Kalamáta

1Southern approach

Just before you reach the main gate while driving past the threshold of runway 35 on road 82 there is a farmland track to the left that crosses the railway line running parallel to the main road. After crossing the railway you will be able to take another farm track left, running back in the direction you came from. The foliage blocks your view of the base, but also gives you some shelter from the main road. The southern approach is straight overhead albeit a bit high now.

2Southern side ramp view

Normally, many of the Buckeye fleet are parked in a long flight line. The road is rather busy, but you just need a couple of minutes to check them out. There is a crash-gate, but ideally you have to be somewhat to the west of that.

3South east side ramp view

By taking the northbound road parallel to the runway, challenging the aforementioned gipsies you will reach some spots where you can look through the undergrowth. You are now right opposite the T-2 flight line and just north of a storage area with some desolate T-37 aircraft. Some of these can be identified from this spot. This small road can be found from the north as well, just keep taking the roads closest to the base all the time. There are more roads and track than illustrated on the map.

4East side view

About halfway down the runway you can watch the aircraft in a less than ideal way. Mostly, they will fly a circuit before landing so they will pass rather high before coming in. The bushes prevent a clear view, but the taxiway is just behind it!

5North east side ramp view

This is by far the most open space with a clear view on the taxiway and opposite T-6 ramps. Alas, it is near two bends in the road giving you very short warning as well as some hazardous traffic moments. Obviously, you are in full sight yourself. So have a quick look at the many T-6 and do not hang around too long.

6Northern approach

Following the road northbound, it keeps on hugging the base, Again, the foliage hampers a clear view. The northern approach goes straight over this road which itself continues to Aris and Triodus. Depending on the season you will be able to see something of the T-6-ramp and hangars through the bushes.