Eclipse flights flock to a small airport
General view of sunset on the boardwalk ahead of this Monday's solar eclipse, April 7, 2024, in Mazatlan, Mexico.
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Monday solar eclipse is giving some of the country's smaller airports a moment in the sun.
The Federal Aviation Administration reported that flights arriving at the airport from Burlington, Vermont, to southern Illinois were suspended Monday morning. total eclipse.
Such disruptions are regularly caused by bad weather or traffic jams in big city centers, but high demand for prime views of the phenomenon crowded several smaller airports on Monday. The best view of the solar eclipse in the United States will be from Texas, through Illinois, Kentucky, and Ohio, to northwest New York and Maine. NASA.
The FAA's traffic coordination gives airports time to catch up and avoid aircraft parking jams on the ground.
“We had to close the runway to park planes,” Alyssa Connell, Southern Illinois Airport operations manager in Murphysboro, Illinois, told CNBC. The airport, which has three runways, is accepting reservations for Eclipse flights, and reached its capacity on Friday for 230 small propeller planes and about 45 large jets and large turboprops. “This is the most aircraft we've ever seen.”
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport in Vermont is expected to receive between 100 and 130 general aviation aircraft on Monday, said Dave Carman, deputy director of aviation operations. There are also plans to operate commercial passenger aircraft.
“This is the most we've seen in one day,” Carman said. “It's going to be busy going out,” he said.
People gather at the Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards before a partial solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 in New York City.
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The eclipse was called a significant event during a morning planning meeting at the FAA's command center in Warrenton, Virginia, an FAA spokesperson said. Other common obstacles include presidential travel, inclement weather, or major sporting or entertainment events.
The FAA previously warn the pilot Regarding the chaos and heavy traffic that may occur at many airports on or near the path of the solar eclipse.
delta airlines has marketed special eclipse flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Detroit, and from Austin, Texas, to Detroit, allowing passengers to view the eclipse from the sky. Other airlines are also calling for flights that offer views of the eclipse along the “path of totality.” united airlines He said bookings for San Antonio around the eclipse more than doubled compared to the same time last year, and that Cleveland and Little Rock, Ark., also saw spikes.
The solar eclipse is expected to benefit hotels, home rentals, and other businesses. Tourists flock to the area.
Summarize this content to 100 words General view of sunset on the boardwalk ahead of this Monday's solar eclipse, April 7, 2024, in Mazatlan, Mexico. Hector Vivas | Getty ImagesMonday solar eclipse is giving some of the country's smaller airports a moment in the sun.The Federal Aviation Administration reported that flights arriving at the airport from Burlington, Vermont, to southern Illinois were suspended Monday morning. total eclipse.Such disruptions are regularly caused by bad weather or traffic jams in big city centers, but high demand for prime views of the phenomenon crowded several smaller airports on Monday. The best view of the solar eclipse in the United States will be from Texas, through Illinois, Kentucky, and Ohio, to northwest New York and Maine. NASA.The FAA's traffic coordination gives airports time to catch up and avoid aircraft parking jams on the ground. “We had to close the runway to park planes,” Alyssa Connell, Southern Illinois Airport operations manager in Murphysboro, Illinois, told CNBC. The airport, which has three runways, is accepting reservations for Eclipse flights, and reached its capacity on Friday for 230 small propeller planes and about 45 large jets and large turboprops. “This is the most aircraft we've ever seen.”Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport in Vermont is expected to receive between 100 and 130 general aviation aircraft on Monday, said Dave Carman, deputy director of aviation operations. There are also plans to operate commercial passenger aircraft.”This is the most we've seen in one day,” Carman said. “It's going to be busy going out,” he said.People gather at the Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards before a partial solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 in New York City. Spencer Pratt | Getty ImagesThe eclipse was called a significant event during a morning planning meeting at the FAA's command center in Warrenton, Virginia, an FAA spokesperson said. Other common obstacles include presidential travel, inclement weather, or major sporting or entertainment events.The FAA previously warn the pilot Regarding the chaos and heavy traffic that may occur at many airports on or near the path of the solar eclipse.delta airlines has marketed special eclipse flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Detroit, and from Austin, Texas, to Detroit, allowing passengers to view the eclipse from the sky. Other airlines are also calling for flights that offer views of the eclipse along the “path of totality.” united airlines He said bookings for San Antonio around the eclipse more than doubled compared to the same time last year, and that Cleveland and Little Rock, Ark., also saw spikes.The solar eclipse is expected to benefit hotels, home rentals, and other businesses. Tourists flock to the area.Don't miss the next story from CNBC PRO.
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