Plans and Progress on Frank Luke Jr. Regional airport

SouthwestAirlines · 06-10-2009, 01:48 PM

Here are the plans that I generated for my metropolitan airport located somewhere in arizona, not sure where yet. Please leave me feedback on which plan you like better or any suggestions you might have. This airport will be set in late 90's and will be served by mainly domestic carriers but there could be a couple Mexican carriers as well. In terms of size, it is 96 in X 77 in. and will have a 200 ft wide(6 in wide) and a 150 ft wide (4.5 in wide) runway. In both designs the runways are set at a 50 degree angle from eachother but that could possible change to 20 degrees depending on which plan I go with. My favorite so far is the 1st plan simply because it provides a lot more terminal space.

Plans and Progress on Frank Luke Jr. Regional airport-airpot-1.jpg

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CO777/200 · 06-10-2009, 02:09 PM

The second one looks boring so take the first one!

thornet28 · 06-10-2009, 03:35 PM

Choose carefully. The first one may offer more terminal space but keep in mind that in doing so it can also congest the airport unless the size is increased. I like the first design more just because intersecting runways scare me and I'm the type of person who sacrifices runways and extra space for more gates and a larger terminal. Since this is 1:400, I'd go with the first design for that reason as well. Can't wait to see the progress on yet another airport by SouthwestAirlines!

SouthwestAirlines · 06-10-2009, 10:12 PM

I see what you mean but my apron is going to be approx 84 in by 52 inches. Maybe a bit more, depends on how I build the entrance. There's going to be no problem with congestation, I am also altering the terminal layout a little bit. Also, this airport is mainly RJ's with some 727's, MD-80's DC-9's and a couple of 752's, A319's and A320's. I also don't fill my airports to capacity as it becomes unrealistic.

SouthwestAirlines · 06-13-2009, 10:10 PM

Here are some pics from construction. I now have the apron and both runways painted. It's kind of confusing looking at but once I take the tape off, it will make a lot more sense.

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jonatan47 · 06-14-2009, 05:13 AM

looks good, try using more varity on the ground color, like: black, grey, light grey, etc.

thomascook · 06-14-2009, 06:09 AM

That looks awsome, Another good airport coming along great!

uncle beat · 06-14-2009, 08:42 AM

I'm a big fan of diagonal runways--they add so much visual interest that they are totally worth the extra space required. Keep us up to date as your project progresses!

SouthwestAirlines · 06-14-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jonatan47

looks good, try using more varity on the ground color, like: black, grey, light grey, etc.

Thanks everyone for the feedback! If you look closely at the pics, there's already 3 or 4 different shades of grey down, it's kind of hard to see plus I still have taxiways, roads etc. Don't worry, if you look at my other practice airports, I'm doing similar ground work just on a much larger airport.
Here are some pics with the tape removed. Today will be taxiways and some grid work. Maybe some roads too.

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FedEx777 · 06-14-2009, 11:57 AM

What I think would have looked real nice would be the second design but with the first design's terminal. I like the crossing runways of the second design a lot.

SouthwestAirlines · 06-14-2009, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by FedEx777

What I think would have looked real nice would be the second design but with the first design's terminal. I like the crossing runways of the second design a lot.

I agree with you but the crossing runways took up a lot more space so I really couldn't use the 1st plan's terminal layout and have the crossing runways. Here are more pics, I am making fast progress on the ground stuff thanks to good planning and a new protractor.

Plans and Progress on Frank Luke Jr. Regional airport-imgp0080-2-.jpg

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jonatan47 · 06-15-2009, 03:09 AM

Now that's turing to look more like an airport.

Any idea on what Mexican carriers are serving FLJR?

SouthwestAirlines · 06-15-2009, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonatan47

Now that's turing to look more like an airport.

Any idea on what Mexican carriers are serving FLJR?

Thanks, not at this time, maybe a Mexicana or Aeromexico flight via Dallas or L.A. but nothing direct.

Mr. AeroMexico · 06-15-2009, 05:14 PM

I like your design! Well done.

It is also very nice you keep us updated with new pictures every time

Thanks!

SouthwestAirlines · 06-15-2009, 06:05 PM

Thanks! Speaking of pics lol, here's what I got today. I put on the road, did some patch work, and added flares to my taxiways at intersections. I also began the grid work which is going to take the longest amount of time; the section in the picture took me 40 mins to do! This is going to be a long project.

06-10-2009, 01:48 PM	#1
SouthwestAirlines Captain Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: St.Louis Age: 17 Posts: 1,490	Plans and Progress on Frank Luke Jr. Regional airport Here are the plans that I generated for my metropolitan airport located somewhere in arizona, not sure where yet. Please leave me feedback on which plan you like better or any suggestions you might have. This airport will be set in late 90's and will be served by mainly domestic carriers but there could be a couple Mexican carriers as well. In terms of size, it is 96 in X 77 in. and will have a 200 ft wide(6 in wide) and a 150 ft wide (4.5 in wide) runway. In both designs the runways are set at a 50 degree angle from eachother but that could possible change to 20 degrees depending on which plan I go with. My favorite so far is the 1st plan simply because it provides a lot more terminal space. __________________ My airport: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mO-gDpSH8A http://www.wings900.com/gallery/show...r=3888&cat=500 http://www.flickr.com/photos/38005486@N04/ http://www.freewebs.com/brookefieldairport/index.htm http://ltdsai.webs.com/ http://midwestairportteam.blogspot.com/ http://www.squidoo.com/runwaymodelz

06-10-2009, 02:09 PM	#2
CO777/200 Tourist Guide Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Giebelstadt, Bavaria Age: 27 Posts: 1,540	Re: Plans and Progress on Frank Luke Jr. Regional airport The second one looks boring so take the first one! __________________ Julian \|\| scale600 - The #1 site for 1:600 scale model aircraft \|\| \|\| My aircraft photos at JetPhotos.Net \|\|

06-10-2009, 03:35 PM	#3
thornet28 RJ Captain Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 400	Re: Plans and Progress on Frank Luke Jr. Regional airport Choose carefully. The first one may offer more terminal space but keep in mind that in doing so it can also congest the airport unless the size is increased. I like the first design more just because intersecting runways scare me and I'm the type of person who sacrifices runways and extra space for more gates and a larger terminal. Since this is 1:400, I'd go with the first design for that reason as well. Can't wait to see the progress on yet another airport by SouthwestAirlines! __________________ *ASUS Computer Tech*

06-10-2009, 10:12 PM	#4
SouthwestAirlines Captain Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: St.Louis Age: 17 Posts: 1,490	Re: Plans and Progress on Frank Luke Jr. Regional airport I see what you mean but my apron is going to be approx 84 in by 52 inches. Maybe a bit more, depends on how I build the entrance. There's going to be no problem with congestation, I am also altering the terminal layout a little bit. Also, this airport is mainly RJ's with some 727's, MD-80's DC-9's and a couple of 752's, A319's and A320's. I also don't fill my airports to capacity as it becomes unrealistic. __________________ My airport: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mO-gDpSH8A http://www.wings900.com/gallery/show...r=3888&cat=500 http://www.flickr.com/photos/38005486@N04/ http://www.freewebs.com/brookefieldairport/index.htm http://ltdsai.webs.com/ http://midwestairportteam.blogspot.com/ http://www.squidoo.com/runwaymodelz

06-13-2009, 10:10 PM	#5
SouthwestAirlines Captain Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: St.Louis Age: 17 Posts: 1,490	Re: Plans and Progress on Frank Luke Jr. Regional airport Here are some pics from construction. I now have the apron and both runways painted. It's kind of confusing looking at but once I take the tape off, it will make a lot more sense. __________________ My airport: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mO-gDpSH8A http://www.wings900.com/gallery/show...r=3888&cat=500 http://www.flickr.com/photos/38005486@N04/ http://www.freewebs.com/brookefieldairport/index.htm http://ltdsai.webs.com/ http://midwestairportteam.blogspot.com/ http://www.squidoo.com/runwaymodelz

06-14-2009, 05:13 AM	#6
jonatan47 RJ Captain Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tijuana Posts: 418	Re: Plans and Progress on Frank Luke Jr. Regional airport looks good, try using more varity on the ground color, like: black, grey, light grey, etc. __________________

06-14-2009, 06:09 AM	#7
thomascook English boy (BNA) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: birmingham northfield/longbridge Posts: 923	Re: Plans and Progress on Frank Luke Jr. Regional airport That looks awsome, Another good airport coming along great! __________________ Jacob! New Website http://bnateam.webs.com/ Wish list 1/400 Thomson 757-200 First Choice 767-300/757 Thomas Cook 767/757/A321 Monarch A321 XL hole fleet Air malta A320 Bmi A320/ERJ Flybe ERJ Easten airlines Cyprus airlines A300/A320 Gemini/Phoneix......

06-14-2009, 08:42 AM	#8
uncle beat First Officer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 926	Re: Plans and Progress on Frank Luke Jr. Regional airport I'm a big fan of diagonal runways--they add so much visual interest that they are totally worth the extra space required. Keep us up to date as your project progresses!

06-14-2009, 11:57 AM	#10
FedEx777 First Officer Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Long Beach, CA Age: 16 Posts: 884	Re: Plans and Progress on Frank Luke Jr. Regional airport What I think would have looked real nice would be the second design but with the first design's terminal. I like the crossing runways of the second design a lot. __________________ Long Beach International (KLBI/ LBI) //http://www.freewebs.com/fedex777/

06-15-2009, 03:09 AM	#12
jonatan47 RJ Captain Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tijuana Posts: 418	Re: Plans and Progress on Frank Luke Jr. Regional airport Now that's turing to look more like an airport. Any idea on what Mexican carriers are serving FLJR? __________________ Last edited by jonatan47; 06-15-2009 at 03:14 AM.

06-15-2009, 05:14 PM	#14
Mr. AeroMexico Second Officer Join Date: May 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 679	Re: Plans and Progress on Frank Luke Jr. Regional airport I like your design! Well done. It is also very nice you keep us updated with new pictures every time Thanks! __________________ Regards, Bas Upcoming flights: 16-02 EIN-NYO [Ryanair] 19-02 NYO-EIN [Ryanair] 20-03 AMS-CDG [Air France] 20-03 CDG-JFK [Air France] 24-03 JFK-LAX [Delta Air Lines] 31-03 SFO-JFK [Delta Air Lines] 31-03 JFK-CDG [Air France] 01-04 CDG-AMS [KLM]

06-15-2009, 06:05 PM	#15
SouthwestAirlines Captain Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: St.Louis Age: 17 Posts: 1,490	Re: Plans and Progress on Frank Luke Jr. Regional airport Thanks! Speaking of pics lol, here's what I got today. I put on the road, did some patch work, and added flares to my taxiways at intersections. I also began the grid work which is going to take the longest amount of time; the section in the picture took me 40 mins to do! This is going to be a long project. __________________ My airport: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mO-gDpSH8A http://www.wings900.com/gallery/show...r=3888&cat=500 http://www.flickr.com/photos/38005486@N04/ http://www.freewebs.com/brookefieldairport/index.htm http://ltdsai.webs.com/ http://midwestairportteam.blogspot.com/ http://www.squidoo.com/runwaymodelz Last edited by SouthwestAirlines; 06-15-2009 at 08:03 PM.

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