Special Notice! 2-15-08 -  A news update from Glen Horne about this weekend: 
We are canceling all events for this weekend due to ice conditions. There is currently 6-8 inches of slush and snow on top of the ice, and we still heve the soft spots with a layer of water in between. We are not going to be able to clean this up and likely this is the end of the season for the Ice Runway as well.

Thank-You, 
Glen

Taylorcraft On Ice  ~ 2-11-08 - Did you get a chance to sneak into the Ice Airport before we had to close the runway? No? Too bad... but at least Mike and Glen were able to make some last minute inspections with the Taylorcraft. Here's a note from Mike: "I had to go up to the lake Saturday. Runways was "ok" but taxi way was awful. We ended up closing the runway. However, we did manage to get the skis on the taylorcraft and both glen and I got current."
CLICK HERE TO SEE MIKE'S TALORCRAFT PICTURES

Special Notice! 2-9-08 -  A news update from Glen Horne:
THE RUNWAY IS CLOSED due to water and then thin ice accumulations on top of the ice. It created a very dangerous situation for taxiing and in some places landing. All the green/yellow area of the iceport are extremely dangerous with a thin layer of ice, then in some cases, a foot of water, then 16 inches of ice!!!!!!!!
Glen

Special Notice! 2-7-08 - This news just in from Glen Horne, that the airport is temporarily closed for now until they can plow it again. This has certainly been a strange winter. Lately, the normal routine is to get up in the morning, clear the snow, go to work, clear the snow again, take a break and start all over again.

Get-Together ~ 2-5-08 -  The latest information called in from Paul yesterday afternoon is that the Fire & Ice Get-Together will he held on February 17th at the Alton Bay Ice Airport. By the looks of the pictures sent in by Paul Fleming, Glen and his helpers created a runway and parallel taxiway that rivals the precision of any runway at a class C airport. Mark your calendar, and come and see for yourself.

Pictures From Paul Fleming ~ 2-3-08 - Do you have some great shots of the ice airport you would like to share? Send them in and we'll post them right here at the Alton Bay Ice Airport web page. Last week Paul Fleming took these pics. Looks like he was heading down wind for runway One.

The Ice Airport Is Open ~ 1-28-08 -  Here's a report from Glen Horne...
Alton Bay Ice Port is open. It is plowed 2500 feet long and 80 feet wide, there is back taxiway, and parking area also plowed. The ice has a layer of snow thst we left on it to keep it from getting to Zambonied condition, we’re hoping that it will work. Tail wheel pilot’s should know that it is there, and use caution. The parking area and parts of the taxiway are fairly rough due to other traffic when surface was slushy, so again, use appropriate speed and caution when taxiing. 
We’re looking at the weekend of the 16th and 17th of February for the Fire and Ice Get-Together. Looks like the Alton Rec Dept is going to do something on the 17th, and we’ll likely have the Get-Together that day. EAA 225 will be having a pancake breakfast that morning, and I think they’ll be doing burgers and dogs later. We’ll keep you posted.
Glen

UPDATE 1-07-08: Here's a report from Glen Horne...
The runway is currently is closed. The ice is still too thin to get a plow truck out onto, there is some snow on top of the ice, and water appears to be on the ice, but beneath the snow. With the warm weather and  potential rain, we will not be likely to be able to open very soon. We’ll keep everyone up to date as best we can, and set a date for the Get-Together when we know there will be ice enough to do so.
Glen

~  11-10-07 -  In an email from Paul, he talks about upcoming plans for the Alton Bay Ice Airport along with ideas on improving runway conditions and plans for a Get-Together called "Fire And Ice." We will keep you posted on the status of the airport and news about events and activities. We are also currently seeking help for plowing, if interested please call or stop by Ossipee Valley Aviation and talk to Paul or Glen. We will need all the help we can get. So please!! if you have a plow truck, please stop by and see us. For more information, Click HERE to see Paul's email.

FlyAltonBay.com ~ 8-26-07  In New England if you really like the summers more than the winters it's not considered polite to talk about the winter in the middle of summer. But for those of us who enjoy all the seasons of New England, here's some news about Alton Bay. Glen Horne tells me that the Ice Airport now has it's own web address which is "www.flyaltonbay.com". Also, there will be a phone number 603-332-9098 that will have an answering machine for current condition and information. 

Alton Bay Ice Airport ~  3-13-07 - The latest hangar talk about the ice airport was that Glen tried to push the snow with his truck but the snow refused to move. And, with the latest warming trend, the lakes and ponds might be loosing their ice covering in the not to distant future. I drove by the ice airport last Friday and although it was a beautiful sunny day in the mid 20's, it was clear that the snow had claimed victory over the ice runway. We'll keep you posted...

Alton Bay Ice Airport ~  3-3-07 - The ice airport was looking pretty good recently due to the hard work of Glen Horne and Kenn Ortmann and his helpers with their plowing equipment on the ice. Taking advantage of their fine work is CFI Mike MacMahon and his student pilot. Check out these great shots taken by Mike of the ice airport.

UPDATE 2-18-07: Here's a report from Glen Horne...
Alton is open again. It took a bit of art work this time, but the runway
is straighter this time. Thanks to all who helped in one way or another.
I had 2 other people plowing with me, Ken Ortmann and Carleton Worster,
and Alan Bald donated a pair or chains for the truck so I cold break it
open and push the cement-like drifted snow.

Glen

Landing On The Ice ~ 2-11-07 - Thanks to Todd Warfield for this great picture taken from 50J.Wondering what's it's like to land on the ice? Just ask Todd. If you'd like to try it but may have some concerns than give us a call and our experienced instructors can brief you on any extra precaution to help you enjoy your flying experience. If you've been flying in the winter and on icy runways than you've got a pretty good idea what's involved. Needless to say, hard braking is not an option, so your short field landing skills will come in handy.

How Not To Land On The Ice ~ 2-11-07 - Here's an interesting video sent in by Carl Tyler. He was at the Alton Bay Ice Airport Saturday and had his video camera with him and manage to catch a landing that was... shall we say, less than perfect... but had a dramatic correction.  If you're used to landing on a big black runway with big white lines down the middle... well, some folks may need a little practice on final approach. A little practice at a small airport before trying the ice might be helpful, or better yet, give one of our instructors a call and make your first ice landing with confidence.

2-6-07:
Have you seen the latest notams!
Check it out, it says that the airport is open. Here's what the notam looks like, "Alton Bay NH [B18]: February NOTAM #9 issued by Bangor ME [BGR]  Plow 2500 long effective from February 03rd, 2007 at 06:15 AM EST (0702031115)"
 
 

ON THE ICE! ~ Feb. 3, 05 - Every flight is a new experience, and landing on the ice at Alton Bay on Lake Winnapasaukee adds another dimension. Who knows, you might see a beautifully restored Cessna 170. Here's Mike talking with Tony while I take a few pictures of this sharp looking aircraft. In one of the pictures the white dot is actually a snow machine coming down the bay. That's Tony coming in on final. Incidentally, he did a 3 point landing and I think he used 300 feet or maybe less. At any rate, it wasn't very much.

More Alton Bay Ice Airport ~Jan 30, 05 - What a beautiful day to go flying, I said. Hey, why don't you tryout the ice airport at Alton Bay Tony (OVA)  said. Mike said I'll go with you! How could I say no. Here's my chance to land at a sea plane airport with wheels. At least that how it shows up  on my sectional. Check it out it's B18 on the sectional chart. While we were there, we met up with Tony (another Tony) and his Cessna 170 that's been beautifully restore by Tony with I'm sure many hours of dedicated work. I'll be posting more pictures showing some of Tony's 170 and the Ice airport. In this picture, we're on final for 01, taken by my copilot Mike.
 

Alton Bay Ice Airport ~Jan 29, 05 - The Alton Bay airport is up and running. Here's some pictures sent in by Paul.

 

MORE PICS FROM ALTON BAY ICE AIRPORT! ~  Feb. 28, 04 - Sounds like pilots and friends are having a lot of fun at the Alton Bay Ice Airport. Here's some more pics sent in by Paul. You can also get a lot of information about the ice airport at the AANH website.

Alton Bay Ice Runway ~  Feb. 16, 04 - Here's another great pic from Mike McMahon. This picture was taken at Alton Bay where you can get a ride from one our planes. There's two sizes here; large and super size.

ICE RUNWAY ~  Feb. 10, 04 - Take a ride at Alton Bay, airplane ride that is! Yes, there's an ice runway there and you just might see one of our planes sitting on the ice waiting to take you for a ride (on and ) above Lake Winnipesaukee.