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San Felipe airport for commercial traffic

mcfez - 3-12-2011 at 10:13 PM

Another positive development is that a major obstacle in the use of the airport for commercial traffic has been resolved. For many years there has been a land ownership dispute with the Government on who owns what. This has now been resolved and it opens up the probability that the long-term development of the infrastructure to receive larger planes can proceed. As I have frequently mentioned, air service to Mexicali with continuation to hubs such as Las Vegas and technology centers such as San Diego will open San Felipe to a whole new world of tourism, research, education and convention activity.

sfcom/mex

capt. mike - 3-13-2011 at 05:17 AM

don't hold your breath on this - comm'l routes to MMSF have been tried for years and they all lost their a$$.
MMSF will be only a GA facility for many years to come.
bottom line - no demand.

CortezBlue - 3-13-2011 at 08:21 AM

Hey McProp

James Bond was able to fly a DC3 in and out of San Felipe in Quantum of Solice, that had to be commercial:lol:

or was that Daniel Craig?

mcfez - 3-13-2011 at 09:03 AM

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Originally posted by capt. mike
don't hold your breath on this - comm'l routes to MMSF have been tried for years and they all lost their a$$.
MMSF will be only a GA facility for many years to come.
bottom line - no demand.


I know :lol::lol::lol:

The land ownership dispute is a little break thru. More walls to knock down yet to come. I say a real airport wont happen for 20 years

sancho - 3-13-2011 at 10:25 AM

As capt mike says, I can remember flights coming from
San Diego, maybe Browns Field, passenger flights,
they weren't around long. Development in SF will
be WAY into the coming yrs. Honestly, Conventions
in SF? I think we are all going to be able to enjoy
SF the way it is now, for a long time to come

mtgoat666 - 3-13-2011 at 10:25 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by mcfez
Another positive development is that a major obstacle in the use of the airport for commercial traffic has been resolved. For many years there has been a land ownership dispute with the Government on who owns what. This has now been resolved and it opens up the probability that the long-term development of the infrastructure to receive larger planes can proceed. As I have frequently mentioned, air service to Mexicali with continuation to hubs such as Las Vegas and technology centers such as San Diego will open San Felipe to a whole new world of tourism, research, education and convention activity.

sfcom/mex


conventions?

:lol:

bajalou - 3-13-2011 at 10:56 AM

Been through 2 or maybe 3 tries and no go - not enough passengers. Have to have a very regular bunch to make it worthwhile to fly in/out even twice a week.

mcfez - 3-13-2011 at 02:34 PM

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Originally posted by CortezBlue
Hey McProp

James Bond was able to fly a DC3 in and out of San Felipe in Quantum of Solice, that had to be commercial:lol:

or was that Daniel Craig?


Seriously? Or did I just get dubbed a fool to believe that?

grace59 - 3-13-2011 at 03:22 PM

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Originally posted by sancho
As capt mike says, I can remember flights coming from
San Diego, maybe Browns Field, passenger flights,
they weren't around long. Development in SF will
be WAY into the coming yrs. Honestly, Conventions
in SF? I think we are all going to be able to enjoy
SF the way it is now, for a long time to come

Which I think is great! While I want the economy to grow and recover in San Felipe, I don't want it to become like a lot of other Mexican towns that have grown and lost their charm. I like San Felipe small and without any of the chain restaurants etc. that come to Mexico when a lot of tourist begin to go there.

Bajahowodd - 3-13-2011 at 03:29 PM

Too bad that huge convention center sits idle!

Seriously, there is a yin and yang thing to consider. For many folks, the retarded development of San Felipe ( and I use that term is the best possible sense) has allowed the area to maintain the ambience that drew so many to it in the first place.

Puerto Penasco has welcomed development and the result has been a bunch of condos and a major time share development (Mayan Palace).

People of San Felipe. Which would you prefer?

grace59 - 3-13-2011 at 03:48 PM

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Originally posted by Bajahowodd
Too bad that huge convention center sits idle!

Seriously, there is a yin and yang thing to consider. For many folks, the retarded development of San Felipe ( and I use that term is the best possible sense) has allowed the area to maintain the ambience that drew so many to it in the first place.

Puerto Penasco has welcomed development and the result has been a bunch of condos and a major time share development (Mayan Palace).

People of San Felipe. Which would you prefer?

I prefer San Felipe to stay quiet! I like it that way which is why I built a house and plan to live there. I do wish things would pick up and be better...it is sad to see so many empty businesses and we worry about friends there who have lost their jobs due to the economy and the worries about safety that has caused some people to stay away.

grace59 - 3-13-2011 at 03:52 PM

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Originally posted by mcfez
Quote:
Originally posted by capt. mike
don't hold your breath on this - comm'l routes to MMSF have been tried for years and they all lost their a$$.
MMSF will be only a GA facility for many years to come.
bottom line - no demand.


I know :lol::lol::lol:

The land ownership dispute is a little break thru. More walls to knock down yet to come. I say a real airport wont happen for 20 years

Well, if it takes 20 years then I'm OK with it...by then I won't want to drive the gauntlet through Mexicali to get back into the states!!!:tumble:

CortezBlue - 3-13-2011 at 04:16 PM

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Originally posted by mcfez
Quote:
Originally posted by CortezBlue
Hey McProp

James Bond was able to fly a DC3 in and out of San Felipe in Quantum of Solice, that had to be commercial:lol:

or was that Daniel Craig?


Seriously? Or did I just get dubbed a fool to believe that?


No, seriously. Get on google and check it out. Also, on the BluRay there was a special section on the disc about where they filmed different areas.

We were down at our casa when they were filming, although we didn't know it at the time. There was a small black fighter jet that was flying below the cliffs on the beach in front of our casa.
It wasn't until we saw the movie that we realized it was one of the jets from the movie.

Bond, James Bond

mcfez - 3-13-2011 at 04:29 PM

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Originally posted by CortezBlue
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Originally posted by mcfez
Quote:
Originally posted by CortezBlue
Hey McProp

James Bond was able to fly a DC3 in and out of San Felipe in Quantum of Solice, that had to be commercial:lol:

or was that Daniel Craig?


Seriously? Or did I just get dubbed a fool to believe that?


No, seriously. Get on google and check it out. Also, on the BluRay there was a special section on the disc about where they filmed different areas.

We were down at our casa when they were filming, although we didn't know it at the time. There was a small black fighter jet that was flying below the cliffs on the beach in front of our casa.
It wasn't until we saw the movie that we realized it was one of the jets from the movie.


Stuff one finds out everyday!
Thanks for that info 007

CortezBlue - 3-13-2011 at 09:27 PM

Quote:
Stuff one finds out everyday!
Thanks for that info 007



No Problemo, McMoney Penny:lol::lol::lol:

mtgoat666 - 3-13-2011 at 10:50 PM

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Originally posted by CortezBlue
Quote:
Originally posted by mcfez
Quote:
Originally posted by CortezBlue
Hey McProp

James Bond was able to fly a DC3 in and out of San Felipe in Quantum of Solice, that had to be commercial:lol:

or was that Daniel Craig?


Seriously? Or did I just get dubbed a fool to believe that?


No, seriously. Get on google and check it out. Also, on the BluRay there was a special section on the disc about where they filmed different areas.

We were down at our casa when they were filming, although we didn't know it at the time. There was a small black fighter jet that was flying below the cliffs on the beach in front of our casa.
It wasn't until we saw the movie that we realized it was one of the jets from the movie.


What plot twist took James to that exotic international jet set city, San Felipe? The exotic casino full of Russian babes? The mega-billionaire's criminal lair at DK's Shell Island? The fish tacos? :lol:

CortezBlue - 3-14-2011 at 12:05 AM

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What plot twist took James to that exotic international jet set city, San Felipe? The exotic casino full of Russian babes? The mega-billionaire's criminal lair at DK's Shell Island? The fish tacos? :lol:




The Iguana! :o:O:o:O

sancho - 3-14-2011 at 11:26 AM

If I'm correct, wasn't there a Casino of some sorts
kinda/sorta kicked around as being built so. of SF?
Maybe a couple yrs. back? I'm on board with the
idea of another 20 yrs. of SF the way it is now.
mcfez, You could open up the Boom Boom room,
you know across the pedestrian bridge, no. end
of the Malecon? Perfect Convention site

mcfez - 3-14-2011 at 11:41 AM

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Originally posted by sancho
If I'm correct, wasn't there a Casino of some sorts
kinda/sorta kicked around as being built so. of SF?
Maybe a couple yrs. back? I'm on board with the
idea of another 20 yrs. of SF the way it is now.
mcfez, You could open up the Boom Boom room,
you know across the pedestrian bridge, no. end
of the Malecon? Perfect Convention site


Actually.....we have looked into a beach club in San Felipe ! Not on the Malecon though. The market crash two years ago wiped that idea off the map. Currently a club is closed....the one one on the corner there across the street from the Taco Factory. I just wonder much much longer before the Crocodile dies.

David K - 3-14-2011 at 03:04 PM

The San Felipe area used in the second Bond film (with the new Bond) was the mountain southwest of town and the airport... Sadly, you wouldn't know it was shot in Baja instead of the plot's South American location except for the cardon cactus! No views of the coast or town of San Felipe are shown in the film that I recall.

Bajahowodd - 3-14-2011 at 03:11 PM

It's cinema magic!

Check this out.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1217613/

It was filmed entirely in Louisiana!:lol:

sancho - 3-14-2011 at 03:21 PM

Mc fez, I believe that place was named the Beachcomber.
I don't know how the Rockidile survives, the Spring
Break US College students have not in the last couple
yrs. had an Spring break Tours to SF, which seemed to
be the Rockidile's main $$$.
I like hangin on the Malecon, on a warm Sat/Sun nite, music blaring,
a few strolling Musicians, a few borrachos.
Read a couple weeks back the Jollyman Bar, out on the
Hwy 7 mi no. of SF is for sale

mcfez - 3-14-2011 at 03:24 PM

Jollyman Bar...
The new place? Has the pizza store there too, right?

I like the malecon too....relaxing.

grace59 - 3-14-2011 at 05:28 PM

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Originally posted by mcfez
Jollyman Bar...
The new place? Has the pizza store there too, right?

I like the malecon too....relaxing.

Yes, The Jolly Mon bar is for sale, but it is a seperate business from the Sand Rail Pizza which as far as I know is still in business (or it was as of two weeks ago). The Sundance Deli is also under new management and is once again being well stocked.

mcfez - 3-14-2011 at 07:38 PM

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Originally posted by grace59
Quote:
Originally posted by mcfez
Jollyman Bar...
The new place? Has the pizza store there too, right?

I like the malecon too....relaxing.

Yes, The Jolly Mon bar is for sale, but it is a seperate business from the Sand Rail Pizza which as far as I know is still in business (or it was as of two weeks ago). The Sundance Deli is also under new management and is once again being well stocked.


Ever ordered a pizza from Sand Rail Pizza? Thy best :coolup:

Now this guy who owned the Jolly Mon bar...owned the market too? And they move from down the Del Ora (sp) last year?

Been in the bar a few times.....to order up pizza from the Sand Rail.....that place was always sorta dead. It be a great place if it was brought up to a more "livelier" atmosphere. Maybe a steak house too or something......if the economics were better in Ca and Baja

grace59 - 3-14-2011 at 09:40 PM

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Originally posted by mcfez
Quote:
Originally posted by grace59
Quote:
Originally posted by mcfez
Jollyman Bar...
The new place? Has the pizza store there too, right?

I like the malecon too....relaxing.

Yes, The Jolly Mon bar is for sale, but it is a seperate business from the Sand Rail Pizza which as far as I know is still in business (or it was as of two weeks ago). The Sundance Deli is also under new management and is once again being well stocked.


Ever ordered a pizza from Sand Rail Pizza? Thy best :coolup:

Now this guy who owned the Jolly Mon bar...owned the market too? And they move from down the Del Ora (sp) last year?

Been in the bar a few times.....to order up pizza from the Sand Rail.....that place was always sorta dead. It be a great place if it was brought up to a more "livelier" atmosphere. Maybe a steak house too or something......if the economics were better in Ca and Baja

Yes, I love Sand Rail Pizza...and they actually deliver to my house in El Dorado...it is what we usually do for dinner on our first night in since we are tired and haven't been into town to shop for groceries.
And John did own both Jolly Mon and Sundance Deli, but things haven't been well with him and business there...so the market in under new management (with the same great employees) and the bar is for sale. John did have the market at Playa del Oro (and this is just rumor, I don't know for certain...someone said he is considering going back to that location since Pelicano isn't running that as a second market anymore.). Maybe I'll run into you at the pizza place someday...be sure to wear the horns so that I recognize you :lol::lol:

mcfez - 3-14-2011 at 11:08 PM

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Originally posted by grace59
Quote:
Originally posted by mcfez
Quote:
Originally posted by grace59
Quote:
Originally posted by mcfez
Jollyman Bar...
The new place? Has the pizza store there too, right?

I like the malecon too....relaxing.

Yes, The Jolly Mon bar is for sale, but it is a seperate business from the Sand Rail Pizza which as far as I know is still in business (or it was as of two weeks ago). The Sundance Deli is also under new management and is once again being well stocked.


We'll be at the Campos Ocotillio march 26. WLUK when we are there. We all should do a pizza around the campfire.

Ever ordered a pizza from Sand Rail Pizza? Thy best :coolup:

Now this guy who owned the Jolly Mon bar...owned the market too? And they move from down the Del Ora (sp) last year?

Been in the bar a few times.....to order up pizza from the Sand Rail.....that place was always sorta dead. It be a great place if it was brought up to a more "livelier" atmosphere. Maybe a steak house too or something......if the economics were better in Ca and Baja

Yes, I love Sand Rail Pizza...and they actually deliver to my house in El Dorado...it is what we usually do for dinner on our first night in since we are tired and haven't been into town to shop for groceries.
And John did own both Jolly Mon and Sundance Deli, but things haven't been well with him and business there...so the market in under new management (with the same great employees) and the bar is for sale. John did have the market at Playa del Oro (and this is just rumor, I don't know for certain...someone said he is considering going back to that location since Pelicano isn't running that as a second market anymore.). Maybe I'll run into you at the pizza place someday...be sure to wear the horns so that I recognize you :lol::lol:

grace59 - 3-15-2011 at 08:37 PM

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Originally posted by mcfez
Quote:
Originally posted by grace59
Quote:
Originally posted by mcfez
Quote:
Originally posted by grace59
Quote:
Originally posted by mcfez
Jollyman Bar...
The new place? Has the pizza store there too, right?

I like the malecon too....relaxing.

Yes, The Jolly Mon bar is for sale, but it is a seperate business from the Sand Rail Pizza which as far as I know is still in business (or it was as of two weeks ago). The Sundance Deli is also under new management and is once again being well stocked.


We'll be at the Campos Ocotillio march 26. WLUK when we are there. We all should do a pizza around the campfire.

Ever ordered a pizza from Sand Rail Pizza? Thy best :coolup:

Now this guy who owned the Jolly Mon bar...owned the market too? And they move from down the Del Ora (sp) last year?

Been in the bar a few times.....to order up pizza from the Sand Rail.....that place was always sorta dead. It be a great place if it was brought up to a more "livelier" atmosphere. Maybe a steak house too or something......if the economics were better in Ca and Baja

Yes, I love Sand Rail Pizza...and they actually deliver to my house in El Dorado...it is what we usually do for dinner on our first night in since we are tired and haven't been into town to shop for groceries.
And John did own both Jolly Mon and Sundance Deli, but things haven't been well with him and business there...so the market in under new management (with the same great employees) and the bar is for sale. John did have the market at Playa del Oro (and this is just rumor, I don't know for certain...someone said he is considering going back to that location since Pelicano isn't running that as a second market anymore.). Maybe I'll run into you at the pizza place someday...be sure to wear the horns so that I recognize you :lol::lol:

Hey McFez, How long will you be staying? We will be there April 2nd. Bringing some friends, too. One of these times we should be able to connect.

mcfez - 3-15-2011 at 09:06 PM

Be there for about ten days. Will u2 you the day after we arrive. I need to meet up with BajaLou for payment of a fish taco...perhaps you folks can tag along with me and see him.

BajaRat - 3-15-2011 at 09:33 PM

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Originally posted by CortezBlue
Stuff one finds out everyday!
Thanks for that info 007



No Problemo, McMoney Penny:lol::lol::lol:



McMoney Penny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
McFez your camaron is cooked:lol::lol::lol: