Airplane boneyards

[phetaroi]

Originally Posted by chris_s

Boneyards are not simply scrap yards. They have several different purposes.

For instance, Davis-Monthan AFB has aircraft there for:

Long Term – Aircraft are kept intact for future use
Parts Reclamation – Aircraft are kept, picked apart and used for spare parts
Flying Hold – Aircraft are kept intact for shorter stays than Long Term
Excess of DoD needs – Aircraft are sold off whole or in parts
Historical Preparation - demilitarized for museum or monument display

Thank you!

[corydon]

Originally Posted by jlawrence01

There is also a location along I-10 just west of Tucson that stores "retired" commercial planes. Maybe some people will have more information about it. THere is also another one near the Cleveland Indians/ Cincinnati Reds Spring Training facility which I believe is in Goodyear, AZ.

Not a real boneyard. They refurbish passenger planes to freight for Fedex and the like.

[elkotronics]

Not a real boneyard. They refurbish passenger planes to freight for Fedex and the like.

Ahh, I've wondered what that outfit was up to there.

[N804SY]

If you are in the Area Kingman is small but has some interesting aircraft.

[azdr0710]

and here's that link it took 15 posts to get to!!

Tour Boneyard

you won't be able to just wander unattended, but this is the big and famous one you should see.....