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May 10, 2025, 5:20 pm

go get pics of IcelandAir's Hekla Aurora arrival

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I bicycled to PDX and got photos & video of IcelandAir's popular Hekla Aurora plane (painted with northern lights over the Hekla volcano) arriving. Since IcelandAir is phasing out the 757s from its fleet by next year, any time this plane comes to Portland could be the last chance to catch it.

"I biked to Portland Int'l Airport #KPDX this afternoon to see an #avgeek favorite, IcelandAir's Hekla Aurora special livery 757-200. Since they're phasing out their 757s by next year and maybe sooner on the Portland route, I'll try to catch it when I can since some time this year will be the last chance to see it. I got these from the bike path on the levee overlooking Runway 28R/10L. (Also a BA 787-10 at the gate.) #cycling #aviation #Portland #PNW"
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May 10, 2025, 07:54 PM

"Video of IcelandAir's Hekla Aurora special livery (northern lights over the Hekla volcano) 757-200 landing on Runway 28R at Portland Int'l Airport #KPDX this afternoon. I bicycled to the airport to get video of this plane from the bike path on the levee overlooking the runway. #cycling #avgeek #aviation #Portland #PNW"
https://avgeek.social/@ikluft/114487655482596656
May 10, 2025, 10:56 PM

Oops, I forgot to make this activity visible for a week. I bicycled to PDX and got photos & video of IcelandAir's popular Hekla Aurora plane (painted with northern lights over the Hekla volcano) arriving. Since IcelandAir is phasing out the 757s from its fleet by next year, any time this plane comes to Portland could be the last chance to catch it. "I biked to Portland Int'l Airport #KPDX this afternoon to see an #avgeek favorite, IcelandAir's Hekla Aurora special livery 757-200. Since they're phasing out their 757s by next year and maybe sooner on the Portland route, I'll try to catch it when I can since some time this year will be the last chance to see it. I got these from the bike path on the levee overlooking Runway 28R/10L. (Also a BA 787-10 at the gate.) #cycling #aviation #Portland #PNW" https://avgeek.social/@ikluft/114486940035772218 May 10, 2025, 07:54 PM "Video of IcelandAir's Hekla Aurora special livery (northern lights over the Hekla volcano) 757-200 landing on Runway 28R at Portland Int'l Airport #KPDX this afternoon. I bicycled to the airport to get video of this plane from the bike path on the levee overlooking the runway. #cycling #avgeek #aviation #Portland #PNW" https://avgeek.social/@ikluft/114487655482596656 May 10, 2025, 10:56 PM
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By: KO6YQ
Started in: Portland, OR, US
Distance: 14.6 mi
Selected: 14.6 mi
Elevation: + 455 / - 438 ft
Moving Time: 01:10:50
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Departed: May 10, 2025, 5:20 pm
Starts in: Portland, OR, US
Distance: 14.6 mi
Selected distance: 14.6 mi
Elevation: + 455 / - 438 ft
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Total Duration: 01:35:44
Selection Duration: 5744
Moving Time: 01:10:50
Selection Moving Time: 01:10:50
Stopped Time: 00:24:54
Max Speed: 22.4 mph
Avg Speed: 12.3 mph
Pace: 00:06:33
Moving Pace: 00:04:51
Max HR: 160 bpm
Min HR: 86 bpm
Avg HR: 124 bpm

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