Goodbye Rankin Rd

JRRaviation · January 25, 2018, 3:21am

Although most of you have never spotted in Houston, we definitely had some of the most unrated and best spots to take pictures of airplanes. Now, one of our best spots has been taken from us due to some idiot who drove throw the fence at Rankin Rd.

The lady drove through a metal gate to and crashed into a cessna while at it. She drove off after that. Due to her actions, they have completely closed the road for spotting. It’s a real shame to us down here in Houston, like @Matt737.

Rankin Rd has definitely been one of my favorite places to spot. It’s a shame the city closed it permantly.

Say goodbye to these kinds of shots:

antek · January 25, 2018, 3:21am

i find it quite stupid how sometimes in life one person can ruin it for a bunch others

Etrain · January 25, 2018, 3:21am

Aww. Looks like a truly beautiful spot to get some nice shots. Such a shame, one person ruins it for so many others.

Chief305 · January 25, 2018, 3:22am

We all make mistakes, some bigger than others. I am very sorry that you cannot have a good spotting location any more.

JRRaviation · January 25, 2018, 3:22am

For sure. The world is unfair. Houston Spotters are planning a memorial for Rankin Rd very soon… 😂

JRRaviation · January 25, 2018, 3:54am

Well we have 2 spots remaining, including the parking garages and FuelMaxx

Garages:

FuelMaxx:

UPDATE:

Etrain · January 25, 2018, 3:25am

Maybe if you start a petition they will bring it back ;)

I think that something like a Spotting License should be created, of which would allow you into certain locations like these, to get such beautiful pictures.

bobo2345 · January 25, 2018, 3:25am

Maybe https://www.ipetitions.com ? I would sign it’s worth a shot maybe.

JRRaviation · January 25, 2018, 3:25am

No way on earth that will happen. We have already called the Houston Airport System and they have stated it’s a security issue. This is exactly what happened after 9/11 and they closed it for over a year.

DeerCrusher · January 25, 2018, 3:25am

Ride your bike or walk down there. It doesn’t look like its too far.

JRRaviation · January 25, 2018, 3:26am

It’s now illegal to spot there. One of our fellow spotters got warned today.

bobo2345 · January 25, 2018, 3:27am

Oof do you think they well chill out in the coming weeks/months as I was thinking about going spotting in Houston when my dad goes later this month.

DeerCrusher · January 25, 2018, 3:27am

Wow. They’re really putting the force on. That’s really a shame then. A loss for sure.

Cbro4 · January 25, 2018, 3:29am

That’s a shame. Always loved that Emirates 777 shot. Too bad they are losing such a good spot.

DeerCrusher · January 25, 2018, 3:32am

This is George Bush right? I know there’s a dirt parking lot at the near RWY27 on Lee Rd. I don’t remember how well the views were but a place to check out when you’re hunting for a new spot.

Matt737 · January 25, 2018, 3:32am

I’m gonna send an email over to airport security to get some details on this situation, I’ll report back here.

JRRaviation · January 25, 2018, 3:32am

Plus I’’m pretty sure it would be advisable to stay out if there are giant concrete barriers blocking the road.

Matt737 · January 25, 2018, 3:32am

Ya that’s a good spot, but pictures are backlit there.

JRRaviation · January 25, 2018, 3:33am

It’s a hit or miss for Lee Rd. They almost never put heavies there. FuelMaxx or the East Cargo at IAH are still the best spots right now.

DeerCrusher · January 25, 2018, 3:35am

That’s true. You don’t see heavies very often over there. Its just going to have to be a little bit of trial and error mission your you guys then. Figure out where’s best and what produces the best results without getting in trouble.