Space News
space history and artifacts articles

Messages
space history discussion forums

Sightings
worldwide astronaut appearances

Resources
selected space history documents

  collectSPACE: Messages
  Space Places
  Best Florida airport to arrive for shuttle launch?

Post New Topic  Post A Reply
profile | register | preferences | faq | search

next newest topic | next oldest topic
Author Topic:   Best Florida airport to arrive for shuttle launch?
MrSpace86
Member

Posts: 1618
From: Gardner, KS, USA
Registered: Feb 2003

posted 02-28-2011 11:15 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for MrSpace86   Click Here to Email MrSpace86     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I am flying in from Kansas City, so which airport would be the best to fly into for a shuttle launch? Would it be Melbourne or Orlando, Fla?

If Melbourne, any hotels recommended for the stay? Should I rent a car?

Thank you and please help!

Jay Chladek
Member

Posts: 2272
From: Bellevue, NE, USA
Registered: Aug 2007

posted 02-28-2011 12:15 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Jay Chladek   Click Here to Email Jay Chladek     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Well, comparing flight prices and airline selection, Orlando is likely the best unless a low fare carrier flies to Melbourne or Daytona Beach (they are usually more expensive and don't have as many flights in on a given day). Orlando is also a pretty close shot to Titusville as well as you can either take the toll road (which is quick) or the older route to the north.

Of course, a lot of this will depend on if you plan to arrive on the day of the launch, or the day before as traffic to Titusville will likely be a headache the day of the launch, no matter where you fly in. Rental car is almost a given and it gives you plenty of hotel options too.

NavySpaceFan
Member

Posts: 655
From: Norfolk, VA
Registered: May 2007

posted 02-28-2011 01:45 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for NavySpaceFan   Click Here to Email NavySpaceFan     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I flew into Jacksonville (one of my old duty stations) and drove down to Titusville (where I stayed). For me, flying into Jax was $80 cheaper than Orlando.

tfrielin
Member

Posts: 162
From: Athens, GA
Registered: Feb 2007

posted 03-04-2011 04:51 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for tfrielin     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Yes, Orlando may be a little further to drive in than Melbourne, but it's probably worth it for the flexibility its better service provides.

I do hope you already have hotel reservations though, especially if you're going to next month's penultimate launch -- this week we got invited to the last launch in June and all the Cape Canaveral town hotels are already booked. We were lucky to snag one of the last reasonable condos in the town close in to where the NASA buses will pick us up.

All times are CT (US)

next newest topic | next oldest topic

Administrative Options: Close Topic | Archive/Move | Delete Topic
Post New Topic  Post A Reply
Hop to:

Contact Us | The Source for Space History & Artifacts

Copyright 2020 collectSPACE.com All rights reserved.


Ultimate Bulletin Board 5.47a





advertisement