Halifax Stanfield International Airport Developments - Page 49

q12 · #**961** Posted **Jul 23, 2018, 12:17 AM**

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teddifax · #**962** Posted **Jul 23, 2018, 2:38 AM**

I love what they have done and are continuing to do at the airport. It really is becoming an impressive airport, a far cry from what it was many years ago.

pblaauw · #**963** Posted **Jul 23, 2018, 3:07 AM**

What's the observation deck going to look like when construction is finished?

Keith P. · #**964** Posted **Jul 23, 2018, 11:37 AM**

But still nothing to address the northernmost gates. Nothing like getting off a flight at midnight in February and having to walk across the tarmac and then a mile indoors to get to baggage claim.

alps · #**965** Posted **Aug 27, 2018, 4:33 PM**

I drew a diagram of the airport for Wikipedia:

(Full size)

teddifax · #**966** Posted **Aug 27, 2018, 11:10 PM**

So well done! Thanks for sharing.

alps · #**967** Posted **Aug 28, 2018, 2:09 PM**

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So well done! Thanks for sharing.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by pblaauw

What's the observation deck going to look like when construction is finished?

I wondered the same. The video posted by q12 kind of explains it in a vague plan at 19:00.

In the below image, I think the windows in the top right lead to the current observation deck? Seems pretty clumsy since the view would be completely obstructed by the columns, mullions, and reflected interior lights. Maybe they plan to use the space for something else, but it would be a shame to lose the observation deck.

pblaauw · #**968** Posted **Sep 2, 2018, 4:16 AM**

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Originally Posted by alps

Thanks!

I wondered the same. The video posted by q12 kind of explains it in a vague plan at 19:00.

In the below image, I think the windows in the top right lead to the current observation deck? Seems pretty clumsy since the view would be completely obstructed by the columns, mullions, and reflected interior lights. Maybe they plan to use the space for something else, but it would be a shame to lose the observation deck.

Ugh. I really hope that's not how it's going to be.

pblaauw · #**969** Posted **Sep 2, 2018, 4:21 AM**

There's a new subdivision on Old Guysborough Road, half way between Aerotech Park and Dollar Lake PP.

Runway Estates

MonctonRad · #**970** Posted **Sep 2, 2018, 10:42 AM**

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Originally Posted by alps

I drew a diagram of the airport for Wikipedia:

Another Wikipedian!

I am too. I’ve contributed to a number of articles, but most notably myself and another forumer (mmmatt) are largely responsible for the Moncton article on Wikipedia.

Three things I’ve noticed over the years:

1) - a lot of SSPers had a fascination with SimCity 4 (shouldn’t be much of a surprise really)
2) - a number of SSPers are also Wikipedians
3) - a surprising number of SSPers have entered municipal politics, including at least two current HRM councillors

ghYHZ · #**971** Posted **Sep 2, 2018, 4:09 PM**

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Originally Posted by alps

In the below image, I think the windows in the top right lead to the current observation deck? Seems pretty clumsy since the view would be completely obstructed by the columns, mullions, and reflected interior lights. Maybe they plan to use the space for something else, but it would be a shame to lose the observation deck

This is where you watched the planes at YHZ back in the '60s. A garden/patio area where there was only a 3’ high fence separating you from the ramp and the whine of a Viscount’s Rolls-Royce Dart Turboprops or the smell of the kerosene from those new DC-9s! You could also go through a 10 cent turnstile and climb the stairs up to an open Observation Deck

RoshanMcG · #**972** Posted **Sep 2, 2018, 4:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by MonctonRad

Another Wikipedian!

I am too. I’ve contributed to a number of articles, but most notably myself and another forumer (mmmatt) are largely responsible for the Moncton article on Wikipedia.

Three things I’ve noticed over the years:

1) - a lot of SSPers had a fascination with SimCity 4 (shouldn’t be much of a surprise really)
2) - a number of SSPers are also Wikipedians
3) - a surprising number of SSPers have entered municipal politics, including at least two current HRM councillors

Speaking of Wikipedia... I've been trying to change the awful picture on the Dartmouth page to something that isn't 11 years old, and actually showcases the skyline, but the admin on the page is very against any kind of change.

MonctonRad · #**973** Posted **Sep 2, 2018, 5:26 PM**

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Speaking of Wikipedia... I've been trying to change the awful picture on the Dartmouth page to something that isn't 11 years old, and actually showcases the skyline, but the admin on the page is very against any kind of change.

Did you try to PM the admin? Sometimes they can be very protective of any change (suspicious of vandalism) unless you can justify it.

alps · #**974** Posted **Sep 3, 2018, 3:40 AM**

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Originally Posted by MonctonRad

Another Wikipedian!

I am too. I’ve contributed to a number of articles, but most notably myself and another forumer (mmmatt) are largely responsible for the Moncton article on Wikipedia.

Three things I’ve noticed over the years:

1) - a lot of SSPers had a fascination with SimCity 4 (shouldn’t be much of a surprise really)
2) - a number of SSPers are also Wikipedians
3) - a surprising number of SSPers have entered municipal politics, including at least two current HRM councillors

Cool! The Moncton article looks great. Halifax article needs some work. I would like to also try to bring it up to "Good article" status in the future.

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Originally Posted by ghYHZ

This is where you watched the planes at YHZ back in the '60s. A garden/patio area where there was only a 3’ high fence separating you from the ramp and the whine of a Viscount’s Rolls-Royce Dart Turboprops or the smell of the kerosene from those new DC-9s! You could also go through a 10 cent turnstile and climb the stairs up to an open Observation Deck

Thanks for posting all these fascinating old pics of YHZ.

The old brochure you posted in the Canada section mentions a 1970s airport master plan. Have you seen that? I would love to track it down next time I visit Halifax.

alps · #**975** Posted **Sep 3, 2018, 3:44 AM**

BTW, I noticed they recently built a new apron at the southern end of the airport, off taxiway J. I wonder if it's meant to be a de-icing pad in the future (as suggested in the 2011 master plan).