Landing at former Griffiss Air Force Base KRME

Landing on my solo cross country at the former Griffiss Air Force Base, and now the Griffiss International Airport (KRME) in Rome, NY. This airport used to host all sorts of military aircraft, including B-52 bombers before it closed in 1995. I've been here a few times now as a student pilot on my cross-country trips as I work towards my private pilot license (certificate) in my Piper Cherokee 180 (PA-28-180).

[@maryflorio8450]

This is a blast from the past for me. My first 7 years of my 20year Air Force career was spent at Griffiss AFB, NY (from 1974 to 1983). I miss the sounds of B52s taking off and landing on base My husband was an Air Traffic Controller and i spent time in the control tower - the night sorties were amazing to watch. My favorite was the AF F106s taking off with full afterburners! I miss the military every day and Griffiss AFB holds a special place in my heart. When they decommissioned many AF bases i was truly sorry to see Griffiss get the sack! Ive got some truly interesting stories from Griffiss involving the base's main flying mission. Thank you for triggering my trip down memory lane.

[@framryk0]

Very nice flight & landing, looked like great weather too! Love the soundtrack 😀

[@b1bmsgt]

Between the music and the fisheye lens it was all I could do to not hurl…

[@anitaw1580]

so cool ... 😉

[@Red_Scorpian]

nice

[@donbeebe9960]

Awesome 📹 🎥 📻 📸 🎮 🕹

[@LOLiver223]

You flew over my house lol

[@syahminorizan8064]

Ah yes, the place where Woodstock 99 was held, with lots of damage being done to the whole area

[@b1bmsgt]

I was stationed at the Griff in the 80’s, and took a ride back right after Woodstock 99. Everything seemed intact, from what I could see…

[@bobbooey45]

😅