When Not_Karlie was very little,
AEP had an
observation deck. He
loved watching and
HEARING those magnificent, MUSICAL
BAC 1-11s, 727s, 737-200, DC-9s, MD-8xs and several turboproppies and smaller aeroplanies. Its
closing made
Not_Karlie and
Not_Daddy very,
VERY sad 
.
At least until some 15 years ago the
old parking lot, next to the closed observation deck but at
ground level, was
open for all and
fencepervs gathered there to share Nairing knowledge and compare their telephallic lenses.
Don't know if that is still possible, I
should check one day. In any case and despite the relatively recent runway extension and the less recent construction of the new, multistory parking lot next to the terminal, its
proximity to the
fence still permits a
great view of
aeroplanies from the
sidewalk near
both ends of the
runway.
There was also a pedestrian bridge offering a
magnificent view of the whole runway, but it was
demolished some 15-20 years ago
, I ASS-ume due to safety concerns (it was very near one of the ends of the runway).
International Ban ALL Aeroplanies Association, founder and president.
"I think, based on the types of aircraft listed, you're pretty much guaranteed a fiery death."
- Contemporary Poet flyboy2548m to a Foffie.
