Help needed for Arizona

[FNF Rafale]

Hi there,
This question is for people living near Phoenix (AZ).
Sorry for the other that only went there once

I have planned to go there next October.
Of course Luke is the 1st target.
But can we say that Mesa Gateway a/p is also used on daily base by military a/c, to divert, refuel... ?
Or is there only a few a/c per month (like gambling in Vegas ) ?
is it worth it for military traffic?
Thanks in advance for your help.

[GoldenPlane]

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[FNF Rafale]

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Jordy

Thanks a lot Jordy.

[TopGunPhotography]

ARW is at Mesa and I've seen a bunch of aircraft go through there. Here's a nice AZ spotting group if you're looking for more info?

https://www.facebook.com/groups/211527779606281/

Luke is awesome to spot at, but if you get down to Tucson, their F-16's are very active and you can spot in the Fed Ex Parking lot. Beautiful lighting in the AM.

https://www.topgunphotography.net/photo ... C_5640.jpg

[FNF Rafale]

Thanks a lot !
Of course, Mesa is not my only "target"
I was also wondering about Luke and PHX KC-135 trafic.
Southern bases also interest me.
How to chose between DM and Tucson ?... Not far but fligvts and light matter !
I am also thinking about Yuma MCAS.
October should be WTI 24-1 course...
Thanks for your help.
Marc

[TopGunPhotography]

Here are some of my shots from Luke, landing shots were taken from W Bethany Home Rd. Was shooting with a local photog and had no problem, but this was 7 years ago. Take off shots are from the North End. Road says no parking, but we parked and had no trouble with police.

I never hit PHX as my wife and I were on vacation and I didn't want to push my luck... lol

You can also see shots from DM & Tucson, Tucson gives better angles and you can get closer IMO.

https://www.topgunphotography.net/photo ... =90&page=4

[Piet Luijken]

Here at the Scramble site, we have dedicated spotting guides for you for most airports in Arizona.
Have a look here and if needed, become a member to have all information!
https://www.scramble.nl/planning/airfie ... sa-arizona

[VH3D]

How to chose between DM and Tucson ?... Not far but fligvts and light matter !

Usually I do TUS in the morning and early afternoon then I go to DM.

[FNF Rafale]

Here are some of my shots from Luke, landing shots were taken from W Bethany Home Rd. Was shooting with a local photog and had no problem, but this was 7 years ago. Take off shots are from the North End. Road says no parking, but we parked and had no trouble with police.

I never hit PHX as my wife and I were on vacation and I didn't want to push my luck... lol

You can also see shots from DM & Tucson, Tucson gives better angles and you can get closer IMO.

https://www.topgunphotography.net/photo ... =90&page=4

Sorry for the delay and thank you very much for your help !

[FNF Rafale]

How to chose between DM and Tucson ?... Not far but fligvts and light matter !

Usually I do TUS in the morning and early afternoon then I go to DM.

Thanks for your help !