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John Glenn Columbus International Airport

2007-02-22T02:33:12Z

JSprague24: /* Regular Traffic */

[[Category:Ohio]]
{{categorywithregion|North America|United States|Ohio}}

{{infobox|fullname=Port Columbus International Airport|
location=Columbus, OH|
iata=CMH|
icao=KCMH|
aptype=Commercial|
website=http://www.port-columbus.com|
mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=CMH&ie=UTF8&z=14&ll=39.997309,-82.887297&spn=0.062597,0.094156&t=h&om=1|
mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=132.7 257.8|
atcground=121.9 348.6|
atcclearance=126.3|
atcapproach=119.15(100-279) 125.95(280-099) 338.225 100-279 371.975 280-099 118.2 119.65 353.9|
atcdeparture=119.15(100-279) 125.95(280-099) 338.225 100-279 371.975 280-099|
atcatis=124.6|
atcunicom=}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Aircraft Observation Area===
Gravel parking lot located off of Hamilton Rd. at the Southeast corner of the airport, directly south of the end of runway 28L.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Parking Garage===
The North end of the garage provides good views of arrivals and departures on 28R, as well as the Concourse C ramp. South end provides a good view of the midpoint of runway 28L/10R, which can be good for rotation pictures or shots of planes rolling out on landing.

Level 6 of the main garage also can be good for spotting, but is not as close to the runway.

===94th Aero Squadron Restaurant===
The 94th Aero Squadron is just East of the airport fire station. It is good for close-ups of aircraft waiting to depart, although a fence separates the restaurant's patio from the airport perimeter road.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
*'''Air Canada Jazz''' Dash 8
*'''American''' MD-80
*'''American Eagle''' ERJ-135, ERJ-145
*'''Continental''' 737-300, 737-500
*'''Continental Express''' ERJ-135, ERJ-145
*'''Delta''' 737-800, MD-88
*'''Delta Connection''' CRJ, ERJ-135, ERJ-145, E-170
*'''JetBlue''' E-190
*'''Midwest Connect''' CRJ, FRJ
*'''Northwest''' A319, A320, DC-9
*'''Northwest Airlink''' CRJ
*'''Southwest''' 737-300, 737-700
*'''United''' 737-300, 737-500, 757, A319, A320
*'''United Express''' ERJ-145, E-170
*'''US Airways/America West''' 737-300, A319, A320
*'''US Airways Express''' CRJ-200, CRJ-700, CRJ-900, ERJ-145, E-170, Dash 8, Saab 340

==Facilities and Transportation==

Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport

2006-12-08T06:29:55Z

JSprague24: /* Facilities and Transportation */

[[Category:Puerto Rico]]
{{categorywithregion|Central America and Caribbean|United States|Puerto Rico}}

{{infobox|fullname=Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport|location=San Juan, Puerto Rico|iata=SJU|icao=TJSJ|aptype=Commercial|website=http://www.prpa.gobierno.pr/APMain.aspx|mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=SJU&ie=UTF8&z=15&ll=18.43939,-66.001911&spn=0.038758,0.047078&t=h&om=1|mapsource=Google Maps|atctower=132.05 257.8|atcground=121.9 348.6|atcclearance=126.4 284.6|atcapproach=119.4(WEST & SW) 120.9(NORTH & EAST) 269.2(WEST & SW) 290.2(NORTH & EAST)|atcdeparture=119.4(WEST & SW) 120.9(NORTH & EAST) 269.2(WEST & SW) 290.2(NORTH & EAST)|atcatis=125.8|atcunicom=123.0}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Aeroparque===

'''Location:''' Next to taxiway S, inside the airport grounds.

'''Availability:''' 10AM to 6PM, closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

'''Equipment:''' Optimal range is between 35-200mm. Having more on the upper end could help.

'''Security:''' None! The spot is made precisely to keep you off the other locations.

'''Watch out for:''' Harsh lighting due to direction of the runway, and strong heat distortion.

'''Description:''' Aeroparque is an excellent location to begin. It sits right along taxiway S, the main taxiway that runs parallel to runway 8. However, it provides extremely limited visibility for runway 10 arrivals, and none for the departures.

The closeness is very good for those spotters that use flexible mid-range telephotos, but will severely handicap those that have high-end telephotos (especially those with lower ends higher than 70mm). On a 1.6x DSLR, 70mm will barely fit a 757 on taxiway S. Due to the direction of the runway, the lighting is extremely harsh, and spotters should take extra precautions about configuring their cameras properly for the harsh light.

Admission is free most days of the week. It's worth noting however, that on Sundays, a security guard sits in the parking lot handing out tickets for admission. When given one, you either have to buy at least $6 worth of food and drink while at the Aeroparque & give the stamped ticket to the guard upon exit, or pay a $6 fee upon leaving. Still, the charge is worth it for the quality of pictures possible from the Aeroparque.

'''Sample Photos:'''
{{anetlink|1051244}}
{{anetlink|1049123}}

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Locations to Avoid==

===Central Parking Lot===

The airport's parking lot (multi-level) used to be an excellent spot until the construction of the new terminals began. Now the visibility of aircraft taxiing along H taxiway is highly limited due to the construction, and when runway 10 re-opens, the spot will be pretty much useless except for catching new angles of runway 08 departures. However, this will require large amounts of zoom (upwards of 300mm), and even then heat distortion might ruin anything that could come out of it.

Another consideration is that airport security patrols the parking lot occasionally, so being cautious is essential. Security tends to be a problem if the police downstairs notices too much activity going on in the top level. Aeroparque is a better spot when runway 10 is closed, and Laguna Garden is a viable alternative when it open.

==Regular Traffic==
===Passenger===
*'''Air Canada''' (weekends) A319
*'''American''' A300, 757, 767-300, occasional 777
*'''American Eagle''' ATR-72
*'''Cape Air''' Cessna 402
*'''Caribbean Sun''' Dash 8
*'''Continental''' 737-700, 737-800, 757-200, 757-300
*'''Copa''' 737-700, Embraer 190
*'''Delta''' 737-800 (weekends), 757, 767-300
*'''Iberia''' (Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday) A340-300
*'''JetBlue''' A320
*'''Northwest''' (Sundays) A320
*'''Spirit''' A321
*'''United/Ted''' A320
*'''US Airways''' A319, A320, A330, 757, 767-200

===Cargo===
*'''Amerijet''' 727-200
*'''FedEx''' DC-10
*'''Four Star Air Cargo''' DC-3
*'''Martinair Cargo''' MD-11
*'''Roblex Aviation''' Shorts 360
*'''Tampa Cargo''' (Sundays) DC-8
*'''Tol Air''' DC-3, CV-440
*'''UPS''' A300

Various charters on weekends, including Pan Am Clipper Connection, Miami Air, Thomsonfly, etc.

==Facilities and Transportation==

The Aeroparque has a snack bar on the lower level. Products available include chips, ice cream, soft drinks, beer, and some fast food items, such as Buffalo Wings, chicken strips, hot dogs, and french fries. A small selection of Gemini and Dragon Wings models are also available for purchase there.

The airport is on Metrobus routes B40 and C45. While no buses stop at the Aeroparque, you can take the bus to the main terminal. From there, the Aeroparque is a reasonably short walk.

Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport

2006-12-08T06:28:56Z

JSprague24: /* Facilities and Transportation */

[[Category:Puerto Rico]]
{{categorywithregion|Central America and Caribbean|United States|Puerto Rico}}

{{infobox|fullname=Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport|location=San Juan, Puerto Rico|iata=SJU|icao=TJSJ|aptype=Commercial|website=http://www.prpa.gobierno.pr/APMain.aspx|mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=SJU&ie=UTF8&z=15&ll=18.43939,-66.001911&spn=0.038758,0.047078&t=h&om=1|mapsource=Google Maps|atctower=132.05 257.8|atcground=121.9 348.6|atcclearance=126.4 284.6|atcapproach=119.4(WEST & SW) 120.9(NORTH & EAST) 269.2(WEST & SW) 290.2(NORTH & EAST)|atcdeparture=119.4(WEST & SW) 120.9(NORTH & EAST) 269.2(WEST & SW) 290.2(NORTH & EAST)|atcatis=125.8|atcunicom=123.0}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Aeroparque===

'''Location:''' Next to taxiway S, inside the airport grounds.

'''Availability:''' 10AM to 6PM, closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

'''Equipment:''' Optimal range is between 35-200mm. Having more on the upper end could help.

'''Security:''' None! The spot is made precisely to keep you off the other locations.

'''Watch out for:''' Harsh lighting due to direction of the runway, and strong heat distortion.

'''Description:''' Aeroparque is an excellent location to begin. It sits right along taxiway S, the main taxiway that runs parallel to runway 8. However, it provides extremely limited visibility for runway 10 arrivals, and none for the departures.

The closeness is very good for those spotters that use flexible mid-range telephotos, but will severely handicap those that have high-end telephotos (especially those with lower ends higher than 70mm). On a 1.6x DSLR, 70mm will barely fit a 757 on taxiway S. Due to the direction of the runway, the lighting is extremely harsh, and spotters should take extra precautions about configuring their cameras properly for the harsh light.

Admission is free most days of the week. It's worth noting however, that on Sundays, a security guard sits in the parking lot handing out tickets for admission. When given one, you either have to buy at least $6 worth of food and drink while at the Aeroparque & give the stamped ticket to the guard upon exit, or pay a $6 fee upon leaving. Still, the charge is worth it for the quality of pictures possible from the Aeroparque.

'''Sample Photos:'''
{{anetlink|1051244}}
{{anetlink|1049123}}

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Locations to Avoid==

===Central Parking Lot===

The airport's parking lot (multi-level) used to be an excellent spot until the construction of the new terminals began. Now the visibility of aircraft taxiing along H taxiway is highly limited due to the construction, and when runway 10 re-opens, the spot will be pretty much useless except for catching new angles of runway 08 departures. However, this will require large amounts of zoom (upwards of 300mm), and even then heat distortion might ruin anything that could come out of it.

Another consideration is that airport security patrols the parking lot occasionally, so being cautious is essential. Security tends to be a problem if the police downstairs notices too much activity going on in the top level. Aeroparque is a better spot when runway 10 is closed, and Laguna Garden is a viable alternative when it open.

==Regular Traffic==
===Passenger===
*'''Air Canada''' (weekends) A319
*'''American''' A300, 757, 767-300, occasional 777
*'''American Eagle''' ATR-72
*'''Cape Air''' Cessna 402
*'''Caribbean Sun''' Dash 8
*'''Continental''' 737-700, 737-800, 757-200, 757-300
*'''Copa''' 737-700, Embraer 190
*'''Delta''' 737-800 (weekends), 757, 767-300
*'''Iberia''' (Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday) A340-300
*'''JetBlue''' A320
*'''Northwest''' (Sundays) A320
*'''Spirit''' A321
*'''United/Ted''' A320
*'''US Airways''' A319, A320, A330, 757, 767-200

===Cargo===
*'''Amerijet''' 727-200
*'''FedEx''' DC-10
*'''Four Star Air Cargo''' DC-3
*'''Martinair Cargo''' MD-11
*'''Roblex Aviation''' Shorts 360
*'''Tampa Cargo''' (Sundays) DC-8
*'''Tol Air''' DC-3, CV-440
*'''UPS''' A300

Various charters on weekends, including Pan Am Clipper Connection, Miami Air, Thomsonfly, etc.

==Facilities and Transportation==

The Aeroparque has a snack bar on the lower level. Products available include chips, ice cream, soft drinks, beer, and some fast food items, such as Buffalo Wings, chicken strips, hot dogs, and french fries. Some items are a bit pricy ($6.95 for an order of chicken strips and french fries). A small selection of Gemini and Dragon Wings models are also available for purchase.

The airport is on Metrobus routes B40 and C45. While no buses stop at the Aeroparque, you can take the bus to the main terminal. From there, the Aeroparque is a reasonably short walk.

Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport

2006-12-08T06:19:54Z

JSprague24: /* Aeroparque */

Daytona Beach International Airport

2006-12-08T06:18:04Z

JSprague24: /* Regular Traffic */

[[Category:Florida]]
{{categorywithregion|North America|United States|Florida}}

{{infobox|fullname=Daytona Beach International Airport|
location=Daytona Beach, Florida|
iata=DAB|
icao=KDAB|
aptype=Commercial|
website=http://flydaytonafirst.com|
mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=DAB&spn=0.063570,0.118721&t=h&hl=en|
mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=|
atcground=|
atcclearance=|
atcapproach=|
atcdeparture=|
atcatis=|
atcunicom=}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Other Spotting Locations==

===ERAU Rear Parking Lot===

Provides good views of planes on short final, holding short of, & lining up on 25R.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
AirTran (starts January 2007)- 717
Continental Express- ERJ-145
Delta- MD-88
Delta Connection- CRJ-200, CRJ-700
United Express- CRJ-200

==Facilities and Transportation==

Daytona Beach International Airport

2006-12-08T06:17:41Z

JSprague24: /* Regular Traffic */

[[Category:Florida]]
{{categorywithregion|North America|United States|Florida}}

{{infobox|fullname=Daytona Beach International Airport|
location=Daytona Beach, Florida|
iata=DAB|
icao=KDAB|
aptype=Commercial|
website=http://flydaytonafirst.com|
mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=DAB&spn=0.063570,0.118721&t=h&hl=en|
mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=|
atcground=|
atcclearance=|
atcapproach=|
atcdeparture=|
atcatis=|
atcunicom=}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Other Spotting Locations==

===ERAU Rear Parking Lot===

Provides good views of planes on short final, holding short of, & lining up on 25R.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
AirTran (starts January 2007)- 717
Continental Express- ERJ-145
Delta- MD-88
Delta Connection- CRJ-700
United Express- CRJ-200

==Facilities and Transportation==

Daytona Beach International Airport

2006-12-08T06:15:07Z

JSprague24: /* Other Spotting Locations */

John Glenn Columbus International Airport

2006-12-06T01:52:38Z

JSprague24: /* Official Spotting Locations */

[[Category:Ohio]]
{{categorywithregion|North America|United States|Ohio}}

{{infobox|fullname=Port Columbus International Airport|
location=Columbus, OH|
iata=CMH|
icao=KCMH|
aptype=Public|
website=http://www.port-columbus.com|
mapurl=|
mapsource=|
atctower=132.7 257.8|
atcground=121.9 348.6|
atcclearance=126.3|
atcapproach=119.15(100-279) 125.95(280-099) 338.225 100-279 371.975 280-099 118.2 119.65 353.9|
atcdeparture=119.15(100-279) 125.95(280-099) 338.225 100-279 371.975 280-099|
atcatis=124.6|
atcunicom=}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

==="Aircraft Observation Area"===
Gravel parking lot located off of Hamilton Rd. at the Southeast corner of the airport, directly south of the end of runway 28L.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Parking Garage===
The North end of the garage provides good views of arrivals and departures on 28R, as well as the Concourse C ramp. South end provides a good view of the midpoint of runway 28L/10R, which can be good for rotation pictures or shots of planes rolling out on landing.

Level 6 of the main garage also can be good for spotting, but is not as close to the runway.

===94th Aero Squadron Restaurant===
The 94th Aero Squadron is just East of the airport fire station. It is good for close-ups of aircraft waiting to depart, although a fence separates the restaurant's patio from the airport perimeter road.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
Air Canada Jazz- Dash 8
American- MD-80
American Eagle- ERJ-135, ERJ-145
Continental- 737-300, 737-500
Continental Express- ERJ-135, ERJ-145
Delta- 737-800, MD-88, MD-90 (M90 starts in December)
Delta Connection- CRJ, ERJ-135, ERJ-145, E-170
JetBlue- E-190
Midwest Connect- FRJ
Northwest- A319, A320, DC-9
Northwest Airlink- CRJ
Southwest- 737-300, 737-700
United- 737, A319
United Express- ERJ-145, E-170
US Airways/America West- 737-300, A319, A320
US Airways Express- CRJ-200, CRJ-700, CRJ-900, ERJ-145, E-170, Dash 8, Saab 340

==Facilities and Transportation==

John Glenn Columbus International Airport

2006-12-06T01:52:18Z

JSprague24: /* Other Spotting Locations */

[[Category:Ohio]]
{{categorywithregion|North America|United States|Ohio}}

{{infobox|fullname=Port Columbus International Airport|
location=Columbus, OH|
iata=CMH|
icao=KCMH|
aptype=Public|
website=http://www.port-columbus.com|
mapurl=|
mapsource=|
atctower=132.7 257.8|
atcground=121.9 348.6|
atcclearance=126.3|
atcapproach=119.15(100-279) 125.95(280-099) 338.225 100-279 371.975 280-099 118.2 119.65 353.9|
atcdeparture=119.15(100-279) 125.95(280-099) 338.225 100-279 371.975 280-099|
atcatis=124.6|
atcunicom=}}



==Official Spotting Locations==
"Aircraft Observation Area"

===Location===
Gravel parking lot located off of Hamilton Rd. at the Southeast corner of the airport, directly south of the end of runway 28L.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Parking Garage===
The North end of the garage provides good views of arrivals and departures on 28R, as well as the Concourse C ramp. South end provides a good view of the midpoint of runway 28L/10R, which can be good for rotation pictures or shots of planes rolling out on landing.

Level 6 of the main garage also can be good for spotting, but is not as close to the runway.

===94th Aero Squadron Restaurant===
The 94th Aero Squadron is just East of the airport fire station. It is good for close-ups of aircraft waiting to depart, although a fence separates the restaurant's patio from the airport perimeter road.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
Air Canada Jazz- Dash 8
American- MD-80
American Eagle- ERJ-135, ERJ-145
Continental- 737-300, 737-500
Continental Express- ERJ-135, ERJ-145
Delta- 737-800, MD-88, MD-90 (M90 starts in December)
Delta Connection- CRJ, ERJ-135, ERJ-145, E-170
JetBlue- E-190
Midwest Connect- FRJ
Northwest- A319, A320, DC-9
Northwest Airlink- CRJ
Southwest- 737-300, 737-700
United- 737, A319
United Express- ERJ-145, E-170
US Airways/America West- 737-300, A319, A320
US Airways Express- CRJ-200, CRJ-700, CRJ-900, ERJ-145, E-170, Dash 8, Saab 340

==Facilities and Transportation==

John Glenn Columbus International Airport

2006-12-06T01:46:57Z

JSprague24:

[[Category:Ohio]]
{{categorywithregion|North America|United States|Ohio}}

{{infobox|fullname=Port Columbus International Airport|
location=Columbus, OH|
iata=CMH|
icao=KCMH|
aptype=Public|
website=http://www.port-columbus.com|
mapurl=|
mapsource=|
atctower=132.7 257.8|
atcground=121.9 348.6|
atcclearance=126.3|
atcapproach=119.15(100-279) 125.95(280-099) 338.225 100-279 371.975 280-099 118.2 119.65 353.9|
atcdeparture=119.15(100-279) 125.95(280-099) 338.225 100-279 371.975 280-099|
atcatis=124.6|
atcunicom=}}



==Official Spotting Locations==
"Aircraft Observation Area"

===Location===
Gravel parking lot located off of Hamilton Rd. at the Southeast corner of the airport, directly south of the end of runway 28L.

==Other Spotting Locations==
Parking Garage Level 5, close to the terminal.

===Location===
The North end of the garage provides good views of arrivals and departures on 28R, as well as the Concourse C ramp. South end provides a good view of the midpoint of runway 28L/10R, which can be good for rotation pictures or shots of planes rolling out on landing.

Level 6 of the main garage also can be good for spotting, but is not as close to the runway.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
Air Canada Jazz- Dash 8
American- MD-80
American Eagle- ERJ-135, ERJ-145
Continental- 737-300, 737-500
Continental Express- ERJ-135, ERJ-145
Delta- 737-800, MD-88, MD-90 (M90 starts in December)
Delta Connection- CRJ, ERJ-135, ERJ-145, E-170
JetBlue- E-190
Midwest Connect- FRJ
Northwest- A319, A320, DC-9
Northwest Airlink- CRJ
Southwest- 737-300, 737-700
United- 737, A319
United Express- ERJ-145, E-170
US Airways/America West- 737-300, A319, A320
US Airways Express- CRJ-200, CRJ-700, CRJ-900, ERJ-145, E-170, Dash 8, Saab 340

==Facilities and Transportation==

John Glenn Columbus International Airport

2006-12-06T01:38:48Z

JSprague24:

[[Category:]]
{{categorywithregion|||}}

{{infobox|fullname=|Port Columbus International Airport
location=|Columbus, OH
iata=|CMH
icao=|KCMH
aptype=|Public
website=|http://www.port-columbus.com
mapurl=|
mapsource=|
atctower=|132.7 257.8
atcground=|121.9 348.6
atcclearance=|126.3
atcapproach=|119.15(100-279) 125.95(280-099) 338.225 100-279 371.975 280-099 118.2 119.65 353.9
atcdeparture=|119.15(100-279) 125.95(280-099) 338.225 100-279 371.975 280-099
atcatis=|124.6
atcunicom=}}



==Official Spotting Locations==
"Aircraft Observation Area"

===Location===
Gravel parking lot located off of Hamilton Rd. at the Southeast corner of the airport, directly south of the end of runway 28L.

==Other Spotting Locations==
Parking Garage Level 5, close to the terminal.

===Location===
The North end of the garage provides good views of arrivals and departures on 28R, as well as the Concourse C ramp. South end provides a good view of the midpoint of runway 28L/10R, which can be good for rotation pictures or shots of planes rolling out on landing.

Level 6 of the main garage also can be good for spotting, but is not as close to the runway.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
Air Canada Jazz- Dash 8
American- MD-80
American Eagle- ERJ-135, ERJ-145
Continental- 737-300, 737-500
Continental Express- ERJ-135, ERJ-145
Delta- 737-800, MD-88, MD-90 (M90 starts in December)
Delta Connection- CRJ, ERJ-135, ERJ-145, E-170
JetBlue- E-190
Midwest Connect- FRJ
Northwest- A319, A320, DC-9
Northwest Airlink- CRJ
Southwest- 737-300, 737-700
United- 737, A319
United Express- ERJ-145, E-170
US Airways/America West- 737-300, A319, A320
US Airways Express- CRJ-200, CRJ-700, CRJ-900, ERJ-145, E-170, Dash 8, Saab 340

==Facilities and Transportation==

Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport

2006-12-06T01:23:44Z

JSprague24: /* Regular Traffic */

[[Category:Puerto Rico]]
{{categorywithregion|Central America and Caribbean|United States|Puerto Rico}}

{{infobox|fullname=Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport|location=San Juan, Puerto Rico|iata=SJU|icao=TJSJ|aptype=Commercial|website=|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=132.05 257.8|atcground=121.9 348.6|atcclearance=126.4 284.6|atcapproach=119.4(WEST & SW) 120.9(NORTH & EAST) 269.2(WEST & SW) 290.2(NORTH & EAST)|atcdeparture=119.4(WEST & SW) 120.9(NORTH & EAST) 269.2(WEST & SW) 290.2(NORTH & EAST)|atcatis=125.8|atcunicom=123.0}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Aeroparque===

'''Location:''' Next to taxiway S, inside the airport grounds.

'''Availability:''' 11AM to 6PM, closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

'''Equipment:''' Optimal range is between 35-200mm. Having more on the upper end could help.

'''Security:''' None! The spot is made precisely to keep you off the other locations.

'''Watch out for:''' Harsh lighting due to direction of the runway, and strong heat distortion.

'''Description:''' Aeroparque is an excellent location to begin. It sits right along taxiway S, the main taxiway that runs parallel to runway 8. However, it provides extremely limited visibility for runway 10 arrivals, and none for the departures.

The closeness is very good for those spotters that use flexible mid-range telephotos, but will severely handicap those that have high-end telephotos (especially those with lower ends higher than 70mm). On a 1.6x DSLR, 70mm will barely fit a 757 on taxiway S. Due to the direction of the runway, the lighting is extremely harsh, and spotters should take extra precautions about configuring their cameras properly for the harsh light.

Admission is free most days of the week. It's worth noting however, that on Sundays, a security guard sits in the parking lot handing out tickets for admission. When given one, you either have to buy at least $6 worth of food and drink while at the Aeroparque & give the stamped ticket to the guard upon exit, or pay a $6 fee upon leaving. Still, the charge is worth it for the quality of pictures possible from the Aeroparque.

'''Sample Photos:'''
{{anetlink|1051244}}
{{anetlink|1049123}}

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Locations to Avoid==

===Central Parking Lot===

The airport's parking lot (multi-level) used to be an excellent spot until the construction of the new terminals began. Now the visibility of aircraft taxiing along H taxiway is highly limited due to the construction, and when runway 10 re-opens, the spot will be pretty much useless except for catching new angles of runway 08 departures. However, this will require large amounts of zoom (upwards of 300mm), and even then heat distortion might ruin anything that could come out of it.

Another consideration is that airport security patrols the parking lot occasionally, so being cautious is essential. Security tends to be a problem if the police downstairs notices too much activity going on in the top level. Aeroparque is a better spot when runway 10 is closed, and Laguna Garden is a viable alternative when it open.

==Regular Traffic==
Passenger:
Air Canada (weekends)- A319
American- A300, 757, 767-300, occasional 777
American Eagle- ATR-72
Cape Air- Cessna 402
Caribbean Sun- Dash 8
Continental- 737-700, 737-800, 757-200, 757-300
Copa- 737-700, Embraer 190
Delta- 737-800 (weekends), 757, 767-300
Iberia (Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday)- A340-300
JetBlue- A320
Northwest (Sundays)- A320
Spirit- A321
United/Ted- A320
US Airways- A319, A320, A330, 757, 767-200

Cargo:
Amerijet- 727-200
FedEx- DC-10
Four Star Air Cargo- DC-3
Martinair Cargo- MD-11
Roblex Aviation- Shorts 360
Tampa Cargo (Sundays)- DC-8
Tol Air- DC-3, CV-440
UPS- A300

Various charters on weekends, including Pan Am Clipper Connection, Miami Air, Thomsonfly, etc.

==Facilities and Transportation==

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