Military Flyovers

In connection with 2012 Air Force Week NYC, the following military aviation activities will be taking place from Saturday, August 18th through Tuesday, August 21st (weather permitting):

 

 

•             On Saturday, August 18th from 3:40pm to 4:10pm, the United States Air Force (USAF) Aerial Demonstration Team (known as the "Thunderbirds")--in seven (7) F-16D ('Falcon") aircraft--will conduct "practice formations" along the Hudson River.  The aircraft will depart their holding area (south of the Verrazano Bridge) and execute a flyover at approximately 3:45pm at an altitude of approximately 1,000 feet.  Following the flyover, the aircraft will regroup over the Long Island Sound (Shippan Point) and continue towards Yankee Stadium to execute the next flyover (see next entry).  JFK and LGA airports will be maintaining communication throughout this activity.

 

•             On Saturday, August 18th from 4:00pm to 4:10pm, the United States Air Force (USAF) Aerial Demonstration Team (known as the "Thunderbirds")--in seven (7) F-16D ('Falcon") aircraft--will conduct a flyover of Yankee Stadium (Bronx, NY) prior to the New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox game.  The aircraft will pass over Yankee Stadium at 4:05pm at an altitude of approximately 1,000 feet.  The aircraft will then return to their point of origin (Atlantic City Int'l Airport: ACY) via the Hudson River/Verrazano Bridge at approximately 4:10pm.  All local airports have been notified of the activity.

 

•             On Sunday, August 19th from 12:45pm to 1:10pm, the United States Air Force (USAF) Aerial Demonstration Team (known as the "Thunderbirds")--in seven (7) F-16D ('Falcon") aircraft--will conduct a flyover of the Hudson River and the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in conjunction with the Opening Ceremony for Air Force Week NYC.  The aircraft will depart their holding area (south of the Verrazano Bridge) at 12:49pm and execute the flyover at approximately 1:05pm at an altitude of approximately 1,000 feet.  Following the flyover, the formation will then return to their point of origin (Atlantic City Int'l Airport: ACY).  All local airports have been notified of the activity.

 

•             On Sunday, August 19th from 2:45pm to 3:00pm following the Air Force Week NYC Opening Ceremony, the New York Air National Guard's 106th Rescue Wing will conduct an open-water rescue demonstration with one (1) HH-60 helicopter adjacent to Pier 86 (Intrepid).  The demonstration will include a team of Pararescue specialists simulating an open-water search-and-rescue effort.  The helicopter will depart from the Downtown Heliport (KJRB) and return to Francis S. Gabreski Airport (Westhampton Beach, NY: KFOK).

 

•             On Monday, August 20th from 7:00pm to 7:15pm, the USAF Thunderbirds--in seven (7) F-16D ('Falcon") aircraft--will conduct a flyover of Citi Field (Queens, NY) prior to the New York Mets vs. Colorado Rockies game.  The aircraft will pass over Citi Field at 7:10pm at an altitude of approximately 1,000 feet.  The aircraft will then return to their point of origin (Atlantic City Int'l Airport: ACY) via the Hudson River/Verrazano Bridge at approximately 7:15pm.  All local airports have been notified of the activity.

 

•             On Tuesday, August 21st from 6:55pm to 7:05pm, the 325th Fighter Wing--in two (2) F-22 "Raptor" aircraft--will conduct a flyover of MCU Park (Brooklyn, NY) prior to the Brooklyn Cyclones game.  The aircraft will pass over MCU Park at 7:00pm at an altitude of approximately 1,000 feet.  Following the flyover, the aircraft will then return to their point of origin (Tyndall AFB, Florida).  All local airports have been notified of the activity.

Anne Marie Kelly

FSO-PA, F12-07

Air Station Republic