Mid-Atlantic (and beyond) MilAir 2025

[MUTNAV]

I've heard the banner planes while in AC on vacation using130.3 for advisories flying up the coast.
260.6 is 2nd harmonic of 130.300.

I haven't looked at them for awhile, but to my eyes it seems like a strange track for banner airplanes, just not that many beach-goers there, is this normal ?

I always thought they liked the east coast where more people go to beaches, and I seem to remember a banner pick up airport on the east part of the state also.

Thanks
Joel

 

[RichardKramer]

I haven't looked at them for awhile, but to my eyes it seems like a strange track for banner airplanes, just not that many beach-goers there, is this normal ?

I always thought they liked the east coast where more people go to beaches, and I seem to remember a banner pick up airport on the east part of the state also.

Thanks
Joel

Some civilian air show teams have used 130.3 in the past also.

 

[MMID303]

What's up with this?
Edit-It's gone now.

 

[Mark]

Forgot tomorrow is Juneteenth a federal Holiday and assume a 4 day weekend for many.
KIAB McConnell has Holiday hours as well for 5 days.
A) KIAB
B) 2506191200
C) 2506241200
E) AIRFIELD OPERATING HOURS REDUCED FOR HOLIDAY. DAILY HOURS OF OPERATIONS WILL VARY BASED ON 22 ARW AND SUPPORT MISSIONS. DURING PERIODS OF INACTIVITY THE AIRFIELD WILL BE CLOSED VIA A SEPARATE NOTAM. AIRFIELD OPERATIONS AND ALL TRANSIENT ALERT AGENCIES WILL BE ON TELEPHONE STANDBY. MISSION PLANNERS PLEASE ALLOW 1-HOUR STANDBY RESPONSE TIME TO REOPEN AIRFIELD AND 1-HOUR STANDBY TO PROVIDE TRANSIENT SERVICES. ONLY PRIOR APPROVED AIRCRAFT OR THOSE SELECTIVELY APPROVED BY THE 22 OG/CC ARE AUTHORIZED TO USE THE AIRFIELD. CONTACT AFLD MANAGEMENT FOR ANY REQUEST AT DSN 743-3251 OR COMM 316-759-3251 FOR ANY INQUIRIES OR REQUESTS DURING AIRFIELD CLOSURE PERIODS.

Notice Dover Notam for taxiway B being closed for a few days. Heard McConnell KC-135 using taxi way B the other day.
A) KDOV
B) 2506181900
C) 2506201800
E) TWY B BETWEEN RWY 14/32 AND TWY C CLSD

Earlier this evening heard Civy commercial aircraft on Dover apch 132.425 overflying ask what is going on down there?
"Oh ok I thought maybe Newark Airport was backed up or something" ..LOL
That must be quite a sight from overhead of all those KC-135's in Dover

Guessing that HIFI-88 is for the E-4B come early next week for NATO meeting. Seems headed for Pease.

 

[RaleighGuy]

VP FDC NOTAM 5/5862 has been issued for the Cincinnati, OH area on June 19-20, 2025. However FAA Safety Team Notice has him going to Los Angeles on the 20th (Fri).

 

[jbella]

Maine 86, probably 63-8873, calling OPS on 311.0, inbound and offloaded ##### lbs of fuel.

 

[TerryPavlick]

I've heard the banner planes while in AC on vacation using130.3 for advisories flying up the coast.
260.6 is 2nd harmonic of 130.300.

Yeah I remember they switched to something like that in the past (need to look through my logs)....will probably just scan around for them.

 

[TerryPavlick]

I haven't looked at them for awhile, but to my eyes it seems like a strange track for banner airplanes, just not that many beach-goers there, is this normal ?

I always thought they liked the east coast where more people go to beaches, and I seem to remember a banner pick up airport on the east part of the state also.

Thanks
Joel

The banner planes for the beaches in Cape May County depart from Woodbine Airport - KOBI and head down the coast along the bay side of the county then go around Cape May Point and up the ocean side of the county then back to Woodbine. Here is the track of the lead aircraft
Except for Wildwood - most of the ocean side beaches require beach tags (aka money to get on the beach). The bay side while not as groomed or with other amenities is popular since it it more natural and quieter....usually less kids so more favored by the older crowd and those not wanting to have to pay for a beach tag to stick your feet in the water. Most people on the bay side can walk to the beach while on the ocean side you have to drive to get there - pay to park the car .... so on and so forth.

Now that the CAPs are not active for POTUS at Rehoboth Beach Delaware - they can use 1200 code and just fly as they please - No F15s or F16s chasing them.

 

[Mark]

What is this big ball of ADSB high altitude mess round Pittsburgh tonight?
Somebody jamming the system? Maybe server Software error?

A couple minutes later it all went away..That was bizarre 😜

Several KC-46's out of Travis headed NE over Minnesota into Canada tonight assume semi Polar route.
RCH-699 #18-46044
RCH-230 #17-46025
RCH-115 #17-46033 headed more Easterly.
USAF clearing out the tanker barns lately.

 

[RichardKramer]

Fox News reports "mysterious" Chinese transport ac in/out of Iran. Saying they usually bring in military equipment; but maybe hauling equipment out.

 

[MUTNAV]

Fox News reports "mysterious" Chinese transport ac in/out of Iran. Saying they usually bring in military equipment; but maybe hauling equipment out.

Maybe China just got a good deal on some moderatly used centrifuges... and maybe some borrowed (to be returned later ) "fuel".

I was wondering if there are any good radiation detecting airplanes that could sniff out materials on other aircraft. My guess is no, a fighter with a geiger counter would have to do a close pass.

Anyone with ideas on capabilities.

 

[apex31]

0324 est - RCH239 KC-46 (AE63C8 / 21-46092) departed McGuire heading east. Maybe to join the two Travis KC-46s currently on the way to Lajes?

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[john8436]

Good morning to all!!

The following tankers have arrived at Lajes Field (LPLA).

Hex ID	Callsign	Registration	Type	Depart	Arrive
ae5e06	RCH230	17-46025	B762	KSUU	LPLA
ae5f97	RCH699	18-46044	B762	KSUU	LPLA
ae049a	RCH049	61-0307	K35R	KADW	LPLA
ae0243		58-0047	K35R	PAED	LPLA
ae0506		61-0293	K35R	PAED	LPLA
ae0489		63-8007	K35R	PAED	LPLA

I can't confirm if KC-46A 21-46092 as RCH239 went there early this morning or not. It is possible that they did or they could have gone to Ramstein to replace one of the aircraft/crews from the 305th there.

 

[TerryPavlick]

What is this big ball of ADSB high altitude mess round Pittsburgh tonight?
Somebody jamming the system? Maybe server Software error?
View attachment 185457
A couple minutes later it all went away..That was bizarre 😜

Several KC-46's out of Travis headed NE over Minnesota into Canada tonight assume semi Polar route.
RCH-699 #18-46044
RCH-230 #17-46025
RCH-115 #17-46033 headed more Easterly.
USAF clearing out the tanker barns lately.

Probably that same testing as yesterday

 

[apex31]

I can't confirm if KC-46A 21-46092 as RCH239 went there early this morning or not. It is possible that they did or they could have gone to Ramstein to replace one of the aircraft/crews from the 305th there.

As of 1202z RCH239 21-46092 on the deck at Lajes.

 

[Mark]

Not much flying Stateside this morning Holiday and all but a RCH C-17 conga line down
and back from Eastern Med area.

 

[Tech792]

1110L- HMX-1 birds in the central NJ area. "3 minutes out" 143.825, nothing showing on screen.

 

[Tech792]

1110L- HMX-1 birds in the central NJ area. "3 minutes out" 143.825, nothing showing on screen.

Looks like practice approaches at MMU and Solberg. TIS-B showing.

 

[TerryPavlick]

Yeah I remember they switched to something like that in the past (need to look through my logs)....will probably just scan around for them.

Okay I did find them on 130.300 for the banner plane air/air comms. I also found my log of the freq - at least my memory is still good (NOT) !

Additionally, in actively monitoring them they are mentioning the TFR in the Wildwood area for mostly for UAS type aircraft but they are trying to avoid the area anyway. The Barefoot Country Music Festival is in progress on the beach at Wildwood so TFR for that....

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For those at the Delaware beaches - they mentioned the air/air freq being used is 123.450 for banner planes.

 

[RaleighGuy]

VP TFR issued as mentioned in this Los Angeles area thread, adding link to avoid double posting which isn't allowed.

VP travels to Los Angeles June 20th

FAA Safety Team Notice issued for VP travel to Los Angeles Friday. VIP Movement Notification - Los Angeles, CA 20 JUNE, 2025 Los Angeles, CA 5 NMR; SFC – 4,999 AGL

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