An unusual skating rink will open at JFK airport: exactly where and when

The skating rink will be located next to a unique aircraft, which in 1960 years carried out flights to Alaska and South America. Since 1980's he stood idle, and now has turned into a cozy vintage cocktail bar. This publication writes Events.

The John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York will open an ice rink of an unusual size and with a unique bar in the form of an airplane. A new location will be launched from November 30, the publication notes with reference to the TWA Hotel, which announced the opening of the rink.

Built in 1960's style, the hotel is located in the former TWA Flight Center at JFK Airport.

What is unusual about the new rink

The rink, measuring 13 by 17 meters, is called Runway Rink. To create it, tap water from New York is used.

“To create the ice rink, they use colossal 3500 gallons of tap water and 400 gallons of coolant flowing through 500 plastic pipes under the ice!” Writes the publication.

The location will work seven days a week from November 30 until the end of February.

Visitors to this place will be able to buy themed knitted hats and scarves, as well as cold beer, Snow-Caps and other drinks and snacks that will be sold near the ice rink.

The main highlight of the rink

What sets this skating rink apart from the rest in New York is its location next to a unique airplane.

“You will be able to write out eights next to the 1958 Connie airplane, which has been converted into a cozy vintage cocktail lounge,” the author emphasizes.

The history of the aircraft is also very unusual. Firstly, it is one of the 44 Starliners aircraft built by Lockheed in the 1940 — 1950 years, and one of the four surviving to this day.

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It is worth noting that in the 1950's, Lockheed's Constellation propeller airliners with four engines were considered the pinnacle of luxury for traveling across the Atlantic.

Secondly, Connie planes were chosen for flights also because they could increase the pressure in the cabin - this allowed them to fly high in the worst weather. At the same time, the trip on this plane was smoother and safer, the source said.

“With this increase in pressure and fast speed, Connie paved the way for a new era of air travel, where flying became almost routine, especially for business travel,” the author emphasized.

Once the plane, now transformed into a bar, flew to Alaska and South America. In the 1980's, he was returned to America. Since then, he stood idle for many years.

Spectacular show

Among other things, a spectacular show called the Arctic Expedition will be held every evening on the ice rink, during which spectators will be told the story of how the plane served in Alaska, dumping supplies in Prudhoe Bay.

Openning time: Monday-Thursday, from 16: 00 to 20: 00, Friday - from 16: 00 to 22: 00, Saturday and Sunday - from 10.00 to 22: 00.

Entrance fees: $ 15, for children under 12 years - $ 10. Skate rental: for children under 12 years - $ 8).

Advance purchase of tickets and reservations are not available, the source said.

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