007, 11:31 am Post subject:

Williams Gateway can be an interesting place to plane watch. They are upgrading the T-38 fleet out there and other military aircraft frequently land there.

A couple years ago my wife and I were there testing a new lens when a squad of F18's landed and taxied to park right in front of us. The Col invited us to come out as he opened the canopy, the security guy came around and let us in!

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DAB · Joined: 04 Apr 2007 Posts: 152 Location: Surpise, AZ

Weekdays are best. I live in Surprise and if I'm home on a Mon or Tues -= there are planes all over the place. You can catch a really good show of them landing and bringing in all the planes at about dusk. Try parking off Dysart and 2 or 3 blocks south of Cactus - they fly right over your head and you can see the tail burners.
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