Like a skipping stone, some landing practice in (thankfully) very good evening light. June 8.
The background mountains make for some quite dramatic shots. We are fortunate to have a great trail that skirts the airport boundry, leading to a wonderful birding area. June 8, 2010.
More Landing Practice, June 8.
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A couple men get ready for a hunting trip at the float plane area of the Juneau International Airport (I could just make out a few words about going hunting). November 16th, 2008.
It's quite easy to get a shot of an Alaska Airlines jet in front of the glacier if you are near the river in front of the airport. November 16th, 2009.
This is the former airport, now a mall, and likely to be demolished to make room for more big boats and a tourist waterfront walkway.
Float planes arrive on regular shifts for sight-seeing.