A Enduring Classic Cruises By

What a surprise to see this military heavy taxing past our offices. Considering that Hickam AFB (HIK) is on the complete opposite side of the airfield. On occasion, we get a "visiting crew" that is unfamiliar with HNL field and end up on the south ramp. Breaks up my routine and gives me a chance to view a classic aircraft that has been serving our country for 30 years in June.

Morning Departure

Recently, We had a patch of overcast weather covering the State of Hawaii. But on this morning, as the sun came up, I was able to grab a shot of one of our aircraft departing HNL from runway 04L just as the sun peaked out of the clouds. I especially love working our morning shifts!

Early morning arrival

On a rainy morning comes a Kalita B747-100 devoide of it's usual Kalitta colors of black gold and red. This flight is arriving from LAX.

Awaiting its fate

All alone on the south ramp infront of our hanger sits N808WP. A Dash-8-103, serial #26 and built in 1986, has come to an end of its life as the airframe has timed out. Removed of it's engines and other vital parts it awaits it's fate to come.

RWY 8L Departure

With runway 8R (Reef Runway) closed for monthly maintenance, 8L now is busy with "heavy" departures. Here is a shot of a Hawaii Air National Guard C-17 departing and flying directly over my office.