Alton Bay Ice Runway ( B18 ) news

upthesaukee · 01-27-2018, 11:12 AM

From the airport manager on the Alton Bay Seaplane Base and Ice Runway page. Please note that signs are out warning all about the airport, and the yellow cones and red cones marking the runway boundaries are, and have been, in place, just waiting for sufficient ice depth. Oh, but for the actions of a few.

Hi Everyone, Here is an up date on the Airport Runway conditions . We now have the thickness we were looking for and everything is marked out . But unfortunately despite our efforts to keep the Runway clear and parking area . Some one decided to go up and down the parking and runway when we had slush two days age after the rain with Snowmobiles and created ruts and grooves . That being said we will not be opening this weekend. Hopefully the warm temperatures Saturday and Sunday will help us smooth it out . There’s enough room for everyone. Please help by keeping off the marked areas thank you all.

Paul La Rochelle Runway Management
DOT.

Paul and his dedicated crew get no money from the town, state, or FAA. The FAA does provide the runway marking yellow cones. It is a true labor of love.

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upthesaukee · 01-27-2018, 11:18 AM

Here is a link to his posting on Facebook, and includes a video. Hope it loads for all.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/alto...8301334934923/

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upthesaukee · 01-29-2018, 09:33 AM

May the conditions get better and better. The runway is now open!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/alto...0832671348456/

Dave

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chipj29 · 02-02-2018, 09:48 AM

My son has wanted to land on the ice runway for many years. I always wanted to do it with him, but have not been able to. However, he did it on his own on Tuesday. He was pretty excited. Thanks to all those who put in the time, effort, and hard work to make the runway happen.

Descant · 02-02-2018, 04:56 PM

Yes!! Thanks to all who make the ice runway possible. My daughter landed on it several years ago and was thrilled. I did landing with skis on a snow covered bay in Maine, but never the ice runway. Bucket list.

upthesaukee · 02-02-2018, 06:11 PM

Paul & Bob were out plowing today around noontime. Two pickup trucks plowing a 3000 x 100 foot ice runway, plus taxiways and parking ramps.
Dedication!

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mcdude · 02-03-2018, 11:46 AM

A departure from the south end of the runway this morning (Saturday)
https://www.facebook.com/AltonBaySea...1183750123205/

upthesaukee · 02-04-2018, 09:09 AM

And some pictures by airport manager Paul on Feb 3rd.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/alto...5749687523421/

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garysanfran · 02-04-2018, 11:40 AM

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01-27-2018, 11:12 AM	#1
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,589 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,440 Thanked 1,975 Times in 1,076 Posts	Alton Bay Ice Runway ( B18 ) news From the airport manager on the Alton Bay Seaplane Base and Ice Runway page. Please note that signs are out warning all about the airport, and the yellow cones and red cones marking the runway boundaries are, and have been, in place, just waiting for sufficient ice depth. Oh, but for the actions of a few. Hi Everyone, Here is an up date on the Airport Runway conditions . We now have the thickness we were looking for and everything is marked out . But unfortunately despite our efforts to keep the Runway clear and parking area . Some one decided to go up and down the parking and runway when we had slush two days age after the rain with Snowmobiles and created ruts and grooves . That being said we will not be opening this weekend. Hopefully the warm temperatures Saturday and Sunday will help us smooth it out . There’s enough room for everyone. Please help by keeping off the marked areas thank you all. Paul La Rochelle Runway Management DOT. Paul and his dedicated crew get no money from the town, state, or FAA. The FAA does provide the runway marking yellow cones. It is a true labor of love. Sent from my SM-T580 using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

01-27-2018, 11:18 AM	#2
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,589 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,440 Thanked 1,975 Times in 1,076 Posts	Here is a link to his posting on Facebook, and includes a video. Hope it loads for all. https://www.facebook.com/groups/alto...8301334934923/ Sent from my SM-T580 using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

01-29-2018, 09:33 AM	#3
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,589 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,440 Thanked 1,975 Times in 1,076 Posts	May the conditions get better and better. The runway is now open! https://www.facebook.com/groups/alto...0832671348456/ Dave Sent from my SM-T580 using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

02-02-2018, 09:48 AM	#4
chipj29 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bow Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 521 Thanked 308 Times in 162 Posts	My son has wanted to land on the ice runway for many years. I always wanted to do it with him, but have not been able to. However, he did it on his own on Tuesday. He was pretty excited. Thanks to all those who put in the time, effort, and hard work to make the runway happen. Attached Images __________________ Getting ready for winter!

02-02-2018, 04:56 PM	#5
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,245 Thanks: 1,299 Thanked 1,595 Times in 1,034 Posts	Bucket list Yes!! Thanks to all who make the ice runway possible. My daughter landed on it several years ago and was thrilled. I did landing with skis on a snow covered bay in Maine, but never the ice runway. Bucket list.

02-02-2018, 06:11 PM	#6
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,589 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,440 Thanked 1,975 Times in 1,076 Posts	Paul & Bob were out plowing today around noontime. Two pickup trucks plowing a 3000 x 100 foot ice runway, plus taxiways and parking ramps. Dedication! Sent from my SM-T580 using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

02-03-2018, 11:46 AM	#7
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,366 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,053 Times in 493 Posts	A departure from the south end of the runway this morning (Saturday) https://www.facebook.com/AltonBaySea...1183750123205/ __________________

02-04-2018, 09:09 AM	#8
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,589 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,440 Thanked 1,975 Times in 1,076 Posts	And some pictures by airport manager Paul on Feb 3rd. https://www.facebook.com/groups/alto...5749687523421/ Sent from my SM-T580 using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

02-04-2018, 11:40 AM	#9
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,530 Thanks: 638 Thanked 660 Times in 335 Posts	Really cool... I've enjoyed this... Hit the THANKS button... __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~