Addison Airport

This was by far my favorite FBO.

Perfect small airport, wonderful place to learn flying, awesome private plane rides, i actually proposed to my wife on an airplane ride here.

This was practically my second home, as the Civil Air Patrol squadron I belonged to kept a couple of aircraft there. The MillionAir FBO (fixed-​base operator) at the north end of the field is quite opulent, befitting the high-​dollar biz-​jet clientele.
Cavanaugh Air Museum nearby, small gift shop, decent collection of warbirds (many flyable) on display.

Most of you know Addison for Restaurant Row, and countless bars, but if you haven’t explored Addison Airport, you don’t know what you’re missing. Addison is one of the busiest private airports in the country, and the 2^nd busiest single runway airport in the country (Behind San Diego International)
This means that you get to see a wide variety of aircraft taking off and landing all day. From Cessna 172s giving flight lessons, to big Lear Jets and GulfStream IVs whisking executives away. On the weekends you’ll even see some warbirds from Jim Cavanaugh’s collection taking off.
Addison Airport has Cavanaugh’s Museum, countless flight schools, and even a company to fly christmas light flights over Dallas and other romantic flights and tours.
For those who love planespotting, there are countless spots to post up and watch planes. I won’t give away my own personal favorite spot, you need to find your own!
But Dooley Ln, where the Control Tower stands has some great views of the airport. And on weekends a lot of plane spotters like to park for amazing views of approaching and departing aircraft in the office park parking lot on Westgrove Rd. at the end of Runway 15 (The north side of the airport)
Happy Plane Hunting.

On the way home from a Saturday lunch, BF showed me a great spot he had discovered to view the airport activity. Being the aviation enthusiasts we are, we really enjoy watching aircraft arrive and depart.
We saw several small two engine planes line up for take-​off. It’s amazing how quickly they lift off after making the turn from the taxi area onto the runway. Wow, up and away they go! We also observed a sleek corporate jet sail in for a smooth landing right in front of us. Those beautiful small birds just seem to float onto the runway.
This is a great way to spend an hour or so, killing time on a lazy weekend day. Next time, we’ll take some homemade tuna sandwiches, chips and a libation or two, and see what interesting aircraft will appear. This is a very busy airport for its size so there will always be a lot of activity.
Directions — Take Midway Rd, North of Beltline in Addison, to Boyington Dr, turn right (East) and follow road as it curves to a dead end. Great unobstructed viewing area.