A wicked snowstorm in the eastern United States caused the cancellation of many hundreds of flights today. Several airports closed while snow removal got underway, and at others, air traffic was greatly reduced.
'Tis the season for snow in the northern hemisphere. We all can bet that there's a lot more snow to follow before Spring returns.
Earlier this month I left Denver International Airport (DIA) in the middle of a snowstorm. The accumulation was not enough to cripple the airport, but early morning departures required de-icing. Fortunately DIA is used to snow, and well equipped to handle it. Here are a couple of photos I shot on the de-icing pad at DIA on the morning of December 8, 2009. I had a pretty good view from my exit row window seat on a United Airlines Boeing 767. [Click on the photos for a larger view.]
The first photo shows a United Airlines Boeing 757 being sprayed with de-icing fluid.
BNSullivan).jpg "United Airlines Boeing 757 being de-iced at Denver International Airport")
And then it was our turn.
BNSullivan.jpg "De-icing at Denver International Airport")
I wish all the readers of Aircrew Buzz a safe winter flying season. Stay warm!
