{"id":782315,"date":"2024-05-14T12:01:56","date_gmt":"2024-05-14T17:01:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/spaceweekly.com\/?p=782315"},"modified":"2024-05-14T12:01:56","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T17:01:56","slug":"nasas-dc-8-to-fly-low-altitude-over-pocatello-idaho-for-final-flight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spaceweekly.com\/?p=782315","title":{"rendered":"NASA\u2019s DC-8 to Fly Low Altitude Over Pocatello, Idaho, for Final Flight"},"content":{"rendered":"


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NASA\u2019s DC-8 aircraft will fly at low altitude over Pocatello, Idaho, and surrounding areas during its final flight from NASA\u2019s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, to Idaho State University.<\/p>\n

After 37 years of successful airborne science missions, the DC-8 aircraft is retiring at Idaho State University, where it will be used to train future aircraft technicians by providing hands-on experience at the college\u2019s Aircraft Maintenance Technology Program.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Residents in the areas below will see and hear the aircraft as it flies to its new and final home.<\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong> Pocatello, Idaho (and surrounding areas).<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> Wednesday, May 15 between 2:00-2:30 PM.<\/p>\n

Additional details:<\/strong> All flyovers are conducted at a safe altitude without harm to public, wildlife, or infrastructure. Jet aircraft are loud and those with sensitivity to loud noises should be aware of the flyover window.<\/p>\n

To follow along real-time with the DC-8\u2019s flight path, visit or:<\/p>\n