I was driving by Alton Bay (B18) today and they were plowing the runway.

It is 100' wide and 2600' long and they will be making the taxiways in the next few days.

The parking area is at the south end by the restaurants.

Please call the Alton Bay Ice Runway hotline for the latest information. 603-875-3498

That's one thing I will miss about not being home this winter

I wanted to get out this week and fly in the area and land at Alton bay but it is looking like its going to be a bit breezy this week. Hampton needs to be plowed, I don't have the 31's on the Husky yet.

Are you off this week Rob? You going flying?

Kurt

I'm looking forward to flying up to Alton Bay this Wednesday. It's going to be my first time at the iceport, might continue up to Bowman for a look around,

Hello Kurt -

I did not know you were G44. I have the month off and am planning on heading to the Bahamas on Wednesday. I wanted to leave earlier but with the 30+ knot headwinds we had this past week walking would have been faster. Forecast winds for Wednesday are directly out of the North ~25 knots.

Please say hello to Kent for me and I hope he gets back to the left seat soon.

Good luck on your first Ice Landing Bob! Temperatures for Wednesday are to be a little cool. There are quite a few YouTube videos of aircraft landing which may be helpful.

Rob,

It took me a while to figure out it was you. Where is your hangar? PSM? Good luck on your trip, tail winds sound great but hang on, it might be pretty rough! Make sure you post trip report.

Kurt

Kurt - PM sent.

Now how about some pictures of that brand new Husky I have been hearing about!

Rob,

Just figured out how to read PM's. Sent you a reply back, let me know if you got it. Still trying to figure out how to post pics, until then the Husky pics will have to wait.

Kurt

There might be a few planes headed to Alton Bay from NH16 on Sunday if things work out.

Mid-teens and gusting to 35 mph tomorrow?

Heading to Alton Bay this afternoon, looks like it is going to be a very nice day! Anyone else going today?

G44

Sadly, I have to work today and tomorrow, so I will wait until the weekend when the forecast is for rain, snow and freezing rain.

Alton Bay was very good today! The rides were a bit bumpy, not bad though but not that super still silky smooth winter air I was hoping for. Braking action is good for ice, there are some patches of hard packed snow about half an inch or so that hep with braking and maneuvering in the parking area. All in all a great day!

G44 wrote:Alton Bay was very good today! The rides were a bit bumpy, not bad though but not that super still silky smooth winter air I was hoping for. Braking action is good for ice, there are some patches of hard packed snow about half an inch or so that hep with braking and maneuvering in the parking area. All in all a great day!

Got any pictures?

Yep, sure do, 194 of them to be exact but I have not figured out how to post them yet. Sorry….

Few planes from NH16 headed up this morning.

Kestrel: I have the flu and can't make it to Alton today so please post some pictures.

Kurt: You are officially GROUNDED until you figure out how to post a simple picture!

Headed to download pics and video shortly. ...I'll need some time to trim the video.

Cheers!

...I saw several Maules there and wondered if one was yours. Is yours a trike?

I know Rob,

Its pretty weak of me not being able to post pictures. Ok Ok, I will figure it out…soon, I hope. Meanwhile, I have some great pics!

Hope your trip is going well, tell us about it, better yet, post some pics!

Kurt