Plant City Observer

Around Town 9.17.20

We asked Facebook: In July, cargo flights to Lakeland Linder International Airport increased and brought more air traffic over Plant City. Has this affected you where you live?

“We witnessed a Prime plane mistakenly attempting to land at PC airport last week. Pretty low before they realized it was not the correct airport.” — Dennis Baxter

“We see the amazon prime planes flying pretty low over our neighborhood regularly. My kids love seeing them fly by. They haven’t caused any issues for us though.” — Garnet AndTravis Bailey

“Yes. They fly VERY low over our neighborhood. It can be loud and a bit scary to see them so low. I can hear and see the tires come out.” — Cathy Baker

“We’re about 6 miles from the airport. We can hear the roar of the engines of the Prime Air jets inside the house when they are on the runway during takeoff and landing. Occasionally one will fly right over our house fairly low which is kind of scary. We’re starting to see a pattern with flights. There are usually three that take off around 8:30 pm.” — Donna Varano

“I hear them flying low over the Meadows on Sam Allen Rd. and it does sound like the landing gear is coming down and flying low. I’m glad I saw this because I’ve been trying to figure it out.” — April Robbins

“We are on South Wiggins Rd, they are very loud and low flying. Sometimes it rattles the windows. It makes you wonder if they are going to make it to the airport.” — Lola Langston Kilcrease

“I’ve got used to the prime planes flying over Walden Lake and it doesn’t bother me.” — Judy Martin

“Sparkman Road area – low flying planes at ALL hours!” — Kaylee Jones

“Amazon cargo planes fly right over our house multiple times a day. So cool!!” — Jennifer Coons Hamilton

“I can see them when I’m outside, but they haven’t been an issue noise wise. The 1am freight train that blows all the way through town is noisier.” — John Parker

“It started as 1 occasionally, now it’s up to as many as 4 per day. Once the “oh neat” wears off, it will be up to 15 a day and it won’t be so neat anymore.” — Andrew Hennosy

“I live in Walden Woods. It’s constant. Started as 1 or 2 mid afternoon…now all day and all evening.” — Sarah Heitz Kraus

“My little boy loves seeing his ‘big boo (blue) planes.’” — Brittany Nicole

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