Phoenix Tower

Maximillian_Jenius · December 22nd, 2006, 04:42

Anyone know if the new Phoenix tower at Sky Harbor is up & running? Also anyone know if TRACON has moved to their new facility under the new tower?

My Flight Surgeon · December 22nd, 2006, 11:00

It is not up yet and yes to TRACON moving there.

N519AT · December 22nd, 2006, 14:08

I think the local controllers are in the new Tower only during night ops.....

Maximillian_Jenius · December 22nd, 2006, 15:47

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Originally Posted by My Flight Surgeon

It is not up yet and yes to TRACON moving there.

Ha,ha,ha...now that funny. When I took the tower & TRACON tour in April they said the new tower would be open by October or November. Maybe they meant of 2010!

My Flight Surgeon · December 22nd, 2006, 16:10

There was a short report in the paper a few weeks ago about a delay in final inspections until after the first of the year.

Maximillian_Jenius · December 22nd, 2006, 20:57

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Originally Posted by My Flight Surgeon

There was a short report in the paper a few weeks ago about a delay in final inspections until after the first of the year.

You or anyone else know what they plan to do with the old tower when the new one becomes operational?

My Flight Surgeon · December 22nd, 2006, 22:27

It would make a great bar

pilot4500 · December 23rd, 2006, 10:39

It would make an awesome observation lounge.

surreal1221 · December 23rd, 2006, 17:37

The old one will be demolished.

Maximillian_Jenius · December 23rd, 2006, 18:41

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Originally Posted by surreal1221

The old one will be demolished.

Most likely...but it is an a rather odd placement. And has a road around it used frequently by people picking up or dropping off pax. So not sure how they will do it exactly.

Rayflyoz · December 23rd, 2006, 22:17

I heard a while ago they were thinking about keeping it for a backup. But i could be wrong

surreal1221 · December 23rd, 2006, 22:24

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Originally Posted by Maximillian_Jenius

Most likely...but it is an a rather odd placement. And has a road around it used frequently by people picking up or dropping off pax. So not sure how they will do it exactly.

They will demo it during off-peak time, at night, at 3 am local. Just watch.

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Originally Posted by Rayflyoz

I heard a while ago they were thinking about keeping it for a backup. But i could be wrong

That's what they said about ATL's old tower as well. . . and they demo'd it pretty darn quickly, even before the FAA certified the new one for full operational use. Go figure?

Maximillian_Jenius · December 24th, 2006, 01:28

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Originally Posted by Rayflyoz

I heard a while ago they were thinking about keeping it for a backup. But i could be wrong

Why would they need a back up tower?

CamYZ125 · December 24th, 2006, 13:23

That would be a sweet bar, I'd be there all the time.

Cessnaflyer · December 25th, 2006, 02:31

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Originally Posted by Maximillian_Jenius

Why would they need a back up tower?

I remember Sea-Tac a few years ago during the earthquake had to control from a trailer

N519AT · December 26th, 2006, 15:32

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Originally Posted by Cessnaflyer

I remember Sea-Tac a few years ago during the earthquake had to control from a trailer

PHX had some scorpians or some insects in the cab and had to control from a trailer a while back. This was at 12 am local though.

December 22nd, 2006, 04:42	#1
Maximillian_Jenius Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: KPHX, KFFZ, KIWA Posts: 18,661	Phoenix Tower Anyone know if the new Phoenix tower at Sky Harbor is up & running? Also anyone know if TRACON has moved to their new facility under the new tower? __________________ Rear Admiral www.gayviator.com Maximillian Pegasus

December 22nd, 2006, 11:00	#2
My Flight Surgeon Sr. Aviation Medical Examiner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,130	Re: Phoenix Tower It is not up yet and yes to TRACON moving there. __________________ Walter Forred, MD PHX 602-368-5633 www.myflightsurgeon.com

December 22nd, 2006, 14:08	#3
N519AT Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: 41-41-00.830N 083-47-26.160W Posts: 494	Re: Phoenix Tower I think the local controllers are in the new Tower only during night ops..... __________________ PPL-ASEL My logbook

December 22nd, 2006, 16:10	#5
My Flight Surgeon Sr. Aviation Medical Examiner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,130	Re: Phoenix Tower There was a short report in the paper a few weeks ago about a delay in final inspections until after the first of the year. __________________ Walter Forred, MD PHX 602-368-5633 www.myflightsurgeon.com

December 22nd, 2006, 22:27	#7
My Flight Surgeon Sr. Aviation Medical Examiner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,130	Re: Phoenix Tower It would make a great bar __________________ Walter Forred, MD PHX 602-368-5633 www.myflightsurgeon.com

December 23rd, 2006, 10:39	#8
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December 23rd, 2006, 17:37	#9
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December 23rd, 2006, 22:17	#11
Rayflyoz Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pdx Posts: 107	Re: Phoenix Tower I heard a while ago they were thinking about keeping it for a backup. But i could be wrong

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