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Here you have it, the full video from my spotting trip to the epic Skiathos Airport. This video includes footage filmed from Sept 21st until 24th 2021.
Skiathos Airport (JSI) is one of the most spectacular locations for aviation fans. With an extremely short runway (5,341ft) and very little in the way of space behind the runway. Meaning some insane jetblast and epic low landings; this combination usually draws quite a bit of attention from the tourists as you'll see in the video. Its all fun & games until someone gets hurt and there are warning signs everywhere warning people not to park cars, bikes or leave anything in the area and definitely not to stand in the way of the blast. There are even traffic lights on the road, stopping cars from passing behind the runway when a plane is landing or taking off. But these often go unnoticed by rather naïve tourists. I see it every time I visit Skiathos, that people are left truly baffled or blown away (literally), by the immense power of a jet aircraft taking off? Something anyone who knows aviation well, would expect. But often catches people off guard here, which can result in some serious injuries or worse.
In this video you'll see a good mixture of take off's & landings from various airlines & aircraft types & indeed in some quite variable weather conditions.
Starting on the day I arrived, Tuesday 21st September we see Skiathos' largest regular visitor. The Boeing 757 operated by TUI seen departing back to Birmingham after bringing me in. The 757's are being retired by TUI in October 2021, so this could well be one of the last times a 757 visits the island. The 737's have already replaced the flights to Manchester & Gatwick operated by TUI. At the time of filming the only service still using a 757 was the twice weekly Birmingham flight on a Tuesday & Friday.
On the second day (22nd Sept) the weather in the morning was awful to say the least. Quite gusty and lots of rain overnight had left the runway surface drenched. Surface water on a short runway, with poor lighting is basically a no go for many airlines to even attempt. Meaning a Condor A321 from Dusseldorf diverted to Athens after holding for nearly an hour! This however was no match for Ryanair, who decided to come in regardless making one of the lowest landings I've ever witnessed in my years of visiting Skiathos! Check it out at 7:49! The 737 is barely out of the turning loop before its on the ground, well before the PAPI lights. What do you think?! - Compare that arrival with the other Ryanair arrival at 25:52. The rain however does make for some great shots of the spray. The Condor A321 did eventually arrive after its diversion, almost 3 hours delayed.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
0:11 - TUI 757
1:40 - TUI 757 Jetblast
2:56 - TUI 737-800 Landing
3:48 - TUI 737-800 departure
5:30 - Jet2 737 night landing
6:00 - Jet2 737 night departure
7:44 - Ryanair 737 LOW Landing!!
8:46 - Ryanair 737 departure
9:45 - Ryanair 737 jetblast & spray
10:30 - Sky Express ATR landing from Athens
11:14 - TUI 737 Landing from Gatwick
11:58 - Head on ATR Take Off!
12:46 - Jet2 737 arrives from Stansted
13:30 - TUI 737 arrival
14:24 - Air Serbia A319 Arrival
15:09 - Condor A321 Low Landing after diversion!
16:06 - TUI (Sunwing) 737 departs
17:07 - Crazy Jetblast sends people flying!
18:03 - Jet2 737 departure
19:40 - Air Serbia A319 departs to Belgrade
21:13 - Another TUI 737 Arrival
22:11 - Condor A321 departs to Dusseldorf
23:20 - Insane Jetblast from the heavy A321!
24:07 - TUI 737 Departure
25:10 - 737 Jetblast battering the tourists
25:52 - Ryanair 737 arrival from Pisa
26:57 - Ryanair 737 departs
28:42 - TUI 737 departure
29:45 - Jetblast from 737! People ducking & holding on
30:24 - Dusk Jet2 737 arrival
31:16 - Olympic ATR arrival
32:10 - Jet2 737 arrives directly overhead
34:00 - Jet2 departs into the sunset
35:30 - Jet2 737 batters some tourists
36:34 - Jet2 737 arrival just before dark
37:11 - Jet2 737 night arrival
38:08 - Jet2 737 departs as the rain begins
39:49 - Jet2 737 in torrential rain
40:32 - Getting taken out by jetblast & spray!
40:55 - Cessna Citation Jet arrives
41:32 - Dassault Falcon Private Jet arrives
42:30 - Head on TUI 737 arrival & backtrack
44:29 - Head on 757 arrival (My flight home)
Another insane spotting trip to Skiathos! Fabulous island to visit and awesome for avgeeks. Well worth a visit if you can go, definitely go. But do be careful in the jetblast. It can be so dangerous, don't underestimate it.
The lady who fell, was ok. She was shaken up and a bit battered with a bloody nose.
Onboard the TUI 757 - • TUI Airways Boeing 757...
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