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==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
There are no official spotting places for Barajas<br />
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==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Barajas Hill===<br />
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A spot providing excellent views towards both Terminal 4 and the Terminal 4 Satellite. A number of aircraft taxing to and from Terminals 1, 2, and 3 will pass close by as well.<br />
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To reach this spot, take Metro line 8 to the Barajas station (the stop between the two airport stops). Turn left upon exiting the station and follow the road Av. Logrono. You will pass two roundabouts, just past the second one you'll see an overhead power transmission tower on top of a hill. Follow the dirt path up the hill towards and past the tower, and continue along the fence line towards the airport to the end of the path.<br />
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==Locations to Avoid==<br />
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===Location===<br />
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==Regular Traffic==<br />
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==Facilities and Transportation==<br />
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==External Links==<br />
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* [http://madridspotting.blogspot.com/p/madrid-barajas-spotting-guide-english.html Madrid Barajas Spotting Guide]<br />
* [http://www.spotterguide.net/index.php/planespotting/europe/spain/madrid-mad-lemd/ Spotterguide.net - Madrid Barajas]</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Monterey_Regional_Airport&diff=17308Monterey Regional Airport2024-02-21T14:46:53Z<p>David: /* Passenger */</p>
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The Monterey Regional Airport (known as Monterey Peninsula Airport until September 2011) is the commercial airport serving Monterey County, though many passengers use [[Mineta San José International Airport (SJC/KSJC)|San Jose]] for lower airfares. The dominant carrier is SkyWest Airlines, which operates service as United Express. The airport also sees regular service from Allegiant Air, American Eagle, and Mesa Airlines/US Airways Express.<br />
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The airport has two runways, 10R/28L and 10L/28R. All airliners and most business jets will use 10R/28L. The airport sometimes operates with mixed operations, with arrivals on 10R and departures on 28L.<br />
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==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Terminal Observation Deck===<br />
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The airport provides an observation deck in the terminal area. It is located on the roof of the baggage claim area, and can be reached from the second floor of the terminal building. It is outdoor, though there is a glass partition between between you and the ramp area. From this area, you will be facing directly the American Eagle parking area, with SkyWest to your right. The observation deck is outside the secure areas, so no ticket is needed to visit it.<br />
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==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Upper Short Term Parking Lot===<br />
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The short term parking lot east of the terminal (called the Upper Lot) provides an excellent view of the runways and ramp areas. It overlooks the SkyWest and Mesa ramp, so occasionally parked aircraft or equipment can get in your way. Trees and light poles are also potential obstructions. However, unlike the observation deck, there is no glass, only a waist-high fence. Because this parking lot is elevated above the ramp area, you are also above the perimeter fence. Cost to park here is $1.00 per half hour, up to $16.00 per 24 hours.<br />
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==Locations to Avoid==<br />
<br />
==Regular Traffic==<br />
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===Passenger===<br />
*Alaska Airlines<br />
**Horizon Air: E175<br />
**SkyWest Airlines: E175<br />
*Allegiant Air: A320<br />
*American Airlines: A319<br />
*American Eagle<br />
**Mesa Airlines: CRJ-900<br />
**SkyWest Airlines: CRJ-700<br />
*JSX: ERJ-135, ERJ-145<br />
*Sun Country Airlines: 737-800 ''(begins August 8, 2024)''<br />
*United Express<br />
**SkyWest Airlines: CRJ-200<br />
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===Cargo===<br />
*FedEx Feeder: Cessna 208<br />
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===Special Events===<br />
The airport sees occasional casino charters to Laughlin, Nevada operated by Allegiant Air using MD-80s.<br />
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During major events in the Monterey area, such as Pebble Beach golf tournaments and races at Laguna Seca, a large number of business jets and turboprops, potentially including Boeing Business Jets and MD-87s, can be seen at the airport.<br />
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==Facilities and Transportation==<br />
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===Dining===<br />
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The '''Golden Tee Restaurant''', located on the second floor at the west end of the terminal building, provides sit down meal service. There are tables overlooking the airport runways and the former Mesa ramp area, which will be come the new baggage claim area once construction is complete. The '''Golden Tee Snack Bar''' and '''Koffee Kart''' are located on the first floor of the terminal.<br />
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===Public Transportation===<br />
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Monterey-Salinas Transit bus [http://www.mst.org/routes/21/index.html Route 21] is the only bus that serves the airport terminal. It provides service between the Monterey Transit Center in Downtown Monterey and the Salinas Transit Center in Salinas along highway 68, including a stop at the airport terminal. Also following highway 68 is [http://www.mst.org/routes/53/index.html Route 53] which provides service between Pebble Beach and King City. It does not stop at the terminal, but it is just a short walk from the stop at Olmsted Rd.</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Tucson_International_Airport&diff=17294Tucson International Airport2024-02-09T19:28:09Z<p>David: /* Other Spotting Locations */</p>
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Tucson International Airport (TUS/KTUS) is a medium-sized airport with 3 runways. The airport is oriented from southeast to northwest along the two main runways 11L/R and 29R/L. A cross runway, 21/3, is located at the northern end of the airport, and is used mainly by GA and bizjets, occasionally by airliners if the winds are strong out of the southwest. The terminal is located midfield along the northeast side, and most of the GA, maintenance, and military facilites are clustered around the northwest end. The airport is quite a distance away from the center of the city, but there are a number of good-quality motels and a few name-brand restaurants nearby. <br />
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TUS is located 4 miles south of Interstate Highway 10 and 4 miles east of Interstate Highway 19. If driving from Phoenix, stay on Interstate 10 and take exit 263A - Kino Pkwy South, then follow signs for the airport. The airport entrance is at Tucson Blvd. and Valencia Road, and that is the point of reference for the following spotting descriptions. <br />
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==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Location===<br />
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==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
[[Image:TUS Garden.jpg|thumb|Desert Garden between terminal building and rental car garage.]]<br />
<br />
===Flightline Drive===<br />
To the right of the main terminal is the Control Tower and Exceutive Terminal.<br />
A loop road (turn to the right) overlooks the main runways. All movements can be logged from here and photography is possible although it faces South, making mornings and evenings the best times.<br />
<br />
===West Apron===<br />
Leave the terminal heading West on Valencia Road then turn left 1/4 mile at the stop light. (NB Not the entrance to the ANG base). This is Park Avenue which goes round under the approach to the West Apron. Do not park between the signs on Park. Passing the stored airliners, a left turn leads to the apron which gives views of the runways, the main one being a bit distant. All movements can be seen from here and there are limited photographic opportunities with the sun at your back.<br />
<br />
===Main Terminal===<br />
On the departures level there is a small food court which overlooks the runways.<br />
<br />
Just outside the terminal, between the terminal building and the rental car garage, is a small desert garden which overlooks the A concourse. From the terminal, follow signs to rental cars and turn right as soon as you exit the building.<br />
<br />
==Locations to Avoid==<br />
<br />
===Location===<br />
<br />
==Regular Traffic==<br />
<br />
===Passenger===<br />
<br />
*'''Alaska Airlines'''<br />
**737-900<br />
**Embraer 175 (Operated by Horizon and SkyWest)<br />
*'''American Airlines/American Eagle'''<br />
**737-800<br />
**A321-200<br />
**A321-200neo<br />
**CRJ-700 (operated by SkyWest)<br />
**Embraer 175 (operated by Envoy)<br />
*'''Delta Air Lines/Delta Connection'''<br />
**A220-100<br />
**A321-200<br />
**Embraer 175 (operated by SkyWest)<br />
*'''Southwest Airlines'''<br />
**737-700<br />
**737-800<br />
**737 MAX 8<br />
*'''Sun Country Airlines'''<br />
**737-800<br />
*'''United Airlines/United Express'''<br />
**737-800<br />
**A319-100<br />
**CRJ-900 (operated by Mesa)<br />
**Embraer 175 (operated by Mesa and SkyWest)<br />
<br />
===Cargo===<br />
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*'''Air Cargo Carriers'''<br />
**Short 360<br />
*'''Ameriflight'''<br />
**Beech 99<br />
*'''FedEx'''<br />
**767-300<br />
<br />
==Facilities and Transportation==</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Tucson_International_Airport&diff=17293Tucson International Airport2024-02-09T19:27:47Z<p>David: /* Main Terminal */</p>
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<!-- Introductory paragraph goes here --><br />
Tucson International Airport (TUS/KTUS) is a medium-sized airport with 3 runways. The airport is oriented from southeast to northwest along the two main runways 11L/R and 29R/L. A cross runway, 21/3, is located at the northern end of the airport, and is used mainly by GA and bizjets, occasionally by airliners if the winds are strong out of the southwest. The terminal is located midfield along the northeast side, and most of the GA, maintenance, and military facilites are clustered around the northwest end. The airport is quite a distance away from the center of the city, but there are a number of good-quality motels and a few name-brand restaurants nearby. <br />
<br />
TUS is located 4 miles south of Interstate Highway 10 and 4 miles east of Interstate Highway 19. If driving from Phoenix, stay on Interstate 10 and take exit 263A - Kino Pkwy South, then follow signs for the airport. The airport entrance is at Tucson Blvd. and Valencia Road, and that is the point of reference for the following spotting descriptions. <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
<br />
===Location===<br />
<br />
==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
<br />
===Flightline Drive===<br />
To the right of the main terminal is the Control Tower and Exceutive Terminal.<br />
A loop road (turn to the right) overlooks the main runways. All movements can be logged from here and photography is possible although it faces South, making mornings and evenings the best times.<br />
<br />
===West Apron===<br />
Leave the terminal heading West on Valencia Road then turn left 1/4 mile at the stop light. (NB Not the entrance to the ANG base). This is Park Avenue which goes round under the approach to the West Apron. Do not park between the signs on Park. Passing the stored airliners, a left turn leads to the apron which gives views of the runways, the main one being a bit distant. All movements can be seen from here and there are limited photographic opportunities with the sun at your back.<br />
<br />
===Main Terminal===<br />
[[Image:TUS Garden.jpg|thumb|Desert Garden between terminal building and rental car garage.]]<br />
On the departures level there is a small food court which overlooks the runways.<br />
<br />
Just outside the terminal, between the terminal building and the rental car garage, is a small desert garden which overlooks the A concourse. From the terminal, follow signs to rental cars and turn right as soon as you exit the building.<br />
<br />
==Locations to Avoid==<br />
<br />
===Location===<br />
<br />
==Regular Traffic==<br />
<br />
===Passenger===<br />
<br />
*'''Alaska Airlines'''<br />
**737-900<br />
**Embraer 175 (Operated by Horizon and SkyWest)<br />
*'''American Airlines/American Eagle'''<br />
**737-800<br />
**A321-200<br />
**A321-200neo<br />
**CRJ-700 (operated by SkyWest)<br />
**Embraer 175 (operated by Envoy)<br />
*'''Delta Air Lines/Delta Connection'''<br />
**A220-100<br />
**A321-200<br />
**Embraer 175 (operated by SkyWest)<br />
*'''Southwest Airlines'''<br />
**737-700<br />
**737-800<br />
**737 MAX 8<br />
*'''Sun Country Airlines'''<br />
**737-800<br />
*'''United Airlines/United Express'''<br />
**737-800<br />
**A319-100<br />
**CRJ-900 (operated by Mesa)<br />
**Embraer 175 (operated by Mesa and SkyWest)<br />
<br />
===Cargo===<br />
<br />
*'''Air Cargo Carriers'''<br />
**Short 360<br />
*'''Ameriflight'''<br />
**Beech 99<br />
*'''FedEx'''<br />
**767-300<br />
<br />
==Facilities and Transportation==</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=File:TUS_Garden.jpg&diff=17292File:TUS Garden.jpg2024-02-09T19:25:47Z<p>David: </p>
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== Licensing ==<br />
{{cc-by-sa}}</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Tucson_International_Airport&diff=17291Tucson International Airport2024-02-08T01:22:16Z<p>David: </p>
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<!-- Introductory paragraph goes here --><br />
Tucson International Airport (TUS/KTUS) is a medium-sized airport with 3 runways. The airport is oriented from southeast to northwest along the two main runways 11L/R and 29R/L. A cross runway, 21/3, is located at the northern end of the airport, and is used mainly by GA and bizjets, occasionally by airliners if the winds are strong out of the southwest. The terminal is located midfield along the northeast side, and most of the GA, maintenance, and military facilites are clustered around the northwest end. The airport is quite a distance away from the center of the city, but there are a number of good-quality motels and a few name-brand restaurants nearby. <br />
<br />
TUS is located 4 miles south of Interstate Highway 10 and 4 miles east of Interstate Highway 19. If driving from Phoenix, stay on Interstate 10 and take exit 263A - Kino Pkwy South, then follow signs for the airport. The airport entrance is at Tucson Blvd. and Valencia Road, and that is the point of reference for the following spotting descriptions. <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
<br />
===Location===<br />
<br />
==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
<br />
===Flightline Drive===<br />
To the right of the main terminal is the Control Tower and Exceutive Terminal.<br />
A loop road (turn to the right) overlooks the main runways. All movements can be logged from here and photography is possible although it faces South, making mornings and evenings the best times.<br />
<br />
===West Apron===<br />
Leave the terminal heading West on Valencia Road then turn left 1/4 mile at the stop light. (NB Not the entrance to the ANG base). This is Park Avenue which goes round under the approach to the West Apron. Do not park between the signs on Park. Passing the stored airliners, a left turn leads to the apron which gives views of the runways, the main one being a bit distant. All movements can be seen from here and there are limited photographic opportunities with the sun at your back.<br />
<br />
===Main Terminal===<br />
On the departures level there is a small food court which overlooks the runways.<br />
<br />
Just outside the terminal, between the terminal building and the rental car center, is a small desert garden which overlooks the A concourse. From the terminal, follow signs to rental cars and turn right as soon as you exit the building.<br />
<br />
==Locations to Avoid==<br />
<br />
===Location===<br />
<br />
==Regular Traffic==<br />
<br />
===Passenger===<br />
<br />
*'''Alaska Airlines'''<br />
**737-900<br />
**Embraer 175 (Operated by Horizon and SkyWest)<br />
*'''American Airlines/American Eagle'''<br />
**737-800<br />
**A321-200<br />
**A321-200neo<br />
**CRJ-700 (operated by SkyWest)<br />
**Embraer 175 (operated by Envoy)<br />
*'''Delta Air Lines/Delta Connection'''<br />
**A220-100<br />
**A321-200<br />
**Embraer 175 (operated by SkyWest)<br />
*'''Southwest Airlines'''<br />
**737-700<br />
**737-800<br />
**737 MAX 8<br />
*'''Sun Country Airlines'''<br />
**737-800<br />
*'''United Airlines/United Express'''<br />
**737-800<br />
**A319-100<br />
**CRJ-900 (operated by Mesa)<br />
**Embraer 175 (operated by Mesa and SkyWest)<br />
<br />
===Cargo===<br />
<br />
*'''Air Cargo Carriers'''<br />
**Short 360<br />
*'''Ameriflight'''<br />
**Beech 99<br />
*'''FedEx'''<br />
**767-300<br />
<br />
==Facilities and Transportation==</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Tucson_International_Airport&diff=17290Tucson International Airport2024-02-08T01:21:14Z<p>David: /* Regular Traffic */</p>
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icao=TUS|<br />
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website=http://www.tucsonairport.org/|<br />
mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=TUS&ll=32.117766,-110.935135&spn=0.061671,0.118721&t=h&hl=en|<br />
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<br />
<!-- Introductory paragraph goes here --><br />
Tucson International Airport (TUS/KTUS) is a medium-sized airport with 3 runways. The airport is oriented from southeast to northwest along the two main runways 11L/R and 29R/L. A cross runway, 21/3, is located at the northern end of the airport, and is used mainly by GA and bizjets, occasionally by airliners if the winds are strong out of the southwest. The terminal is located midfield along the northeast side, and most of the GA, maintenance, and military facilites are clustered around the northwest end. The airport is quite a distance away from the center of the city, but there are a number of good-quality motels and a few name-brand restaurants nearby. <br />
<br />
TUS is located 4 miles south of Interstate Highway 10 and 4 miles east of Interstate Highway 19. If driving from Phoenix, stay on Interstate 10 and take exit 263A - Kino Pkwy South, then follow signs for the airport. The airport entrance is at Tucson Blvd. and Valencia Road, and that is the point of reference for the following spotting descriptions. <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
<br />
===Location===<br />
<br />
==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
<br />
===Flightline Drive===<br />
To the right of the main terminal is the Control Tower and Exceutive Terminal.<br />
A loop road (turn to the right) overlooks the main runways. All movements can be logged from here and photography is possible although it faces South, making mornings and evenings the best times.<br />
<br />
===West Apron===<br />
Leave the terminal heading West on Valencia Road then turn left 1/4 mile at the stop light. (NB Not the entrance to the ANG base). This is Park Avenue which goes round under the approach to the West Apron. Do not park between the signs on Park. Passing the stored airliners, a left turn leads to the apron which gives views of the runways, the main one being a bit distant. All movements can be seen from here and there are limited photographic opportunities with the sun at your back.<br />
<br />
===Main Terminal===<br />
On the departures level there is a small food court which overlooks the runways.<br />
<br />
Just outside the terminal, between the terminal building and the rental car center, is a small desert garden which overlooks the A concourse. From the terminal, follow signs to rental cars and turn right as soon as you exit the building.<br />
<br />
==Locations to Avoid==<br />
<br />
===Location===<br />
<br />
==Regular Traffic==<br />
<br />
===Passenger===<br />
<br />
*'''Alaska Airlines'''<br />
**737-900<br />
**Embraer 175 (Operated by Horizon and SkyWest)<br />
*'''American Airlines/American Eagle'''<br />
**737-800<br />
**A321-200<br />
**A321-200neo<br />
**CRJ-700 (operated by SkyWest)<br />
**Embraer 175 (operated by Envoy)<br />
*'''Delta Air Lines/Delta Connection'''<br />
**A220-100<br />
**A321-200<br />
**Embraer 175 (operated by SkyWest)<br />
*'''Southwest Airlines'''<br />
**737-700<br />
**737-800<br />
**737 MAX 8<br />
*'''Sun Country Airlines'''<br />
**737-800<br />
*'''United Airlines/United Express'''<br />
**737-800<br />
**A319-100<br />
**CRJ-900 (operated by Mesa)<br />
**Embraer 175 (operated by Mesa and SkyWest)<br />
<br />
===Cargo===<br />
<br />
*'''Air Cargo Carriers'''<br />
**Short 360<br />
*'''Ameriflight'''<br />
**Beech 99<br />
*'''FedEx'''<br />
**767-300<br />
<br />
==Facilities and Transportation==</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Tucson_International_Airport&diff=17289Tucson International Airport2024-02-08T01:04:29Z<p>David: /* Main Terminal */</p>
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Tucson International Airport (TUS/KTUS) is a medium-sized airport with 3 runways. The airport is oriented from southeast to northwest along the two main runways 11L/R and 29R/L. A cross runway, 21/3, is located at the northern end of the airport, and is used mainly by GA and bizjets, occasionally by airliners if the winds are strong out of the southwest. The terminal is located midfield along the northeast side, and most of the GA, maintenance, and military facilites are clustered around the northwest end. The airport is quite a distance away from the center of the city, but there are a number of good-quality motels and a few name-brand restaurants nearby. <br />
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TUS is located 4 miles south of Interstate Highway 10 and 4 miles east of Interstate Highway 19. If driving from Phoenix, stay on Interstate 10 and take exit 263A - Kino Pkwy South, then follow signs for the airport. The airport entrance is at Tucson Blvd. and Valencia Road, and that is the point of reference for the following spotting descriptions. <br />
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==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Location===<br />
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==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Flightline Drive===<br />
To the right of the main terminal is the Control Tower and Exceutive Terminal.<br />
A loop road (turn to the right) overlooks the main runways. All movements can be logged from here and photography is possible although it faces South, making mornings and evenings the best times.<br />
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===West Apron===<br />
Leave the terminal heading West on Valencia Road then turn left 1/4 mile at the stop light. (NB Not the entrance to the ANG base). This is Park Avenue which goes round under the approach to the West Apron. Do not park between the signs on Park. Passing the stored airliners, a left turn leads to the apron which gives views of the runways, the main one being a bit distant. All movements can be seen from here and there are limited photographic opportunities with the sun at your back.<br />
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===Main Terminal===<br />
On the departures level there is a small food court which overlooks the runways.<br />
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Just outside the terminal, between the terminal building and the rental car center, is a small desert garden which overlooks the A concourse. From the terminal, follow signs to rental cars and turn right as soon as you exit the building.<br />
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==Locations to Avoid==<br />
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===Location===<br />
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==Regular Traffic==<br />
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===Commercial Traffic & Plane Type===<br />
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*'''Alaska Airlines'''<br />
**737-900<br />
*'''Allegiant Air'''<br />
**A320<br />
*'''American Airlines/American Eagle'''<br />
**CRJ-200 (operated by SkyWest)<br />
**ERJ-170 (operated by SkyWest)<br />
**737-800<br />
**A319<br />
**A320<br />
*'''Delta Air Lines'''<br />
**CRJ-900<br />
**MD-90<br />
*'''Southwest Airlines'''<br />
**737-700<br />
*'''United Airlines/United Express'''<br />
**CRJ-200 (operated by SkyWest)<br />
**CRJ-900 (operated by SkyWest)<br />
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==Facilities and Transportation==</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=San_Diego_International_Airport&diff=17288San Diego International Airport2024-01-10T03:03:20Z<p>David: /* Passenger */</p>
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{{infobox|fullname=San Diego International Airport<br />(Lindbergh Field)|location=San Diego, California|iata=SAN|icao=KSAN|aptype=Commercial|website=http://www.san.org|mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=32.734801,-117.190175&spn=0.020131,0.038242&t=h&hl=en|mapsource=Google Maps|atctower=118.3 338.225|atcground=123.9|atcclearance=125.9|atcapproach=119.6 (West)<br />124.35 (East)|atcdeparture=119.6 (West)<br />124.35 (East)|atcatis=134.8<br />619-298-0997|atcunicom=122.95}}<br />
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San Diego International Airport is the primary commercial airport for San Diego County. No airline maintains a hub there, and Southwest Airlines is the dominant carrier, followed closely by Alaska Airlines. The vast majority of scheduled flights are to points within North America including the Hawaiian Islands. In terms of international service, Air Canada Express, Air Canada Rouge, and WestJet operate to respective destinations that include Vancouver, Toronto, and Calgary with Air Transat soon to be starting flights to Montreal. Swoop was supposed to begin service to Abbotsford and Edmonton, however, the grounding of the 737 MAX has affected previous plans to begin both flights in October 2019 so they have pushed back start-up to Summer 2020. Alaska, Southwest, and Sun Country (seasonally) operate the airport's only flights to Mexico: Puerto Vallarta (AS/WN) and San Jose Del Cabo (AS/SY/WN). British Airways, Japan Airlines, and Lufthansa provide intercontinental wide-body service with flights to London-Heathrow, Tokyo-Narita, and Frankfurt, respectively. Edelweiss provides seasonal wide-body service to Zurich during the summer. <br />
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The airport has only a single runway, 9/27, and normal operations call for arrivals and departures on runway 27. Runway 9 usage is uncommon. They will use runway 9 if the cloud ceilings are below 600 feet from airport elevation due to non-precision only approaches for runway 27 and if the visibility is reduced to less than 1 1/2 miles. In addition, easterly winds known as "Santa Ana" winds will force runway 9 operations if strong enough; and conditions are usually clear which is rare for reverse operations. Runway 9 has an operating ILS which can account for the lowered ceiling and visibility. <br />
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The airport is notable for its approach to runway 27, which due to the airport's close proximity to Downtown San Diego, allows spotters a view of many aircraft flying level to the roofs of the downtown skyscrapers.<br />
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==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Harbor & Laurel Parking Lot===<br />
[[Image:Nw320san-375nc.jpg|left|thumb|Northwest A320 on final approach to 27, photographed from the Harbor & Laurel lot at street level]]<br />
''It was noted in December 2023 that this spot appeared to be closed as part of New Terminal 1 construction; it is unknown it if will reopen in the future.''<br />
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The airport has a small free parking lot at the intersection of Harbor Dr. and Laurel St. for spotting. From here you will see aircraft arriving and departing on runway 27. You will need a ladder or tall vehicle to get camera lenses above the fence line for departure and taxi shots, though this may still be difficult as there is a second fence separating the shuttle bus access road from the ramp. However, you can photograph arrivals from street level with a long enough lens but you won't be able to get the "classic San Diego shot" with Mission Hills in the background nor the touchdown. Posted signs prohibit unattended vehicles. Avoid the adjacent Solar Turbines parking lot, but the sidewalk along Laurel St. should be okay. Lighting is best in the early afternoon, before 6:00, during summer. In the winter, light is typically good all day, though you may need to vary the angle of your shot as the sun moves across the sky. If you need a snack or drink, there is a convenience store at the Shell gas station located at the intersection of Laurel and Pacific Hwy (about a 5-10 minute walk).<br />
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{{jplink|8203370}} (final to runway 27, shot over the fence)<br />
{{anetlink|964393}} (taxi to runway 27 on taxiway B, shot over the fence)<br />
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==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
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===El Prado, Balboa Park===<br />
Exit the 5 and drive down Kettner Blvd, follow Kettner until you come to the Kettner and W Laurel St interesection, take a left on W Laurel and go up the big hill. Follow W Laurel until you get to 6th Ave. You can park on 6th Ave or continue straight and park on Balboa Dr. Walk along El Prado (Laurel turns into El Prado) until you get to the bridge. There is a sidewalk on the North and South side of the bridge. Take the South sidewalk. From the middle of the bridge you have an unobstructed view of the planes on final to runway 27 with the city in the background. <br />
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===NTC Park===<br />
[[File:Southwest 73G SAN NTC.jpg|thumb|Southwest 737 climbing out from runway 27, photographed from NTC Park]]<br />
[http://www.libertystation.com/yearround/ntcpark.html NTC Park] is located within the Liberty Station complex on the site of the former Naval Training Center. This facility is just west of the airport, and during normal operations with arrivals and departures on runway 27, departing aircraft fly overhead. Traditional side shots are tricky because most aircraft will be a bit high by the time they get to this area, but if you desire underside angles of departing aircraft, or just want to watch aircraft takeoff, this isn't a bad spot. It would likely be good during reverse operations with arrivals on runway 9, but as this typically happens during poor weather conditions, it still isn't amenable for photography. However, runway 9 may also be used when strong winds from the east, known as Santa Ana Winds, occur.<br />
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===Columbia Street and W Nutmeg Street===<br />
You need a tall car or a tall ladder to reach this spot in order to go over the fence. It will give you spectacular shots of short finals with the San Diego Bay in the background. You can also get the touchdown. On the down side, this spot is not balanced (it is located on an incline plane part of the street) so getting level shots may be a challenge. <br />
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===Aladdin Parking Garage===<br />
This garage has amazing opportunities for capturing landings and taxiing to the runway. Takeoffs are a bit of a challenge as they require a long lense and the presence of heat haze is inevitable. The parking garage is located adjacent to Laurel Parking lot, on the other side of Laurel street. However, they do catch you fairly quickly and ask you to move. Unlike the Laurel, the staff here aren't nearly as aggressive in moving you off the property. If you do plan to park here, be warned. The last time I checked, they charge daily, not hourly. This isn't the best spot if you want to spot for a good amount of time. I have not been to this spot in nearly a year and a half, so maybe things have changed. As for now, just assume you will get asked to leave fairly quickly.<br />
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===Rental Car Facility===<br />
Located on the top floor of this massive structure, this spot provides breathtaking views of the bay as well as a clear view of the touchdown of aircraft. This was the premier spot until a sign was listed on top of the roof stating "employees only." From then on, spotters usually tended to avoid this area. No further spotting was noted after the sign was put up.<br />
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===Ivy St. and Albatross St.===<br />
Pretty self-explanatory where this spot is located, within the intersection of these two streets. This point allows incredible up-close landing shots which would only require a fairly small lens. Great for overhead shots and with a long enough lens, around 150mm or so, you may be able to film the touchdown as well.<br />
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===W Palm St. Pedestrian Overpass===<br />
This pedestrian bridge over the 5 freeway offers excellent side shots framed by the downtown skyscrapers during final approach and fair views of landing/taxing. The bridge is accessible from both Kettner Blvd and India St, street parking is available nearby and the Middletown trolley station across Kettner also offers affordable parking. Most of the bridge's length is covered by a 6-7 foot high grated fence, so to achieve the classic San Diego shot from the median with eight lanes of freeway traffic stretching arrow straight towards the cylindrical Four Points hotel you'll need a lens small enough to poke through the grating or a stepladder.<br />
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==Locations To Avoid==<br />
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===Solar Turbines Parking Lot===<br />
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This lot is next to the official observation area at Laurel St. and Harbor Dr. It is tempting because it gets you closer to the action than the official area. However, it is private property and Solar Turbines security does patrol the lot and has asked spotters to leave. If you stay on the public sidewalk outside the lot along Laurel Dr., you should be okay.<br />
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===Laurel Airport Parking===<br />
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This is the multi-story parking structure that aircraft fly over just before landing on runway 27. While tempting because of the possibility of down-the-runway views of the airport and belly shots of landing aircraft, there are signs posted that taking photos and videos are prohibited, and that they can have you arrested for trespassing for doing anything other than being actively engaged in the parking of vehicles.<br />
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==Spotting Locations Map==<br />
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32°43'53.2"N 117°09'17.9"W~El Prado, Balboa Park;<br />
32.73339,-117.171553~Columbia St and W Nutmeg St;<br />
32.7307,-117.1728~Aladdin Parking Garage;<br />
32.7362,-117.2116~NTC Park;<br />
32.7283,-117.1791~Laurel and Harbor Lot;<br />
32.736631,-117.182220~Rental Car Facility;<br />
32.728233,-117.165725~Ivy and Albatross;<br />
32.733750, -117.173429~W Palm Street Pedestrian Overpass<br />
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==Regular Traffic==<br />
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Spotters visiting SAN may wish to consult the Flight Planner accessible at the San Diego International Airport website for exact and up-to-date information. Keep in mind also that many cargo flights do not operate a regular schedule on weekends or holidays.<br />
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===Passenger===<br />
*'''Air Canada''': 737 MAX 8<br />
*'''Air Canada Express (Jazz)''': CRJ-900<br />
*'''Alaska Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800, 737-900, 737-900ER, 737 MAX 9, A321neo<br />
**'''Horizon Air''': ERJ-175<br />
**'''SkyWest Airlines''': ERJ-175<br />
*'''Allegiant Air''': A319-100, A320-200<br />
*'''American Airlines''': 737-800, A320-200, A321-200, A321neo<br />
*'''Breeze Airways''': A220-300 ''(begins April 30, 2024)''<br />
*'''British Airways''': A350-1000<br />
*'''Delta Air Lines''': 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300, A319-100, A320-200, A321-200<br />
**'''Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines)''': ERJ-175<br />
*'''Frontier Airlines''': A319-100, A320-200, A320neo, A321-200<br />
*'''Hawaiian Airlines''': A321neo, A330-200<br />
*'''Japan Airlines''': 787-8<br />
*'''JetBlue Airways''': A320-200, A321-200<br />
*'''Lufthansa''': A350-900<br />
*'''Southwest Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8<br />
*'''Spirit Airlines''': A319-100, A320-200, A320neo, A321-200<br />
*'''Sun Country Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800<br />
*'''United Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800, 737-900ER, 737 MAX 8, 737 MAX 9, 777-200ER, A319-100, A320-200<br />
**'''United Express (SkyWest Airlines)''': CRJ-700, ERJ-175<br />
*'''WestJet''': 737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8<br />
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===Cargo===<br />
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*'''Atlas AIr/DHL Cargo''': The 767-200s that are operated by Atlas Air are parked on the northside of the field have been nicknamed "the sleeping giant" by SAN spotters because they hardly ever seem to move. Many of the 767-200s on this flight are painted in full DHL colors. It typically arrives at approximately 7:00AM and departs to Phoenix, Arizona between 5:50PM and 7:00PM. Occasionally, this flight will be operated by a 767-300F.<br />
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*'''Ameriflight''': Ameriflight operates the Beech Airliner 99 and the Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner to SAN in the early evening, with arrival times from El Centro, California between 5:00PM and 7:00PM and are on the ground for less than 40 minutes usually before departure back to Ontario, California.<br />
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*'''FedEx Express''': FedEx is the largest cargo carrier at SAN, with the longtime regular A300 and MD-10 flights largely replaced by the 757 and 767. Three flights usually arrive in the very early morning, before 6:00AM, and normally have all departed by 8:00AM. A second set of two flights typically arrives between 4:00PM and 6:30PM. These usually depart again between 7:00PM and 8:30PM. One of the Friday afternoon flights, typically arriving at approximately 5:00PM and departing after dark, and one of the Saturday morning flights, typically arriving at 5:30AM and departing between 7:00AM & 8:00PM, are usually operated by 767equipment. MD-11's are still somewhat rare, but made some appearances during the 2015 Christmas season. The 757 only operates at in the early morning and at night, so they are a bit hard to photograph. <br />
**'''FedEx Feeder (Westair)''': A series of Cessna 208B Cargomaster flights arrive between 6:00PM and 7:00PM from El Centro supplying cargo for the larger FedEx aircraft flying out of SAN. They depart usually in the morning around 6:30AM to 9:00AM<br />
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*'''United Parcel Service (UPS)''': UPS operates two weekday flights on a somewhat variable schedule, generally using 767s. A morning flight usually arrives at approximately 5:00AM and departs around 6:30AM. A 767 arrives from the their mega hub in Louisville, Kentucky most weekday afternoons between 4:30PM and 5:30PM. Departures occur between 6:30AM and 7:30AM and in the evening between 7:30PM and 8:30PM. UPS does not operate on the weekends.<br />
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==Facilities and Transportation==<br />
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There is a [http://www.san.org/sdia/parking/cell-phone_lot.aspx "cell phone" parking lot] which offers up to one hour free parking for visitors waiting to pick up a passenger from an arriving flight, adjacent to the SAN Park Harbor Drive long term parking lot. Unlike the previous cell phone lot, it does offer views of the airport, however it is still not optimal for spotting as the paid long term parking lot is between this area and the taxiways. The cell phone lot has a couple of portable toilets and vending machines, along with monitors showing arriving flight information. However, if you're looking for video, this is the place to be (it will be even better if you bring a latter or stand on your car to fully see the touchdown as the spot is located abeam the threshold). <br />
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===Public Transportation===<br />
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San Diego Metropolitan Transit Service bus [https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules/schedules/992 Route 992], provides service to the airport terminals. The lines originate in downtown San Diego, with several stops including one near the official observation lot at Laurel and Harbor. Connections to these routes can be made at various locations in downtown San Diego to other bus routes as well as the [https://www.sdmts.com/transit-services/trolley San Diego Trolley], [https://gonctd.com/services/coaster-commuter-rail/ Coaster], and [https://www.amtrak.com/routes/pacific-surfliner-train.html Amtrak Pacific Surfliner] trains. Cash is accepted on board for a single ride, as well as can be purchased from a Pronto kiosk located near baggage claim in the terminals, however transit users may instead wish to use the Pronto app on their phones or purchase a Pronto card from the kiosk, since Pronto fares include free transfers within 2 hours as well as daily and monthly fare caps. The 992 bus stops at MTS bus shelters located curbside directly outside the terminals.<br />
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The airport also operates a free shuttle called the [https://www.san.org/to-from/Public-Transportation#1178347-old-town-shuttle San Diego Flyer] which operates from the terminals to the Old Town Transit Center. Similar to downtown, connections can be made here to various bus routes as well as the Trolley, Coaster, and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner. The San Diego Flier stops at the Courtesy Vehicles area outside the terminals, which is also used for hotel and parking lot shuttles.</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=San_Diego_International_Airport&diff=17286San Diego International Airport2023-12-26T18:14:55Z<p>David: /* Public Transportation */</p>
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San Diego International Airport is the primary commercial airport for San Diego County. No airline maintains a hub there, and Southwest Airlines is the dominant carrier, followed closely by Alaska Airlines. The vast majority of scheduled flights are to points within North America including the Hawaiian Islands. In terms of international service, Air Canada Express, Air Canada Rouge, and WestJet operate to respective destinations that include Vancouver, Toronto, and Calgary with Air Transat soon to be starting flights to Montreal. Swoop was supposed to begin service to Abbotsford and Edmonton, however, the grounding of the 737 MAX has affected previous plans to begin both flights in October 2019 so they have pushed back start-up to Summer 2020. Alaska, Southwest, and Sun Country (seasonally) operate the airport's only flights to Mexico: Puerto Vallarta (AS/WN) and San Jose Del Cabo (AS/SY/WN). British Airways, Japan Airlines, and Lufthansa provide intercontinental wide-body service with flights to London-Heathrow, Tokyo-Narita, and Frankfurt, respectively. Edelweiss provides seasonal wide-body service to Zurich during the summer. <br />
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The airport has only a single runway, 9/27, and normal operations call for arrivals and departures on runway 27. Runway 9 usage is uncommon. They will use runway 9 if the cloud ceilings are below 600 feet from airport elevation due to non-precision only approaches for runway 27 and if the visibility is reduced to less than 1 1/2 miles. In addition, easterly winds known as "Santa Ana" winds will force runway 9 operations if strong enough; and conditions are usually clear which is rare for reverse operations. Runway 9 has an operating ILS which can account for the lowered ceiling and visibility. <br />
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The airport is notable for its approach to runway 27, which due to the airport's close proximity to Downtown San Diego, allows spotters a view of many aircraft flying level to the roofs of the downtown skyscrapers.<br />
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==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Harbor & Laurel Parking Lot===<br />
[[Image:Nw320san-375nc.jpg|left|thumb|Northwest A320 on final approach to 27, photographed from the Harbor & Laurel lot at street level]]<br />
''It was noted in December 2023 that this spot appeared to be closed as part of New Terminal 1 construction; it is unknown it if will reopen in the future.''<br />
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The airport has a small free parking lot at the intersection of Harbor Dr. and Laurel St. for spotting. From here you will see aircraft arriving and departing on runway 27. You will need a ladder or tall vehicle to get camera lenses above the fence line for departure and taxi shots, though this may still be difficult as there is a second fence separating the shuttle bus access road from the ramp. However, you can photograph arrivals from street level with a long enough lens but you won't be able to get the "classic San Diego shot" with Mission Hills in the background nor the touchdown. Posted signs prohibit unattended vehicles. Avoid the adjacent Solar Turbines parking lot, but the sidewalk along Laurel St. should be okay. Lighting is best in the early afternoon, before 6:00, during summer. In the winter, light is typically good all day, though you may need to vary the angle of your shot as the sun moves across the sky. If you need a snack or drink, there is a convenience store at the Shell gas station located at the intersection of Laurel and Pacific Hwy (about a 5-10 minute walk).<br />
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{{jplink|8203370}} (final to runway 27, shot over the fence)<br />
{{anetlink|964393}} (taxi to runway 27 on taxiway B, shot over the fence)<br />
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==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
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===El Prado, Balboa Park===<br />
Exit the 5 and drive down Kettner Blvd, follow Kettner until you come to the Kettner and W Laurel St interesection, take a left on W Laurel and go up the big hill. Follow W Laurel until you get to 6th Ave. You can park on 6th Ave or continue straight and park on Balboa Dr. Walk along El Prado (Laurel turns into El Prado) until you get to the bridge. There is a sidewalk on the North and South side of the bridge. Take the South sidewalk. From the middle of the bridge you have an unobstructed view of the planes on final to runway 27 with the city in the background. <br />
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===NTC Park===<br />
[[File:Southwest 73G SAN NTC.jpg|thumb|Southwest 737 climbing out from runway 27, photographed from NTC Park]]<br />
[http://www.libertystation.com/yearround/ntcpark.html NTC Park] is located within the Liberty Station complex on the site of the former Naval Training Center. This facility is just west of the airport, and during normal operations with arrivals and departures on runway 27, departing aircraft fly overhead. Traditional side shots are tricky because most aircraft will be a bit high by the time they get to this area, but if you desire underside angles of departing aircraft, or just want to watch aircraft takeoff, this isn't a bad spot. It would likely be good during reverse operations with arrivals on runway 9, but as this typically happens during poor weather conditions, it still isn't amenable for photography. However, runway 9 may also be used when strong winds from the east, known as Santa Ana Winds, occur.<br />
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===Columbia Street and W Nutmeg Street===<br />
You need a tall car or a tall ladder to reach this spot in order to go over the fence. It will give you spectacular shots of short finals with the San Diego Bay in the background. You can also get the touchdown. On the down side, this spot is not balanced (it is located on an incline plane part of the street) so getting level shots may be a challenge. <br />
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===Aladdin Parking Garage===<br />
This garage has amazing opportunities for capturing landings and taxiing to the runway. Takeoffs are a bit of a challenge as they require a long lense and the presence of heat haze is inevitable. The parking garage is located adjacent to Laurel Parking lot, on the other side of Laurel street. However, they do catch you fairly quickly and ask you to move. Unlike the Laurel, the staff here aren't nearly as aggressive in moving you off the property. If you do plan to park here, be warned. The last time I checked, they charge daily, not hourly. This isn't the best spot if you want to spot for a good amount of time. I have not been to this spot in nearly a year and a half, so maybe things have changed. As for now, just assume you will get asked to leave fairly quickly.<br />
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===Rental Car Facility===<br />
Located on the top floor of this massive structure, this spot provides breathtaking views of the bay as well as a clear view of the touchdown of aircraft. This was the premier spot until a sign was listed on top of the roof stating "employees only." From then on, spotters usually tended to avoid this area. No further spotting was noted after the sign was put up.<br />
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===Ivy St. and Albatross St.===<br />
Pretty self-explanatory where this spot is located, within the intersection of these two streets. This point allows incredible up-close landing shots which would only require a fairly small lens. Great for overhead shots and with a long enough lens, around 150mm or so, you may be able to film the touchdown as well.<br />
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===W Palm St. Pedestrian Overpass===<br />
This pedestrian bridge over the 5 freeway offers excellent side shots framed by the downtown skyscrapers during final approach and fair views of landing/taxing. The bridge is accessible from both Kettner Blvd and India St, street parking is available nearby and the Middletown trolley station across Kettner also offers affordable parking. Most of the bridge's length is covered by a 6-7 foot high grated fence, so to achieve the classic San Diego shot from the median with eight lanes of freeway traffic stretching arrow straight towards the cylindrical Four Points hotel you'll need a lens small enough to poke through the grating or a stepladder.<br />
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==Locations To Avoid==<br />
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===Solar Turbines Parking Lot===<br />
<br />
This lot is next to the official observation area at Laurel St. and Harbor Dr. It is tempting because it gets you closer to the action than the official area. However, it is private property and Solar Turbines security does patrol the lot and has asked spotters to leave. If you stay on the public sidewalk outside the lot along Laurel Dr., you should be okay.<br />
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===Laurel Airport Parking===<br />
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This is the multi-story parking structure that aircraft fly over just before landing on runway 27. While tempting because of the possibility of down-the-runway views of the airport and belly shots of landing aircraft, there are signs posted that taking photos and videos are prohibited, and that they can have you arrested for trespassing for doing anything other than being actively engaged in the parking of vehicles.<br />
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==Spotting Locations Map==<br />
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{{#display_map:<br />
32°43'53.2"N 117°09'17.9"W~El Prado, Balboa Park;<br />
32.73339,-117.171553~Columbia St and W Nutmeg St;<br />
32.7307,-117.1728~Aladdin Parking Garage;<br />
32.7362,-117.2116~NTC Park;<br />
32.7283,-117.1791~Laurel and Harbor Lot;<br />
32.736631,-117.182220~Rental Car Facility;<br />
32.728233,-117.165725~Ivy and Albatross;<br />
32.733750, -117.173429~W Palm Street Pedestrian Overpass<br />
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==Regular Traffic==<br />
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Spotters visiting SAN may wish to consult the Flight Planner accessible at the San Diego International Airport website for exact and up-to-date information. Keep in mind also that many cargo flights do not operate a regular schedule on weekends or holidays.<br />
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===Passenger===<br />
*'''Air Canada''': 737 MAX 8<br />
*'''Air Canada Express (Jazz)''': CRJ-900<br />
*'''Alaska Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800, 737-900, 737-900ER, 737 MAX 9, A321neo<br />
**'''Horizon Air''': ERJ-175<br />
**'''SkyWest Airlines''': ERJ-175<br />
*'''Allegiant Air''': A319-100, A320-200<br />
*'''American Airlines''': 737-800, A320-200, A321-200, A321neo<br />
*'''British Airways''': A350-1000<br />
*'''Delta Air Lines''': 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300, A319-100, A320-200, A321-200<br />
**'''Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines)''': ERJ-175<br />
*'''Frontier Airlines''': A319-100, A320-200, A320neo, A321-200<br />
*'''Hawaiian Airlines''': A321neo, A330-200<br />
*'''Japan Airlines''': 787-8<br />
*'''JetBlue Airways''': A320-200, A321-200<br />
*'''Lufthansa''': A350-900<br />
*'''Southwest Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8<br />
*'''Spirit Airlines''': A319-100, A320-200, A320neo, A321-200<br />
*'''Sun Country Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800<br />
*'''United Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800, 737-900ER, 737 MAX 8, 737 MAX 9, 777-200ER, A319-100, A320-200<br />
**'''United Express (SkyWest Airlines)''': CRJ-700, ERJ-175<br />
*'''WestJet''': 737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8<br />
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===Cargo===<br />
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*'''Atlas AIr/DHL Cargo''': The 767-200s that are operated by Atlas Air are parked on the northside of the field have been nicknamed "the sleeping giant" by SAN spotters because they hardly ever seem to move. Many of the 767-200s on this flight are painted in full DHL colors. It typically arrives at approximately 7:00AM and departs to Phoenix, Arizona between 5:50PM and 7:00PM. Occasionally, this flight will be operated by a 767-300F.<br />
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*'''Ameriflight''': Ameriflight operates the Beech Airliner 99 and the Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner to SAN in the early evening, with arrival times from El Centro, California between 5:00PM and 7:00PM and are on the ground for less than 40 minutes usually before departure back to Ontario, California.<br />
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*'''FedEx Express''': FedEx is the largest cargo carrier at SAN, with the longtime regular A300 and MD-10 flights largely replaced by the 757 and 767. Three flights usually arrive in the very early morning, before 6:00AM, and normally have all departed by 8:00AM. A second set of two flights typically arrives between 4:00PM and 6:30PM. These usually depart again between 7:00PM and 8:30PM. One of the Friday afternoon flights, typically arriving at approximately 5:00PM and departing after dark, and one of the Saturday morning flights, typically arriving at 5:30AM and departing between 7:00AM & 8:00PM, are usually operated by 767equipment. MD-11's are still somewhat rare, but made some appearances during the 2015 Christmas season. The 757 only operates at in the early morning and at night, so they are a bit hard to photograph. <br />
**'''FedEx Feeder (Westair)''': A series of Cessna 208B Cargomaster flights arrive between 6:00PM and 7:00PM from El Centro supplying cargo for the larger FedEx aircraft flying out of SAN. They depart usually in the morning around 6:30AM to 9:00AM<br />
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*'''United Parcel Service (UPS)''': UPS operates two weekday flights on a somewhat variable schedule, generally using 767s. A morning flight usually arrives at approximately 5:00AM and departs around 6:30AM. A 767 arrives from the their mega hub in Louisville, Kentucky most weekday afternoons between 4:30PM and 5:30PM. Departures occur between 6:30AM and 7:30AM and in the evening between 7:30PM and 8:30PM. UPS does not operate on the weekends.<br />
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==Facilities and Transportation==<br />
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There is a [http://www.san.org/sdia/parking/cell-phone_lot.aspx "cell phone" parking lot] which offers up to one hour free parking for visitors waiting to pick up a passenger from an arriving flight, adjacent to the SAN Park Harbor Drive long term parking lot. Unlike the previous cell phone lot, it does offer views of the airport, however it is still not optimal for spotting as the paid long term parking lot is between this area and the taxiways. The cell phone lot has a couple of portable toilets and vending machines, along with monitors showing arriving flight information. However, if you're looking for video, this is the place to be (it will be even better if you bring a latter or stand on your car to fully see the touchdown as the spot is located abeam the threshold). <br />
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===Public Transportation===<br />
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San Diego Metropolitan Transit Service bus [https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules/schedules/992 Route 992], provides service to the airport terminals. The lines originate in downtown San Diego, with several stops including one near the official observation lot at Laurel and Harbor. Connections to these routes can be made at various locations in downtown San Diego to other bus routes as well as the [https://www.sdmts.com/transit-services/trolley San Diego Trolley], [https://gonctd.com/services/coaster-commuter-rail/ Coaster], and [https://www.amtrak.com/routes/pacific-surfliner-train.html Amtrak Pacific Surfliner] trains. Cash is accepted on board for a single ride, as well as can be purchased from a Pronto kiosk located near baggage claim in the terminals, however transit users may instead wish to use the Pronto app on their phones or purchase a Pronto card from the kiosk, since Pronto fares include free transfers within 2 hours as well as daily and monthly fare caps. The 992 bus stops at MTS bus shelters located curbside directly outside the terminals.<br />
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The airport also operates a free shuttle called the [https://www.san.org/to-from/Public-Transportation#1178347-old-town-shuttle San Diego Flyer] which operates from the terminals to the Old Town Transit Center. Similar to downtown, connections can be made here to various bus routes as well as the Trolley, Coaster, and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner. The San Diego Flier stops at the Courtesy Vehicles area outside the terminals, which is also used for hotel and parking lot shuttles.</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=San_Diego_International_Airport&diff=17285San Diego International Airport2023-12-26T17:58:14Z<p>David: /* Harbor & Laurel Parking Lot */</p>
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San Diego International Airport is the primary commercial airport for San Diego County. No airline maintains a hub there, and Southwest Airlines is the dominant carrier, followed closely by Alaska Airlines. The vast majority of scheduled flights are to points within North America including the Hawaiian Islands. In terms of international service, Air Canada Express, Air Canada Rouge, and WestJet operate to respective destinations that include Vancouver, Toronto, and Calgary with Air Transat soon to be starting flights to Montreal. Swoop was supposed to begin service to Abbotsford and Edmonton, however, the grounding of the 737 MAX has affected previous plans to begin both flights in October 2019 so they have pushed back start-up to Summer 2020. Alaska, Southwest, and Sun Country (seasonally) operate the airport's only flights to Mexico: Puerto Vallarta (AS/WN) and San Jose Del Cabo (AS/SY/WN). British Airways, Japan Airlines, and Lufthansa provide intercontinental wide-body service with flights to London-Heathrow, Tokyo-Narita, and Frankfurt, respectively. Edelweiss provides seasonal wide-body service to Zurich during the summer. <br />
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The airport has only a single runway, 9/27, and normal operations call for arrivals and departures on runway 27. Runway 9 usage is uncommon. They will use runway 9 if the cloud ceilings are below 600 feet from airport elevation due to non-precision only approaches for runway 27 and if the visibility is reduced to less than 1 1/2 miles. In addition, easterly winds known as "Santa Ana" winds will force runway 9 operations if strong enough; and conditions are usually clear which is rare for reverse operations. Runway 9 has an operating ILS which can account for the lowered ceiling and visibility. <br />
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The airport is notable for its approach to runway 27, which due to the airport's close proximity to Downtown San Diego, allows spotters a view of many aircraft flying level to the roofs of the downtown skyscrapers.<br />
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==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Harbor & Laurel Parking Lot===<br />
[[Image:Nw320san-375nc.jpg|left|thumb|Northwest A320 on final approach to 27, photographed from the Harbor & Laurel lot at street level]]<br />
''It was noted in December 2023 that this spot appeared to be closed as part of New Terminal 1 construction; it is unknown it if will reopen in the future.''<br />
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The airport has a small free parking lot at the intersection of Harbor Dr. and Laurel St. for spotting. From here you will see aircraft arriving and departing on runway 27. You will need a ladder or tall vehicle to get camera lenses above the fence line for departure and taxi shots, though this may still be difficult as there is a second fence separating the shuttle bus access road from the ramp. However, you can photograph arrivals from street level with a long enough lens but you won't be able to get the "classic San Diego shot" with Mission Hills in the background nor the touchdown. Posted signs prohibit unattended vehicles. Avoid the adjacent Solar Turbines parking lot, but the sidewalk along Laurel St. should be okay. Lighting is best in the early afternoon, before 6:00, during summer. In the winter, light is typically good all day, though you may need to vary the angle of your shot as the sun moves across the sky. If you need a snack or drink, there is a convenience store at the Shell gas station located at the intersection of Laurel and Pacific Hwy (about a 5-10 minute walk).<br />
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{{jplink|8203370}} (final to runway 27, shot over the fence)<br />
{{anetlink|964393}} (taxi to runway 27 on taxiway B, shot over the fence)<br />
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==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
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===El Prado, Balboa Park===<br />
Exit the 5 and drive down Kettner Blvd, follow Kettner until you come to the Kettner and W Laurel St interesection, take a left on W Laurel and go up the big hill. Follow W Laurel until you get to 6th Ave. You can park on 6th Ave or continue straight and park on Balboa Dr. Walk along El Prado (Laurel turns into El Prado) until you get to the bridge. There is a sidewalk on the North and South side of the bridge. Take the South sidewalk. From the middle of the bridge you have an unobstructed view of the planes on final to runway 27 with the city in the background. <br />
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===NTC Park===<br />
[[File:Southwest 73G SAN NTC.jpg|thumb|Southwest 737 climbing out from runway 27, photographed from NTC Park]]<br />
[http://www.libertystation.com/yearround/ntcpark.html NTC Park] is located within the Liberty Station complex on the site of the former Naval Training Center. This facility is just west of the airport, and during normal operations with arrivals and departures on runway 27, departing aircraft fly overhead. Traditional side shots are tricky because most aircraft will be a bit high by the time they get to this area, but if you desire underside angles of departing aircraft, or just want to watch aircraft takeoff, this isn't a bad spot. It would likely be good during reverse operations with arrivals on runway 9, but as this typically happens during poor weather conditions, it still isn't amenable for photography. However, runway 9 may also be used when strong winds from the east, known as Santa Ana Winds, occur.<br />
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===Columbia Street and W Nutmeg Street===<br />
You need a tall car or a tall ladder to reach this spot in order to go over the fence. It will give you spectacular shots of short finals with the San Diego Bay in the background. You can also get the touchdown. On the down side, this spot is not balanced (it is located on an incline plane part of the street) so getting level shots may be a challenge. <br />
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===Aladdin Parking Garage===<br />
This garage has amazing opportunities for capturing landings and taxiing to the runway. Takeoffs are a bit of a challenge as they require a long lense and the presence of heat haze is inevitable. The parking garage is located adjacent to Laurel Parking lot, on the other side of Laurel street. However, they do catch you fairly quickly and ask you to move. Unlike the Laurel, the staff here aren't nearly as aggressive in moving you off the property. If you do plan to park here, be warned. The last time I checked, they charge daily, not hourly. This isn't the best spot if you want to spot for a good amount of time. I have not been to this spot in nearly a year and a half, so maybe things have changed. As for now, just assume you will get asked to leave fairly quickly.<br />
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===Rental Car Facility===<br />
Located on the top floor of this massive structure, this spot provides breathtaking views of the bay as well as a clear view of the touchdown of aircraft. This was the premier spot until a sign was listed on top of the roof stating "employees only." From then on, spotters usually tended to avoid this area. No further spotting was noted after the sign was put up.<br />
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===Ivy St. and Albatross St.===<br />
Pretty self-explanatory where this spot is located, within the intersection of these two streets. This point allows incredible up-close landing shots which would only require a fairly small lens. Great for overhead shots and with a long enough lens, around 150mm or so, you may be able to film the touchdown as well.<br />
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===W Palm St. Pedestrian Overpass===<br />
This pedestrian bridge over the 5 freeway offers excellent side shots framed by the downtown skyscrapers during final approach and fair views of landing/taxing. The bridge is accessible from both Kettner Blvd and India St, street parking is available nearby and the Middletown trolley station across Kettner also offers affordable parking. Most of the bridge's length is covered by a 6-7 foot high grated fence, so to achieve the classic San Diego shot from the median with eight lanes of freeway traffic stretching arrow straight towards the cylindrical Four Points hotel you'll need a lens small enough to poke through the grating or a stepladder.<br />
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==Locations To Avoid==<br />
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===Solar Turbines Parking Lot===<br />
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This lot is next to the official observation area at Laurel St. and Harbor Dr. It is tempting because it gets you closer to the action than the official area. However, it is private property and Solar Turbines security does patrol the lot and has asked spotters to leave. If you stay on the public sidewalk outside the lot along Laurel Dr., you should be okay.<br />
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===Laurel Airport Parking===<br />
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This is the multi-story parking structure that aircraft fly over just before landing on runway 27. While tempting because of the possibility of down-the-runway views of the airport and belly shots of landing aircraft, there are signs posted that taking photos and videos are prohibited, and that they can have you arrested for trespassing for doing anything other than being actively engaged in the parking of vehicles.<br />
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==Spotting Locations Map==<br />
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{{#display_map:<br />
32°43'53.2"N 117°09'17.9"W~El Prado, Balboa Park;<br />
32.73339,-117.171553~Columbia St and W Nutmeg St;<br />
32.7307,-117.1728~Aladdin Parking Garage;<br />
32.7362,-117.2116~NTC Park;<br />
32.7283,-117.1791~Laurel and Harbor Lot;<br />
32.736631,-117.182220~Rental Car Facility;<br />
32.728233,-117.165725~Ivy and Albatross;<br />
32.733750, -117.173429~W Palm Street Pedestrian Overpass<br />
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==Regular Traffic==<br />
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Spotters visiting SAN may wish to consult the Flight Planner accessible at the San Diego International Airport website for exact and up-to-date information. Keep in mind also that many cargo flights do not operate a regular schedule on weekends or holidays.<br />
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===Passenger===<br />
*'''Air Canada''': 737 MAX 8<br />
*'''Air Canada Express (Jazz)''': CRJ-900<br />
*'''Alaska Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800, 737-900, 737-900ER, 737 MAX 9, A321neo<br />
**'''Horizon Air''': ERJ-175<br />
**'''SkyWest Airlines''': ERJ-175<br />
*'''Allegiant Air''': A319-100, A320-200<br />
*'''American Airlines''': 737-800, A320-200, A321-200, A321neo<br />
*'''British Airways''': A350-1000<br />
*'''Delta Air Lines''': 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300, A319-100, A320-200, A321-200<br />
**'''Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines)''': ERJ-175<br />
*'''Frontier Airlines''': A319-100, A320-200, A320neo, A321-200<br />
*'''Hawaiian Airlines''': A321neo, A330-200<br />
*'''Japan Airlines''': 787-8<br />
*'''JetBlue Airways''': A320-200, A321-200<br />
*'''Lufthansa''': A350-900<br />
*'''Southwest Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8<br />
*'''Spirit Airlines''': A319-100, A320-200, A320neo, A321-200<br />
*'''Sun Country Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800<br />
*'''United Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800, 737-900ER, 737 MAX 8, 737 MAX 9, 777-200ER, A319-100, A320-200<br />
**'''United Express (SkyWest Airlines)''': CRJ-700, ERJ-175<br />
*'''WestJet''': 737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8<br />
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===Cargo===<br />
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*'''Atlas AIr/DHL Cargo''': The 767-200s that are operated by Atlas Air are parked on the northside of the field have been nicknamed "the sleeping giant" by SAN spotters because they hardly ever seem to move. Many of the 767-200s on this flight are painted in full DHL colors. It typically arrives at approximately 7:00AM and departs to Phoenix, Arizona between 5:50PM and 7:00PM. Occasionally, this flight will be operated by a 767-300F.<br />
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*'''Ameriflight''': Ameriflight operates the Beech Airliner 99 and the Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner to SAN in the early evening, with arrival times from El Centro, California between 5:00PM and 7:00PM and are on the ground for less than 40 minutes usually before departure back to Ontario, California.<br />
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*'''FedEx Express''': FedEx is the largest cargo carrier at SAN, with the longtime regular A300 and MD-10 flights largely replaced by the 757 and 767. Three flights usually arrive in the very early morning, before 6:00AM, and normally have all departed by 8:00AM. A second set of two flights typically arrives between 4:00PM and 6:30PM. These usually depart again between 7:00PM and 8:30PM. One of the Friday afternoon flights, typically arriving at approximately 5:00PM and departing after dark, and one of the Saturday morning flights, typically arriving at 5:30AM and departing between 7:00AM & 8:00PM, are usually operated by 767equipment. MD-11's are still somewhat rare, but made some appearances during the 2015 Christmas season. The 757 only operates at in the early morning and at night, so they are a bit hard to photograph. <br />
**'''FedEx Feeder (Westair)''': A series of Cessna 208B Cargomaster flights arrive between 6:00PM and 7:00PM from El Centro supplying cargo for the larger FedEx aircraft flying out of SAN. They depart usually in the morning around 6:30AM to 9:00AM<br />
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*'''United Parcel Service (UPS)''': UPS operates two weekday flights on a somewhat variable schedule, generally using 767s. A morning flight usually arrives at approximately 5:00AM and departs around 6:30AM. A 767 arrives from the their mega hub in Louisville, Kentucky most weekday afternoons between 4:30PM and 5:30PM. Departures occur between 6:30AM and 7:30AM and in the evening between 7:30PM and 8:30PM. UPS does not operate on the weekends.<br />
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==Facilities and Transportation==<br />
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There is a [http://www.san.org/sdia/parking/cell-phone_lot.aspx "cell phone" parking lot] which offers up to one hour free parking for visitors waiting to pick up a passenger from an arriving flight, adjacent to the SAN Park Harbor Drive long term parking lot. Unlike the previous cell phone lot, it does offer views of the airport, however it is still not optimal for spotting as the paid long term parking lot is between this area and the taxiways. The cell phone lot has a couple of portable toilets and vending machines, along with monitors showing arriving flight information. However, if you're looking for video, this is the place to be (it will be even better if you bring a latter or stand on your car to fully see the touchdown as the spot is located abeam the threshold). <br />
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===Public Transportation===<br />
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San Diego Transit bus [http://www.sdmts.com/mtscr/Route.aspx?r=992 Route 992], sometimes known as the Flyer, and [http://www.sdmts.com/mtscr/Route.aspx?r=923 Route 923A] provide service to the airport terminals. The lines originate in downtown San Diego, with several stops including one near the official observation lot at Laurel and Harbor. Connections to these routes can be made at various locations in downtown San Diego to other bus routes as well as the [http://www.sdmts.com/Trolley/Trolley.asp San Diego Trolley], [http://www.gonctd.com/coaster Coaster], and [http://www.amtrakcalifornia.com/index.cfm/routes/pacific-surfliner/ Amtrak Pacific Surfliner] trains.</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Rocky_Mountain_Metropolitan_Airport&diff=17284Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport2023-12-17T05:24:35Z<p>David: </p>
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Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport is a public-use airport located near Broomfield, Colorado, United States. The airport is owned and operated by Jefferson County and is situated midway between Denver and Boulder on U.S. Highway 36. It is located sixteen miles northwest of the central business district of Denver, and is the closest airport to downtown Denver. The airport covers 1,700 acres (688 ha) and has three runways. Formerly known as Jefferson County Airport or Jeffco Airport, the airport was renamed Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport on October 10, 2006, although it is sometimes referred to as Rocky Mountain Regional Airport, e.g. 2007-2012 county planning documents.<br />
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==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Location===<br />
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==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
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Though not an official location, Simms Road, just west of the Control tower contains a small vehicle pull-off that provides excellent views of Rwy 12L/R operations and Runway 30R/L departures. On good weather days, two or three vehicles will park there. The road is frequented by law enforcement, and though there have been no known reports of spotters being hassled, always carry ID. The area is also adjacent to the Vehicle Service Road on the other side of the fence, frequented by Airport Operations personnel.<br />
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==Locations to Avoid==<br />
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==Regular Traffic==<br />
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Primarily a general aviation airport, you can expect to see Cessnas and Pipers of all sizes. the largest the airport regularly receives is a Global Express. A Key Lime SW4 Metroliner from Grand Junction arrives around 9:30 AM and departs around 5:30 PM, Monday-Saturday except on holidays. The United States Forest Service maintains a tanker base at the airport. During the summer fire season, there is a good chance of spotting anything from Air Tractors to MD80's, DC9's and Avro Jets. P2s are common this time of year as well. The National Center for Atmospheric Research bases a C130 at the airport that flies in and out periodically.<br />
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JSX operates scheduled services to several destinations using ERJ aircraft.<br />
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==Facilities and Transportation==</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=KHDN&diff=17283KHDN2023-12-17T05:20:23Z<p>David: Redirected page to Yampa Valley Regional Airport</p>
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==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Location===<br />
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==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Location===<br />
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==Locations to Avoid==<br />
<br />
===Location===<br />
<br />
==Regular Traffic==<br />
<br />
==Facilities and Transportation==</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Honolulu_International_Airport&diff=17279Honolulu International Airport2023-12-02T06:25:50Z<p>David: /* Passenger */</p>
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<div>{{categorybox|North America|United States|Hawaii}}<br />
<br />
{{infobox|fullname= Daniel K. Inouye International Airport/Hickam Air Force Base|location=Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii|iata=HNL (Honolulu)<br />HIK (Hickam)|icao=PHNL (Honolulu)<br />PHIK (Hickam)|aptype=Mixed-Use Commercial|website=http://hawaii.gov/hnl|mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=HNL&ll=21.319361,-157.928724&spn=0.067832,0.118721&t=h&hl=en|mapsource=Google Maps|atctower=118.1 257.8 123.9 273.575|atcground=121.9 348.6|atcclearance=121.4 281.4|atcapproach=118.3 269.0 338.2 118.3|atcdeparture=118.3 (West)<br />124.8 (East)<br />269.0 (West)<br />317.6 (East)<br />338.2 (North-West of Highways H1/H2)<br />118.3 (West)<br />124.8 (East)|atcatis=127.9 251.15|atcunicom=|psh=http://www.plane-spotting-hotels.com/index.php/plane-spotting-honolulu/}}<br />
<br />
Honolulu International Airport is the primary gateway to the State of Hawaii, though in recent years, nonstop flights to the outer islands (primarily from North America) have provided alternatives. The field shares runways with Hickam Air Force Base, though the two maintain separate IATA and ICAO identifiers.<br />
<br />
Hawaiian Airlines and Island Air maintain their hubs at Honolulu, providing connections between their inter-island flights as well as to and from overseas flights.<br />
<br />
The airport has four paved runways (8L/26R, 8R/26L, 4L/22R, and 4R/22L) as well as two water runways (8W/26W and 4W/26W). Of these, 8R/26L, known as the Reef Runway, is the most famous as the first runway built entirely offshore, on a coral reef. Normal operations have departures on 8R, with some inter-island flights using 8L. During the day most arrivals will use 8L, while during the night 4R is used to avoid overflying residential areas. During "Kona Wind" conditions, most departures will use 22L and occasionally 26L, and arrivals will use 26L and 26R.<br />
<br />
==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
<br />
===Location===<br />
<br />
==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
<br />
===Lagoon Dr. Parking Lot===<br />
<br />
At the southermost end of Lagoon Dr there are two parking lots that provide a good view of operations on 8R/26L, 4R/22L, and 4L/22R (Lagoon Dr lot) and 4R/22L, 4L/22R (Palekona St lot). A fence can obstruct ground-level shots at both lots, however shots are possible of aircraft when they are high enough so that the fence will not be in your shot. Be aware that when the terror alert level rises, police inspection checkpoints are put up on Lagoon Dr just past Aolele St, so this spot becomes inaccessible.<br />
<br />
To reach these spots, turn makai (towards the sea) from Nimitz Hwy or Aolele St onto Lagoon Dr and follow it until it ends.<br />
<br />
Although rather close to you (200mm lens gives you a full frame 767), take offs from 8R (which is used most of the time only for departures and only for wide-bodies) are difficult to photograph as you will be facing the sun all day long. <br />
{{anetlink|878183}}<br />
<br />
Much better light can be utilized on landings on 4R and 4L where, if you are lucky, both widebodies (also cargo) and military aircraft can be spotted and the mountains of Oahu will provide nice background.<br />
<br />
* Planes.cz [http://www.planes.cz/cs/photo/1157455/b767-33aer-n589ha-hawaiian-airlines-hal-ha-honolulu-hnl-phnl/ sample photo] of aircraft landing on 4R (240mm) in early morning light<br />
<br />
===Iroquois Point===<br />
<br />
Iroquois Point is a gated community just across the bay west of the airport, however, when you register on the spot, you can drive in and get to the beach that provides good views of aircraft coming to land on runway 8L (where most aircraft land) and taxiing to the Reef Runway (8R). For 8L, a 250mm lens will give you a full frame A330 with sun being behind you. For 8R you will need at least 300mm and in that case heat haze can be a problem. If you succeed, the Honolulu skyline provides a nice backdrop.<br />
<br />
* Planes.cz [http://www.planes.cz/cs/photo/1157720/a330-243-n380ha-hawaiian-airlines-hal-ha-honolulu-hnl-phnl/ sample photo] of one aircraft taxiing to 8R and one taking off from 8R (300mm) in late afternoon light.<br />
<br />
===Ke'ehi Lagoon Beach Park===<br />
<br />
This beach park located near the airport can provide good views of operations. A parking lot at the entrance to the park, next to the tennis courts, provides a good place to watch operations, particularly 8L, 22L, and 22R departures, and 26L, 4L, and 4R arrivals. It is however too distant for photography.<br />
<br />
You can also continue down the road through the park to the end, and then walk to the beach. There you can see aircraft departing on 8L and 8R, and arriving on 26L and 26R. Departures will generally be too high, but arrivals, especially for 26R, can be low enough to photograph if you have a long enough lens.<br />
<br />
There is a public restroom located in the park, should the need arise.<br />
<br />
===Aloha Tower===<br />
<br />
The observation deck at the top of Aloha Tower, located in Downtown Honolulu, offers views of the airport, though aircraft will be too distant for photography. Departures on 8R will seem to fly almost straight towards the tower as they lift off, before beginning their right turn.<br />
<br />
===Airside Viewing===<br />
<br />
Airside viewing and photography is possible in some areas due to the absence of glass in the walkways between the gates. These areas are the breezeways located between gates 11 and 12, 13 and 14, 23 and 24, and 25 and 26. Ramp clutter may be an issue.<br />
<br />
{{anetlink|29417}} (between gates 25 and 26)<br />
<br />
==Locations to Avoid==<br />
<br />
==Spotting Locations Map==<br />
<br />
<display_map><br />
21.320327, -157.973565~ ~ ~ ~ ~Iroquois Point<br />
21.330888, -157.898466~ ~ ~ ~ ~Ke'ehi Lagoon Beach Park<br />
21.307029, -157.866067~ ~ ~ ~ ~Aloha Tower<br />
</display_map><br />
<br />
==Regular Traffic==<br />
<br />
===Passenger===<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
|'''Airline'''<br />
|'''Aircraft'''<br />
|'''Lobby'''<br />
|-<br />
|Air Canada<br />
|737 MAX 8<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Air China<br />
|A330-200<br />
|8<br />
|-<br />
|Air New Zealand<br />
|787-9<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Alaska Airlines<br />
|737-900, 737 MAX 9<br />
|5<br />
|-<br />
|All Nippon Airways<br />
|777-300ER, 787-9, A380-800<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|American Airlines<br />
|787-9, A321neo<br />
|7<br />
|-<br />
|Asiana Airlines<br />
|A330-300<br />
|8<br />
|-<br />
|China Airlines<br />
|A350-900 <br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|China Eastern Airlines<br />
|A330-200<br />
|7<br />
|-<br />
|Delta Air Lines<br />
|A321neo, A330-300, 757-200, 757-300, 767-300<br />
|7<br />
|-<br />
|Fiji Airways<br />
|737-700, 737-800<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Hawaiian Airlines<br />
|A321neo, A330-300, 717-200<br />
|2, 3, 4<br />
|-<br />
|Japan Airlines<br />
|777-200, 777-300, 787-9<br />
|5<br />
|-<br />
|Jetstar Airways<br />
|787-8<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Jin Air<br />
|777-200<br />
|6<br />
|-<br />
|Korean Air<br />
|A330-300, 747-8<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Lanai Air (Western Aircraft)<br />
|Pilatus PC-12 (single turboprop)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Mokulele Airlines<br />
|Cessna 208 (single turboprop), Saab 340<br />
|Terminal 3<br />
|-<br />
|Phillipine Airlines <br />
|A330-300<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Qantas<br />
|A330-300/200 (-200 rarely used)<br />
|7<br />
|-<br />
|Southwest Airlines<br />
|737 MAX 8<br />
|6<br />
|-<br />
|United Airlines<br />
|737-800, 737 MAX 9, 757-200, 767-300, 767-400, 777-200<br />
|8<br />
|-<br />
|WestJet<br />
|737-700, 737-800<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Cargo===<br />
<br />
*Aloha Air Cargo: 737-300, 767-300, Saab 340<br />
*Asia Pacific Airlines: 757-200<br />
*Cargolux: 747-400 (Friday only)<br />
*Corporate Air: Cessna 208, Short 330<br />
*FedEx: DC-10, MD-11<br />
*Kalitta Air: 747-100/200/SR<br />
*Kamaka Air: Beech 18, Cessna 208, DC-3<br />
*Pacific Air Cargo: Cessna 208<br />
*Transair: 737-200, Short 360<br />
*United Parcel Service (UPS): 747-400, 767-300, MD-11<br />
<br />
==Facilities and Transportation==<br />
<br />
===Restroom===<br />
<br />
A public restroom is available at Ke'ehi Lagoon Beach Park.<br />
<br />
===Public Transportation===<br />
<br />
Oahu's bus system, known as [http://www.thebus.org TheBus], provides three bus routes that serve the airport terminals. Routes 19 and 20 begin in Waikiki and proceed through Downtown Honolulu before reaching the airport. Past the airport, Route 19 enters Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, while Route 20 proceeds to the Pearlridge Shopping Center in Aiea. Route 31 operates between Tripler Medical Center and the airport via the Kalihi Transit Center. Route 31 previously operated down Lagoon Drive, but no longer does so.</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Honolulu_International_Airport&diff=17278Honolulu International Airport2023-12-02T06:25:34Z<p>David: /* Regular Traffic */</p>
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<div>{{categorybox|North America|United States|Hawaii}}<br />
<br />
{{infobox|fullname= Daniel K. Inouye International Airport/Hickam Air Force Base|location=Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii|iata=HNL (Honolulu)<br />HIK (Hickam)|icao=PHNL (Honolulu)<br />PHIK (Hickam)|aptype=Mixed-Use Commercial|website=http://hawaii.gov/hnl|mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=HNL&ll=21.319361,-157.928724&spn=0.067832,0.118721&t=h&hl=en|mapsource=Google Maps|atctower=118.1 257.8 123.9 273.575|atcground=121.9 348.6|atcclearance=121.4 281.4|atcapproach=118.3 269.0 338.2 118.3|atcdeparture=118.3 (West)<br />124.8 (East)<br />269.0 (West)<br />317.6 (East)<br />338.2 (North-West of Highways H1/H2)<br />118.3 (West)<br />124.8 (East)|atcatis=127.9 251.15|atcunicom=|psh=http://www.plane-spotting-hotels.com/index.php/plane-spotting-honolulu/}}<br />
<br />
Honolulu International Airport is the primary gateway to the State of Hawaii, though in recent years, nonstop flights to the outer islands (primarily from North America) have provided alternatives. The field shares runways with Hickam Air Force Base, though the two maintain separate IATA and ICAO identifiers.<br />
<br />
Hawaiian Airlines and Island Air maintain their hubs at Honolulu, providing connections between their inter-island flights as well as to and from overseas flights.<br />
<br />
The airport has four paved runways (8L/26R, 8R/26L, 4L/22R, and 4R/22L) as well as two water runways (8W/26W and 4W/26W). Of these, 8R/26L, known as the Reef Runway, is the most famous as the first runway built entirely offshore, on a coral reef. Normal operations have departures on 8R, with some inter-island flights using 8L. During the day most arrivals will use 8L, while during the night 4R is used to avoid overflying residential areas. During "Kona Wind" conditions, most departures will use 22L and occasionally 26L, and arrivals will use 26L and 26R.<br />
<br />
==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
<br />
===Location===<br />
<br />
==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
<br />
===Lagoon Dr. Parking Lot===<br />
<br />
At the southermost end of Lagoon Dr there are two parking lots that provide a good view of operations on 8R/26L, 4R/22L, and 4L/22R (Lagoon Dr lot) and 4R/22L, 4L/22R (Palekona St lot). A fence can obstruct ground-level shots at both lots, however shots are possible of aircraft when they are high enough so that the fence will not be in your shot. Be aware that when the terror alert level rises, police inspection checkpoints are put up on Lagoon Dr just past Aolele St, so this spot becomes inaccessible.<br />
<br />
To reach these spots, turn makai (towards the sea) from Nimitz Hwy or Aolele St onto Lagoon Dr and follow it until it ends.<br />
<br />
Although rather close to you (200mm lens gives you a full frame 767), take offs from 8R (which is used most of the time only for departures and only for wide-bodies) are difficult to photograph as you will be facing the sun all day long. <br />
{{anetlink|878183}}<br />
<br />
Much better light can be utilized on landings on 4R and 4L where, if you are lucky, both widebodies (also cargo) and military aircraft can be spotted and the mountains of Oahu will provide nice background.<br />
<br />
* Planes.cz [http://www.planes.cz/cs/photo/1157455/b767-33aer-n589ha-hawaiian-airlines-hal-ha-honolulu-hnl-phnl/ sample photo] of aircraft landing on 4R (240mm) in early morning light<br />
<br />
===Iroquois Point===<br />
<br />
Iroquois Point is a gated community just across the bay west of the airport, however, when you register on the spot, you can drive in and get to the beach that provides good views of aircraft coming to land on runway 8L (where most aircraft land) and taxiing to the Reef Runway (8R). For 8L, a 250mm lens will give you a full frame A330 with sun being behind you. For 8R you will need at least 300mm and in that case heat haze can be a problem. If you succeed, the Honolulu skyline provides a nice backdrop.<br />
<br />
* Planes.cz [http://www.planes.cz/cs/photo/1157720/a330-243-n380ha-hawaiian-airlines-hal-ha-honolulu-hnl-phnl/ sample photo] of one aircraft taxiing to 8R and one taking off from 8R (300mm) in late afternoon light.<br />
<br />
===Ke'ehi Lagoon Beach Park===<br />
<br />
This beach park located near the airport can provide good views of operations. A parking lot at the entrance to the park, next to the tennis courts, provides a good place to watch operations, particularly 8L, 22L, and 22R departures, and 26L, 4L, and 4R arrivals. It is however too distant for photography.<br />
<br />
You can also continue down the road through the park to the end, and then walk to the beach. There you can see aircraft departing on 8L and 8R, and arriving on 26L and 26R. Departures will generally be too high, but arrivals, especially for 26R, can be low enough to photograph if you have a long enough lens.<br />
<br />
There is a public restroom located in the park, should the need arise.<br />
<br />
===Aloha Tower===<br />
<br />
The observation deck at the top of Aloha Tower, located in Downtown Honolulu, offers views of the airport, though aircraft will be too distant for photography. Departures on 8R will seem to fly almost straight towards the tower as they lift off, before beginning their right turn.<br />
<br />
===Airside Viewing===<br />
<br />
Airside viewing and photography is possible in some areas due to the absence of glass in the walkways between the gates. These areas are the breezeways located between gates 11 and 12, 13 and 14, 23 and 24, and 25 and 26. Ramp clutter may be an issue.<br />
<br />
{{anetlink|29417}} (between gates 25 and 26)<br />
<br />
==Locations to Avoid==<br />
<br />
==Spotting Locations Map==<br />
<br />
<display_map><br />
21.320327, -157.973565~ ~ ~ ~ ~Iroquois Point<br />
21.330888, -157.898466~ ~ ~ ~ ~Ke'ehi Lagoon Beach Park<br />
21.307029, -157.866067~ ~ ~ ~ ~Aloha Tower<br />
</display_map><br />
<br />
==Regular Traffic==<br />
<br />
===Passenger===<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
|'''Airline'''<br />
|'''Aircraft'''<br />
|'''Lobby'''<br />
|-<br />
|Air Canada<br />
|737 MAX 8<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Air China<br />
|A330-200<br />
|8<br />
|-<br />
|Air New Zealand<br />
|787-9<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Alaska Airlines<br />
|737-900, 737 MAX 9<br />
|5<br />
|-<br />
|All Nippon Airways<br />
|777-300ER, 787-9, A380-800<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|American Airlines<br />
|787-9, A321neo<br />
|7<br />
|-<br />
|Asiana Airlines<br />
|A330-300<br />
|8<br />
|-<br />
|China Airlines<br />
|A350-900 <br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|China Eastern Airlines<br />
|A330-200<br />
|7<br />
|-<br />
|Delta Air Lines<br />
|A321neo, A330-300, 757-200, 757-300, 767-300<br />
|7<br />
|-<br />
|Fiji Airways<br />
|737-700, 737-800<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Hawaiian Airlines<br />
|A321neo, A330-300, 717-200<br />
|2, 3, 4<br />
|-<br />
|Japan Airlines<br />
|777-200, 777-300, 787-9<br />
|5<br />
|-<br />
|Jetstar Airways<br />
|787-8<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Jin Air<br />
|777-200<br />
|6<br />
|-<br />
|Korean Air<br />
|A330-300, 747-8<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Lanai Air (Western Aircraft)<br />
|Pilatus PC-12 (single turboprop)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Mokulele Airlines<br />
|Cessna 208 (single turboprop), Saab 240<br />
|Terminal 3<br />
|-<br />
|Phillipine Airlines <br />
|A330-300<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Qantas<br />
|A330-300/200 (-200 rarely used)<br />
|7<br />
|-<br />
|Southwest Airlines<br />
|737 MAX 8<br />
|6<br />
|-<br />
|United Airlines<br />
|737-800, 737 MAX 9, 757-200, 767-300, 767-400, 777-200<br />
|8<br />
|-<br />
|WestJet<br />
|737-700, 737-800<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Cargo===<br />
<br />
*Aloha Air Cargo: 737-300, 767-300, Saab 340<br />
*Asia Pacific Airlines: 757-200<br />
*Cargolux: 747-400 (Friday only)<br />
*Corporate Air: Cessna 208, Short 330<br />
*FedEx: DC-10, MD-11<br />
*Kalitta Air: 747-100/200/SR<br />
*Kamaka Air: Beech 18, Cessna 208, DC-3<br />
*Pacific Air Cargo: Cessna 208<br />
*Transair: 737-200, Short 360<br />
*United Parcel Service (UPS): 747-400, 767-300, MD-11<br />
<br />
==Facilities and Transportation==<br />
<br />
===Restroom===<br />
<br />
A public restroom is available at Ke'ehi Lagoon Beach Park.<br />
<br />
===Public Transportation===<br />
<br />
Oahu's bus system, known as [http://www.thebus.org TheBus], provides three bus routes that serve the airport terminals. Routes 19 and 20 begin in Waikiki and proceed through Downtown Honolulu before reaching the airport. Past the airport, Route 19 enters Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, while Route 20 proceeds to the Pearlridge Shopping Center in Aiea. Route 31 operates between Tripler Medical Center and the airport via the Kalihi Transit Center. Route 31 previously operated down Lagoon Drive, but no longer does so.</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Salt_Lake_City_International_Airport&diff=17277Salt Lake City International Airport2023-12-02T06:22:40Z<p>David: /* Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses */</p>
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<div>{{categorybox|United States|North America|Utah}}<br />
<br />
{{infobox|fullname=Salt Lake City International Airport|location=Salt Lake City, Utah|iata=SLC|icao=KSLC|aptype=Commercial|website=http://www.slcairport.com|mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=SLC&ll=40.789510,-111.982183&spn=0.055129,0.118721&t=h&hl=en|mapsource=Google Maps|atctower= 34L/16R 132.65, 34R/16L 119.05, 35/17 118.3|atcground=133.65|atcclearance=127.3|atcapproach=125.7, 124.3, 124.9, 120.9|atcdeparture=135.5, 126.25, 124.3 |atcatis=124.74|atcunicom=122.95}}<br />
<br />
<!-- Introductory paragraph goes here --><br />
<br />
==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
The Wingpointe golf course southwest of runway 34R.<br />
<br />
==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
<br />
The top floor of the parking garage. The "S" fences. East end of the perimeter bike path.<br />
<br />
==Locations to Avoid==<br />
Stay away from the fencelines. Airport Police are very active at SLC and will move you along quickly.<br />
<br />
==Regular Traffic==<br />
<br />
===Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses===<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
|'''Airline'''<br />
|'''Aircraft'''<br />
|'''Concourse'''<br />
|-<br />
|Air Canada<br />
|E190<br />
|A<br />
|-<br />
|Alaska Airlines<br />
|737-800, 737-900<br />
|A<br />
|-<br />
|Alaska Airlines (operated by SkyWest)<br />
|E175<br />
|A<br />
|-<br />
|American Airlines<br />
|A319, A321, 737-800<br />
|A<br />
|-<br />
|American Eagle<br />
|CRJ-100<br />
|A<br />
|-<br />
|Boutique Air<br />
|Beechcraft Super King Air 300, Pilatus PC-12<br />
|FBO<br />
|-<br />
|Delta Air Lines<br />
|A319, A320, 717-200, 737-800, 737-900, 757-200, 767-300<br />
|B, C, D<br />
|-<br />
|Delta Connection<br />
|CRJ-200, CRJ-700, CRJ-900, E170<br />
|B, C, D, E<br />
|-<br />
|Frontier Airlines<br />
|A319<br />
|A<br />
|-<br />
|JetBlue<br />
|A320<br />
|A<br />
|-<br />
|KLM '''(seasonal)'''<br />
|787-9<br />
|D<br />
|-<br />
|Southwest Airlines<br />
|737-700, 737-800<br />
|B<br />
|-<br />
|United Airlines<br />
|A319<br />
|B<br />
|-<br />
|United Express<br />
|CRJ-700, E170<br />
|B<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Facilities and Transportation==</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Warsaw_Frederic_Chopin_Airport&diff=17275Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport2023-10-16T05:34:09Z<p>David: /* Official Spotting Locations */</p>
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<div>{{categorybox|Europe|Poland}}<br />
<br />
{{infobox|fullname=Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport|<br />
location=Warsaw Poland|<br />
iata=WAW|<br />
icao=EPWA|<br />
aptype=Commercial|<br />
website=http://www.lotnisko-chopina.pl|<br />
mapurl=http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=52.164719,20.969725&spn=0.03838,0.10849&t=k&z=14&om=0|<br />
mapsource=Google Maps|<br />
atctower=118.300|<br />
atcground=121.900|<br />
atcclearance=121.600|<br />
atcapproach=128.800|<br />
atcdeparture=|<br />
atcatis=120.450|<br />
atcunicom=|<br />
psh=http://www.plane-spotting-hotels.com/index.php/plane-spotting-warsaw/}}<br />
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Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport is the largest airport in Poland. In 2006 the airport served over 8 million passengers and the forecast for the 2007 is close to 10 million. Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport has a capacity of 34 air operations per hour.<br />
There are two crossing runways in use - 11/29 and 15/33 (arrivals on runways 11 and 33, and departures from runways 15 and 29 - other configuration only possible with strong crosswind or runway maintenance). <br />
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Runway details:<br />
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*15/33 - 3690 x 60 m / 12106 x 197 ft, concrete, ILS for RWY 33 (WA 329 110.30)<br />
*11/29 - 2800 x 50 m / 9186 x 164 ft, concrete, ILS for RWY 11 (WAS 112 109.90)<br />
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==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Observation Terrace===<br />
The airport offers an observation terrace with cafe, gift shop, and free wifi. Entrance is by the walkway to the train station. Open daily from 6am to 10pm and entrance is free. <br />
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==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Car Park===<br />
The Government ramp can be viewed from the top level of the short term car park next to Terminal 2.<br />
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==Locations to Avoid==<br />
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===Location===<br />
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==Regular Traffic==<br />
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Current movements are available on the [http://www.lotnisko-chopina.pl/katalog/rozklad/en/rozklad_lotow_online.php?typ=przylot Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport website]<br />
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==Facilities and Transportation==<br />
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There are four bus lines (148, 175, 188 and 331) departing from terminal and a train station nearby bus&coach terminal. Getting to the Warsaw Centre takes from 15 to 45 minutes depending on the traffic conditions.</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Dunedin_International_Airport&diff=17274Dunedin International Airport2023-10-09T17:56:18Z<p>David: </p>
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Dunedin International Airport is a regional airport in Otago, on New Zealand's South Island. It is on the Taieri Plains, 30 km (about a 30 minute drive) west of Dunedin city centre. The airport has a single 1,900m runway, 03/21, with ILS in both directions and a single terminal building with two airbridges. There are around 20,000 aircraft movements and 700,000 passengers annually.<br />
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Currently, Dunedin airport only hosts domestic flights due to New Zealand's tough COVID-19 restrictions. Virgin Australia has stated that it does not plan to return international service to Dunedin.<br />
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==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
===Terminal building===<br />
The upper level of the terminal building offers good views of the runway, aircraft departing from runway 03 may rotate near the taxiway to the apron. Parking in the terminal carpark.<br />
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==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
===Centre Road===<br />
This is an excellent spot for aircraft landing on runway 21. Vehicles should be parked outside the boom gates, and not obscuring the signal lights from other motorists. It is a 100km/h zone, care is needed with traffic on the road. [http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=centre+road,+momona&sll=-41.244772,172.617188&sspn=34.569496,84.375&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Centre+Rd,+9073&ll=-45.921901,170.210602&spn=0,359.979401&z=16&layer=c&cbll=-45.921589,170.210695&panoid=07W3ET8rMg0QwC0uROtlmg&cbp=12,214.95,,0,1.85 Google Street View]<br />
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===McLaren Gully Road===<br />
McLaren Gully Road, off State Highway 1, offers an elevated wide view of the airport. A zoom or telephoto lens is needed for any amount of detail.<br />
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==Regular Traffic==<br />
;Commercial<br />
* Air New Zealand: Airbus A320-232, ATR 72, Bombardier Q300<br />
* Jetstar: A320-232<br />
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Arrival and departure times are listed on the [http://https://www.dunedinairport.co.nz/flight-information/ airport website]<br />
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;General aviation<br />
* Mainland Air: Cessna 152, Socata TB-10 Tobago, Cessna 172K, Cessna 180A, Piper Seneca 2, Piper PA-31-350 Chieftain <br />
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==Facilities and Transportation==<br />
Taxis and shuttle vans service the airport, and there is a 24-hour car park. Rental car companies are:<br />
* Avis<br />
* Budget<br />
* Europcar<br />
* Ezi-Rent<br />
* Hertz<br />
* Nationwide<br />
* Thrifty<br />
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The terminal has two cafés and a bar, another food shop, a gift shop, a stationary/book shop, two duty-free shops, ATMs, and an Air New Zealand Koru Club lounge.</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Chicago_O%27Hare_International_Airport&diff=17269Chicago O'Hare International Airport2023-10-08T17:02:10Z<p>David: </p>
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==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
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While O'Hare does not have not "official" spotting areas, spotters are officially recognized in Chicago. Stay out of restricted areas and police will give you no hassle. Most of them are friendly and don't want any trouble<br />
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==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
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===One Spot Parking (Formerly USG and WallyPark)===<br />
The main spotting location is located at One Spot Parking, formally the old USG Corporation and WallyPark on Scott St. which is close to the intersection of Mannheim Rd (US12/US45) and Lawrence Ave. The old parking lot is closed, but street parking is allowed as there is no through traffic. From here there is nice view of the south part of the airport and a full view of runways 28C and 27L glidepaths. Also thru fences, taxiways Delta, Mike and Quebec are visible when aircraft are taxiing to Rwy. 22L for departure. To take photos of runway 28C operations, 80mm and larger lenses will work OK. This is a good spotting place all day when wind is coming from the west, southwest or northwest. The parking lot is in Schiller Park, but Scott Street is in Chicago as is Mannheim Rd which are both considered in the airport area. DO NOT continue far north on Scott Street past the red warning signs, or the aviation police will come and could confiscate your photo equipment or you could even be arrested for trespassing on airport property.<br />
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===Balmoral Avenue===<br />
When driving on north on Mannheim Rd take the exit to Balmoral Ave east. Pass the first stop sign and bridge over railroad, turn right twice and park at the Rosemont Metra Station parking lot. You may need to buy a ticket at pay station (sometimes Metra people or Rosemont police can check tickets, except on weekends, when the train is not operating) and go on the bridge. There is a nice view from the bridge, however you will need a camera that has a min. of a 300mm lens to get any decent photos. This is a great place to take pictures of taxiing aircraft to/from Rwy 22L or aircraft approaching Rwy 28 (summertime early morning).<br />
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===Cell Phone Lot===<br />
Off of Mannheim Road south of Higgins/Touhy is the Airport's "Cell Phone Lot. You may park in this lot for free as long as you do not leave your vehicle unattended. There is an electronic arrivals board as well as an outhouse for emergency relief. Gives a nice view of approaches to 27R and 27L or departures from 9L and 9R.<br />
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===Allstate Arena===<br />
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The next good location is Allstate Arena area located at Mannheim Rd(US-12/US-45) between Higgins Rd (IL-72) and Touhy Ave. Full view of Rwy 22R all day (different places depend on where the sun is). From 9-10 am in the morning till 2-3pm a good place is the small parking lot opposite car wash just across Mannheim Rd. <br />
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In the summer, Sundays on the south side of Allstate Arena building is a flea market. You can walk between sellers, look for some good views and take shots. In wintertime, access to the parking is closed.<br />
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In afternoons, a good place is a huge parking lot between Target store and Touhy Ave (closer to Touhy).<br />
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Also in this area you can find a spot to see arrivals at new Rwy 27R.<br />
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===Beeline Road===<br />
Runway 10 operations can easily be seen from Beeline road in Bensenville. You can park on the side of the road and watch with no problems. This location is likely the closest you can get to landing planes as they come only a few hundred feet directly above the road. General photography isn't the best here though as you can only get direct head on shots of planes. As already said aircraft pass directly over the road so would only be able to see the bottom of the aircraft.<br />
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===Gateway Road===<br />
This area is good for viewing Runway 10C operations. It is good until near sundown as it gets backlit.<br />
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The best way to get around is a car. Without a car you can get one maybe two places but you'll never know the wind direction even if you check METAR.<br />
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On summertime afternoons a good place is an abandoned fast food restaurant near Foster Ave. <br />
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Rwy 10 arrivals and 28 departures are visible from both locations.<br />
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===Irving Park Road===<br />
A good place to take photos of aircraft arriving on 4R or departing from 22L is from an airline cargo facility right off of Irving park road.<br />
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When driving from the west on Irving Park Rd take a right on to Seymour Ave, then another quick left at the first lot entrance after the small curve in the road. Drive all the way down the road and then park in one of the spaces. Arrivals at 4R and 22L departures are clearly visible.<br />
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==Locations to Avoid==<br />
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===Cargo South===<br />
Avoid the South Cargo Area. Aviation and Chicago Police frequent the area and sometimes you can meet an FBI patrol.<br />
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Do not go near the hill that construction near runway 10 has created as it is airport property. If you are seen near or on the hill, you will be charged with trespassing on airport property, government property, and railroad property. This is a serious offense, do not go here as was stated before!<br />
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===Higgins/Mannheim===<br />
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Avoid the area around the General Aviation ramp near the North Cargo area.<br />
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Always know your surroundings. If it feels like you shouldn't be somewhere, don't go there<br />
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==Regular Traffic==<br />
===Passenger===<br />
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Aer Lingus - A330-200/300<br />
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AeroMexico - 737-800<br />
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Air Canada - A220-300, A319, A320<br />
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Air Canada Express - CRJ-900, E170, E175<br />
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Air France - A330-200<br />
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Air India - 777-300ER<br />
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Air New Zealand - 787-9<br />
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AirSerbia - A330-200<br />
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Alaska Airlines - A320, A321, 737-700/800/900/MAX 9, E175<br />
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All Nippon Airways - 777-300ER<br />
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American Airlines - A319, A320, A321, 737-800, 767-300, 777-200, 787-8/9<br />
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American Eagle - CRJ-700/900, E170, E175<br />
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Austrian Airlines - 777-200ER<br />
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British Airways - A350-1000, A380 (Summer Seasonal), 777-200ER (Winter Seasonal), 787-9<br />
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Cape Air - Cessna 402<br />
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Cargolux - 747-400F/8F<br />
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CargoLogicAir - 747-400<br />
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Cathay Pacific - 777-300ER (resumes Oct. 3 2023, A350-1000 tbd)<br />
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Cayman Airways - 737-300<br />
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China Eastern Airlines - 777-300ER<br />
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Contour Airlines - ERJ-135/145 (begins August 2023)<br />
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Copa Airlines - 737-800<br />
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Delta Air Lines - A220-100, A319, A320, A321, 717, 737-800,<br />
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Delta Connection - CRJ-200/900, E170, E175<br />
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Denver Air Connection - ERJ-145<br />
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Emirates - 777-300ER<br />
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Ethiopian - 787-8/9<br />
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Etihad Airways - A350-1000<br />
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EVA Air - 777-300ER<br />
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Finnair - A330-300 (seasonal)<br />
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Frontier Airlines - A320, A321<br />
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Iberia - A330-300, A350-900<br />
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Icelandair - 737 MAX 8/9<br />
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Japan Airlines - 777-300ER, 787-8<br />
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JetBlue - A220-300, A320, E190<br />
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KLM - 777-200ER, 787-10<br />
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Korean Air - 777-300ER<br />
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LOT Polish Airlines - 787-8/9<br />
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Lufthansa - A340-600, A350-900, 747-8<br />
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Qatar Airways - 777-300ER, A350-900<br />
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Royal Jordanian - 787-8<br />
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Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) - A330-300, A350-900<br />
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Southern Airways Express - Cessna 208<br />
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Southwest Airlines - 737-700/800/MAX 8<br />
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Spirit Airlines - A319, A320, A321<br />
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Sun Country - 737-800<br />
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Swiss - A330-300, A340-300, 777-300ER<br />
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TAP Air Portugal - A330-200/300/900<br />
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Turkish Airlines - 777-300ER, 787-9<br />
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United Airlines - A319, A320, 737-700/800/900ER/MAX 8/9, 757-200/300, 767-300ER, 777-200/300ER, 787-8/9/10<br />
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United Express - CRJ-200/550/700, E145, E170, E175<br />
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VivaAerobus - A320<br />
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Volaris - A320<br />
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Westjet - B737-700/800 (seasonal)<br />
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===Cargo===<br />
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AeroLogic - 777F<br />
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AeroUnion - A300<br />
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AirBridgeCargo - 747-400/8 (suspended)<br />
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Air China Cargo - 777F, 747-400F<br />
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Air France Cargo - 777F<br />
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ANA Cargo - 777F<br />
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Asiana Cargo - 747-400F<br />
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Atlas Air - 747-400F/BCF/8F<br />
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Cathay Pacific Cargo - 747-8F<br />
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China Airlines Cargo - 747-400F<br />
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China Cargo Airlines - 747-400F, 777F<br />
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China Southern Cargo - 777F<br />
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CMA-CGM AirCargo - A330F<br />
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DHL Aviation - A330-200F, 777F<br />
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Emirates SkyCargo - 777F<br />
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EVA Air Cargo - 777F<br />
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FedEx Express - A300, 757-200F, 767-300F, MD-11F<br />
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Icelandair Cargo - 767-300F<br />
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Kalitta Air - 747-400F/BCF<br />
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Korean Air Cargo - 747-8F<br />
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LATAM Cargo - 767-300F<br />
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Lufthansa Cargo - 777F, MD-11F<br />
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Nippon Cargo - 747-8F<br />
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Qatar Cargo - 777F<br />
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Silkway Airlines - 747-8F<br />
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Southern Air<br />
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Suparna Airlines - 747-400<br />
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Turkish Cargo - 777F<br />
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UPS Airlines - A300, 767-300F, MD-11F<br />
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==Facilities and Transportation==<br />
A new people mover is set to open Feb. 2020<br />
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The CTA Blue Line runs from ORD to the Dearborn Street subway in the Chicago Loop.<br />
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Metra's North Central Service stops at the O'Hare Transfer station. This service runs south to Downtown and north to Antioch, IL. The station is accessible via shuttle bus. Due to restrictions by the track owners (Canadian National), the train does not run on weekends or holidays.<br />
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==Hotels==<br />
There is a Hilton Hotel located on airport property.<br />
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==Runway Usage==<br />
Here are some of the usual runway usage patterns.<br />
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Wind from the west - The optimal and preferred runway pattern for O'Hare when the winds are blowing in any direction under about 6mph or from the west is as follows. Arrivals use runways 28C, 28L, 27L, and 27R. Most international heavies use 28C and occasionally a United 757/767 will use 27L. Departures use 27L, 28R and occasionally 22L.<br />
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Wind from the east - Arrivals use runways 9L, 10R, and 10C. Departures use runways 10L and 4L. If a lot of planes become stacked up in the air 9R will temporarily become a arrival runway.<br />
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Wind from the south - Runway 22R is used for arrivals and runway 22L is used for departures. Runways 9L, 9R, and 10C also may be used for arrivals and heavy departures if the wind speed is not very high.<br />
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A good website to see a wind forecast for the airport is [http://www.usairnet.com/cgi-bin/launch/code.cgi?Submit=Go&sta=KORD&state=IL here].</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=McClellan-Palomar_Airport&diff=17267McClellan-Palomar Airport2023-09-14T01:17:17Z<p>David: /* Regular Traffic */</p>
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''This airport is also known by its FAA designator [[CRQ]], which is is the IATA code for Caravelas, Brazil.''<br />
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==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Location===<br />
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==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Base of the Tower===<br />
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At the base of the tower there is a clear view of the final approach, as well as a view of the General Aviation parking area and taxiway. To shoot from here you probably need at least a 300mm lens. There is a fence here so you have to either be tall, bring something to stand on, or shoot through a gap in the fence.<br />
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==Locations to Avoid==<br />
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===Location===<br />
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==Regular Traffic==<br />
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Business jets and general aviation aircraft fly in and out of the airport throughout the day.<br />
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JSX will operate ERJ-135s to Las Vegas, Nevada beginning October 5, 2023 and to Taos, New Mexico beginning December 14, 2023.<br />
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==Facilities and Transportation==<br />
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[http://www.gonctd.com North County Transit District] provides bus service to McClellan-Palomar Airport via BREEZE bus routes 309 and 445.</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Minneapolis-St._Paul_International_Airport&diff=17266Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport2023-09-13T05:23:40Z<p>David: /* Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals */</p>
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==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)===<br />
The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside McDonald's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. Chairs go around most of the observation deck.<br />
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===Cargo Road Spotting Lot (Free)===<br />
The airport's newest viewing area is next to the FedEx shipping center on the airfield near the intersection of runways 12R/30L and 4/22. It has parking, picnic tables, benches and trees that will eventually provide shade. Open every day from dawn to dusk, the free viewing area is now the closest option for aircraft spotting. From MN77 take the 66th Street exit and then take Longfellow Avenue to the south to Cargo Road. Turn left on Cargo Road and take it all the way to the end, just past the FedEx shipping center. The first tunnel goes under Runway 35/17, and the second tunnel goes under a taxiway entrance for freight aircraft.<br />
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==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($)===<br />
This location gives you a great view of both the 12/30 runways and runway 4/22 as well. Drive up to the 8th or 9th floor, and you can walk (or drive) between the different ramps for different views.<br />
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===Terminal 2 Parking Ramps ($)===<br />
This location gives you a pretty good view of most of the airfield. Terminal 2 gates, runways 17/35, 4/22, 12L/35R and the cargo area.<br />
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===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)===<br />
The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the Delta maintenance hangers. <br />
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From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left.<br />
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From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road. <br />
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Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view.<br />
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===Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Free)===<br />
Enter cemetery off of 34th Ave South. There are a few entrances/exits. Spotting location is on the north side of the cemetery above the "Post Road Cell Phone Lot". All of the views are the same as the cell phone lot but with a very slight higher vantage point. Some trees could get in the way of viewing. Please be respectful in this area. If asked to leave please do so.<br />
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===Dog Park (Free)===<br />
This location is on the NW side of the airport just west of 28th Ave S and south of Hwy 62. At this location you can view departures or arrivals on runways 17/35, 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Many planes taxi in this area. You can see Terminals 1 & 2 but the are in the distance. Plenty of parking and wide open space for spotting.<br />
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===Mall Of America East Parking Ramp (Free)===<br />
Located south of I-494 and east of 24th Ave South. Go to the top floor of the eastside parking ramp. You will get arrivals and departures of runway 17/35. Also a descent view of the Delta maintenance hangars. Mall security might ask you to leave if you're not going to the mall.<br />
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==Locations to Avoid==<br />
<br />
===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave===<br />
Westside of the airport. Airport police will ask you to leave. (This does not include the Cargo Rd Spotting Lot).<br />
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===Fort Snelling Old Barracks===<br />
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast!<br />
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==Spotting Locations Map==<br />
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{{#display_map:<br />
44.882102, -93.228851~Cargo Rd Spotting Lot;<br />
44.890910, -93.234528~Dog Park;<br />
44.875493, -93.212192~Post Rd Cell Phone Lot;<br />
44.855763, -93.238354~Mall of America East Parking Ramp;<br />
44.881985, -93.209801~Terminal 1 Parking Ramps;<br />
44.873309, -93.227565~Terminal 2 Parking Ramps;<br />
44.884905, -93.210299~Terminal 1 Observation Deck;<br />
44.874893, -93.211792~Fort Snelling National Cemetery<br />
}}<br />
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==Regular Traffic==<br />
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (a former Northwest Airlines hub and a current hub for Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines) doesn't get many year-round passenger heavies (with Delta and KLM as the two exceptions), but regional jets frequent MSP 24/7. Seeing the heavies from other foreign airlines (Condor and Air France) is one of the big highlights during the summer months. KLM has year-round flights, switching back and forth from the A330-200 and the A330-300 (during the summer months) to the 787-9 Dreamliner (during the winter months).<br />
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Heavies and regional jets will mainly use 12R/30L and 12L/30R, respectively. This shortens the length of their taxi routes to their assigned gates. Additionally, heavies will usually be assigned gates on Concourse G. Charters (usually about the size of a 737 or a 757) will park near Signature Flight Support, directly across from concourses G and F. <br />
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===Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Concourses-Terminals===<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
|'''Airline'''<br />
|'''Aircraft'''<br />
|'''Terminal-Concourse'''<br />
|-<br />
|Aer Lingus<br />
|A330-300, A321XLR<br />
|1-C<br />
|-<br />
|Air Canada Express <br />
|CRJ-900, E175 (Jazz Aviation)<br />
|1-E<br />
|-<br />
|Air France <br />
|777-200ER, 787-9 <br />
|1-G<br />
|-<br />
|Alaska Airlines<br />
|737-700, 737-800, 737-900, E175 (SkyWest and Horizon Air)<br />
|1-E<br />
|-<br />
|Allegiant Airlines <br />
|A320<br />
|2-H<br />
|-<br />
|American Airlines<br />
|A319, A320, A321, 737-800, E190<br />
|1-E<br />
|-<br />
|American Eagle<br />
|CRJ-700 (PSA Airlines), E170 (Republic Airlines)<br />
|1-E<br />
|-<br />
|Condor Flugdienst <br />
|A330-900 <br />
|2-H<br />
|-<br />
|Delta Air Lines<br />
|A220-100, A220-300, A319, A320, A321, A321NEO, A330-200, A330-300, A330-900, A350-900XWB, 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300, 767-300ER, 767-400ER<br />
|1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G<br />
|-<br />
|Delta Connection<br />
|CRJ-100 (SkyWest), CRJ-200 (SkyWest and Endeavor Air), CRJ-700 (ExpressJet), CRJ-900 (ExpressJet, SkyWest, and Endeavor Air), E170, E175 (SkyWest)<br />
|1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 1-D, 1-F, 1-G<br />
|-<br />
|Denver Air Connection<br />
| Dornier 328 Jet, ERJ 145<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Frontier Airlines<br />
|A319, A320, A321<br />
|1-E<br />
|-<br />
|Icelandair<br />
|737 MAX 8, 757-300<br />
|2-H<br />
|-<br />
|JetBlue<br />
|A320, E190<br />
|2-H<br />
|-<br />
|KLM <br />
|777-200ER, 787-9<br />
|1-G<br />
|-<br />
|Southwest Airlines<br />
|737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8<br />
|2-H<br />
|-<br />
|Spirit Airlines<br />
|A319, A320, A321<br />
|1-E<br />
|-<br />
|Sun Country Airlines<br />
|737-800<br />
|2-H<br />
|-<br />
|United Airlines<br />
|A319, A320, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900<br />
|1-E<br />
|-<br />
|United Express<br />
|CRJ-700 (GoJet and Mesa), E170 (SkyWest, Shuttle America and Republic Airlines), E175 (SkyWest)<br />
|1-E<br />
|-<br />
|WestJet<br />
|737-700, 737-800<br />
|1-G<br />
|}<br />
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===Cargo Airlines & Plane Type===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|Amazon Prime Air (operated by Sun Country Airlines)<br />
|737-8F<br />
|-<br />
|DHL (operated by Encore Air Cargo)<br />
|SW4<br />
|-<br />
|DHL (operated by iAero Airways)<br />
|737-4F<br />
|-<br />
|DHL (operated by Suburban Air Freight)<br />
|Beechcraft 1900 (twin-turboprop)<br />
|-<br />
|FedEx Express<br />
|A300-600, 757-200, 767-300, MD-11<br />
|-<br />
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Corporate Air)<br />
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)<br />
|-<br />
|FedEx Feeder (operated by CSA Cargo)<br />
|Cessna Grand Caravan 208 (single turboprop)<br />
|-<br />
|FedEx Feeder (operated by IFL Group)<br />
|CRJ-200SF, Dassault Falcon 20<br />
|-<br />
|FedEx Feeder (operated by Mountain Air Cargo)<br />
|ATR-42 (twin-turboprop)<br />
|-<br />
|UPS<br />
|A300-600, 747-400F, 747-8F, 757-200, 767-300, MD-11F<br />
|-<br />
|UPS '''(seasonal)'''<br />
|747-400 (operated by Kalitta Air), 747-400 (operated by Polar Air Cargo), MD-11F (operated by Western Global Airlines)<br />
|-<br />
|UPS (operated by Bemidji Air)<br />
|BE65 Queen Air, BE80 Queen Air, BE99, SW4<br />
|-<br />
|UPS (operated by IFL Group)<br />
|Dassault Falcon 20<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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===Military Plane Types===<br />
*C-5 Galaxy/Airbus A400M Atlas <br />
*C-130 Hercules<br />
*RAF and USAF C-17 Globemasters <br />
*KC-10 Refuelers<br />
<br />
==Facilities==<br />
<br />
===Hotel (on-site)===<br />
<br />
The InterContinental Hotel is the first full service on-site hotel at the airport with 300 rooms on 12 floors. It opened in the summer of 2018. The hotel is skyway connected to the airport with its own security checkpoint. The hotel also has an "observation bar" on the top floor. It has floor-to-ceiling windows with views of both downtown Minneapolis and St Paul.<br />
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===Runways===<br />
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*'''Runway 4/22''': 11,006 × 150 ft. (3,354 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete<br />
*'''Runway 12R/30L''': 10,000 × 200 ft. (3,048 × 61 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete<br />
*'''Runway 12L/30R''': 8,200 × 150 ft. (2,499 × 46 m), Condition: Good, Surface: Concrete<br />
*'''Runway 17/35''': 8,000 × 150 ft. (2,438 × 46 m), Condition: Excellent, Surface: Concrete<br />
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==Military Facilities==<br />
<br />
The Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Joint Air Reserve Station at MSP is home to the 934th Airlift Wing (934 AW), an Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) unit and the 133rd Airlift Wing (133 AW) of the Minnesota Air National Guard. Both units fly the C-130 Hercules and are operationally-gained by the Air Mobility Command (AMC). The 934th consists of over 1,300 military personnel, of which approximately 250 are full-time Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) and Air Reserve Technician (ART) personnel. The 133rd is similarly manned, making for a total military presence of over 2,600 full-time and part-time personnel.<br />
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The 934 AW serves as the "host" wing for the installation, which also includes lodging/billeting, officers club, Base Exchange (BX) and other morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) facilities for active, reserve/national guard and retired military personnel and their families.<br />
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==Links==<br />
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Minneapolis%E2%80%93Saint_Paul_International_Airport&redirect=no/ Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport Wikipedia]<br />
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*[https://www.signatureflight.com/location?iata=MSP Signature Flight Support (MSP)]</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Colorado_Springs_Airport&diff=17259Colorado Springs Airport2023-06-14T05:11:32Z<p>David: </p>
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{{infobox<br />
| fullname=Colorado Springs Airport<br />
| location=Colorado Springs, Colorado<br />
| iata=COS<br />
| icao=KCOS<br />
| aptype=Mixed-Use Commercial<br />
| website=http://www.springsgov.com/airportindex.aspx<br />
| mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=COS&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=59.076726,65.478516&ie=UTF8&hq=COS&hnear=Peterson+Field+(COS),+Colorado+Springs,+Colorado+80925&ll=38.800587,-104.704943&spn=0.05766,0.063944&t=h&z=14<br />
| mapsource=Google Maps<br />
| atctower= 133.15<br />
| atcground= 121.7<br />
| atcclearance= 134.45<br />
| atcapproach= 124.0<br />
| atcdeparture= 124.0<br />
| atcatis= 125.0<br />
| atcunicom=<br />
}}<br />
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The airport covers 7,200 acres (2,900 ha) and has three paved runways: '''17L/35R''', 13,501 x 150 ft (4,115 x 46 m) long, '''17R/35L''', 11,022 x 150 ft (3,360 x 46 m) and '''12/30''', 8,269 x 150 ft (2,520 x 46 m).<br />
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==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
<br />
===Location===<br />
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==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
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Much of the airport is located on, and shares facilities with, an active US Air Force Base, access is restricted only to authorized base personnel. There are however, stories of limited success at various points along Aviation Way, on the west side of the field, near the GA facilities.<br />
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==Locations to Avoid==<br />
<br />
As much of the airport is located on, and shares facilities with an active US Air Force Base, access is restricted to authorized base personnel only.<br />
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==Regular Traffic==<br />
<br />
===Commercial Airlines and Aircraft===<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
!Airline<br />
!Aircraft<br />
|-<br />
|American Airlines<br />
|737-800<br />
|-<br />
|American Eagle<br />
|CRJ-700 (operated by Skywest Airlines)<br />
|-<br />
|Avelo Airlines<br />
|737-700<br />
|-<br />
|Delta Airlines<br />
|737-800<br />
|-<br />
|Delta Connection<br />
|Embraer E175 (operated by Skywest Airlines)<br />
|-<br />
|Southwest Airlines<br />
|737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8<br />
|-<br />
|Sun Country Airlines<br />
|737-800<br />
|-<br />
|United Airlines<br />
|A319, A320<br />
|-<br />
|United Express<br />
|CRJ-200/700 (operated by SkyWest Airlines), Embraer ERJ-145(XR) (operated by CommmuteAir), Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest Airlines)<br />
|}<br />
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==Facilities and Transportation==</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=RPVM&diff=17228RPVM2023-06-05T05:32:19Z<p>David: Redirected page to Mactan–Cebu International Airport</p>
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<div>#redirect [[Mactan–Cebu International Airport]]</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=CEB&diff=17227CEB2023-06-05T05:31:46Z<p>David: Redirected page to Mactan–Cebu International Airport</p>
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<div>#redirect [[Mactan–Cebu International Airport]]</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Baltimore/Washington_International_Airport&diff=17219Baltimore/Washington International Airport2023-04-11T06:07:26Z<p>David: /* Regular Traffic */</p>
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{{infobox|fullname=Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport|<br />
location=Linthicum, Maryland|<br />
iata=BWI|<br />
icao=KBWI|<br />
aptype=Commercial|<br />
website=http://www.bwiairport.com|<br />
mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=BWI&ll=39.177383,-76.673155&spn=0.056698,0.129158&t=h&hl=en|<br />
mapsource=Google Maps|<br />
atctower=119.4 257.8|<br />
atcground=121.9|<br />
atcclearance=118.05|<br />
atcapproach=119.0(020-100) 119.7(131-180) 124.55(101-130) 128.7(181-019)|<br />
atcdeparture=119.0(020-100) 119.7(131-180) 124.55(101-130) 128.7(181-019)|<br />
atcatis=115.1 127.8|<br />
atcunicom=122.95}}<br />
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Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is located in Linthicum, Maryland, near Baltimore. This airport is Southwest Airlines' major east-coast hub, with a brand-new terminal opening for that airline on the west side of the airport. There is also some scattered international service and military charters at this airport.<br />
<br />
==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
Note: If you will be taking photos from any of the following spotting areas, you may wish to contact the BWI Customer Service Center first at 410-859-7992.<br />
<br />
===Dixon Spotting Park===<br />
The Dixon Spotting Park is located at the end of runway 33L on Dorsey Road at the south side of the airport. The park is open to the public. There is a parking lot and benches at this park. Be sure not to walk out of the park along Dorsey Road or on the grass area around the approach lights. This is illegal.<br />
<br />
===Terminal Spotting Area===<br />
There is also a designated spotting area inside the airport terminal between terminals B and C, where there is free ATC listening provided as well the nose section of a B737-200. With its nose wheel lowered, the exhibit creates the illusion of a plane frozen in a glidepath toward a simulated runway centerstripe aligned on the floor below. The perception is reinforced by flashing centerline lights. Stand under it and see what you think :)<br />
<br />
==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
There is a golf driving range across the grass field from the Dixon Spotting Park. This range offers great views of the other side of the aircraft arriving and departing from runway 33L. The parking lot at Old Mill High School, on Patriot Lane off of Old Mill Boulevard, is good for 33L arrivals, as is the Target parking lot on Nolpark Court off of Crain Highway South. There is also the Midfield Cargo Center at the airport; Mathison Way off of Aviation Boulevard runs about half of the length of runway 15R and is directly alongside it. Be careful taking photos here, you may be approached by authorities. Also do not trespass on the BWI Airport Fire Station at the end of Mathison Way. This is a secure area. The BWI parking garage also offers good views, but requires a large lens. Be careful of authorities here as well. Inside the airport terminal there are also several restaurants with great ramp views. If you would like to use the Signature Flight Support parking lot on Aaronson Drive off of Aviation Boulevard, it is recommended to go inside and ask for permission first.<br />
<br />
==Locations to Avoid==<br />
Do not use anything around the Northrop Grumman facility; security may notice and police may be called. Overall, just remember, if you don't think it's okay to be somewhere, leave!<br />
<br />
==Regular Traffic==<br />
===Domestic Airlines===<br />
* '''Alaska Airlines''': Boeing 737-900ER<br />
* '''American Airlines''': Multiple daily 737-800s<br />
** '''American Eagle''': Multiple daily ERJ-135/140/145s<br />
* '''Delta Air Lines''': B717-200s, B737-800s, B757-200s, A319s, A320s<br />
** '''Delta Connection''': ERJ-145, CRJ-200, E-175s, CRJ-700s, and CRJ-900s<br />
* '''JetBlue''': Multiple A320s and E-190s<br />
* '''Southwest Airlines''': Over 150 Boeing 737 MAX 8s, Boeing 737-700s, and Boeing 737-800s<br />
* '''Spirit Airlines''': Multiple daily A319s, A320s, and A321s<br />
* '''United Airlines''': A319s, A320s, B757-200s, 737-500s, 737-700s, 737-800s, and 737-900ERs<br />
** '''United Express''': ERJ-145s, CRJ-700s, Dash-8-200, and Q400<br />
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===International Airlines===<br />
* '''Air Canada Express''': Dash 8- Q400s<br />
* '''Apple Vacations operated by Aeromexico''': B737-800s<br />
* '''Apple Vacations operated by Frontier''': A320<br />
* '''Bahamasair''': Boeing 737-400<br />
* '''British Airways''': Boeing 767-300ER<br />
* '''Condor''': Boeing 767-300ER<br />
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===Frequent Charters===<br />
* '''ATI''': DC-8s, and B757-200s<br />
* '''Atlas Air''': Boeing 747-400F and Boeing 767-300ER<br />
* '''Omni Air International''': Boeing 767-300ERs, and Boeing 777-200ERs<br />
* '''United Charter''': Boeing 747-400s<br />
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===Cargo Carriers===<br />
* '''DHL operated by ABX Air''': Boeing 767-200F<br />
* '''FedEx Express''': Variable cargo types<br />
** '''FedEx Feeder''': Cessna 208 Caravan<br />
* '''UPS''': Variable cargo types<br />
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One of the only airports that you can get lucky any time, any day!<br />
<br />
==Facilities and Transportation==<br />
There are several hotels in the direct area of BWI, as well as a large amount of parking with shuttles to the terminal. There are also all the amenities you would expect at any airport; see the customer service center or the BWI website for more information. Amtrak and MARC trains also run from the Amtrak station on the northwest side of the airport to Washington DC, New York, and other east coast destinations.<br />
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==External Links==<br />
*[http://www.washbaltspotters.net/ WashBaltSpotters.net] - Washington Baltimore Spotters Group - containing information about the area airports, spotting guides, traffic, news and photos</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Ronald_Reagan_Washington_National_Airport&diff=17218Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport2023-04-11T06:06:06Z<p>David: </p>
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{{infobox|fullname=Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport|<br />
location=Arlington, Virginia|<br />
iata=DCA|<br />
icao=KDCA|<br />
aptype=Commercial|<br />
website=https://www.flyreagan.com/|<br />
mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=DCA&ll=38.851239,-77.041841&spn=0.028480,0.064579&t=h&hl=en|<br />
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atctower=119.1|<br />
atcground=121.7|<br />
atcclearance=128.25|<br />
atcapproach=119.85 (West) 124.2 (East)|<br />
atcdeparture=118.95 (West) 125.65 (East)|<br />
atcatis=132.65|<br />
atcunicom=122.95|<br />
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Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the closest airport to our nation’s capital, as it is situated directly across the Potomac River from Washington DC. The airport handles over 20 million passengers a year.<br />
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==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
<br />
There are no official spotting locations at DCA.<br />
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==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
<br />
===Gravely Point===<br />
Spotters are blessed with an amazing vantage point just north of the airport, called Gravely Point. The south end of the park is about a quarter mile from the threshold of runway 19. This offers great shots of both departures and arrivals. The arrivals come in very low, so I recommend ear plugs for those who have sensitive ears. The park has its own free parking and you will be largely undisturbed, as this people have been taking pictures from there for years. Many times you will be standing among several tourists and sports players just watching the airport activity.<br />
{{anetlink|1344187}} (MD-82 taking off runway 1 with approaching plane behind)<br />
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===Walking Paths===<br />
There is a path going from Gravely Point to the south side of the airport and beyond that hugs the airport boundary. The path goes 200ft behind runway 15 (regional traffic runway) at its closest point, but a jet-blast/prop-wash wall blocks any good shots. At another point, the path goes up onto a bridge, which offers a good view of runways 15 and 19. There is another bridge farther south towards the US Airways gates of the new terminal. You will need a good lens to get decent shots here, due to the distance. You can make your way from the path up to the top of the parking garages for a different angle. This offers a good shot of the terminal.<br />
At the south end of the airport, while still on the walking path, you can get a nice view of the GA terminal, though you will have to contend with cars in a parking lot.<br />
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''Be aware that the walking path does have a good deal of other people using it, to include bikers, skaters and other pedestrians.'' <br />
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This is not so much of a problem until you get on the bridges, where there is limited space for the path.<br />
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==Locations to Avoid==<br />
<br />
===Walking Paths===<br />
As long as you stay in the Gravely Point Park area and blend in with other visitors of the park, you are unlikely to be approached by the police. However, if you move closer to the fence, especially when there are few people in the park (early morning) and especially along the walking path between the park and the terminal, you stand out and are more likely to be questioned, have your ID ready. <br />
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==Regular Traffic==<br />
Most jet traffic uses the main runway 1-19. Landings to the south follow the Potomac river and make a 40° turn over the George Mason bridge. This unusual arrival procedure is similar to Kai-Tak's infamous IGS 13 approach but without heavy jets. Prohibited airspace north of the airport containing the White House and Capitol mandates this procedure. The Washington Monument also would be a hindrance to safe navigation. Commuter planes may often use the smaller runways 4-22 and 15-33. General Aviation and non scheduled charters were not allowed into Reagan National when the airport reopened after the 9/11 attacks. Beginning in October 2005 some general aviation aircraft have been allowed to return. They must have passenger manifests submitted 24 hours in advance. Pilots must be fingerprinted and undergo background checks. The plane, passengers and flight crew must be screened at a designated gateway airport and an armed marshall must be onboard. Due to the complex requirements general aviation traffic remains a rarity. Sports team charters on commercial airliners continue to use [[KIAD|Dulles]] because of these restrictions.<br />
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Aircraft include:<br />
*Air Canada Express: CRJ-200, ERJ-175<br />
*Alaska: A321neo, B737-800, B737-900, ERJ-175<br />
*American: A319, A320, A321, B737-800, B757-200, ERJ-190<br />
**American Eagle: CRJ-200, CRJ-700, CRJ-900, ERJ-145, ERJ-170/175<br />
*Delta: A320, A321, B717-200, B737-800, B757-200<br />
**Delta Connection: CRJ-200, CRJ-700, CRJ-900, ERJ-170<br />
*Frontier: A319, A320, A320neo<br />
*jetBlue: A320, ERJ-190<br />
*Southwest: B737-700, B737-800, B737MAX<br />
*Sun Country: B737-700<br />
*United: A319, A320, B737-700, B737-800, B757-300<br />
**United Express: ERJ-145, ERJ-175<br />
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While very rare, Business Jets can be seen fly in/out of KDCA. Government/Military Helicopters fly rather frequently in the area as well.<br />
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==Facilities and Transportation==<br />
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Ronald Reagan Airport has direct rail service into the nation’s capital via the WMATA system, which has a Yellow/Blue Line Metro stop at the airport.<br />
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==External Links==<br />
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*[http://www.washbaltspotters.net/ WashBaltSpotters.net] - Washington Baltimore Spotters Group - containing information about the area airports, spotting guides, traffic, news and photos</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Washington_Dulles_International_Airport&diff=17217Washington Dulles International Airport2023-04-11T05:56:54Z<p>David: </p>
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Dulles International is one of three major airports serving the Washington D.C. area (the other two being [[Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport]] and [[Baltimore/Washington International Airport]]). It is by far the largest of the three, and serves as the main international gateway for the U.S. capital city. The airport serves as an international hub for United, and, until the airline went out of business, also served as the hub for ill-fated Independence Air. The airfield has four main runways: 1L/19R, 1C/19C, 1R/19L, and 12/30.<br />
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==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
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Unfortunately, the old observation deck at the base of the original control tower has been closed and covered up, due to Main Terminal renovations. It is still visible in the Google Earth photo.<br />
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The best on-site "official" spotting is provided by the Smithsonian's Udvar-Hazy Center, explained below.<br />
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===Udvar-Hazy Center Observation Tower===<br />
The observation and viewing tower at the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center provides fairly decent views of aircraft approaching the 1's, and departing the 19's, as the tower sits between the approach paths of the 1's. <br />
This place is good ONLY to view airplanes on approach and departures for the morning heavy wave.<br />
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While good for viewing, you can get much better shots of arriving airplanes from the parking lot in front of the museum but you will have issues with the trees.<br />
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==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Purple Economy Lot===<br />
The Purple Economy Lot offers a great vantage point directly under the approach/departure path, less than a half-mile away from the threshold of runway 19L. Parking there is $12/day. The lot tends to be sparse, so you may stick out. As long as you have an ID and are causing no trouble, you should be fine. After all, they're making money from you.<br />
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===Central Airport===<br />
The Daily Garages offer a better vantage point for all three runways. Daily Garage I offers a spectacular view of the Main Terminal and Signature Flight Support. If you have a decent lens, you should be able to get decent shots, but this point is more for overviews because of the distance. Daily Garage II offers a great view of the south cargo ramp, which houses DHL and UPS. Further north is Fed-Ex. Occasionally, Piedmont-Hawthorne will put larger customers down here, such as the UAE's B747SP. You will need a decent lens to get good pictures of the north cargo ramp.<br />
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Both garages are $6/hr with a max of $21/day. Again, make sure you have an ID in case you are questioned. They may ask you to leave here, though, because these lots tend to be more popular.<br />
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===Udvar-Hazy Center Parking Lot===<br />
The parking lot for the Udvar-Hazy Center is considered by many to be better than the observation tower itself, especially for 1R landings. From the entrance to the parking lot, proceed past the museum and park at the far end of the lot. Other spots may have more trees to contend with. Parking is $15/day; museum admission itself is free. Restrooms and food are available in the museum.<br />
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===Westfield High School===<br />
The school is a good distance away (3.75mi from the threshold of runway 1L and 3mi from the threshold of runway 1R), but offers a decent spot for approaches to runways 1L and 1R. As long as school is not in session, security tends to be lax or non-existent. The student lot is often used by parents to teach their children to drive, along with other activities, so your presence will go largely unnoticed.<br />
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The school is off of Route 50 on Stonecroft Blvd.<br />
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==Locations to Avoid==<br />
Avoid Signature Flight Support and Landmark Aviation. Both are very strict about security and do not like anyone except customers. This includes parking or even standing in their lots.<br />
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==Regular Traffic==<br />
IAD gets some great rare (for the USA) airlines, such as Ethiopian. The airport is also visited occasionally by the German Luftwaffe, RAF and other foreign dignitaries. <br />
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===Domestic Traffic and Aircraft===<br />
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*'''American Airlines''': American has a large number of daily flights from its hubs. Several aircraft are used, including the 737-800s. Sometimes A319s are used as well<br />
**'''American Eagle''': American Eagle operates flights using the CRJ-900.<br />
*'''Delta Air Lines''': Delta is using A319s, A320s, and B717-200s<br />
**'''Delta Connection''': CRJ-200s and sometimes CRJ-700 or 900s<br />
*'''JetBlue Airways''': JetBlue operates both A320s and Embraer 190s<br />
*'''Frontier Airlines''': Frontier is starting to bring 10 daily flights on both A319s and A320s<br />
*'''Porter Airlines''': 4 daily Q400s<br />
*'''Silver Airways''': Frequent Saab 340s<br />
*'''Southwest Airlines''': Southwest is using 737-700/800.<br />
*'''United Airlines''': United has a hub at Dulles and operates many flights daily using several aircraft. This includes the B737-700, B737-800, B737-900ER, B757-200, B767-400, B777-200, B787-8, A319, and A320. <br />
**'''United Express''': CRJ-700, ERJ-145, EMB-170, Dash 8-200s and Dash 8-300s.<br />
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===International Traffic and Aircraft===<br />
*'''Aer Lingus''': B757-200 or A330, depending on time of year<br />
*'''Aeroflot''': Operates an A330<br />
* '''Aeromexico''': B737-800s and B737-700s<br />
* '''Air China''': B777-300ER<br />
*'''Air France''': A380-800s, and 777-200/300/300ERs.<br />
*'''ANA''': Operates a 777-300ER.<br />
*'''Austrian Airways''': Operates a B767-300ER.<br />
*'''Avianca''': Operates an A319<br />
*'''British Airways''': A380-800s, B777-200 or B777-300ER, sometimes B747-400<br />
* '''Brussels Airlines''': A330-200 and A330-300<br />
* '''COPA''': Operates a B737-800<br />
* '''Emirates''': Operates an A380-800<br />
* '''Etihad''': Operates a B787-9<br />
*'''Ethiopian''': Operates a B777-200LR<br />
* '''Icelandair''': Operates a B757-200<br />
*'''KLM''': Daily flight from Amsterdam using A330-200, and rare B777-200ERs<br />
*'''Korean Air''': Operates 777-300ER.<br />
*'''Lufthansa''': A330-300s and B747-8Is. <br />
*'''Qatar Airways''': B777-300ER<br />
*'''Saudi Arabian Airlines''': Operates a 777-300ER. <br />
*'''South African Airlines''': A340-600<br />
*'''SAS''': Daily flight from Copenhagen using an A330-300. Rare A340<br />
*'''TACA''': Operates an A319, A320, A321.<br />
* '''Turkish Airlines''': Operates a Tyrolean A330-300 daily<br />
*'''Virgin Atlantic Airways''': Operates an A330-300s and occasional A340-300 or A340-600s<br />
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===Cargo Traffic and Aircraft===<br />
*'''Airborne Express (now DHL)''': 767-200.<br />
*'''FedEx''': Operates the B757-200F, A300-600, A310, and DC-10.<br />
* '''FedEx Feeder''': Cessna 208 Caravan <br />
*'''UPS''': B757-200F and A300-600.<br />
*'''Volga-Dnepr''': AN-124<br />
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===Military Traffic and Aircraft===<br />
*'''Lufwaffe''': Daily C-160, A310.<br />
*'''RAF''': C-130<br />
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==Facilities and Transportation==<br />
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==External Links==<br />
*[http://www.washbaltspotters.net/ WashBaltSpotters.net] - Washington Baltimore Spotters Group - containing information about the area airports, spotting guides, traffic, news and photos</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Catalina_Airport&diff=17215Catalina Airport2023-03-16T05:02:09Z<p>David: </p>
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==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Location===<br />
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==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Location===<br />
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==Locations to Avoid==<br />
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===Location===<br />
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==Regular Traffic==<br />
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==Facilities and Transportation==</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Greenville_Downtown_Airport&diff=17214Greenville Downtown Airport2023-03-16T04:56:12Z<p>David: </p>
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==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Airport Park===<br />
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A park adjacent to the field provides open spaces and views of the airport. Here is a sample photo of what can be seen at this location:<br />
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==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Airview Drive===<br />
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The end of Airview Drive provides a nice view of 28 arrivals. There is good light in the afternoon. 200-300 mm lens required for small Cessna/Piper aircraft.<br />
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==Locations to Avoid==<br />
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===Location===<br />
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==Regular Traffic==<br />
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==Facilities and Transportation==</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Greenville-Spartanburg_International_Airport&diff=17213Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport2023-03-16T04:53:36Z<p>David: </p>
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| website=http://www.gspairport.com<br />
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==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
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===S Buncombe Rd & SC80===<br />
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There is a pull off at the intersection of S Buncombe Rd. and SC80. This spot has a good view of arrivals on runway 22.<br />
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==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Parking Garage B===<br />
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The top level of the parking garage B will work biz jet and propeller departures on runway 4. Commercial jets rotate too late for this location. 400-500mm lens required.<br />
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===I-14 & GSP Drive===<br />
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The Quik Trip or Burger King at I-14 and GSP Drive offer good views of runway 4 arrivals<br />
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==Locations to Avoid==<br />
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===Location===<br />
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==Regular Traffic==<br />
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==Facilities and Transportation==</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Long_Beach_Airport&diff=17209Long Beach Airport2023-03-01T01:47:42Z<p>David: /* Passenger */</p>
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{{infobox|fullname=Long Beach Airport (Daugherty Field)|location=Long Beach, California|iata=LGB|icao=KLGB|aptype=Commerical|website=http://www.lgb.org|mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=LGB&ll=33.818804,-118.149848&spn=0.030247,0.059361&t=h&hl=en|mapsource=Google Maps|atctower=119.4 120.5 257.6|atcground=133.0 (North & East of runway 12/30)<br />135.8 (South & West of runway 12/30)<br />257.6|atcclearance=118.15|atcapproach=124.65|atcdeparture=127.2|atcatis=127.75<br/>562-595-8564|atcunicom=122.95}}<br />
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Long Beach Airport is one of the five major airports serving the Los Angeles area. While a noise ordinance limits the number of commercial airline flights, the airport remains busy with a large amount of general aviation traffic. Gulfstream's west coast completion and service center is also located at the airport, providing a variety of business jet traffic.<br />
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Runway 12/30 is the primary arrival and departure runway for most aircraft, including airline and Boeing flights. The other runways mainly handle general aviation flights, though may be used by larger aircraft when 12/30 is unavailable.<br />
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==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Legends Restaurant and Bar===<br />
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Located on the second floor of the terminal building, the restaurant offers expansive views of the ramp and airfield. A terraced design allows good views from many seats, though the bar occupies the area right at the windows.<br />
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===Observation Deck===<br />
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There is a small outdoor viewing area adjacent to the restaurant, though the new terminal concourse limits the view of aircraft parked on the ramp. There is a small gap that allows a view of a section of runway 12/30. To access the observation deck, take the stairs or elevator to the second floor of the terminal building and go down the hallway to the south of the restaurant entrance and out the door to the observation deck.<br />
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==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
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===DeVry Parking Lot===<br />
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The parking lot for the [http://www.devry.edu/locations/campuses/loc_longbeachcampus_map.jsp DeVry University Long Beach] is adjacent to runway 12/30. They generally don't have a problem with spotters or photography when classes are not in session. From this location, you should be able to photograph departures and arrivals on runway 30, though runway 12 arrivals may not roll all the way down to this location, and departures may be too high.<br />
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===Boeing Plant Parking Lot===<br />
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The Parking lot of the C-17 assembly plant offers some great views of departures on runway 12/30. There are security SUVs that will drive around but they will usually leave spotters alone.<br />
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==Locations to Avoid==<br />
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===Location===<br />
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==Regular Traffic==<br />
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===Passenger===<br />
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*Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines): CRJ-900<br />
*Hawaiian Airlines: A321neo<br />
*Southwest Airlines: 737-700<br />
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===Cargo===<br />
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*Catalina Flying Boats: Cessna 208<br />
*FedEx: A300-600<br />
*United Parcel Service: 767-300<br />
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===Special Events===<br />
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Major area events such as the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach will bring a large amount of business jet traffic to the airport.<br />
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Antonov An-124 large cargo aircraft occasionally visit the airport.<br />
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==Facilities and Transportation==<br />
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===Public Transportation===<br />
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Long Beach Transit [http://www.lbtransit.com/Schedules/Default.aspx?routegrp=110 Route 111] serves a route from Downtown Long Beach to Lakewood, including a stop at the airport terminal. [http://lbtransit.com/Schedules/Default.aspx?routegrp=176 Route 176] travels from west Long Beach to Lakewood Mall, including a stop at the airport terminal.</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Sydney_Airport&diff=17206Sydney Airport2022-11-25T06:48:21Z<p>David: /* Regular Traffic */</p>
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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is the main airport for Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1920, it is Australia's busiest airport (despite this, it is the smallest capital city airport in terms of area) and is the world's oldest continually operated commercial airport. The airport is named after Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, the famous aviator who was the first to fly across the Pacific Ocean. Home to Qantas Airways, Sydney Airport is also regularly served by over 50 other airlines, domestic and international. Currently, more than 26 million passengers pass through the airport each year.<br />
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Sydney Airport has some excellent spotting locations, with movements on all three runways (16R-34L, 16L-34R and 07-25) clearly visible from at least one spot each. Sydney is home to a large community of aviation enthusiasts, many of whom regularly take advantage of the great views from popular viewing locations such as The Beach and Shep's Hill (formerly known as the Tower Mound). <br />
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==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
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===International Terminal Observation Deck===<br />
THIS IS NOW PEREMENTALY CLOSED<br />
The only official spotting location at Sydney Airport is the observation deck located in the northern part of the international terminal. The observation deck incorporates the Esky Bar, and food, drinks and seating are available. This makes it a comfortable place to spend some time spotting. The best views from the deck are of 16R takeoffs and landings, and 34L takeoffs. The Sydney skyline provides a nice backdrop for aircraft on approach to 16R. Views over the northern part of the international terminal and of aircraft taxiing to and from the domestic terminal are also good. Part of runway 07-25 is visible, but the observation deck is not a good spot for watching movements there.<br />
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The observation deck can be accessed through the Esky Bar, which is located at the far northern end of the international terminal check-in hall. This is to the left as you enter through any of the main doors. The deck is on the level above the departures level, so you have to use the stairs or lift from the outdoor seating area of the Esky bar in order to get up to it.<br />
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<br>'''Update''': As of early 2007, the upstairs bar at the observation deck itself was removed along with most of the seating. The main restaurant/bar downstairs still exists. <br />
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Photography is best in the afternoon and evening when the light is best. The approximate required lens focal length is 50 to 300mm, though 200mm is still fine as a maximum. The best place to shoot from is right at the top of the stairs up to the deck. This is useful for everything except 16R approach photos (in front of the city) and some cargo apron movements. Of these, it is necessary to use the convenient holes in the glass wall at the far northern end of the observation deck, just next to the lift.<br />
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Be aware that parking at the International Terminal carpark is very expensive. It is possible to park over on the other side of the Cooks River (to the west of the airport, near the St. George Rowing Club in Arncliffe) and walk across. This takes about 10 minutes - much more preferable than lining the coffers of SACL even more!<br />
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Sample photos from the top of the stairs: <br />
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Sample photos through holes in the glass:<br />
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==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
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===16L Mound===<br />
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The 16L Mound is a small hill located directly under the 16L approach. The view from this spot is similar to Qantas Drive in that aircraft pass dizzyingly low overhead, however the 16L Mound is less exciting than Qantas Drive because the aircraft involved are much smaller (16L is normally only used for A330-size aircraft or smaller). Still, the 16L Mound offers the best view of 16L/34R operations, and it is the place to come to see the bulk of 'smaller' movements.<br />
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To get to the 16L Mound from General Holmes Drive or Southern Cross Drive, driving west, take the lefthand exit for Foreshore Road. Right after you exit, the road will fork. Take the righthand fork, which brings you to a set of traffic lights. There should be a sign for Gate 16. Go straight through the intersection, following the sign for Gate 16. From here, park somewhere along the bottom of the grass hill on your right (either right after the intersection next to the "end restricted parking area" sign, or further along past the 16L threshold) and then walk up onto the grass hill. This is the 16L Mound. Make sure you park away from the 16L threshold, as airport security can be picky as to where you park. <br />
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You can photograph from directly under the 16L approach, or from west of it to get a side view of the approaches. Also to the west of the approach path, there is an unobstructed view over the runway (16L/34R) which allows you to photograph 16L touchdowns, 34R touchdowns a bit further away, 16L and 34R departures, and taxiway movements. Photography is best in the afternoon. Approximate required lens focal length is 18mm or thereabouts for photographing aircraft overhead, and about 70 to 400mm for all other shots.<br />
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Sample photos from the 16L Mound:<br />
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'''Update''': During the course of construction in the area, the earth composing the 16L mound was removed. The spot is still good for viewing 16L/34R operations, however the view is no longer elevated.<br />
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===25 Threshold=== <br />
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The runway 25 threshold is similar to Qantas Drive (see below) in that aircraft pass extremely low overhead on final approach for, you guessed it, runway 25. It's a thrilling spot when 25 is active for arrivals. You can also view both inbound and outbound helicopters crossing the approach path to and from the helipads, and runway 07 departures, though the latter doesn't offer any particularly unique or exciting angles.<br />
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To get to the 25 threshold, drive south/west along Ross Smith Ave. (from the direction of the domestic terminal) until you reach see a large billboard on your left and the 25 blast fence on your right. There's a cleared mound across the road from the blast fence on which you can stand. Park up on the grass, well off of the road, or park back along the road from the direction you came - where there's a small grass area to park on the non-airport side of the road, approximately across from the GA apron - or further along the road - where there's a large-ish gravel area to park off of the side of the road, across from the helipads.<br />
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You can move around to get a few different angles for photography. The most dramatic, and most pertinent to the location, is directly under the approach. Alternatively, try shooting from the side to get 3/4 approach shots, and similar. No ladder is required for most angles if you stand on the aforementioned mound on the side of the road, however if you want to get touchdown shots you will need to use a ladder to see over the blast fence. Experiment a bit, as there are some nice photographic options to be had at this spot. The best lighting for photography at the 25 threshold varies according to where exactly you position yourself. If you're shooting from directly below the approach, early morning and late afternoon/evening are the ideal times. Otherwise, if you're shooting from the side, avoid midday light.<br />
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Sample photos from the 25 Threshold:<br />
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===Barton Park Hill===<br />
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Barton Park Hill affords an excellent view over runway 07/25, as well as the southwestern side of the International Terminal. 07 arrivals and 25 departures are great viewed from this spot, as aircraft pass very low overhead. 25 departures are especially exciting when there is a crosswind. Further away, some 16R/34L rotations are visible, though activity on that runway is not the main focus of Barton Park.<br />
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To get to Barton Park Hill from General Holmes Drive, travel west through the tunnel that passes under 16R/34L and continue along (do not get on the M5) until the first traffic lights. Turn right at the lights, into Bestic St., and then right at West Botany St., again at the first set of traffic lights you come to. Drive along West Botany for a short way (about 500m) until you see an entrance on the right side of the road which leads into the carparks for the park. Continue straight along the small road that leads into and alongside the park, all the way to the end, where you jog to the left and go up a small hill before reaching Barton Park Hill's carpark overlooking the airport. Park here, and either stay at the carpark or up the small embankment next to the fence on the northern side of the carpark, or walk towards the airport to the hill past the carpark (see photography info, below). To get to Barton Park Hill from the northern side of the airport, drive west on Airport/Qantas Drive, which turns into Marsh St. Continue along Marsh St., over the M5, until you reach a T-intersection at West Botany St.. Turn left onto West Botany, and drive until you see a gate into Barton Park on the left side (about 600m from the T-intersection). Turn into the park here, and follow the directions above. <br />
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By public transport, take the train to Banksia station. Exit the station, turn left onto the Princes Highway (going northwards) and then turn right into Spring Street. You will be heading eastwards at this point. Follow Spring Street to its very end, where it intersects with West Botany Street. Directly opposite you will see the driveway leading you into Barton Park. Many cyclists also use this driveway, as Barton Park seems to be a popular bike riding location. <br />
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There are two slightly different spots for photography. One is the small metre-wide embankment on the northern side of the carpark (the left side as you look towards the airport), right next to the fence. This spot gives you an elevated view that is almost straight down runway 07/25, and it is great for 25 almost-head-on takeoff photos - head-on if there's a crosswind - and 07 touchdown shots. Long-exposure night photography of both 07 arrivals and 25 departures is excellent here, as the whole runway and approach/departure path is unobstructed. The other location for photography is the hill just past the gate that is on the airport side of the carpark, and to the left (as you look at the airport). The view from here is less head-on, but otherwise the view of 07/25 movements is comparable. Photographing 16R/34L activity is a bit easier from this spot, because you are a little closer than you would be at the carpark. 25 arrivals are rather far way, but with a long lens and very little heat haze they are conceivably 'photographable' from both locations. The waters of the Cooks River can make a nice foreground in photos. Lighting for photography at Barton Park Hill is best in the afternoon and evening. Approximate required lens focal length for 07 touchdowns, 25 rotations, and 16R/34L movements is 280 to 500mm. 25 arrivals would required 500+ mm. For 07 approaches and 25 departures (as they pass overhead), you can use about 15 to 60mm. <br />
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Although the hill offers close proximity to the airport (and low aircraft overhead on take-offs and landings of the East-West Runway), the elevated view is somewhat obstructed by fences and other construction work on the airport perimeter between the runway and the park. A slightly higher elevation would help improve images immensely. <br />
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Barton Park itself is far from being a 'manicured garden' and looks somewhat unkempt in places.<br />
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Sample photos from Barton Park Hill:<br />
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===The Beach===<br />
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The Beach is a favourite spot for both photography and viewing. The Southern end of 16R/34L is visible, with 16R and 34L rotations often occurring in front of either Sydney ATC Tower or the city skyline. 34L landings can also be observed in the distance, as well as 16L arrivals behind the tower. Aircraft taxiing along taxiway Alpha are always crowd-pleasers, with wingtips passing just meters from the fenceline - don't forget to wave to the pilots! Other taxi movements can been seen across the runway, with smaller aircraft frequently taxiing to or from 16L/34R. The gates to the carpark at The Beach are locked at around 7 or 8PM.<br />
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To get to The Beach travelling west on General Holmes Drive (from the east side of the airport), continue along until you pass through the tunnel under 16R/34L. Exiting the tunnel, stay in the lane in which you can either go left (for the M5) or straight (for General Holmes Drive). Go straight, and immediately after the M5 entrances branches off to the left there is a small left turn lane which leads into an Airservices Australia facility. Turn left into there, then turn right around the buildings in front of you, then left (continuing around the buildings) and then left again. There should be a carpark straight ahead of you, in which you park. For carpark spotting (see photography info below), stay put. Otherwise, head towards the bushes at the far end of the carpark and follow the fenceline there until you reach a cleared area and another fence preventing further forward progress - this is The Beach fenceline area. To get to The Beach travelling east on General Holmes Drive, look for a small turnoff to your left after passing over the Endeavour Bridge. This leads to the Airservices Australia area, at which point you can skirt around the buildings to the carpark following the directions outlined above. There is no way to get to The Beach going east on the M5, so you need to pass through the tunnel under the runway, turn around, and following the directions for travelling west on General Holmes Drive.<br />
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There are two main spots for photography: the fenceline, and the carpark. The fenceline gets you close to 16R and 34L departures, and can afford some decent angles of 34L arrivals. Taxiway Alpha movements are excellent from the fenceline, with other taxiway movements behind the runway visible but not ideal. A relatively tall ladder is essential for fenceline spotting in order to see above the fence. Be sure to keep your ladder at least three meters from the fence, as airport security will probably ask you to move it back if it too close. If you don't have a ladder, there is a large rock at the edge of the bushes which you can stand on, however this only helps a little. The carpark affords views of 16R and 34L departures and 34L landings. A ladder is not required. Lighting for photography is best in the afternoon and evening. The approximate required lens focal length for fenceline photography is 15 to 20mm for wideangle shots of aircraft approaching on taxiway Alpha, and 160 to 400mm for everything else (though 200mm is still fine as a maximum). For carpark photography, the approximate required focal length is 200 to 500mm.<br />
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Sample photos from The Beach fenceline:<br />
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Sample photos from The Beach carpark:<br />
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Photo from The Beach carpark of spotters at the fenceline:<br />
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===Hammond Place/Helicopter Area===<br />
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For rotorheads, the area around Hammond Place and its intersection with Ross Smith Ave. is the main place to view or photograph helicopters. There are a number of pads, from which a variety of different helicopters regularly arrive and depart.<br />
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To get to this spot, drive south/west along Ross Smith Ave. (from the direction of the domestic terminal) until you reach Hammond Place on the right side. You can pull into Hammond Place and park on the side, out of the way. Walk around the fence surrounding the helicopter area to wherever you want to shoot from.<br />
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Helicopters arriving and departing, as well as static helicopters, can be photographed from anywhere around the fence that surrounds the pads. Keep in mind that a ladder is necessary for shooting anything close to the ground. Photography here is good at any time of the day (except around midday), depending on where exactly you're photographing from around the fence. Approximate required lens focal length is 40 to 200mm.<br />
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Sample photos from the helicopter area:<br />
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===Qantas Drive===<br />
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Qantas Drive is an awe-inspiring spot to watch aircraft as they scream over your head on final for 16R, only 20 meters above you. At the very least, be sure to come here to experience a 747 approach - it is guaranteed to blow you away (figuratively, of course - but hold onto your hat. Certain well-known Sydney spotters have lost numerous items of headgear at this spot...)! As well as 16R approaches there is a good view of 34L departures from Qantas Drive, though it is nowhere near as exciting as the former. Note that the gate to the small parking area for this spot may occasionally be closed.<br />
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To get to the Qantas Drive spot driving east on Airport Drive (which turns into Qantas Drive), continue past the International Terminal (heading towards the Domestic terminals) until you see a small grass area and a yellow gate on the left. Turn into this area and park on the grass, out of the way of the entrance. To get to the spot driving west on Qantas/Airport Drive, you need to continue past the domestic terminals, past the Qantas Jetbase, and past the spot itself (you cannot turn right into it). Drive up through the arrivals drop-off area for the International terminal and loop back around to return to Qantas/Airport Drive travelling east. At this stage, you continue until you see the aforementioned yellow fence on the left and turn into the grass area. If the gate to the grass parking area is closed, you will need to walk a fair distance either from the International Terminal arrivals carpark (the expensive, but slightly easier option) or from street parking around the St. George Rowing Club in Arncliffe. <br />
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You can take photos from two main locations on Qantas Drive. Shooting from the grass area where you park allows side shots of 16R approaches and 34L departures. On a still day, you can try artistic reflection photos of 16R approaches using nearby Sheas Creek. For straight-overhead photos of 16R approaches or 34L departures, you need to walk west along the footpath that runs along Qantas drive until you are in line with the 16R approach lighting. Photography at Qantas Drive is best in the morning. The approximate required lens focal length is 80 to 300mm at the grass parking area, anything less than 20mm for wideangle 16R approach shots from the straight-overhead spot, and 70 to 200mm for 34L departures.<br />
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Sample photos from Qantas Drive:<br />
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A view of Qantas Drive from the opposite side of the road as the main spot:<br />
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This is where the spot is.<br />
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===Shep's Hill (Tower Mound)===<br />
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Previously known as the Tower Mound, this spot has been renamed in honour of the late Bruce "Shep" Shepherd, a much loved and respected member of the Sydney spotting community who passed away in October, 2005. While photography at the hill isn't as unique as some other spots (unless you don't mind side-on photos), general viewing is excellent as the elevated persepective gives you a great view of a large portion of the airport. Shep's hill is a great place to relax, airband scanner in hand, in the shadow of the Sydney ATC Tower. 16R roll-outs and departures, 34L departures, 07 arrivals and departures, and 25 roll-outs and departures are all visible. There are good views of the International Terminal, and all aircraft going to and coming from runway 16L-34R pass right in front of you.<br />
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To get to Shep's Hill, get onto Ross Smith Avenue (the road that skirts the eastern side of the airport, parallel to General Holmes Drive) travelling south, away from the domestic terminals. You will pass the helicopter pads on the right. Continue on the road past the long term carpark and the various rental car lots, around a few sharp jogs in the road, until you reach the fenceline below the Tower (at which point you'll see Shep's Hill). You can park pretty much anywhere on the grass below or on the hill, though as always be sure to stay at least three meters from the fence and just generally keep out of the way of any other vehicles.<br />
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Photography, as mentioned above, isn't particularly unique at Shep's Hill. However, if you're content with side-on shots, it's fine. Photographic opportunities comprise 16R arrivals, 34L arrivals and departures, and taxiway Bravo and taxiway Charlie movements (among others). Shots of 07 arrivals and 25 departures are possible, but not ideal (especially in summer when there is a large amount of heat haze). Lighting for photography is best in the morning. The approximate lens focal length required is 70 to 300mm.<br />
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Sample photos from Shep's Hill:<br />
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<br>'''Update''': A line of newly installed lighting poles directly between Shep's Hill and the runway is an annoying obstruction. <br />
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'''SYDNEY AIRPORT HAS OFFICIALLY OPENED A SPOTTING DECK AT SHEPS MOUND (AUGUST 2017)'''<br />
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[http://www.wikimapia.org/#y=-33945048&x=151180263&z=18&l=0&m=s Wikimapia location and description.]<br />
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==Locations to Avoid==<br />
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There aren't any particular locations that should be avoided at Sydney Airport. Airport security officers rarely approach you if you are taking photos, but if they do they're usually quite friendly. Just act sensibly - park your car out of the way and away from any fences, and be sure to keep ladders three metres from the fence. Stay out of private property, such as the longterm carpark.<br />
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===Radar Field===<br />
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The Radar Field contains a large mound of gravelly construction material which gives you an excellent, elevated view of 16R/34L and the taxiways on either side (Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie). The visible action is similar to that which can be seen from Shep's Hill, however the Radar Field affords an added view of 34L touchdowns which is relatively unique compared to all of the other spots. Note that, because the mound at the Radar Field is on a construction site, access may be limited at times - weekends are your best bet. Also, you may find that the size of the mound changes from one visit to the next, as the material that it is made up of is used for the construction.<br />
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To get to the Radar Field from General Holmes Drive or Southern Cross Drive, driving west, take the lefthand exit for Foreshore Road. Right after you exit, the road will fork. Take the righthand fork, which brings you to a set of traffic lights. There should be a sign for Gate 16. Go straight through the intersection, following the sign for Gate 16. From here, park somewhere along the bottom of the grass hill on your right (either right after the intersection next to the "end restricted parking area" sign, or further along past the 16L threshold) and then walk up onto the grass hill (the 16L Mound - see above) and straight towards the 16R/34L fenceline across a somewhat big field (at which point you'll see the large mound that you stand on). Make sure you park away from the 16L threshold, as airport security can be picky as to where you park.<br />
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The main photographic attraction of the Radar Field is the view it gives you of 34L touchdowns and late 16R rotations and departures. You also have a similar view of side-ons as at Shep's Hill, as well as taxiway movements. Lighting is best for photography in the morning. The approximate required focal length is about 300 to 400mm for 34L touchdowns, and about 50 to 400mm for most other shots.<br />
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Sample photos from the Radar Field:<br />
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'''Update''': Reports indicate that the Radar Field is now fenced-off and locked. As with other enclosed land, it's probably best to avoid this area for the foreseeable future.<br />
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==Regular Traffic==<br />
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===International===<br />
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'''AirAsia X''' (A330-300)<br />
<br>'''Aircalin''' (A320-200, A330-900)<br><br />
'''Air Canada''' (B777-200LR)<br />
<br>'''Air China''' (A330-200)<br><br />
'''Air India''' (B787-8 Dreamliner)<br />
<br>'''Air New Zealand''' (A320-200, B777-200, B787-9 Dreamliner, and occasionally B777-300ER)<br><br />
'''Air Niugini''' (B737-700)<br />
<br>'''Air Vanuatu''' (B737-800)<br><br />
'''Asiana Airlines''' (B777-200ER, A330-300, and occasionally A380-800)<br />
<br> '''All Nippon Airways''' (B787-9 Dreamliner) <br />
<br>'''American Airlines''' (B777-300ER, occasionally the B787-9 Dreamliner)<br />
<br> '''Beijing Capital Airlines''' (A330-200)<br />
<br>'''British Airways''' (B777-300ER)<br><br />
'''Cathay Pacific Airways''' (A330-300, B777-300ER)<br />
<br>'''Cebu Pacific''' (A330-300)<br />
<br>'''China Airlines''' (A330-300)<br><br />
'''China Eastern Airlines''' (A330-200, A330-300)<br />
<br>'''China Southern Airlines''' (A330-200, A330-300)<br><br />
'''Delta Air Lines''' (A350-900)<br />
<br> '''Emirates Airlines''' (A380-800, occasionally the B777-300/ER - usually on flights to Bangkok.)<br />
<br>'''Etihad Airways''' (B777-300ER, A380-800)<br />
<br>'''Fiji Airways''' (B737-700 - flights to Suva, B737-800, A330-200, A330-300 - final three aircraft mentioned operate almost exclusively on flights to Nadi from Sydney.)<br />
<br>'''Garuda Indonesia''' (A330-200, A330-300)<br />
<br>'''Hainan Airlines''' (A330-200)<br />
<br>'''Hawaiian Airlines''' (A330-200)<br><br />
'''Japan Airlines''' (B787-9 Dreamliner)<br />
<br>'''Jetstar''' (A320-200, A321-200, B787-8 Dreamliner)<br />
<br>'''Korean Air''' (A330-300, and occasionally B747-8i, A380-800)<br><br />
'''LATAM Airlines''' (B787-9 Dreamliner)<br />
<br>'''Malaysia Airlines''' (A330-300)<br><br />
'''Philipine Airlines''' (A330-300, A340-300 occasionally used.)<br><br />
'''Qantas Airways''' (B737-800, A330-200, A330-300, B787-9 Dreamliner, A380-800)<br><br />
'''Qantas New Zealand''' (Jetconnect) (B737-800) (Using New Zealand Regos.)<br />
<br>'''Qatar Airways''' (A380-800)<br />
<br>'''Scoot''' (B787-9 Dreamliner)<br />
<br>'''Singapore''' Airlines (B777-200ER, B777-300ER, A380-800)<br />
<br>'''Thai Airways''' (B747-400)<br><br />
'''United Airlines''' (B787-9 Dreamliner)<br />
<br>'''Vietnam Airlines''' (B787-9 Dreamliner)<br><br />
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===Domestic===<br />
'''Jetstar''' (A320-200, A321-200) A budget carrier subsidary of Qantas.<br><br />
'''REX''' - Regional Express (SA-227DC, SF340A/B)<br />
<br>'''Qantas Airways''' (B737-800, A330-200, A330-300 [Occasional -300 use], B787-9 Dreamliner)<br><br />
'''QantasLink''' Operated by; '''(Eastern Australia Airlines)''' (DHC-8-300, DHC-8-400) '''(Cobham Aviation Services)''' (B717-200)<br />
<br>'''Virgin Australia''' (B737-800)<br />
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===Cargo===<br />
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'''Atlas Air''' (B747-400F/SCD) - ''Operated for Qantas Freight.''<br><br />
'''Cathay Pacific Cargo''' (B747-8F)<br><br />
'''Cobham Aviation Services Ltd.''' (Bae-146-300QT) ''Operated for Qantas Freight.''<br />
<br>'''DHL Cargo''' (Asian Express Airlines) (B757-200)<br><br />
'''Federal Express''' (MD-11F)<br />
<br>'''Korean Air Cargo''' (B747-400F/SCD, B747-400F/ER/SCD)<br><br />
'''MASkargo''' (A330-200F) <br><br />
'''Polar Air Cargo''' (Boeing 767-300F) <br><br />
'''Qantas Freight.''' (Boeing 737-300/400?, Boeing 767-300 - ER?)<br />
<br>'''Singapore Airlines Cargo''' (B747-400F/SCD)<br><br />
'''Toll Aviation Services.''' (Boeing 737-300/400) ''Operated for Qantas Freight.''<br><br />
'''Tasman Cargo Airlines.''' (Boeing 757-200F) ''Operated For DHL.''<br><br />
'''United Parcel Service''' (MD-11F)<br />
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==Facilities and Transportation==<br />
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Unfortunately, many of the spots at Sydney Airport require a car to get to. You can, however, take an Airport Link train from the city or a route 400 Sydney Bus (originating at Bondi) to the International or Domestic terminals and from there walk to many of the northern and eastern spots. The 25 Threshold and the Helicopter Area are an easy 15-20 minute walk from the Domestic Terminal, and a further 10 minutes takes you to Shep's Hill. The Qantas Drive spot is relatively close to the International Terminal, but try to cross over to the correct side of Qantas Drive directly in front of the short-term carpark to avoid a somewhat difficult crossing of Qantas Drive itself. Walk through the carpark, away from the terminal building and to the left of the large office building, and you'll find a red-brick crossing and a path going under the road. Turn right and follow the footpath to the 16R approach. The International Terminal Observation Deck is the only very easy spot to get to without a car - take one of the aforementioned means of public transport to the International Terminal. The route 410 Sydney Bus (also from Bondi) stops at the Qantas Jetbase, but skips both the International and Domestic terminals.<br />
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As far as facilities go, there are places to get food pre-security on both the departures and arrivals levels in the International Terminal and on the arrivals level in the Domestic Terminal T2. Hotels at the airport include the "Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport," "The Mercure," and the "Hotel Formule 1."<br />
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==Links==<br />
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*[http://audio.liveatc.net:8012/yssy.m3u LiveATC.net - SYD Live ATC Audio Feed]<br />
*[http://tinyurl.com/ywdkgp All points mentioned here on Google map]<br />
*[http://www.airservices.gov.au/brief/html.asp?/cgi-bin/avreq?met=YSSY ATIS report for YSSY (Sydney Airport)]</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Harry_Reid_International_Airport&diff=17205Harry Reid International Airport2022-11-06T04:25:54Z<p>David: </p>
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Harry Reid International Airport, known as McCarran International Airport prior to 2021, is the primary airport serving Las Vegas, Nevada.<br />
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==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Sunset Road Viewing Area===<br />
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A parking lot on the south side of the airport, along Sunset Road, provides excellent views of the runways 7R/25L and 7L/25R. 25L is one of the primary arrivals runways, with 25R mostly used for departures. The fence is 10 feet high, so you will need a tall vehicle to stand on top of, such as a minivan or SUV, or a tall ladder for photos.<br />
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==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
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It is possible to walk around the perimeter by the biz jets, but it is a long way and the local authorities are a bit twitchy around the biz area. It can be done, but be subtle. If you feel like a long walk, go up the strip past the Mandalay Bay and you will get to the Signature terminal, you get lots of biz here. Also, they park aircraft behind the Klondike casino, just 100 yards short of the Signature ramp.<br />
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A good area for spotting if you don't have a car would be to get a taxi to Terminal 1, then go to the roof of the staff parking lot, from the southern corner you can get all the arrivals and departures. Also, with a reasonable set on bins/pole you can read off most of the biz you can't get from the perimeter. I don't usually spot from here myself as I use a car, but I<br />
have been told if you check in with the police desk and advise them of what you are doing you shouldn't get any hassle.<br />
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I usually do "the tour" starting on the strip south of the Luxor etc, doing the carpark of the executive terminal then heading north. After the Signature terminal, turn immediately right into "Terribles", here you can get<br />
another view of Signature. Back onto the strip for 100 yards, then into the carpark of the Klondike, and go around the back, here you can pick up more parked biz. Back onto the strip, turn right into Dewey Rd, follow the road around to the right and around here there are more biz, and this is where the military usually park. Back onto the strip, at the next garage at the traffic lights turn right, down to the T-junction, turn right, you may pick up some based biz (BBJ and 762) here. Back up the road towards the strip, at the junction (on a bend) turn right, follow the road around to the right. As the road bends to the left, straight on into the executive terminal... beware... a private security company regularly patrols here, so don't hang around. Papillon is on your right, as you drive in park next to the gate, and read off stuff here. Follow the building the right, past the hanger, here is the last parking area where plenty can normally be read off. I then exit onto Tropicana, drive into the airport and follow the green triangles parking in long term, drive up to the roof, and here you can get a good view on the stuff in executive you missed, plus a few extra bits and pieces. You can park here for 15 minutes for free. You then have the option to leave the car, walk across to the staff parking area (on the same roof), and spot from the corner that overlooks Southwest and US Airways, here you can get all arrivals and departures.<br />
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Alternatively:<br />
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Landing 25's: Park in the viewing area on Sunset Blvd, about 2 miles East of the strip.<br />
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Landing 01's: Park in carpark of Pannevino's, an Italian restaurant off Sunset. <br />
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Again head East off the strip,after 1/4-1/2 mile turn right just before the large sign for Pannevino, turn immediately left, then left again into the carpark, park next to the sign. Here you can read all arrivals and departures.<br />
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Landing 07's and 01's: The north parking lot or the north parking structure at the new Town Center on the southwest corner of Sunset/Las Vegas. <br />
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You can get a lot of great, close-up views of all of the incoming aircaft.<br />
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==Locations to Avoid==<br />
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===Location===<br />
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==Regular Traffic==<br />
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{{infobox|fullname=Los Angeles International Airport|location=Los Angeles, California|iata=LAX|icao=KLAX|aptype=Commercial|website=http://www.lawa.org/welcomelax.aspx|mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=LAX&ll=33.944143,-118.405838&spn=0.060406,0.118721&t=h&hl=en|mapsource=Google Maps|atctower=133.90 North <BR> 120.95 South <br> 119.80 Helicopters|atcground=121.65 North <BR> 121.75 South|atcclearance=121.40|atcapproach=124.30 Feeder <br> 124.50 Final & Feeder <BR> 124.90 Feeder <br> 127.40 (LEENA4)<BR> 128.10 (VISTA2)|atcdeparture=124.30 <br> 125.20<br>|atcatis=133.80 Arrivals <br> 135.65 Departures|atcunicom=128.55|psh=http://www.plane-spotting-hotels.com/index.php/plane-spotting-los-angeles-lax/}}<br />
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==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Airplane Landing View Point===<br />
At the corner of Sepulveda and Westchester, 10-15 minutes walk from the airport. Small grass area across the street from In-n-Out Burger from which all movements on the northern runways can be seen. The park doesn't have a formal name, but it labeled as "Airplane Landing View Point" on Google Maps. Limited photography as arrivals are almost directly overhead, and you are facing South. When a small aircraft (CRJ, ERJ, 737, A320) isn't blocked by the trees, a 55mm or smaller size lens can be used for a nice shot. However, walking to under the approach lights and jaywalking across Lincoln Blvd. can yield some very nice shots of inbound aircraft. Parking in this area is limited (for those driving to the spot) depending on the time of day if you park on the street, and can be sparse during lunch hours (11:00am - 2:30pm).<br />
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===Economy Parking Garage===<br />
LAX opened a new economy parking garage in October 2021 with a plane spotting event, and publicity materials put out by the airport describe it as a "plane spotting paradise". The roof level in particular provides excellent views of aircraft landing on the northern runways. Regular parking rates apply for those coming to spot from this location, and upon opening only the lower levels of the garage were opened to cars, however the airport noted in response to questions on a Facebook posts that guests were welcome to park on the lower levels then proceed to the roof for spotting.<br />
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===Theme Building===<br />
[[File:LAX Theme Building.jpg|thumb]]<br />
The LAX Theme Building is the iconic building in the middle of the LAX passenger terminal complex, shown in the photo at right. It hosts the Encounter Restaurant as well as an observation deck. Encounter Restaurant occupies the round portion of the building about halfway up. Windows provide views of the airport in all directions, though which parts you'll see depends on where you are seated. The observation deck is located on the roof of the restaurant. It closed in 2001 and reopened in July 2010. It is open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from 8am to 5pm, and there is no charge to enter the observation deck. This location is may be poor for photography, except for airport overview shots, as it is distant from aircraft though it is good for spotters who just which to watch traffic or log tail numbers. The airport occasionally hosts "Sunday Morning Coffee" events at the observation deck for plane spotters, aviation enthusiasts, and the general public.<br />
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===Airfield Tours===<br />
The airport offers an airfield tour on the first Thursday of each month. For more information, see the [https://www.lawa.org/welcome_lax.aspx?id=766 LAX Community Relations web page].<br />
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==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Jim Clutter Park (Imperial Hill)===<br />
In the city of El Segundo. A small roadside park at the intersection of Imperial Avenue and Sheldon Street. A few tables and seats, for other facilities you need to walk west down the hill (towards the ocean) to the small shopping plaza. [http://www.redondo.org/depts/hbt/transit/beach_cities_transit/default.asp Beach Cities Transit] bus route 109 has a stop right at the park.<br />
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All movements on the South runways can be logged here although care must be taken not to miss those arrivals which turn off early. Some photography possible when traffic is westerly, few arrivals come far enough down although spectacular departure shots can be had with a long (300-400mm) lens, though shorter lenses work. A 200mm lens is sufficient for any aircraft larger than a 757. On the rare occasions traffic is landing to the East this is one of the finest locations in the land. Aircraft taxiing on taxiways B and C in the general vicinity of the American Airlines hangars, American Eagle remote terminal building, taxiways Q and S, and the Tom Bradley International Terminal can be photographed from here with a sufficiently powerful lens (300-400mm).<br />
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===In-n-Out Burger===<br />
The Westchester location of the popular Southern California-based fast food burger chain is a well known location for spotting at LAX, though generally most spotting actually occurs at the park across the street (see [[#Airplane Landing View Point]]). It has some outdoor tables along 92nd Street that easily accommodate spotting while you eat.<br />
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===Vicksburg Avenue Bridge===<br />
Passing over Sepulveda Boulevard and about 500 yards south of the In-N-Out Burger spotting location is the Vicksburg Avenue bridge. This location gives an amazing view of north side (Runways 24R & 24L) arrivals as the aircraft pass above the parking lots to the east of Sepulveda Boulevard. A 200mm or 300mm lens is perfect for this location. This location will give both classic arrival shots (1st Example Photo) taken at around 250mm though 200mm will do as well as profile shots (2nd Example Photo) taken at just over 100mm for heavies and just over 150mm for smaller aircraft. This location is less than a 5 minute walk from In-N-Out. To get here from In-N-Out, cross Sepulveda Boulevard at the crosswalk and walk south to the bridge. It is about 500 yards down. Under the bridge is always a cool and shady spot especially useful on hot summer days. Going up onto the bridge using the stairs on the south side of the bridge will also give good shots at about the same angle though you must cross to the north side of the bridge. This spot on the bridge also gives a glimpse of aircraft lined up on 24L and 24R (3rd Example Photo) This spot can be used year round and all day.<br />
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===Proud Bird Restaurant===<br />
Off Aviation Boulevard beside the approach to the Southern runways. Good landing shots but care must be taken to avoid lampposts and trees. Shots can be taken from both the parking lot, and from the "backyard" where the old planes are on display. A good lens is suggested.<br />
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To achieve shots similar to those taken by In-n-Out, walk north on Aviation Blvd. to under the approach path for 25L (you will see the ILS antenna). Be warned as there is no sidewalk, so caution is advised when going for a shot.<br />
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===Flight Path Learning Center===<br />
The Flight Path Learning Center is located at 6661 Imperial Hwy, and was formally known as the "Imperial Terminal". This building used to house some charter flights, and regular scheduled flights from MGM Grand Air. It sat empty for 10 years until it was re-opened as a learning center for LAX. The center contains information on the history of aviation, as well as several pictures of the airport (some notably from famed photographer Sam Chui) as well as aircraft scale models, flight attendant uniforms, and general airline shwag (playing cards, china, magazines, signs, even a TWA gate information sign). If you ask nicely, one of the fine docents (who are usually retired Flight Attendants who started work in the 1950's, or have been working at the airport for many years. Great conversations to be had), they will be glad to open one of the restricted access doors and allow you to stand out on the tarmac (behind a small fence) to get shots of the South side. The center is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 3pm. While it does not provide the greatest shots, it is defiantly worth a visit.<br />
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===Dockweiler State Beach===<br />
Along Vista Del Mar, there is a beach. On Vista Del Mar, there is parking along the streets and there are staircases that go down to the beach. You can watch takeoffs from both runways here either from your car, or down on the beach. You can stay as long as you want and since it is far enough from the airport, no one will yell at you for taking pictures. A good lens is suggested, and it may be busy in the summer.<br />
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===Westchester Parkway Bridge===<br />
About 3/4 mile West of the In-N-Out Burger on Sepulveda is a bridge over Route 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) that offers good views for aircraft arriving and departing on the 24s on the north side of the airport. During the winter, this spot is backlit with the sun to the south. The ideal time to utilize this location is summer evenings as aircraft use the 24s. When on this bridge you are very exposed to passing traffic and can make spotting in this location stressful or uneasy.<br />
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==Locations to Avoid==<br />
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===Cargo Parking===<br />
There are 2 parking lots off the first and second cargo roads respectively. These were good locations prior to September 11, 2001, but are now patrolled frequently by not-very-friendly LAWA police and spotters will be asked to leave. However, a two person operation could be useful. Some have reported good experiences driving through the cargo complex. A common method is to drive constantly, stopping only when no police are around.<br />
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===The Parking Spot===<br />
This is a multi-story car park with good views from the top floor, located behind In-n-Out Burger. No photography signs are present, and you will likely be told to leave.<br />
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==Spotting Locations Map==<br />
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33.944125, -118.402426~Theme Building;<br />
33.943431, -118.4091~Tom Bradley International Terminal;<br />
33.930934, -118.411578~Jim Clutter Park (Imperial Hill);<br />
33.953644, -118.39674~In-n-Out Burger;<br />
33.9534236, -118.3968158~Airplane Landing View Point;<br />
33.935581, -118.377353~Proud Bird Restaurant;<br />
33.931962, -118.405446~Flight Path Learning Center;<br />
33.936771, -118.44262~Dockweiler State Beach;<br />
33.949672, -118.395982~Vicksburg Avenue Bridge;<br />
33.953769, -118.411776~Westchester Parkway Bridge;<br />
33.950775, -118.390000~Economy Parking Garage<br />
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==Regular Traffic==<br />
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In some cases, airlines operate their check-in counters in a different terminal; this table reflects the terminal where the aircraft park.<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
|'''Airline'''<br />
|'''Aircraft'''<br />
|'''Terminal'''<br />
|-<br />
|Aeroflot Russian Airlines<br />
|777-300ER<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Aeromexico<br />
|737-800, 787-8<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Air Canada<br />
|737 MAX 8, A220-300, A319, A320, A321, A330-300<br />
|5, 6<br />
|-<br />
|Air China<br />
|787-9, A350-900<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Air France<br />
|777-200, 777-300ER<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Air New Zealand<br />
|787-9<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Air Premia<br />
|787-9<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Air Tahiti Nui<br />
|787-9<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Alaska Airlines<br />
|737-800, 737-900, 737 MAX 9, A320, A321, A321neo<br />
|6<br />
|-<br />
|Allegiant Air<br />
|A319, A320<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|All Nippon Airways<br />
|777-300ER<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|American Airlines<br />
|737-800, 777-200, 777-300ER, 787-9, A319, A321, A321neo<br />
|4, 5<br />
|-<br />
|American Eagle<br />
|CRJ-700 (SkyWest), E175 (SkyWest)<br />
|5<br />
|-<br />
|Asiana Airlines<br />
|A350-900<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Austrian Airlines<br />
|777-200<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Avianca<br />
|787-8, A330-200<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Avianca Costa Rica<br />
|A319<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Avianca El Salvador<br />
|A320<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Boutique Air<br />
|PC-12<br />
|6<br />
|-<br />
|British Airways<br />
|777-300ER, A380-800<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Cathay Pacific Airways<br />
|777-300ER<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|China Airlines<br />
|777-300ER, A350-900<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|China Southern Airlines<br />
|777-200, A380-800<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Copa Airlines<br />
|737 MAX 9<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Delta Air Lines<br />
|737-800, 737-900, 757-200, 757-300, 767-400ER, A220-100, A320, A321, A350-900<br />
|2, 3<br />
|-<br />
|Delta Connection<br />
|E175 (SkyWest)<br />
|2, 3<br />
|-<br />
|El Al Israel Airlines<br />
|787-9<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Emirates Airlines<br />
|A380-800<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|EVA Air<br />
|777-300ER<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Fiji Airways<br />
|A350-900<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Finnair<br />
|A350-900<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Hawaiian Airlines<br />
|A321neo, A330-200<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Horizon Air<br />
|E175<br />
|6<br />
|-<br />
|Iberia<br />
|A330-200<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Japan Airlines<br />
|777-300ER, 787-9<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|jetBlue Airways<br />
|A320, A321, A321neo<br />
|5, TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|KLM Royal Dutch Airlines<br />
|777-200, 787-9<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Korean Air<br />
|777-300ER<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|LATAM Airlines Peru<br />
|767-300<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Lufthansa<br />
|747-8, A350-900<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Philippine Airlines<br />
|777-300ER<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Qantas Airways<br />
|787-9, A330-200, A380-800<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Qatar Airways<br />
|A350-1000<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Saudia<br />
|777-300ER<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Scandinavian Airlines<br />
|A350-900<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Singapore Airlines<br />
|A350-900, 777-300ER<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Southern Airways Express<br />
|Cessna 208<br />
|6<br />
|-<br />
|Southwest Airlines<br />
|737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8<br />
|1, TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Spirit Airlines<br />
|A319, A320, A320neo, A321<br />
|5, TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Sun Country Airlines<br />
|737-800<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Swiss International Air Lines<br />
|777-300ER<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Turkish Airlines<br />
|777-300ER<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|United Airlines<br />
|737-800, 737-900, 737 MAX 9, 757-200, 757-300, 767-300, 777-300ER, 787-8, 787-9, 787-10, A320<br />
|7, 8<br />
|-<br />
|United Express<br />
|CRJ-200 (SkyWest), CRJ-700 (SkyWest), E175 (SkyWest)<br />
|7, 8<br />
|-<br />
|Virgin Atlantic Airways<br />
|787-9<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|VivaAerobús<br />
|A320<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Volaris<br />
|A320, A320neo, A321, A321neo<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Volaris Costa Rica<br />
|A319<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|WestJet Airlines<br />
|737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|XiamenAir<br />
|787-9<br />
|TBIT<br />
|-<br />
|Zipair<br />
|787-8<br />
|TBIT<br />
|}<br />
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===Cargo===<br />
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*AeroUnion (Airbus A300, Boeing 767-300)<br />
*Air China Cargo (Boeing 777F)<br />
*ABX Air Cargo/DHL (Boeing 767-200)<br />
*Asiana Cargo (Boeing 747-400)<br />
*Atlas Air (Boeing 747-400, Boeing 747-8)<br />
*Cargolux (Boeing 747-400)<br />
*Cathay Pacific Cargo (Boeing 747-8)<br />
*China Airlines Cargo (Boeing 747-400)<br />
*Emirates Sky Cargo (Boeing 777-300)<br />
*China Cargo Airlines (Boeing 777-200)<br />
*EVA Air Cargo (Boeing 747-400)<br />
*Kalitta Air (Boeing 747-200, Boeing 747-400)<br />
*Korean Air Cargo (Boeing 747-8, Boeing 777-300)<br />
*FedEx (Airbus A300-600, McDonnell Douglas MD-10, McDonnell Douglas MD-11, Boeing 767-300)<br />
*Lufthansa Cargo (Boeing 777-300)<br />
*MAS Cargo (Boeing 767-300)<br />
*Nippon Cargo Airlines (Boeing 747-8)<br />
*Polar Air Cargo (Boeing 747-400)<br />
*Qatar Air Cargo (Boeing 777-300)<br />
*Singapore Airlines Cargo (Boeing 747-400)<br />
*United Parcel Service (Boeing 767-300)<br />
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==Facilities and Transportation==<br />
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The [http://www.metro.net Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority] operates several bus lines that serve LAX and the surrounding area. Consult their web site for specific information. They also operate the Metro Rail system, with service to LAX provided at the Green Line's Aviation/LAX station, where a free shuttle bus provides connections to the airport terminals.</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Monterey_Regional_Airport&diff=17203Monterey Regional Airport2022-10-28T17:13:38Z<p>David: /* Passenger */</p>
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The Monterey Regional Airport (known as Monterey Peninsula Airport until September 2011) is the commercial airport serving Monterey County, though many passengers use [[Mineta San José International Airport (SJC/KSJC)|San Jose]] for lower airfares. The dominant carrier is SkyWest Airlines, which operates service as United Express. The airport also sees regular service from Allegiant Air, American Eagle, and Mesa Airlines/US Airways Express.<br />
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The airport has two runways, 10R/28L and 10L/28R. All airliners and most business jets will use 10R/28L. The airport sometimes operates with mixed operations, with arrivals on 10R and departures on 28L.<br />
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==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Terminal Observation Deck===<br />
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The airport provides an observation deck in the terminal area. It is located on the roof of the baggage claim area, and can be reached from the second floor of the terminal building. It is outdoor, though there is a glass partition between between you and the ramp area. From this area, you will be facing directly the American Eagle parking area, with SkyWest to your right. The observation deck is outside the secure areas, so no ticket is needed to visit it.<br />
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==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Upper Short Term Parking Lot===<br />
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The short term parking lot east of the terminal (called the Upper Lot) provides an excellent view of the runways and ramp areas. It overlooks the SkyWest and Mesa ramp, so occasionally parked aircraft or equipment can get in your way. Trees and light poles are also potential obstructions. However, unlike the observation deck, there is no glass, only a waist-high fence. Because this parking lot is elevated above the ramp area, you are also above the perimeter fence. Cost to park here is $1.00 per half hour, up to $16.00 per 24 hours.<br />
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==Locations to Avoid==<br />
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==Regular Traffic==<br />
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===Passenger===<br />
*Alaska Airlines<br />
**Horizon Air: E175<br />
**SkyWest Airlines: E175<br />
*Allegiant Air: A320<br />
*American Airlines: A319 ''(begins February 3, 2023)''<br />
*American Eagle<br />
**Envoy Airlines: E170, E175 ''(ends February 2, 2023)''<br />
**Mesa Airlines: CRJ-900<br />
**SkyWest Airlines: CRJ-700<br />
*JSX: ERJ-135, ERJ-145<br />
*United Express<br />
**SkyWest Airlines: CRJ-200<br />
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===Cargo===<br />
*FedEx Feeder: Cessna 208<br />
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===Special Events===<br />
The airport sees occasional casino charters to Laughlin, Nevada operated by Allegiant Air using MD-80s.<br />
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During major events in the Monterey area, such as Pebble Beach golf tournaments and races at Laguna Seca, a large number of business jets and turboprops, potentially including Boeing Business Jets and MD-87s, can be seen at the airport.<br />
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==Facilities and Transportation==<br />
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===Dining===<br />
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The '''Golden Tee Restaurant''', located on the second floor at the west end of the terminal building, provides sit down meal service. There are tables overlooking the airport runways and the former Mesa ramp area, which will be come the new baggage claim area once construction is complete. The '''Golden Tee Snack Bar''' and '''Koffee Kart''' are located on the first floor of the terminal.<br />
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===Public Transportation===<br />
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Monterey-Salinas Transit bus [http://www.mst.org/routes/21/index.html Route 21] is the only bus that serves the airport terminal. It provides service between the Monterey Transit Center in Downtown Monterey and the Salinas Transit Center in Salinas along highway 68, including a stop at the airport terminal. Also following highway 68 is [http://www.mst.org/routes/53/index.html Route 53] which provides service between Pebble Beach and King City. It does not stop at the terminal, but it is just a short walk from the stop at Olmsted Rd.</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=San_Diego_International_Airport&diff=17202San Diego International Airport2022-10-10T16:52:49Z<p>David: /* Passenger */</p>
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San Diego International Airport is the primary commercial airport for San Diego County. No airline maintains a hub there, and Southwest Airlines is the dominant carrier, followed closely by Alaska Airlines. The vast majority of scheduled flights are to points within North America including the Hawaiian Islands. In terms of international service, Air Canada Express, Air Canada Rouge, and WestJet operate to respective destinations that include Vancouver, Toronto, and Calgary with Air Transat soon to be starting flights to Montreal. Swoop was supposed to begin service to Abbotsford and Edmonton, however, the grounding of the 737 MAX has affected previous plans to begin both flights in October 2019 so they have pushed back start-up to Summer 2020. Alaska, Southwest, and Sun Country (seasonally) operate the airport's only flights to Mexico: Puerto Vallarta (AS/WN) and San Jose Del Cabo (AS/SY/WN). British Airways, Japan Airlines, and Lufthansa provide intercontinental wide-body service with flights to London-Heathrow, Tokyo-Narita, and Frankfurt, respectively. Edelweiss provides seasonal wide-body service to Zurich during the summer. <br />
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The airport has only a single runway, 9/27, and normal operations call for arrivals and departures on runway 27. Runway 9 usage is uncommon. They will use runway 9 if the cloud ceilings are below 600 feet from airport elevation due to non-precision only approaches for runway 27 and if the visibility is reduced to less than 1 1/2 miles. In addition, easterly winds known as "Santa Ana" winds will force runway 9 operations if strong enough; and conditions are usually clear which is rare for reverse operations. Runway 9 has an operating ILS which can account for the lowered ceiling and visibility. <br />
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The airport is notable for its approach to runway 27, which due to the airport's close proximity to Downtown San Diego, allows spotters a view of many aircraft flying level to the roofs of the downtown skyscrapers.<br />
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==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Harbor & Laurel Parking Lot===<br />
[[Image:Nw320san-375nc.jpg|left|thumb|Northwest A320 on final approach to 27, photographed from the Harbor & Laurel lot at street level]]<br />
The airport has a small free parking lot at the intersection of Harbor Dr. and Laurel St. for spotting. From here you will see aircraft arriving and departing on runway 27. You will need a ladder or tall vehicle to get camera lenses above the fence line for departure and taxi shots, though this may still be difficult as there is a second fence separating the shuttle bus access road from the ramp. However, you can photograph arrivals from street level with a long enough lens but you won't be able to get the "classic San Diego shot" with Mission Hills in the background nor the touchdown. Posted signs prohibit unattended vehicles. Avoid the adjacent Solar Turbines parking lot, but the sidewalk along Laurel St. should be okay. Lighting is best in the early afternoon, before 6:00, during summer. In the winter, light is typically good all day, though you may need to vary the angle of your shot as the sun moves across the sky. If you need a snack or drink, there is a convenience store at the Shell gas station located at the intersection of Laurel and Pacific Hwy (about a 5-10 minute walk).<br />
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{{jplink|8203370}} (final to runway 27, shot over the fence)<br />
{{anetlink|964393}} (taxi to runway 27 on taxiway B, shot over the fence)<br />
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==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
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===El Prado, Balboa Park===<br />
Exit the 5 and drive down Kettner Blvd, follow Kettner until you come to the Kettner and W Laurel St interesection, take a left on W Laurel and go up the big hill. Follow W Laurel until you get to 6th Ave. You can park on 6th Ave or continue straight and park on Balboa Dr. Walk along El Prado (Laurel turns into El Prado) until you get to the bridge. There is a sidewalk on the North and South side of the bridge. Take the South sidewalk. From the middle of the bridge you have an unobstructed view of the planes on final to runway 27 with the city in the background. <br />
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===NTC Park===<br />
[[File:Southwest 73G SAN NTC.jpg|thumb|Southwest 737 climbing out from runway 27, photographed from NTC Park]]<br />
[http://www.libertystation.com/yearround/ntcpark.html NTC Park] is located within the Liberty Station complex on the site of the former Naval Training Center. This facility is just west of the airport, and during normal operations with arrivals and departures on runway 27, departing aircraft fly overhead. Traditional side shots are tricky because most aircraft will be a bit high by the time they get to this area, but if you desire underside angles of departing aircraft, or just want to watch aircraft takeoff, this isn't a bad spot. It would likely be good during reverse operations with arrivals on runway 9, but as this typically happens during poor weather conditions, it still isn't amenable for photography. However, runway 9 may also be used when strong winds from the east, known as Santa Ana Winds, occur.<br />
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===Columbia Street and W Nutmeg Street===<br />
You need a tall car or a tall ladder to reach this spot in order to go over the fence. It will give you spectacular shots of short finals with the San Diego Bay in the background. You can also get the touchdown. On the down side, this spot is not balanced (it is located on an incline plane part of the street) so getting level shots may be a challenge. <br />
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===Aladdin Parking Garage===<br />
This garage has amazing opportunities for capturing landings and taxiing to the runway. Takeoffs are a bit of a challenge as they require a long lense and the presence of heat haze is inevitable. The parking garage is located adjacent to Laurel Parking lot, on the other side of Laurel street. However, they do catch you fairly quickly and ask you to move. Unlike the Laurel, the staff here aren't nearly as aggressive in moving you off the property. If you do plan to park here, be warned. The last time I checked, they charge daily, not hourly. This isn't the best spot if you want to spot for a good amount of time. I have not been to this spot in nearly a year and a half, so maybe things have changed. As for now, just assume you will get asked to leave fairly quickly.<br />
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===Rental Car Facility===<br />
Located on the top floor of this massive structure, this spot provides breathtaking views of the bay as well as a clear view of the touchdown of aircraft. This was the premier spot until a sign was listed on top of the roof stating "employees only." From then on, spotters usually tended to avoid this area. No further spotting was noted after the sign was put up.<br />
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===Ivy St. and Albatross St.===<br />
Pretty self-explanatory where this spot is located, within the intersection of these two streets. This point allows incredible up-close landing shots which would only require a fairly small lens. Great for overhead shots and with a long enough lens, around 150mm or so, you may be able to film the touchdown as well.<br />
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===W Palm St. Pedestrian Overpass===<br />
This pedestrian bridge over the 5 freeway offers excellent side shots framed by the downtown skyscrapers during final approach and fair views of landing/taxing. The bridge is accessible from both Kettner Blvd and India St, street parking is available nearby and the Middletown trolley station across Kettner also offers affordable parking. Most of the bridge's length is covered by a 6-7 foot high grated fence, so to achieve the classic San Diego shot from the median with eight lanes of freeway traffic stretching arrow straight towards the cylindrical Four Points hotel you'll need a lens small enough to poke through the grating or a stepladder.<br />
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==Locations To Avoid==<br />
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===Solar Turbines Parking Lot===<br />
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This lot is next to the official observation area at Laurel St. and Harbor Dr. It is tempting because it gets you closer to the action than the official area. However, it is private property and Solar Turbines security does patrol the lot and has asked spotters to leave. If you stay on the public sidewalk outside the lot along Laurel Dr., you should be okay.<br />
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===Laurel Airport Parking===<br />
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This is the multi-story parking structure that aircraft fly over just before landing on runway 27. While tempting because of the possibility of down-the-runway views of the airport and belly shots of landing aircraft, there are signs posted that taking photos and videos are prohibited, and that they can have you arrested for trespassing for doing anything other than being actively engaged in the parking of vehicles.<br />
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==Spotting Locations Map==<br />
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{{#display_map:<br />
32°43'53.2"N 117°09'17.9"W~El Prado, Balboa Park;<br />
32.73339,-117.171553~Columbia St and W Nutmeg St;<br />
32.7307,-117.1728~Aladdin Parking Garage;<br />
32.7362,-117.2116~NTC Park;<br />
32.7283,-117.1791~Laurel and Harbor Lot;<br />
32.736631,-117.182220~Rental Car Facility;<br />
32.728233,-117.165725~Ivy and Albatross;<br />
32.733750, -117.173429~W Palm Street Pedestrian Overpass<br />
| zoom=14<br />
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==Regular Traffic==<br />
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Spotters visiting SAN may wish to consult the Flight Planner accessible at the San Diego International Airport website for exact and up-to-date information. Keep in mind also that many cargo flights do not operate a regular schedule on weekends or holidays.<br />
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===Passenger===<br />
*'''Air Canada''': A220-300, A320-200, 737 MAX 8<br />
*'''Air Canada Express (Jazz)''': CRJ-900<br />
*'''Alaska Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800, 737-900, 737-900ER, 737 MAX 9, A320-200, A321neo<br />
**'''Horizon Air''': ERJ-175<br />
**'''SkyWest Airlines''': ERJ-175<br />
*'''Allegiant Air''': A319-100, A320-200<br />
*'''American Airlines''': 737-800, A320-200, A321-200, A321neo<br />
*'''British Airways''': A350-1000<br />
*'''Delta Air Lines''': 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300, 767-300ER, A319-100, A320-200, A321-200<br />
**'''Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines)''': CRJ-900<br />
*'''Edelweiss Air''': A340-300 ''(summer season only, not expected to operate in 2022)''<br />
*'''Frontier Airlines''': A319-100, A320-200, A320neo, A321-200<br />
*'''Hawaiian Airlines''': A321neo, A330-200<br />
*'''Japan Airlines''': 787-8<br />
*'''JetBlue Airways''': A320-200, A321-200<br />
*'''Lufthansa''': A350-900<br />
*'''Southwest Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8<br />
*'''Spirit Airlines''': A319-100, A320-200, A320neo, A321-200<br />
*'''Sun Country Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800<br />
*'''United Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800, 737-900ER, 737 MAX 8, 737 MAX 9, A319-100, A320-200<br />
**'''United Express (SkyWest Airlines)''': CRJ-200, CRJ-700, ERJ-175<br />
*'''WestJet''': 737-800<br />
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===Cargo===<br />
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*'''Atlas AIr/DHL Cargo''': The 767-200s that are operated by Atlas Air are parked on the northside of the field have been nicknamed "the sleeping giant" by SAN spotters because they hardly ever seem to move. Many of the 767-200s on this flight are painted in full DHL colors. It typically arrives at approximately 7:00AM and departs to Phoenix, Arizona between 5:50PM and 7:00PM. Occasionally, this flight will be operated by a 767-300F.<br />
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*'''Ameriflight''': Ameriflight operates the Beech Airliner 99 and the Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner to SAN in the early evening, with arrival times from El Centro, California between 5:00PM and 7:00PM and are on the ground for less than 40 minutes usually before departure back to Ontario, California. <br />
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*'''FedEx Express''': FedEx is the largest cargo carrier at SAN, with the longtime regular A300 and MD-10 flights largely replaced by the 757 and 767. Three flights usually arrive in the very early morning, before 6:00AM, and normally have all departed by 8:00AM. A second set of two flights typically arrives between 4:00PM and 6:30PM. These usually depart again between 7:00PM and 8:30PM. One of the Friday afternoon flights, typically arriving at approximately 5:00PM and departing after dark, and one of the Saturday morning flights, typically arriving at 5:30AM and departing between 7:00AM & 8:00PM, are usually operated by 767equipment. MD-11's are still somewhat rare, but made some appearances during the 2015 Christmas season. The 757 only operates at in the early morning and at night, so they are a bit hard to photograph. <br />
**'''FedEx Feeder (Westair)''': A series of Cessna 208B Cargomaster flights arrive between 6:00PM and 7:00PM from El Centro supplying cargo for the larger FedEx aircraft flying out of SAN. They depart usually in the morning around 6:30AM to 9:00AM<br />
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*'''United Parcel Service (UPS)''': UPS operates two weekday flights on a somewhat variable schedule, generally using 767s. A morning flight usually arrives at approximately 5:00AM and departs around 6:30AM. A 767 arrives from the their mega hub in Louisville, Kentucky most weekday afternoons between 4:30PM and 5:30PM. Departures occur between 6:30AM and 7:30AM and in the evening between 7:30PM and 8:30PM. UPS does not operate on the weekends.<br />
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==Facilities and Transportation==<br />
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There is a [http://www.san.org/sdia/parking/cell-phone_lot.aspx "cell phone" parking lot] which offers up to one hour free parking for visitors waiting to pick up a passenger from an arriving flight, adjacent to the SAN Park Harbor Drive long term parking lot. Unlike the previous cell phone lot, it does offer views of the airport, however it is still not optimal for spotting as the paid long term parking lot is between this area and the taxiways. The cell phone lot has a couple of portable toilets and vending machines, along with monitors showing arriving flight information. However, if you're looking for video, this is the place to be (it will be even better if you bring a latter or stand on your car to fully see the touchdown as the spot is located abeam the threshold). <br />
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===Public Transportation===<br />
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San Diego Transit bus [http://www.sdmts.com/mtscr/Route.aspx?r=992 Route 992], sometimes known as the Flyer, and [http://www.sdmts.com/mtscr/Route.aspx?r=923 Route 923A] provide service to the airport terminals. The lines originate in downtown San Diego, with several stops including one near the official observation lot at Laurel and Harbor. Connections to these routes can be made at various locations in downtown San Diego to other bus routes as well as the [http://www.sdmts.com/Trolley/Trolley.asp San Diego Trolley], [http://www.gonctd.com/coaster Coaster], and [http://www.amtrakcalifornia.com/index.cfm/routes/pacific-surfliner/ Amtrak Pacific Surfliner] trains.</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Mineta_San_Jos%C3%A9_International_Airport&diff=17201Mineta San José International Airport2022-09-16T04:35:45Z<p>David: /* Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Terminals */</p>
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{{infobox|fullname=Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport|location=San Jose, California|iata=SJC|icao=KSJC|aptype=Commercial|website=http://www.sjc.org|mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=SJC&ll=37.364427,-121.923523&spn=0.028936,0.059361&t=h&hl=en|mapsource=Google Maps|atctower=124.0 257.6|atcground=121.7|atcclearance=118.0|atcapproach=120.1 125.35 134.5|atcdeparture=121.3|atcatis=126.95<br />408-980-8459|atcunicom=}}<br />
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Mineta San José International Airport serves the southern region of the San Francisco Bay Area, and Silicon Valley in particular. Southwest Airlines is the dominant carrier, and it is also a focus city for Alaska Airlines.<br />
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The airport has three parallel runways, 12L/30R, 12R/30L, and 11/29. Normal operations sees arrivals and departures in the 29/30 direction. 11/29 is used by light aircraft only; airliners and all but the smallest business jets will normally use 30R for departures and 30L for arrivals. When there are no departures, arrivals will sometimes use 30R. <br />
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==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
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With the closure and demolition of Terminal C, there are no longer any official spotting locations at KSJC.<br />
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==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Airport Boulevard Spots===<br />
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====Former San Jose State Aviation Department / Airport Blvd Shoulder====<br />
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Small parking lot near the corner of Coleman Ave. and Aviation Blvd. is the best spotting location for SJC. San Jose State University (SJSU) Aviation Department used to be located here, so you will hear this spot referred to as the SJSU lot or the San Jose State lot. Lighting is good from the early afternoon to evening. There is no charge for parking. It is recommended that you stay in the parking lot and do not walk out to the street shoulder unless for something special (see note below)<br />
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Excellent photos of Runway 30 landings can be taken here. About 100 mm is sufficient for 30L MD-80 landings and about 300 mm is required for 30R B737 landings.<br />
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{{anetlink|2139615}} 30L landing<br />
{{anetlink|2239256}} 30R landing will typically get you a view with the hill in the background<br />
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Taxiway W shots can also be taken here. FBOs are located on the west side of the airport, so you can see pretty much all business, private, and charter aircraft departure. Departing traffic from the FBOs will taxi out in front of you here, provided if they do not use an intersection for departure.<br />
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{{anetlink|2216685}}<br />
{{anetlink|2211391}}<br />
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All departing traffic requires photography through the fence, or a walkout to the shoulder on Airport Blvd.<br />
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Anywhere along the Airport Blvd curve near the southwestern corner of the Airport, where there are no sidewalks and just a dirt shoulder. There are ground-level utility boxes that provide a good place to keep your footing when taking photos. The height of the road shoulder provides enough elevation to see over the fence. <br />
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''HOWEVER'', police have regularly asked spotters to leave from this location and instead go to the SJSU parking lot just up the street. It's never been a big deal, but I've been told it's a safety issue with the proximity to the road and lack of sidewalk. To avoid this issue, it was suggested park in the SJSU lot, walk out onto Airport Blvd when it's time to get your photo, and then walk back to "safety". <br />
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*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickrailfan/4631343354/ Example Photo 1 by Nick George on Flickr]<br />
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickrailfan/4686986515/ Example Photo 2 by Nick George on Flickr]<br />
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====The Dirt Hill====<br />
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This spot signed as a '''Restricted Area'''. Spot here at your own risk (even on foot). Not recommended.<br />
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Across Airport Blvd from the former SJSU parking lot, at Coleman Ave, there is a slight dirt hill that is in the middle of the curve made by Airport Blvd, near the I-880 ramps. Park a chair here and watch planes takeoff and land from both runways. You used to be able to drive a car up onto the hill but they caught onto it and chained off the driveway, however it is still open to pedestrians.<br />
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*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickrailfan/4444951438/in/photostream/ Example Photo 1 by Nick George on Flickr]<br />
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickrailfan/4686985623/in/photostream/ Example Photo 2 by Nick George on Flickr]<br />
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===Terminal A Parking Garage===<br />
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With an appropriate lens (200mm +), the top level of the Terminal A garage affords fairly good views of activity on the runways. Unfortunately, due to the terminal building being in the way, it is difficult to shoot anything which is closer to you than Runway 30R/12L. This location is best from sunrise to mid-morning, as you're facing west-southwest. This is also the only morning spot at SJC.<br />
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{{anetlink|2217454}}<br />
{{anetlink|2134549}}<br />
{{anetlink|1984629}}<br />
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===Guadalupe Park===<br />
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There is a grassy field at Guadalupe Park which gives some nice opportunities for shots of aircraft landing directly overhead. The park is right near the Target and shopping center along Coleman Avenue and Taylor St.<br />
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==Regular Traffic==<br />
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For the latest listings, please check FlightAware.com's KSJC Flight Tracker page, [http://flightaware.com/live/airport/KSJC here]. <br />
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On a normal day, one might see the following aircraft. Large or notable aircraft are in '''bold''':<br />
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===Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Terminals===<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
|'''Airline'''<br />
|'''Aircraft'''<br />
|'''Terminal'''<br />
|-<br />
|Air Canada Express (operated by Jazz Air)<br />
|CRJ-900<br />
|A<br />
|-<br />
|Air China<br />
|A330-200<br />
|A<br />
|-<br />
|Alaska Airlines<br />
|737-400, 737-700, 737-900<br />
|B<br />
|-<br />
|Alaska Airlines (operated by Horizon Air)<br />
|Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 (twin-turboprop)<br />
|B<br />
|-<br />
|Alaska Airlines (operated by SkyWest Airlines)<br />
|Embraer E170<br />
|B<br />
|-<br />
|American Airlines<br />
|A319, A320, 737-800<br />
|A<br />
|-<br />
|British Airways<br />
|787-9<br />
|B<br />
|-<br />
|Delta Airlines<br />
|737-800<br />
|A<br />
|-<br />
|Delta Connection<br />
|CRJ-900 (operated by SkyWest Airlines), Embraer E175 (operated by SkyWest Airlines)<br />
|A<br />
|-<br />
|Hainan Airlines<br />
|787-9<br />
|B<br />
|-<br />
|Hawaiian Airlines<br />
|A321neo<br />
|A<br />
|-<br />
|JetBlue<br />
|A320<br />
|A<br />
|-<br />
|JetSuiteX<br />
|Embraer ERJ-135<br />
|Atlantic FBO<br />
|-<br />
|Southwest Airlines<br />
|737-700, 737-800<br />
|B<br />
|-<br />
|United Airlines<br />
|A319, A320, 737-800, 737-900<br />
|A<br />
|-<br />
|Volaris<br />
|A320<br />
|A<br />
|-<br />
|ZIPAIR<br />
|787-8 (begins December 12, 2022)<br />
|A<br />
|}<br />
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===Cargo===<br />
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All cargo flights arrive during the early evening hours (4-6pm) and depart during the mid-evening hours (6pm-8pm), making for some great shots. <br />
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''FedEx Express'': '''A300-600''', '''MD-10''', '''MD-11'''<br />
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''UPS Airlines'': '''A300-600''', '''B767-300''', '''B757-200'''<br />
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===Private Jets and General Aviation===<br />
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Private jets takeoff and land frequently at KSJC, especially during morning and late-afternoon/evening hours. There can be a handful of general aviation flights during the day also.<br />
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==Map of Spotting Locations==<br />
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{{#display_map:<br />
37.36337,-121.935786~Long Term Parking Lot;<br />
37.351456,-121.921034~SJSU Parking Lot and Grass Area;<br />
37.351473,-121.91995~Airport Blvd Shoulder;<br />
37.350731,-121.919467~"The Dirt Hill";<br />
37.370004,-121.928812~Terminal A Parking Garage;<br />
37.343797,-121.906067~Guadalupe River Park<br />
| zoom=14<br />
| type=terrain<br />
}}<br />
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==Locations to Avoid==<br />
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===Long Term Parking Lot (Brokaw Rd)===<br />
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'''This spot is now closed!'''<br />
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The Long Term parking lot has excellent views of both runways along their entire length. You are also within a couple feet of the taxiway that most (if not all) private jets and general aviation aircraft use. Park along the chain-link fence and use either a step-ladder or truck bed to see over it. Parking is $1.00/20min. Security/police will usually question what you are doing, ask if you are paying for parking, and then usually will let you be. Don't park outside to avoid the parking fees, since they will ask you to leave if you aren't a paying customer. Late-afternoon/evening lighting is best for photos, and a long lens (200mm+) is recommended. <br />
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*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickrailfan/4540195502/ Example Photo 1 by Nick George on Flickr]<br />
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickrailfan/4539561689/ Example Photo 2 by Nick George on Flickr]<br />
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==Facilities and Transportation==<br />
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==External Links==<br />
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[http://flightaware.com/live/airport/KSJC FlightAware.com's Live KSJC Flight Tracker and Airport Info]</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=San_Diego_International_Airport&diff=17200San Diego International Airport2022-09-11T01:54:16Z<p>David: /* Regular Traffic */</p>
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San Diego International Airport is the primary commercial airport for San Diego County. No airline maintains a hub there, and Southwest Airlines is the dominant carrier, followed closely by Alaska Airlines. The vast majority of scheduled flights are to points within North America including the Hawaiian Islands. In terms of international service, Air Canada Express, Air Canada Rouge, and WestJet operate to respective destinations that include Vancouver, Toronto, and Calgary with Air Transat soon to be starting flights to Montreal. Swoop was supposed to begin service to Abbotsford and Edmonton, however, the grounding of the 737 MAX has affected previous plans to begin both flights in October 2019 so they have pushed back start-up to Summer 2020. Alaska, Southwest, and Sun Country (seasonally) operate the airport's only flights to Mexico: Puerto Vallarta (AS/WN) and San Jose Del Cabo (AS/SY/WN). British Airways, Japan Airlines, and Lufthansa provide intercontinental wide-body service with flights to London-Heathrow, Tokyo-Narita, and Frankfurt, respectively. Edelweiss provides seasonal wide-body service to Zurich during the summer. <br />
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The airport has only a single runway, 9/27, and normal operations call for arrivals and departures on runway 27. Runway 9 usage is uncommon. They will use runway 9 if the cloud ceilings are below 600 feet from airport elevation due to non-precision only approaches for runway 27 and if the visibility is reduced to less than 1 1/2 miles. In addition, easterly winds known as "Santa Ana" winds will force runway 9 operations if strong enough; and conditions are usually clear which is rare for reverse operations. Runway 9 has an operating ILS which can account for the lowered ceiling and visibility. <br />
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The airport is notable for its approach to runway 27, which due to the airport's close proximity to Downtown San Diego, allows spotters a view of many aircraft flying level to the roofs of the downtown skyscrapers.<br />
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==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Harbor & Laurel Parking Lot===<br />
[[Image:Nw320san-375nc.jpg|left|thumb|Northwest A320 on final approach to 27, photographed from the Harbor & Laurel lot at street level]]<br />
The airport has a small free parking lot at the intersection of Harbor Dr. and Laurel St. for spotting. From here you will see aircraft arriving and departing on runway 27. You will need a ladder or tall vehicle to get camera lenses above the fence line for departure and taxi shots, though this may still be difficult as there is a second fence separating the shuttle bus access road from the ramp. However, you can photograph arrivals from street level with a long enough lens but you won't be able to get the "classic San Diego shot" with Mission Hills in the background nor the touchdown. Posted signs prohibit unattended vehicles. Avoid the adjacent Solar Turbines parking lot, but the sidewalk along Laurel St. should be okay. Lighting is best in the early afternoon, before 6:00, during summer. In the winter, light is typically good all day, though you may need to vary the angle of your shot as the sun moves across the sky. If you need a snack or drink, there is a convenience store at the Shell gas station located at the intersection of Laurel and Pacific Hwy (about a 5-10 minute walk).<br />
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{{jplink|8203370}} (final to runway 27, shot over the fence)<br />
{{anetlink|964393}} (taxi to runway 27 on taxiway B, shot over the fence)<br />
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==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
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===El Prado, Balboa Park===<br />
Exit the 5 and drive down Kettner Blvd, follow Kettner until you come to the Kettner and W Laurel St interesection, take a left on W Laurel and go up the big hill. Follow W Laurel until you get to 6th Ave. You can park on 6th Ave or continue straight and park on Balboa Dr. Walk along El Prado (Laurel turns into El Prado) until you get to the bridge. There is a sidewalk on the North and South side of the bridge. Take the South sidewalk. From the middle of the bridge you have an unobstructed view of the planes on final to runway 27 with the city in the background. <br />
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===NTC Park===<br />
[[File:Southwest 73G SAN NTC.jpg|thumb|Southwest 737 climbing out from runway 27, photographed from NTC Park]]<br />
[http://www.libertystation.com/yearround/ntcpark.html NTC Park] is located within the Liberty Station complex on the site of the former Naval Training Center. This facility is just west of the airport, and during normal operations with arrivals and departures on runway 27, departing aircraft fly overhead. Traditional side shots are tricky because most aircraft will be a bit high by the time they get to this area, but if you desire underside angles of departing aircraft, or just want to watch aircraft takeoff, this isn't a bad spot. It would likely be good during reverse operations with arrivals on runway 9, but as this typically happens during poor weather conditions, it still isn't amenable for photography. However, runway 9 may also be used when strong winds from the east, known as Santa Ana Winds, occur.<br />
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===Columbia Street and W Nutmeg Street===<br />
You need a tall car or a tall ladder to reach this spot in order to go over the fence. It will give you spectacular shots of short finals with the San Diego Bay in the background. You can also get the touchdown. On the down side, this spot is not balanced (it is located on an incline plane part of the street) so getting level shots may be a challenge. <br />
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===Aladdin Parking Garage===<br />
This garage has amazing opportunities for capturing landings and taxiing to the runway. Takeoffs are a bit of a challenge as they require a long lense and the presence of heat haze is inevitable. The parking garage is located adjacent to Laurel Parking lot, on the other side of Laurel street. However, they do catch you fairly quickly and ask you to move. Unlike the Laurel, the staff here aren't nearly as aggressive in moving you off the property. If you do plan to park here, be warned. The last time I checked, they charge daily, not hourly. This isn't the best spot if you want to spot for a good amount of time. I have not been to this spot in nearly a year and a half, so maybe things have changed. As for now, just assume you will get asked to leave fairly quickly.<br />
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===Rental Car Facility===<br />
Located on the top floor of this massive structure, this spot provides breathtaking views of the bay as well as a clear view of the touchdown of aircraft. This was the premier spot until a sign was listed on top of the roof stating "employees only." From then on, spotters usually tended to avoid this area. No further spotting was noted after the sign was put up.<br />
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===Ivy St. and Albatross St.===<br />
Pretty self-explanatory where this spot is located, within the intersection of these two streets. This point allows incredible up-close landing shots which would only require a fairly small lens. Great for overhead shots and with a long enough lens, around 150mm or so, you may be able to film the touchdown as well.<br />
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===W Palm St. Pedestrian Overpass===<br />
This pedestrian bridge over the 5 freeway offers excellent side shots framed by the downtown skyscrapers during final approach and fair views of landing/taxing. The bridge is accessible from both Kettner Blvd and India St, street parking is available nearby and the Middletown trolley station across Kettner also offers affordable parking. Most of the bridge's length is covered by a 6-7 foot high grated fence, so to achieve the classic San Diego shot from the median with eight lanes of freeway traffic stretching arrow straight towards the cylindrical Four Points hotel you'll need a lens small enough to poke through the grating or a stepladder.<br />
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==Locations To Avoid==<br />
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===Solar Turbines Parking Lot===<br />
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This lot is next to the official observation area at Laurel St. and Harbor Dr. It is tempting because it gets you closer to the action than the official area. However, it is private property and Solar Turbines security does patrol the lot and has asked spotters to leave. If you stay on the public sidewalk outside the lot along Laurel Dr., you should be okay.<br />
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===Laurel Airport Parking===<br />
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This is the multi-story parking structure that aircraft fly over just before landing on runway 27. While tempting because of the possibility of down-the-runway views of the airport and belly shots of landing aircraft, there are signs posted that taking photos and videos are prohibited, and that they can have you arrested for trespassing for doing anything other than being actively engaged in the parking of vehicles.<br />
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==Spotting Locations Map==<br />
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32.7307,-117.1728~Aladdin Parking Garage;<br />
32.7362,-117.2116~NTC Park;<br />
32.7283,-117.1791~Laurel and Harbor Lot;<br />
32.736631,-117.182220~Rental Car Facility;<br />
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==Regular Traffic==<br />
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Spotters visiting SAN may wish to consult the Flight Planner accessible at the San Diego International Airport website for exact and up-to-date information. Keep in mind also that many cargo flights do not operate a regular schedule on weekends or holidays.<br />
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===Passenger===<br />
*'''Air Canada''': A320-200, 737 MAX 8<br />
*'''Air Canada Express (Jazz)''': CRJ-705, CRJ-900<br />
*'''Alaska Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800, 737-900, 737-900ER, 737 MAX 9, A320-200, A321neo<br />
**'''Horizon Air''': ERJ-175LR<br />
**'''SkyWest Airlines''': ERJ-175<br />
*'''Allegiant Air''': A319-100, A320-200<br />
*'''American Airlines''': 737-800, A320-200, A321-200, A321neo<br />
*'''British Airways''': A350-1000<br />
*'''Delta Air Lines''': 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300, 767-300ER, A319-100, A320-200, A321-200<br />
**'''Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines)''': CRJ-900<br />
*'''Edelweiss Air''': A340-300 ''(summer season only, not expected to operate in 2022)''<br />
*'''Frontier Airlines''': A319-100, A320-200, A320neo, A321-200<br />
*'''Hawaiian Airlines''': A321neo, A330-200<br />
*'''Japan Airlines''': 787-8<br />
*'''JetBlue Airways''': A320-200, A321-200<br />
*'''Lufthansa''': A350-900<br />
*'''Southwest Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8<br />
*'''Spirit Airlines''': A319-100, A320-200, A320neo, A321-200<br />
*'''Sun Country Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800<br />
*'''United Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800, 737-900ER, 737 MAX 8, 737 MAX 9, A319-100, A320-200<br />
**'''United Express (SkyWest Airlines)''': CRJ-200, CRJ-700, ERJ-175<br />
*'''WestJet''': 737-800<br />
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===Cargo===<br />
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*'''Atlas AIr/DHL Cargo''': The 767-200s that are operated by Atlas Air are parked on the northside of the field have been nicknamed "the sleeping giant" by SAN spotters because they hardly ever seem to move. Many of the 767-200s on this flight are painted in full DHL colors. It typically arrives at approximately 7:00AM and departs to Phoenix, Arizona between 5:50PM and 7:00PM. Occasionally, this flight will be operated by a 767-300F.<br />
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*'''Ameriflight''': Ameriflight operates the Beech Airliner 99 and the Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner to SAN in the early evening, with arrival times from El Centro, California between 5:00PM and 7:00PM and are on the ground for less than 40 minutes usually before departure back to Ontario, California. <br />
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*'''FedEx Express''': FedEx is the largest cargo carrier at SAN, with the longtime regular A300 and MD-10 flights largely replaced by the 757 and 767. Three flights usually arrive in the very early morning, before 6:00AM, and normally have all departed by 8:00AM. A second set of two flights typically arrives between 4:00PM and 6:30PM. These usually depart again between 7:00PM and 8:30PM. One of the Friday afternoon flights, typically arriving at approximately 5:00PM and departing after dark, and one of the Saturday morning flights, typically arriving at 5:30AM and departing between 7:00AM & 8:00PM, are usually operated by 767equipment. MD-11's are still somewhat rare, but made some appearances during the 2015 Christmas season. The 757 only operates at in the early morning and at night, so they are a bit hard to photograph. <br />
**'''FedEx Feeder (Westair)''': A series of Cessna 208B Cargomaster flights arrive between 6:00PM and 7:00PM from El Centro supplying cargo for the larger FedEx aircraft flying out of SAN. They depart usually in the morning around 6:30AM to 9:00AM<br />
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*'''United Parcel Service (UPS)''': UPS operates two weekday flights on a somewhat variable schedule, generally using 767s. A morning flight usually arrives at approximately 5:00AM and departs around 6:30AM. A 767 arrives from the their mega hub in Louisville, Kentucky most weekday afternoons between 4:30PM and 5:30PM. Departures occur between 6:30AM and 7:30AM and in the evening between 7:30PM and 8:30PM. UPS does not operate on the weekends.<br />
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==Facilities and Transportation==<br />
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There is a [http://www.san.org/sdia/parking/cell-phone_lot.aspx "cell phone" parking lot] which offers up to one hour free parking for visitors waiting to pick up a passenger from an arriving flight, adjacent to the SAN Park Harbor Drive long term parking lot. Unlike the previous cell phone lot, it does offer views of the airport, however it is still not optimal for spotting as the paid long term parking lot is between this area and the taxiways. The cell phone lot has a couple of portable toilets and vending machines, along with monitors showing arriving flight information. However, if you're looking for video, this is the place to be (it will be even better if you bring a latter or stand on your car to fully see the touchdown as the spot is located abeam the threshold). <br />
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===Public Transportation===<br />
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San Diego Transit bus [http://www.sdmts.com/mtscr/Route.aspx?r=992 Route 992], sometimes known as the Flyer, and [http://www.sdmts.com/mtscr/Route.aspx?r=923 Route 923A] provide service to the airport terminals. The lines originate in downtown San Diego, with several stops including one near the official observation lot at Laurel and Harbor. Connections to these routes can be made at various locations in downtown San Diego to other bus routes as well as the [http://www.sdmts.com/Trolley/Trolley.asp San Diego Trolley], [http://www.gonctd.com/coaster Coaster], and [http://www.amtrakcalifornia.com/index.cfm/routes/pacific-surfliner/ Amtrak Pacific Surfliner] trains.</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=London_Heathrow_Airport&diff=17199London Heathrow Airport2022-08-12T16:38:29Z<p>David: /* Airside Spotting Locations */</p>
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==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
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===View Heathrow Observation Deck===<br />
A former airline lounge in Terminal 4, between gates 15 and 16. Free to enter during Terminal 4's operating hours. Only available to ticketed passengers.<br />
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===Terrace at Thistle London Heathrow Hotel===<br />
This is a good spotting place since you will see the Rwy 27R / 09L. You do not need to be a overnighter to use this point. The only thing is you have to ask at the reception desk.<br />
Bath Road, Longford<br />
West Drayton UB7 0EQ<br />
Phone: 0871 376 9021 / +44 845 305 8321<br />
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===Heathrow Academy===<br />
Located on North Perimeter Road, many spotters choose to spot from here. This location is good for spotting but no good for photography, because of the perimeter fence! From here runway 09L/27R has very close views and also from here views of aircraft parked in Terminal 1 Stands and part of Terminal 3 stands can be seen. Also from here the maintenance area has clear views, here park up South African (747's and A340's) and Qantas (747's). Also some executive and government planes can be seen. When the weather is right views of 09R/27L can be seen, the weather has to be perfect! Sometimes it is to hazy or sometimes too cloudy. Also at the visitors centre there is an [expensive] cafe - although this is only open on weekdays. But there is a McDonald's over the road. Also here is an enthusiasts shop - where models, books, magazines, etc are sold. This location is only called the visitors centre, but really you are spotting in the car park it cost £1.00 per hour, so be aware of the weather. Happy Spotting at LHR, there are some interesting planes to be seen here, I have listed some further down the article.<br />
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The centre has now re-opened under a new name, of Heathrow Academy. It is open at weekends and school holidays from 10am to 4pm. Within the centre, there is a Ritazza coffee shop (open from 7am to 4pm), there is still a aviation model shop.<br />
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===Novotel Heathrow T1 T2 and T3===<br />
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The [https://all.accor.com/hotel/A1C1/index.en.shtml Novotel London Heathrow Airport T1 T2 and T3] on Bath Road opened a plane spotting deck in August 2020. Located on the fourth floor, it overlooks the northern runway 09L/27R. Photos will be through glass windows. It is open from 4am to 10pm. <br />
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The area is open to the public; visitors who are not staying at the hotel can pay £10 for four hours or £50 per month for unlimited access. Reduced admission prices are offered for children under 12.<br />
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===Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3===<br />
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The [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/lhrhegi-hilton-garden-inn-london-heathrow-terminals-2-and-3/ Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3] has opened it's "Sky Bar" to the public. Check in with the reception desk on level 2 to access the sky bar. Large cameras and tripods are not permitted, however binoculars and photography with phones are allowed. Visitors are required to make a purchase from the bar. The bar is open from 3pm to 11:30pm. See [https://www.instagram.com/p/CRFCDaWsKes/ this Instagram post] for more details.<br />
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===The Queens Building===<br />
On top of terminal 2. Shut, indefinitely.<br />
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==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
===Rwy 27 threshold===<br />
Early in the morning, if traffic is coming down on 27R, you could get lucky and witness dual rwy ops/landings. In such cases most the BA heavies will opt for 27L whilst a lot of the T3 traffic will land on 27R.<br />
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===Block 94 crash gate===<br />
A real no-no, the Police will see you off from here quicker than anything! If you dare to venture into here, as it is open, be aware it's not advisable to hang around for too long. Shots of a/c lining up at B94 (for 27L) can be had though, should you get lucky.<br />
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Or shots of landing a/c onto 27L also.<br />
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Almost as good a spot is across the dual carriageway, which is perfectly fine, where landing a/c can be shot over the fence.<br />
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===09L Field===<br />
There's a field similar to that found at Myrtle Avenue, although this one is for 09L arrivals. Very nice in the mornings when light from the rising Sun hits the fans.<br />
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===Hilton Hill===<br />
Either walk from Myrtle Av. or from terminal 4. Expect a 15 minute walk from Myrtle, 5 from T4. The hill is on the side of the road that leads into terminal 4 itself. Plenty of space to not bother anyone. Very hazy in the summer though. Only good for 27L arrival shots, with a different backdrop from the "normal" LHR ones.<br />
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===Line ups on 27R===<br />
Shooting through the fence on the Northern Perimeter Road. Excellent spot on late summer evenings when the Sun is almost behind you.<br />
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===Gate by Road Crossing===<br />
Only good for 27R ops. Better for landing traffic than departing. Spot is by the mini roundabout near the white huts. Where the a/c cross the road from the airport to the maintenance area there's a red and white gate. Excellent spot for touch downs on 27R.<br />
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Aircraft being tugged across the road are also easily shot here too.<br />
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''This area has now been '''closed''' (as of mid March 2006) with the road being diverted around the back of the BA Maintenance Area, so any shots taken from the level crossing are now impossible.''<br />
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===Myrtle Avenue===<br />
A field at the end of Myrtle Avenue, by the approach lights for 27L. By foot, either walk from terminal 4 northbound alongside the dual carriageway or southbound from Hatton cross tube. The field can not be missed; it's about a 10 minute walk from either end. <br /><br />
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===09R banking/climbout shots:Tesco Dukes Green===<br />
Excellent spot just outside the airport perimeter,located on the A312.About a 10-15 minute southbound walk from Hatton Cross tube station.A good spot for shooting banking,heavy takeoffs when 09R is use(about 30% of the time)especially for heavy A340s.<br />
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===27L climbouts:Former Essso garage alongside the southern perimeter road===<br />
Popular spot for capturing takeoffs from 27L.Hard to park the car here now as the slip lane as been coned off to prevent such activity!Possible to get a bus to the cargo centre but and walk westbound for about 10minutes.Brick bollards provide useful height for shooting aircraft climbing out slowly after a long takeoff run.<br />
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Note : The garage has now re-opened. ( July 2007 )<br />
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===Perimeter road in north-west corner 27R climbouts===<br />
The perimeter road in the far north-west corner also provides some excellent opportunities for 27R climbout shots although the sun is not far round enough for this spot to be effective during the winter and autumn months.<br />
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===27R final approaches from the mini trading estate===<br />
Given the road works and the imminent closing of the 'road crossing road' this area may not be around for too much longer.This spot is on a small trading estate,just off the perimeter road,comprising a series of mainly single tier buildings and is generally quiet at the weekend.Parking the car is not advised here as it is a private estate.Others prefer to shoot from the roundabout on the perimeter road and the little patch of land next to it but I personally find that you are a little too 'under' the aircraft compared to the trading estate spot.<br />
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===Runway 27R touchdowns===<br />
Like the 27R climb outs spot,the light here is only good about 1/2 of the year as you are facing south but it is perfect for evening photography.A few different angles can be had from along the north perimeter road depending on where exactly you shoot from.<br />
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==Airside Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Airside - Terminal 4 ===<br />
View Heathrow is located up some stairs opposite Gate 11. This is a small spectators area, which has Flightradar24 screens installed. Last time visited (June 2017) none of these were working. View Heathrow has excellent views over 27L and movements from Terminal 2 and 4. Facing North is good for photography with minimal reflections.<br />
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In addition to the windows behind the duty free shop the Gate 23 area has windows overlooking the southern taxiway and 27L holding point.<br />
WARNING:If you don't know the gate your flight is departing from allow time to walk back to the main departure lounge (without a moving walkway) to check the monitors there.<br />
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===Airside - Terminal 5 ===<br />
If you take a trip to Terminal 5, you will be able to capture ground traffic, but also departures and arrivals on all runways, depending on which side of the terminal you are. If you arrive at terminal 5 by the main entrance, and turn left or right before entering the terminal, you will get to the end of the terminal next to the arriving perimeter roads. From here, you will be able to see ground traffic and lots of pushbacks from the Terminal 5 ramps. If the active runways are 09's then you will be able to see very close arrivals and departures at your eyeline, and if the active is 27's then you will be able to photograph climb outs.<br />
Sometimes police will stop you from spotting here, but i shouldn't see it occurring much, as it's only happened to me once.<br />
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==Locations to Avoid==<br />
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===Airport Car Parks===<br />
I used to use the airport short stay car parks to spot, but since security has rose the BAA security move you on VERY quickly. These are very expensive anyway, MY HINT IS TO NOT SPOT FROM THE CAR PARKS!<br />
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==Regular Traffic==<br />
British Airways, Heavies from Asia, EU Carriers, Boeing 787/777/767/757/747 and Airbus A330 from America.<br />
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==Facilities and Transportation==<br />
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Heathrow airport is connected directly by Tube (Piccadilly line) and Rail (Heathrow Express) to central London. The Tube is not too expensive for a day ticket, and it takes about 45 minutes from Kings Cross. The Heathrow Express is much faster, but it is a lot more expensive and doesn't allow you to stop at Hatton Cross, which is a more advised station than Heathrow Terminals 1,2&3.<br />
There are also a number of buses which go to Heathrow from cities in the southeast, but I have not used these myself.<br />
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Get off at the Hatton Cross tube station to catch 27L&R Arrivals and 9L&R Departures, with most of the named sites not a long walk away.<br />
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From Heathrow airport itself (T's 1,2&3) you can catch a free bus to the new Terminal 5 site where you can see 27L&R Departures and 9L&R arrivals not a long walk away.<br />
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South West Trains runs a regular service from Central London / Clapham Junction to Feltham, where it is easy to board the 4 times hourly Service 285 to Hatton Cross Tube Station, where it is an easy walk to view 27L/R arrivals.<br />
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==External Links==<br />
*[http://www.forums4airports.com/forum421.html Forum for Heathrow Airport] For LHR spotters, aviation enthusiasts as well as aviation professionals wishing to discuss all aspects of Heathrow airport.<br />
*[http://twitter.com/LHR_movements @LHR_movements] - Twitter feed of interesting arrivals/departures and other LHR news<br />
*[http://www.plane-spotting-hotels.com/index.php/plane-spotting-heathrow/ Plane Spotting Hotels] Hotels with views of Heathrow including room numbers, photos and videos of the views available.<br />
*[http://spotterlead.net/EGLL/spotting London Heathrow Planespotting Timetables] London Heathrow Planespotting Timetables: Live flights, weather reports, runway usage, lighting conditions.</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=San_Diego_International_Airport&diff=17198San Diego International Airport2022-08-08T04:40:53Z<p>David: /* Passenger */</p>
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San Diego International Airport is the primary commercial airport for San Diego County. No airline maintains a hub there, and Southwest Airlines is the dominant carrier, followed closely by Alaska Airlines. The vast majority of scheduled flights are to points within North America including the Hawaiian Islands. In terms of international service, Air Canada Express, Air Canada Rouge, and WestJet operate to respective destinations that include Vancouver, Toronto, and Calgary with Air Transat soon to be starting flights to Montreal. Swoop was supposed to begin service to Abbotsford and Edmonton, however, the grounding of the 737 MAX has affected previous plans to begin both flights in October 2019 so they have pushed back start-up to Summer 2020. Alaska, Southwest, and Sun Country (seasonally) operate the airport's only flights to Mexico: Puerto Vallarta (AS/WN) and San Jose Del Cabo (AS/SY/WN). British Airways, Japan Airlines, and Lufthansa provide intercontinental wide-body service with flights to London-Heathrow, Tokyo-Narita, and Frankfurt, respectively. Edelweiss provides seasonal wide-body service to Zurich during the summer. <br />
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The airport has only a single runway, 9/27, and normal operations call for arrivals and departures on runway 27. Runway 9 usage is uncommon. They will use runway 9 if the cloud ceilings are below 600 feet from airport elevation due to non-precision only approaches for runway 27 and if the visibility is reduced to less than 1 1/2 miles. In addition, easterly winds known as "Santa Ana" winds will force runway 9 operations if strong enough; and conditions are usually clear which is rare for reverse operations. Runway 9 has an operating ILS which can account for the lowered ceiling and visibility. <br />
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The airport is notable for its approach to runway 27, which due to the airport's close proximity to Downtown San Diego, allows spotters a view of many aircraft flying level to the roofs of the downtown skyscrapers.<br />
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==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Harbor & Laurel Parking Lot===<br />
[[Image:Nw320san-375nc.jpg|left|thumb|Northwest A320 on final approach to 27, photographed from the Harbor & Laurel lot at street level]]<br />
The airport has a small free parking lot at the intersection of Harbor Dr. and Laurel St. for spotting. From here you will see aircraft arriving and departing on runway 27. You will need a ladder or tall vehicle to get camera lenses above the fence line for departure and taxi shots, though this may still be difficult as there is a second fence separating the shuttle bus access road from the ramp. However, you can photograph arrivals from street level with a long enough lens but you won't be able to get the "classic San Diego shot" with Mission Hills in the background nor the touchdown. Posted signs prohibit unattended vehicles. Avoid the adjacent Solar Turbines parking lot, but the sidewalk along Laurel St. should be okay. Lighting is best in the early afternoon, before 6:00, during summer. In the winter, light is typically good all day, though you may need to vary the angle of your shot as the sun moves across the sky. If you need a snack or drink, there is a convenience store at the Shell gas station located at the intersection of Laurel and Pacific Hwy (about a 5-10 minute walk).<br />
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==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
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===El Prado, Balboa Park===<br />
Exit the 5 and drive down Kettner Blvd, follow Kettner until you come to the Kettner and W Laurel St interesection, take a left on W Laurel and go up the big hill. Follow W Laurel until you get to 6th Ave. You can park on 6th Ave or continue straight and park on Balboa Dr. Walk along El Prado (Laurel turns into El Prado) until you get to the bridge. There is a sidewalk on the North and South side of the bridge. Take the South sidewalk. From the middle of the bridge you have an unobstructed view of the planes on final to runway 27 with the city in the background. <br />
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===NTC Park===<br />
[[File:Southwest 73G SAN NTC.jpg|thumb|Southwest 737 climbing out from runway 27, photographed from NTC Park]]<br />
[http://www.libertystation.com/yearround/ntcpark.html NTC Park] is located within the Liberty Station complex on the site of the former Naval Training Center. This facility is just west of the airport, and during normal operations with arrivals and departures on runway 27, departing aircraft fly overhead. Traditional side shots are tricky because most aircraft will be a bit high by the time they get to this area, but if you desire underside angles of departing aircraft, or just want to watch aircraft takeoff, this isn't a bad spot. It would likely be good during reverse operations with arrivals on runway 9, but as this typically happens during poor weather conditions, it still isn't amenable for photography. However, runway 9 may also be used when strong winds from the east, known as Santa Ana Winds, occur.<br />
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===Columbia Street and W Nutmeg Street===<br />
You need a tall car or a tall ladder to reach this spot in order to go over the fence. It will give you spectacular shots of short finals with the San Diego Bay in the background. You can also get the touchdown. On the down side, this spot is not balanced (it is located on an incline plane part of the street) so getting level shots may be a challenge. <br />
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===Aladdin Parking Garage===<br />
This garage has amazing opportunities for capturing landings and taxiing to the runway. Takeoffs are a bit of a challenge as they require a long lense and the presence of heat haze is inevitable. The parking garage is located adjacent to Laurel Parking lot, on the other side of Laurel street. However, they do catch you fairly quickly and ask you to move. Unlike the Laurel, the staff here aren't nearly as aggressive in moving you off the property. If you do plan to park here, be warned. The last time I checked, they charge daily, not hourly. This isn't the best spot if you want to spot for a good amount of time. I have not been to this spot in nearly a year and a half, so maybe things have changed. As for now, just assume you will get asked to leave fairly quickly.<br />
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===Rental Car Facility===<br />
Located on the top floor of this massive structure, this spot provides breathtaking views of the bay as well as a clear view of the touchdown of aircraft. This was the premier spot until a sign was listed on top of the roof stating "employees only." From then on, spotters usually tended to avoid this area. No further spotting was noted after the sign was put up.<br />
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===Ivy St. and Albatross St.===<br />
Pretty self-explanatory where this spot is located, within the intersection of these two streets. This point allows incredible up-close landing shots which would only require a fairly small lens. Great for overhead shots and with a long enough lens, around 150mm or so, you may be able to film the touchdown as well.<br />
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===W Palm St. Pedestrian Overpass===<br />
This pedestrian bridge over the 5 freeway offers excellent side shots framed by the downtown skyscrapers during final approach and fair views of landing/taxing. The bridge is accessible from both Kettner Blvd and India St, street parking is available nearby and the Middletown trolley station across Kettner also offers affordable parking. Most of the bridge's length is covered by a 6-7 foot high grated fence, so to achieve the classic San Diego shot from the median with eight lanes of freeway traffic stretching arrow straight towards the cylindrical Four Points hotel you'll need a lens small enough to poke through the grating or a stepladder.<br />
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==Locations To Avoid==<br />
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===Solar Turbines Parking Lot===<br />
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This lot is next to the official observation area at Laurel St. and Harbor Dr. It is tempting because it gets you closer to the action than the official area. However, it is private property and Solar Turbines security does patrol the lot and has asked spotters to leave. If you stay on the public sidewalk outside the lot along Laurel Dr., you should be okay.<br />
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===Laurel Airport Parking===<br />
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This is the multi-story parking structure that aircraft fly over just before landing on runway 27. While tempting because of the possibility of down-the-runway views of the airport and belly shots of landing aircraft, there are signs posted that taking photos and videos are prohibited, and that they can have you arrested for trespassing for doing anything other than being actively engaged in the parking of vehicles.<br />
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==Spotting Locations Map==<br />
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32°43'53.2"N 117°09'17.9"W~El Prado, Balboa Park;<br />
32.73339,-117.171553~Columbia St and W Nutmeg St;<br />
32.7307,-117.1728~Aladdin Parking Garage;<br />
32.7362,-117.2116~NTC Park;<br />
32.7283,-117.1791~Laurel and Harbor Lot;<br />
32.736631,-117.182220~Rental Car Facility;<br />
32.728233,-117.165725~Ivy and Albatross;<br />
32.733750, -117.173429~W Palm Street Pedestrian Overpass<br />
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==Regular Traffic==<br />
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Spotters visiting SAN may wish to consult the Flight Planner accessible at the San Diego International Airport website for exact and up-to-date information. Keep in mind also that many cargo flights do not operate a regular schedule on weekends or holidays.<br />
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===Passenger===<br />
*'''Air Canada''': A320-200, 737 MAX 8<br />
*'''Air Canada Express (Jazz)''': CRJ-705, CRJ-900<br />
*'''Alaska Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800, 737-900, 737-900ER, 737 MAX 9, A320-200, A321neo<br />
**'''Horizon Air''': ERJ-175LR<br />
**'''SkyWest Airlines''': ERJ-175<br />
*'''Allegiant Air''': A319-100, A320-200<br />
*'''American Airlines''': 737-800, A320-200, A321-200, A321neo<br />
*'''British Airways''': 777-200ER, 777-300ER<br />
*'''Delta Air Lines''': 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300, 767-300ER, A319-100, A320-200, A321-200<br />
**'''Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines)''': CRJ-900<br />
*'''Edelweiss Air''': A340-300 ''(summer season only, not expected to operate in 2022)''<br />
*'''Frontier Airlines''': A319-100, A320-200, A320neo, A321-200<br />
*'''Hawaiian Airlines''': A321neo, A330-200<br />
*'''Japan Airlines''': 787-8<br />
*'''JetBlue Airways''': A320-200, A321-200<br />
*'''Lufthansa''': A350-900<br />
*'''Southwest Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8<br />
*'''Spirit Airlines''': A319-100, A320-200, A320neo, A321-200<br />
*'''Sun Country Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800<br />
*'''United Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800, 737-900ER, 737 MAX 8, 737 MAX 9, A319-100, A320-200<br />
**'''United Express (SkyWest Airlines)''': CRJ-200, CRJ-700, ERJ-175<br />
*'''WestJet''': 737-800<br />
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===Cargo===<br />
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*'''Atlas AIr/DHL Cargo''': The 767-200s that are operated by Atlas Air are parked on the northside of the field have been nicknamed "the sleeping giant" by SAN spotters because they hardly ever seem to move. Many of the 767-200s on this flight are painted in full DHL colors. It typically arrives at approximately 7:00AM and departs to Phoenix, Arizona between 5:50PM and 7:00PM. Occasionally, this flight will be operated by a 767-300F.<br />
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*'''Ameriflight''': Ameriflight operates the Beech Airliner 99 and the Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner to SAN in the early evening, with arrival times from El Centro, California between 5:00PM and 7:00PM and are on the ground for less than 40 minutes usually before departure back to Ontario, California. <br />
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*'''FedEx Express''': FedEx is the largest cargo carrier at SAN, with the longtime regular A300 and MD-10 flights largely replaced by the 757 and 767. Three flights usually arrive in the very early morning, before 6:00AM, and normally have all departed by 8:00AM. A second set of two flights typically arrives between 4:00PM and 6:30PM. These usually depart again between 7:00PM and 8:30PM. One of the Friday afternoon flights, typically arriving at approximately 5:00PM and departing after dark, and one of the Saturday morning flights, typically arriving at 5:30AM and departing between 7:00AM & 8:00PM, are usually operated by 767equipment. MD-11's are still somewhat rare, but made some appearances during the 2015 Christmas season. The 757 only operates at in the early morning and at night, so they are a bit hard to photograph. <br />
**'''FedEx Feeder (Westair)''': A series of Cessna 208B Cargomaster flights arrive between 6:00PM and 7:00PM from El Centro supplying cargo for the larger FedEx aircraft flying out of SAN. They depart usually in the morning around 6:30AM to 9:00AM<br />
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*'''United Parcel Service (UPS)''': UPS operates two weekday flights on a somewhat variable schedule, generally using 767s. A morning flight usually arrives at approximately 5:00AM and departs around 6:30AM. A 767 arrives from the their mega hub in Louisville, Kentucky most weekday afternoons between 4:30PM and 5:30PM. Departures occur between 6:30AM and 7:30AM and in the evening between 7:30PM and 8:30PM. UPS does not operate on the weekends.<br />
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==Facilities and Transportation==<br />
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There is a [http://www.san.org/sdia/parking/cell-phone_lot.aspx "cell phone" parking lot] which offers up to one hour free parking for visitors waiting to pick up a passenger from an arriving flight, adjacent to the SAN Park Harbor Drive long term parking lot. Unlike the previous cell phone lot, it does offer views of the airport, however it is still not optimal for spotting as the paid long term parking lot is between this area and the taxiways. The cell phone lot has a couple of portable toilets and vending machines, along with monitors showing arriving flight information. However, if you're looking for video, this is the place to be (it will be even better if you bring a latter or stand on your car to fully see the touchdown as the spot is located abeam the threshold). <br />
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===Public Transportation===<br />
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San Diego Transit bus [http://www.sdmts.com/mtscr/Route.aspx?r=992 Route 992], sometimes known as the Flyer, and [http://www.sdmts.com/mtscr/Route.aspx?r=923 Route 923A] provide service to the airport terminals. The lines originate in downtown San Diego, with several stops including one near the official observation lot at Laurel and Harbor. Connections to these routes can be made at various locations in downtown San Diego to other bus routes as well as the [http://www.sdmts.com/Trolley/Trolley.asp San Diego Trolley], [http://www.gonctd.com/coaster Coaster], and [http://www.amtrakcalifornia.com/index.cfm/routes/pacific-surfliner/ Amtrak Pacific Surfliner] trains.</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Charlotte_Douglas_International_Airport&diff=17190Charlotte Douglas International Airport2022-07-10T18:03:25Z<p>David: /* City of Charlotte Airport Overlook */</p>
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==Spotting Locations==<br />
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[[Image:Clt767.jpg|left|thumb|US Airways Boeing 767-201(ER) landing on 18R at Charlotte (CLT)]]<br />
===City of Charlotte Airport Overlook===<br />
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Probably the best all-around location for spotters. Located on the west side of the airport, near the threshold of 18C.<br />
Large parking lot, with benches and picnic tables. Good up close views, a great area for families and no hassles from police. Will sometimes be closed during elevated terror threat levels. It is scheduled to close at some point in the future to make way for construction of a fourth runway, but the airport has stated that the current airport overlook location will remain open until a new overlook area is open to the public.<br />
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Located on Old Dowd Road. Open from 8:30am until 10:30pm. Light best from 1pm onwards especially if taking photos of 36L departures that mostly rotate way before the viewing area.<br />
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===Carolinas Aviation Museum===<br />
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For a nominal $5 entry fee (lower fees for students and seniors), you can use the photo stand near the threshold of 18L. Westward facing, this is an excellent location in the morning when the sun is at your back albeit a little small.<br />
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Located at the north side of airport. Just follow the signs. A great museum with a large variety of aircraft to see, and it's always good to support the museum by purchasing a gift from the shop.<br />
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If navigating from the Overview spot (see above) it's much easier to head out onto the Billy Graham Expressway to avoid going round in loops on the airport perimeter and then follow the signs round.<br />
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==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Old Dowd Road Fitness Trail===<br />
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This meandering trail can get you some good "through the fence" views at various points around the west side. However, there is NO PARKING, so be prepared to park your car either at the overlook or some other legal spot. Police will generally leave photographers alone, but no guarantees.<br />
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===Wilson Air===<br />
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The GA ramp is right next to 36R and there is a break in a fence gate which offers some close in shots from just below the runway. Unfortunately, airport police will harass you if you take pictures from there (happened to me twice) though you are perfectly legal in that spot.<br />
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==Locations to Avoid==<br />
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===The VOR===<br />
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A great location, especially when arrivals are from the south. While law enforcement has never bothered me there, the potential to be hassled is likely fairly high.<br />
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Located on Byrum Drive.<br />
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==Regular Traffic==<br />
*Air Canada Express (Air Georgian): CRJ-100<br />
*American Airlines: 737-800<br />
**US Airways: 757-200, A319, A320, A321, A330, E190<br />
**US Airways Express: CRJ-200, CRJ-700, CRJ-900, Dash 8, ERJ-145, E170<br />
*Delta: A319, A320, MD-88, MD-90<br />
**Delta Connection (Endeavor Air): CRJ-900<br />
**Delta Connection (GoJet Airlines): CRJ-700, CRJ-900<br />
**Delta Connection (Shuttle America): E175<br />
*Frontier Airlines: A319<br />
*Insel Air: MD-83<br />
*JetBlue Airways: E190<br />
*Lufthansa: A330-300<br />
*Southwest Airlines: 737<br />
*Ultimate Air Shuttle: Dornier 328JET<br />
*United Airlines: A320<br />
**United Express (ExpressJet Airlines): ERJ-145<br />
**United Express (GoJet Airlines): CRJ-700<br />
**United Express (Mesa Airlines): CRJ-700, E175<br />
**United Express (SkyWest Airlines): CRJ-700, E175<br />
**United Express (Shuttle America): E170<br />
*ViaAir: EMB-120<br />
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Numerous coroporate aircraft and ANG C-130s, plus FedEx and UPS.<br />
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==Facilities and Transportation==<br />
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport is not currently served by Charlotte’s light rail system, LYNX.</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=SpottersWiki:Privacy_policy&diff=17188SpottersWiki:Privacy policy2022-05-14T06:35:18Z<p>David: /* What We Store */</p>
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==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
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Schiphol has three official viewing areas: The observation deck at Schiphol Plaza (also called the Panorama Terrace), the McDonalds overlooking 09/27 (Buitenveldertbaan), and a parking lot alongside 18R/36L (Polderbaan). The official spot alongside 06/24 (Kaagbaan) has been closed. The airport's web site also contains information on the [https://www.schiphol.nl/en/page/see-the-planes-up-close/ Panorama Terrace] and [https://www.schiphol.nl/en/you-and-schiphol/page/planespotting/ runway observation locations].<br />
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===Panorama Terrace===<br />
The Panorama Terrace is a large outdoor observation deck with great views of the terminal. A Fokker 100 is on the terrace and can be entered for free. There is also Dakota's Café & Bar, just inside the observation deck with good view if the weather is bad. Unfortunately the platform faces the sun most of the day. For photography it is therefore not too great. If you want to catch registrations this is a great place though! Just don't forget to bring your binoculars!<br />
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Operating hours (weather permitting):<br />
*Summer (from the last Sunday in March) 07:00 - 20:00<br />
*Winter (from the last Sunday in October) 09:00 - 17:00<br />
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For now access to the observation deck is free of charge, however there are plans to change this. The turnstiles have already been installed, so it is probably just a matter of time. Due to construction works, the section between E and F piers has been closed. However, the terrace in front of Dakota's Bar has been enlarged.<br />
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===09/27 Buitenveldertbaan (McDonalds)===<br />
This spot is not that good. You will face the sun all day at this spot. On top of that, the Buitenveldertbaan is rarely used due to noise regulations. So this place is not really worth it.<br />
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Just in case you do want to go here, you can easily get here by busline 190, 191, 192, 193, 196, 198 or 199. Get off at busstop "Loevestijnse Dwarsweg", easily recognisable by the massive McDonalds sign.<br />
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=== 18R/36L Polderbaan (west side) ===<br />
The Polderbaan (18R/36L) is the newest runway, located in the middle of nowhere (by Dutch standards anyway). Because of that, few people are annoyed by the aircraft noise, so this runway is used as much as possible.<br />
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When the wind comes roughly from the southwest to the west this runway is used for landings. When the wind comes rouhgly from the northwest to the east this runway is used for take-offs.<br />
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This spot can not be reached by public transport, so a car or a bike will be required. When coming from the A4 motorway you must take the exit to Hoofddorp. At the exit go to the left and follow this road. After 5 minutes you will be at a large intersection with a fire station on your right. At this intersection you must go to the right. Then take the second road to the right and continue to the end of this road. Now you will be looking over the Polderbaan from the west.<br />
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=== Schiphol Experience Tour ===<br />
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A behind the scenes tour of the airport is offered a few times per day, most days per week. View the tour web site for schedules and reservations: https://www.schipholexperience.com/<br />
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== Other Spotting Locations ==<br />
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Schiphol has a lot of unofficial spots, mostly around the Polderbaan, but every other runway has one or two spots as well. When coming by car: '''''Please park properly'''''. Many spots around Schiphol are due to disappear because of problems caused by people parking recklessly. Many spots have no parking possebilities. So you need to park elsewhere at a proper parking location and walk to the spotting location. Please keep to this unwritten rule, to keep Amsterdam the spotters friendly airport it still is.<br />
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===The Hyatt Place Hotel===<br />
From this hotel you can see stuff taxiing from the Polderbaan to the terminals. Just ask for a room facing the airport. With free WiFi you can use Flightradar24 to see the arrivals. Here is the hotel's website: [http://www.amsterdamairport.place.hyatt.com/en/hotel/our-hotel.html]<br />
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=== 18L/36R Aalsmeerderbaan ===<br />
This runway is the back-up runway to the Kaagbaan, and only used during rush hours. Views are rather good here, and you can get close to the action. It is reachable both by car and by bus.<br />
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To get to the western side of this runway you must exit the A4 motorway at the exit Hoofddorp/Aalsmeer. Drive towards Aalsmeer, and take the 2nd intersection to the left (Fokkerweg). Follow this road to the end. Once there turn to the left at the roundabout and follow this road to the end. There you can park the car on the side of the road.<br />
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Going here by bus is also possible by taking line 191 or 193 to busstop Anchoragelaan.<br><br />
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To get on the eastern side of the runway you must also get onto the Fokkerweg. However, at the end of the road you must go to the right. Take the first intersection to the left (or stop half way if you want to stand in the approach) and park there. By bus you can get here by taking line 191 or 193 to busstop Koolhovenlaan. From there you will have to walk the last 15 or 20 minutes though!<br />
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=== 18C/36C Zwanenburgbaan ===<br />
This runway is the back-up runway for the Polderbaan. So this runway is only used when it is very busy.<br />
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You can only get into the approach of this runway. In the past you could drive all along the runway, but recent construction works (most notably the Polderbaan and the A5 motorway) have made this impossible.<br />
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To get into the approach from motorway A4 (the motorway running through Schiphol) you must follow the signs towards Hoofddorp. This will get you on the N201. Once there take the exit towards Boesingheliede (N520). If you follow this road for a few minutes you will find yourself in the approach. There is not an official parking area, so please be careful where you park. Do not hinder the traffic, as this might give the police a reason to send you off (or worse, give Schiphol a reason to close the spot!).<br />
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=== 18R/36L Polderbaan (east side) ===<br />
This spot can not be reached by public transport, so a car or a bike will be required. When coming from the A4 motorway you must take the exit to Hoofddorp. Follow this road and take the exit onto the N520 towards Boesingheliede. At the end of this road you must go to the left (onto Schipholweg), and then at the first crossing again to the left (IJweg). At the end of this road you can park and look over the Polderbaan from the east.<br />
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The eastern side of the polderbaan is preferable in the morning and early afternoon. After that the western side is preferable.<br />
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The taxiway linking this runway to Schiphol is also accessible. However, this place is always very busy. There is a fence so a step ladder will be required. To get here get onto the N520 as mentioned earlier. After a few minutes you will drive under a bridge, this bridge is the taxiway. You can park your car at the cemetery just in front of the bridge on the western side of the river. Of course you can also park your car at the crashgate as many others do, but I would ask you not to. This place has attracted a lot of attention from the local authorities for all the wrong reasons. A lot of people park their car here rather dangerously. If this goes on this spot might well be closed.<br />
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=== Taxiway over A4 ===<br />
Just 15 minutes walk from Schiphol Plaza is the taxiway over the A4 motorway. Planes taxi by really close by. Mostly European, but the cargo flights use this taxiway as well. To get here leave the terminal and walk to the left. You will walk past the ATC tower, cargo facilities and some offices. You can't really miss it. You can spot the planes from either side of the taxiway, so this spot can be used all day.<br />
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=== Schiphol Oost ===<br />
Schiphol East (Oost in Dutch) is the maintenance and executive part of the airport. You can see a limited part of East. This includes the police air wing (Bo-105, C.172), the hangars of the DDA Classic Airlines and some Martinair hangars like 4-RUYS where the Fokker 70 and 100 are maintained. The biz jet ramp can also be seen.<br />
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There are a lot of private planes based at Schiphol East but in the weekend there is always a VLM Airlines, Transavia or KLM Cityhopper. Planes from football clubs that come to visit Amsterdam can also be seen like the Yak-52 that recently visited Amsterdam. The Netherlands Cost Guard is also based at Schiphol East<br />
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To get here you can easily take bus 190, 191, 196, 198 or 199. When you see the police air hangar on your right, you will know you are there! It is the second stop after the McDonald's adjacent to the Buitenveldertbaan.<br />
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By car you can go here by taking exit "Schiphol Oost" from the A9 motorway.<br />
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=== Kaagbaan 06/24 (Approach) ===<br />
Although the official spotter site was closed due to airport expansion, you can still get into the approach of the Kaagbaan, but you are not allowed to park here. You can easily park your car at the local McDonalds though, and walk the last 5 minutes. Just take the exit towards Hoofddorp/Aalsmeer on the A4 motorway. Park the car at the McDonalds across the intersection, and walk under the bridge towards the runway.<br />
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==Regular Traffic==<br />
Adria Airways, Aer Lingus, Air Astana, Air France, Air Malta, Air Moldova, Air Zena, Aeroflot, Alitalia, AMC Airlines, ArkeFly (TUI group), Asiana Cargo, Atlasair, Atlas Blue, Atlasjet, Armavia, Austrian Airlines, Blue 1, BMI Baby, BMI British Midland, British Airways, Bulgaria Air, Cargo Air Lines, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, Croatia, CSA, Cyprus Airways, Delta Air Lines, DHL, Dragonair Cargo, Easyjet, Egyptair, El Al, Emirates Skycargo, Ethiopian, Eva Air, Finnair, Fly Air, Iberia, Icelandair, Inter Ekspres, Iran Air, Israir, Japan Airlines, JAT, Jet2, Kalitta, Kenya Airways, KLM, KLM Cargo, KLM Cityhopper, Korean Airlines, Kuzu Airlines, Libyan Arab Airlines, Lithuanian Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lotus Airways, Lufthansa, Macedonian Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Malev, Martinair, Martinair Cargo, Meridiana, MNG Airlines, Nippon Cargo Airways, Olympic Airlines, Onur Air, Pegasus Airlines, Portugalia, Pulkovo, Qatar Airways Cargo, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian, SAS, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sky Europe, Smart Wings, Sterling, Surinam Airways, Swiss, Syrian Airlines, TACV, TAP Air Portugal, Thomsonfly.com, TNT, Transavia, Tristar Airways, Tunisair, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United, US Airways, Varig Log, VLM, West Air Sweden<br />
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==Facilities and Transportation==<br />
Schiphol has all fascilities you can think of. Shops, casinos, hotels, restaurants. You will find it here.<br />
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Schiphol is connected to both local and regional buslines. The railways feature prominently too with local, national and international (Belgium, France and Germany) routes. The Nederlandse Spoorwegen claim that ANY station in the Netherlands can be reached with no more then two changes. Most major cities can be reached directly or with only one change. <br />
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=== Car rentals ===<br />
*http://www.avis.nl/<br />
*http://www.europcar.nl/<br />
*http://www.hertz.nl/<br />
*http://www.nationalcar-rental.com/<br />
*http://www.schipholtaxi.info/<br />
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=== Bus companies ===<br />
*http://www.connexxion.nl/<br />
*http://www.schipholsternet.com/<br />
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=== Train company ===<br />
*http://www.ns.nl/<br />
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== External Links ==<br />
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=== Spotters ===<br />
*http://www.schipholspotter.com/<br />
*http://www.schipholview.nl/<br />
*http://www.scramble.nl/<br />
*http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dutch-spotters/<br />
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=== Aviation shops ===<br />
*http://www.lhshop.nl/<br />
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=== Misc. ===<br />
*[https://www.flightradar24.com/52.32,4.75/12 Amsterdam/AMS @ flightradar24.com]<br />
**[https://www.flightradar24.com/data/airports/ams Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Netherlands]<br />
*[https://spotterlead.net/EHAM/live spotterlead.net/EHAM/live] spotterfriendly timetables Amsterdam/AMS</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=San_Diego_International_Airport&diff=17184San Diego International Airport2022-03-31T14:20:16Z<p>David: /* Passenger */</p>
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{{infobox|fullname=San Diego International Airport<br />(Lindbergh Field)|location=San Diego, California|iata=SAN|icao=KSAN|aptype=Commercial|website=http://www.san.org|mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=32.734801,-117.190175&spn=0.020131,0.038242&t=h&hl=en|mapsource=Google Maps|atctower=118.3 338.225|atcground=123.9|atcclearance=125.9|atcapproach=119.6 (West)<br />124.35 (East)|atcdeparture=119.6 (West)<br />124.35 (East)|atcatis=134.8<br />619-298-0997|atcunicom=122.95}}<br />
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San Diego International Airport is the primary commercial airport for San Diego County. No airline maintains a hub there, and Southwest Airlines is the dominant carrier, followed closely by Alaska Airlines. The vast majority of scheduled flights are to points within North America including the Hawaiian Islands. In terms of international service, Air Canada Express, Air Canada Rouge, and WestJet operate to respective destinations that include Vancouver, Toronto, and Calgary with Air Transat soon to be starting flights to Montreal. Swoop was supposed to begin service to Abbotsford and Edmonton, however, the grounding of the 737 MAX has affected previous plans to begin both flights in October 2019 so they have pushed back start-up to Summer 2020. Alaska, Southwest, and Sun Country (seasonally) operate the airport's only flights to Mexico: Puerto Vallarta (AS/WN) and San Jose Del Cabo (AS/SY/WN). British Airways, Japan Airlines, and Lufthansa provide intercontinental wide-body service with flights to London-Heathrow, Tokyo-Narita, and Frankfurt, respectively. Edelweiss provides seasonal wide-body service to Zurich during the summer. <br />
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The airport has only a single runway, 9/27, and normal operations call for arrivals and departures on runway 27. Runway 9 usage is uncommon. They will use runway 9 if the cloud ceilings are below 600 feet from airport elevation due to non-precision only approaches for runway 27 and if the visibility is reduced to less than 1 1/2 miles. In addition, easterly winds known as "Santa Ana" winds will force runway 9 operations if strong enough; and conditions are usually clear which is rare for reverse operations. Runway 9 has an operating ILS which can account for the lowered ceiling and visibility. <br />
<br />
The airport is notable for its approach to runway 27, which due to the airport's close proximity to Downtown San Diego, allows spotters a view of many aircraft flying level to the roofs of the downtown skyscrapers.<br />
<br />
==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Harbor & Laurel Parking Lot===<br />
[[Image:Nw320san-375nc.jpg|left|thumb|Northwest A320 on final approach to 27, photographed from the Harbor & Laurel lot at street level]]<br />
The airport has a small free parking lot at the intersection of Harbor Dr. and Laurel St. for spotting. From here you will see aircraft arriving and departing on runway 27. You will need a ladder or tall vehicle to get camera lenses above the fence line for departure and taxi shots, though this may still be difficult as there is a second fence separating the shuttle bus access road from the ramp. However, you can photograph arrivals from street level with a long enough lens but you won't be able to get the "classic San Diego shot" with Mission Hills in the background nor the touchdown. Posted signs prohibit unattended vehicles. Avoid the adjacent Solar Turbines parking lot, but the sidewalk along Laurel St. should be okay. Lighting is best in the early afternoon, before 6:00, during summer. In the winter, light is typically good all day, though you may need to vary the angle of your shot as the sun moves across the sky. If you need a snack or drink, there is a convenience store at the Shell gas station located at the intersection of Laurel and Pacific Hwy (about a 5-10 minute walk).<br />
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{{jplink|8203370}} (final to runway 27, shot over the fence)<br />
{{anetlink|964393}} (taxi to runway 27 on taxiway B, shot over the fence)<br />
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==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
<br />
===El Prado, Balboa Park===<br />
Exit the 5 and drive down Kettner Blvd, follow Kettner until you come to the Kettner and W Laurel St interesection, take a left on W Laurel and go up the big hill. Follow W Laurel until you get to 6th Ave. You can park on 6th Ave or continue straight and park on Balboa Dr. Walk along El Prado (Laurel turns into El Prado) until you get to the bridge. There is a sidewalk on the North and South side of the bridge. Take the South sidewalk. From the middle of the bridge you have an unobstructed view of the planes on final to runway 27 with the city in the background. <br />
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===NTC Park===<br />
[[File:Southwest 73G SAN NTC.jpg|thumb|Southwest 737 climbing out from runway 27, photographed from NTC Park]]<br />
[http://www.libertystation.com/yearround/ntcpark.html NTC Park] is located within the Liberty Station complex on the site of the former Naval Training Center. This facility is just west of the airport, and during normal operations with arrivals and departures on runway 27, departing aircraft fly overhead. Traditional side shots are tricky because most aircraft will be a bit high by the time they get to this area, but if you desire underside angles of departing aircraft, or just want to watch aircraft takeoff, this isn't a bad spot. It would likely be good during reverse operations with arrivals on runway 9, but as this typically happens during poor weather conditions, it still isn't amenable for photography. However, runway 9 may also be used when strong winds from the east, known as Santa Ana Winds, occur.<br />
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===Columbia Street and W Nutmeg Street===<br />
You need a tall car or a tall ladder to reach this spot in order to go over the fence. It will give you spectacular shots of short finals with the San Diego Bay in the background. You can also get the touchdown. On the down side, this spot is not balanced (it is located on an incline plane part of the street) so getting level shots may be a challenge. <br />
<br />
===Aladdin Parking Garage===<br />
This garage has amazing opportunities for capturing landings and taxiing to the runway. Takeoffs are a bit of a challenge as they require a long lense and the presence of heat haze is inevitable. The parking garage is located adjacent to Laurel Parking lot, on the other side of Laurel street. However, they do catch you fairly quickly and ask you to move. Unlike the Laurel, the staff here aren't nearly as aggressive in moving you off the property. If you do plan to park here, be warned. The last time I checked, they charge daily, not hourly. This isn't the best spot if you want to spot for a good amount of time. I have not been to this spot in nearly a year and a half, so maybe things have changed. As for now, just assume you will get asked to leave fairly quickly.<br />
<br />
===Rental Car Facility===<br />
Located on the top floor of this massive structure, this spot provides breathtaking views of the bay as well as a clear view of the touchdown of aircraft. This was the premier spot until a sign was listed on top of the roof stating "employees only." From then on, spotters usually tended to avoid this area. No further spotting was noted after the sign was put up.<br />
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===Ivy St. and Albatross St.===<br />
Pretty self-explanatory where this spot is located, within the intersection of these two streets. This point allows incredible up-close landing shots which would only require a fairly small lens. Great for overhead shots and with a long enough lens, around 150mm or so, you may be able to film the touchdown as well.<br />
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===W Palm St. Pedestrian Overpass===<br />
This pedestrian bridge over the 5 freeway offers excellent side shots framed by the downtown skyscrapers during final approach and fair views of landing/taxing. The bridge is accessible from both Kettner Blvd and India St, street parking is available nearby and the Middletown trolley station across Kettner also offers affordable parking. Most of the bridge's length is covered by a 6-7 foot high grated fence, so to achieve the classic San Diego shot from the median with eight lanes of freeway traffic stretching arrow straight towards the cylindrical Four Points hotel you'll need a lens small enough to poke through the grating or a stepladder.<br />
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==Locations To Avoid==<br />
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===Solar Turbines Parking Lot===<br />
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This lot is next to the official observation area at Laurel St. and Harbor Dr. It is tempting because it gets you closer to the action than the official area. However, it is private property and Solar Turbines security does patrol the lot and has asked spotters to leave. If you stay on the public sidewalk outside the lot along Laurel Dr., you should be okay.<br />
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===Laurel Airport Parking===<br />
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This is the multi-story parking structure that aircraft fly over just before landing on runway 27. While tempting because of the possibility of down-the-runway views of the airport and belly shots of landing aircraft, there are signs posted that taking photos and videos are prohibited, and that they can have you arrested for trespassing for doing anything other than being actively engaged in the parking of vehicles.<br />
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==Spotting Locations Map==<br />
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32°43'53.2"N 117°09'17.9"W~El Prado, Balboa Park;<br />
32.73339,-117.171553~Columbia St and W Nutmeg St;<br />
32.7307,-117.1728~Aladdin Parking Garage;<br />
32.7362,-117.2116~NTC Park;<br />
32.7283,-117.1791~Laurel and Harbor Lot;<br />
32.736631,-117.182220~Rental Car Facility;<br />
32.728233,-117.165725~Ivy and Albatross;<br />
32.733750, -117.173429~W Palm Street Pedestrian Overpass<br />
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==Regular Traffic==<br />
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Spotters visiting SAN may wish to consult the Flight Planner accessible at the San Diego International Airport website for exact and up-to-date information. Keep in mind also that many cargo flights do not operate a regular schedule on weekends or holidays.<br />
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===Passenger===<br />
*'''Air Canada Express (Jazz)''': CRJ-705, CRJ-900<br />
*'''Air Canada Rouge''': A319-100, A321-200<br />
*'''Alaska Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800, 737-900, 737-900ER, 737 MAX 9, A320-200, A321neo<br />
**'''Horizon Air''': ERJ-175LR<br />
**'''SkyWest Airlines''': ERJ-175<br />
*'''Allegiant Air''': A319-100, A320-200<br />
*'''American Airlines''': 737-800, A320-200, A321-200<br />
*'''British Airways''': A350-1000<br />
*'''Delta Air Lines''': 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300, 767-300ER, 767-400ER, A319-100, A320-200, A321-200<br />
**'''Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines)''': CRJ-900<br />
*'''Edelweiss Air''': A340-300 ''(summer season only, not expected to operate in 2022)''<br />
*'''Frontier Airlines''': A319-100, A320-200, A320neo, A321-200<br />
*'''Hawaiian Airlines''': A321neo, A330-200<br />
*'''Japan Airlines''': 787-8<br />
*'''JetBlue Airways''': A320-200, A321-200<br />
*'''Lufthansa''': A350-900<br />
*'''Southwest Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8<br />
*'''Spirit Airlines''': A319-100, A320-200, A320neo<br />
*'''Sun Country Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800<br />
*'''Swoop''': 737-800<br />
*'''United Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800, 737-900ER, 737 MAX 9, A319-100, A320-200<br />
**'''United Express (SkyWest Airlines)''': CRJ-200, CRJ-700, ERJ-175<br />
*'''WestJet''': 737-800<br />
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===Cargo===<br />
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*'''Atlas AIr/DHL Cargo''': The 767-200s that are operated by Atlas Air are parked on the northside of the field have been nicknamed "the sleeping giant" by SAN spotters because they hardly ever seem to move. Many of the 767-200s on this flight are painted in full DHL colors. It typically arrives at approximately 7:00AM and departs to Phoenix, Arizona between 5:50PM and 7:00PM. Occasionally, this flight will be operated by a 767-300F.<br />
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*'''Ameriflight''': Ameriflight operates the Beech Airliner 99 and the Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner to SAN in the early evening, with arrival times from El Centro, California between 5:00PM and 7:00PM and are on the ground for less than 40 minutes usually before departure back to Ontario, California. <br />
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*'''FedEx Express''': FedEx is the largest cargo carrier at SAN, with the longtime regular A300 and MD-10 flights largely replaced by the 757 and 767. Three flights usually arrive in the very early morning, before 6:00AM, and normally have all departed by 8:00AM. A second set of two flights typically arrives between 4:00PM and 6:30PM. These usually depart again between 7:00PM and 8:30PM. One of the Friday afternoon flights, typically arriving at approximately 5:00PM and departing after dark, and one of the Saturday morning flights, typically arriving at 5:30AM and departing between 7:00AM & 8:00PM, are usually operated by 767equipment. MD-11's are still somewhat rare, but made some appearances during the 2015 Christmas season. The 757 only operates at in the early morning and at night, so they are a bit hard to photograph. <br />
**'''FedEx Feeder (Westair)''': A series of Cessna 208B Cargomaster flights arrive between 6:00PM and 7:00PM from El Centro supplying cargo for the larger FedEx aircraft flying out of SAN. They depart usually in the morning around 6:30AM to 9:00AM<br />
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*'''United Parcel Service (UPS)''': UPS operates two weekday flights on a somewhat variable schedule, generally using 767s. A morning flight usually arrives at approximately 5:00AM and departs around 6:30AM. A 767 arrives from the their mega hub in Louisville, Kentucky most weekday afternoons between 4:30PM and 5:30PM. Departures occur between 6:30AM and 7:30AM and in the evening between 7:30PM and 8:30PM. UPS does not operate on the weekends.<br />
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==Facilities and Transportation==<br />
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There is a [http://www.san.org/sdia/parking/cell-phone_lot.aspx "cell phone" parking lot] which offers up to one hour free parking for visitors waiting to pick up a passenger from an arriving flight, adjacent to the SAN Park Harbor Drive long term parking lot. Unlike the previous cell phone lot, it does offer views of the airport, however it is still not optimal for spotting as the paid long term parking lot is between this area and the taxiways. The cell phone lot has a couple of portable toilets and vending machines, along with monitors showing arriving flight information. However, if you're looking for video, this is the place to be (it will be even better if you bring a latter or stand on your car to fully see the touchdown as the spot is located abeam the threshold). <br />
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===Public Transportation===<br />
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San Diego Transit bus [http://www.sdmts.com/mtscr/Route.aspx?r=992 Route 992], sometimes known as the Flyer, and [http://www.sdmts.com/mtscr/Route.aspx?r=923 Route 923A] provide service to the airport terminals. The lines originate in downtown San Diego, with several stops including one near the official observation lot at Laurel and Harbor. Connections to these routes can be made at various locations in downtown San Diego to other bus routes as well as the [http://www.sdmts.com/Trolley/Trolley.asp San Diego Trolley], [http://www.gonctd.com/coaster Coaster], and [http://www.amtrakcalifornia.com/index.cfm/routes/pacific-surfliner/ Amtrak Pacific Surfliner] trains.</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=San_Diego_International_Airport&diff=17183San Diego International Airport2022-03-27T15:16:33Z<p>David: /* Passenger */</p>
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San Diego International Airport is the primary commercial airport for San Diego County. No airline maintains a hub there, and Southwest Airlines is the dominant carrier, followed closely by Alaska Airlines. The vast majority of scheduled flights are to points within North America including the Hawaiian Islands. In terms of international service, Air Canada Express, Air Canada Rouge, and WestJet operate to respective destinations that include Vancouver, Toronto, and Calgary with Air Transat soon to be starting flights to Montreal. Swoop was supposed to begin service to Abbotsford and Edmonton, however, the grounding of the 737 MAX has affected previous plans to begin both flights in October 2019 so they have pushed back start-up to Summer 2020. Alaska, Southwest, and Sun Country (seasonally) operate the airport's only flights to Mexico: Puerto Vallarta (AS/WN) and San Jose Del Cabo (AS/SY/WN). British Airways, Japan Airlines, and Lufthansa provide intercontinental wide-body service with flights to London-Heathrow, Tokyo-Narita, and Frankfurt, respectively. Edelweiss provides seasonal wide-body service to Zurich during the summer. <br />
<br />
The airport has only a single runway, 9/27, and normal operations call for arrivals and departures on runway 27. Runway 9 usage is uncommon. They will use runway 9 if the cloud ceilings are below 600 feet from airport elevation due to non-precision only approaches for runway 27 and if the visibility is reduced to less than 1 1/2 miles. In addition, easterly winds known as "Santa Ana" winds will force runway 9 operations if strong enough; and conditions are usually clear which is rare for reverse operations. Runway 9 has an operating ILS which can account for the lowered ceiling and visibility. <br />
<br />
The airport is notable for its approach to runway 27, which due to the airport's close proximity to Downtown San Diego, allows spotters a view of many aircraft flying level to the roofs of the downtown skyscrapers.<br />
<br />
==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
<br />
===Harbor & Laurel Parking Lot===<br />
[[Image:Nw320san-375nc.jpg|left|thumb|Northwest A320 on final approach to 27, photographed from the Harbor & Laurel lot at street level]]<br />
The airport has a small free parking lot at the intersection of Harbor Dr. and Laurel St. for spotting. From here you will see aircraft arriving and departing on runway 27. You will need a ladder or tall vehicle to get camera lenses above the fence line for departure and taxi shots, though this may still be difficult as there is a second fence separating the shuttle bus access road from the ramp. However, you can photograph arrivals from street level with a long enough lens but you won't be able to get the "classic San Diego shot" with Mission Hills in the background nor the touchdown. Posted signs prohibit unattended vehicles. Avoid the adjacent Solar Turbines parking lot, but the sidewalk along Laurel St. should be okay. Lighting is best in the early afternoon, before 6:00, during summer. In the winter, light is typically good all day, though you may need to vary the angle of your shot as the sun moves across the sky. If you need a snack or drink, there is a convenience store at the Shell gas station located at the intersection of Laurel and Pacific Hwy (about a 5-10 minute walk).<br />
<br />
{{jplink|8203370}} (final to runway 27, shot over the fence)<br />
{{anetlink|964393}} (taxi to runway 27 on taxiway B, shot over the fence)<br />
<br />
==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
<br />
===El Prado, Balboa Park===<br />
Exit the 5 and drive down Kettner Blvd, follow Kettner until you come to the Kettner and W Laurel St interesection, take a left on W Laurel and go up the big hill. Follow W Laurel until you get to 6th Ave. You can park on 6th Ave or continue straight and park on Balboa Dr. Walk along El Prado (Laurel turns into El Prado) until you get to the bridge. There is a sidewalk on the North and South side of the bridge. Take the South sidewalk. From the middle of the bridge you have an unobstructed view of the planes on final to runway 27 with the city in the background. <br />
<br />
===NTC Park===<br />
[[File:Southwest 73G SAN NTC.jpg|thumb|Southwest 737 climbing out from runway 27, photographed from NTC Park]]<br />
[http://www.libertystation.com/yearround/ntcpark.html NTC Park] is located within the Liberty Station complex on the site of the former Naval Training Center. This facility is just west of the airport, and during normal operations with arrivals and departures on runway 27, departing aircraft fly overhead. Traditional side shots are tricky because most aircraft will be a bit high by the time they get to this area, but if you desire underside angles of departing aircraft, or just want to watch aircraft takeoff, this isn't a bad spot. It would likely be good during reverse operations with arrivals on runway 9, but as this typically happens during poor weather conditions, it still isn't amenable for photography. However, runway 9 may also be used when strong winds from the east, known as Santa Ana Winds, occur.<br />
<br />
===Columbia Street and W Nutmeg Street===<br />
You need a tall car or a tall ladder to reach this spot in order to go over the fence. It will give you spectacular shots of short finals with the San Diego Bay in the background. You can also get the touchdown. On the down side, this spot is not balanced (it is located on an incline plane part of the street) so getting level shots may be a challenge. <br />
<br />
===Aladdin Parking Garage===<br />
This garage has amazing opportunities for capturing landings and taxiing to the runway. Takeoffs are a bit of a challenge as they require a long lense and the presence of heat haze is inevitable. The parking garage is located adjacent to Laurel Parking lot, on the other side of Laurel street. However, they do catch you fairly quickly and ask you to move. Unlike the Laurel, the staff here aren't nearly as aggressive in moving you off the property. If you do plan to park here, be warned. The last time I checked, they charge daily, not hourly. This isn't the best spot if you want to spot for a good amount of time. I have not been to this spot in nearly a year and a half, so maybe things have changed. As for now, just assume you will get asked to leave fairly quickly.<br />
<br />
===Rental Car Facility===<br />
Located on the top floor of this massive structure, this spot provides breathtaking views of the bay as well as a clear view of the touchdown of aircraft. This was the premier spot until a sign was listed on top of the roof stating "employees only." From then on, spotters usually tended to avoid this area. No further spotting was noted after the sign was put up.<br />
<br />
===Ivy St. and Albatross St.===<br />
Pretty self-explanatory where this spot is located, within the intersection of these two streets. This point allows incredible up-close landing shots which would only require a fairly small lens. Great for overhead shots and with a long enough lens, around 150mm or so, you may be able to film the touchdown as well.<br />
<br />
===W Palm St. Pedestrian Overpass===<br />
This pedestrian bridge over the 5 freeway offers excellent side shots framed by the downtown skyscrapers during final approach and fair views of landing/taxing. The bridge is accessible from both Kettner Blvd and India St, street parking is available nearby and the Middletown trolley station across Kettner also offers affordable parking. Most of the bridge's length is covered by a 6-7 foot high grated fence, so to achieve the classic San Diego shot from the median with eight lanes of freeway traffic stretching arrow straight towards the cylindrical Four Points hotel you'll need a lens small enough to poke through the grating or a stepladder.<br />
<br />
==Locations To Avoid==<br />
<br />
===Solar Turbines Parking Lot===<br />
<br />
This lot is next to the official observation area at Laurel St. and Harbor Dr. It is tempting because it gets you closer to the action than the official area. However, it is private property and Solar Turbines security does patrol the lot and has asked spotters to leave. If you stay on the public sidewalk outside the lot along Laurel Dr., you should be okay.<br />
<br />
===Laurel Airport Parking===<br />
<br />
This is the multi-story parking structure that aircraft fly over just before landing on runway 27. While tempting because of the possibility of down-the-runway views of the airport and belly shots of landing aircraft, there are signs posted that taking photos and videos are prohibited, and that they can have you arrested for trespassing for doing anything other than being actively engaged in the parking of vehicles.<br />
<br />
==Spotting Locations Map==<br />
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32°43'53.2"N 117°09'17.9"W~El Prado, Balboa Park;<br />
32.73339,-117.171553~Columbia St and W Nutmeg St;<br />
32.7307,-117.1728~Aladdin Parking Garage;<br />
32.7362,-117.2116~NTC Park;<br />
32.7283,-117.1791~Laurel and Harbor Lot;<br />
32.736631,-117.182220~Rental Car Facility;<br />
32.728233,-117.165725~Ivy and Albatross;<br />
32.733750, -117.173429~W Palm Street Pedestrian Overpass<br />
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==Regular Traffic==<br />
<br />
Spotters visiting SAN may wish to consult the Flight Planner accessible at the San Diego International Airport website for exact and up-to-date information. Keep in mind also that many cargo flights do not operate a regular schedule on weekends or holidays.<br />
<br />
===Passenger===<br />
*'''Air Canada Express (Jazz)''': CRJ-705, CRJ-900<br />
*'''Air Canada Rouge''': A319-100, A321-200<br />
*'''Alaska Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800, 737-900, 737-900ER, 737 MAX 9, A320-200, A321neo<br />
**'''Horizon Air''': ERJ-175LR<br />
**'''SkyWest Airlines''': ERJ-175<br />
*'''Allegiant Air''': A319-100, A320-200<br />
*'''American Airlines''': 737-800, A320-200, A321-200<br />
*'''British Airways''': A350-1000<br />
*'''Delta Air Lines''': 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300, 767-300ER, 767-400ER, A319-100, A320-200, A321-200<br />
**'''Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines)''': CRJ-900<br />
*'''Edelweiss Air''': A340-300 ''(summer season only, not expected to operate in 2022)''<br />
*'''Frontier Airlines''': A319-100, A320-200, A320neo, A321-200<br />
*'''Hawaiian Airlines''': A321neo, A330-200<br />
*'''Japan Airlines''': 787-8<br />
*'''JetBlue Airways''': A320-200, A321-200<br />
*'''Lufthansa''': A350-900 ''(resumes March 30, 2022)''<br />
*'''Southwest Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8<br />
*'''Spirit Airlines''': A319-100, A320-200, A320neo<br />
*'''Sun Country Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800<br />
*'''Swoop''': 737-800<br />
*'''United Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800, 737-900ER, 737 MAX 9, A319-100, A320-200<br />
**'''United Express (SkyWest Airlines)''': CRJ-200, CRJ-700, ERJ-175<br />
*'''WestJet''': 737-800<br />
<br />
===Cargo===<br />
<br />
*'''Atlas AIr/DHL Cargo''': The 767-200s that are operated by Atlas Air are parked on the northside of the field have been nicknamed "the sleeping giant" by SAN spotters because they hardly ever seem to move. Many of the 767-200s on this flight are painted in full DHL colors. It typically arrives at approximately 7:00AM and departs to Phoenix, Arizona between 5:50PM and 7:00PM. Occasionally, this flight will be operated by a 767-300F.<br />
<br />
*'''Ameriflight''': Ameriflight operates the Beech Airliner 99 and the Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner to SAN in the early evening, with arrival times from El Centro, California between 5:00PM and 7:00PM and are on the ground for less than 40 minutes usually before departure back to Ontario, California. <br />
<br />
*'''FedEx Express''': FedEx is the largest cargo carrier at SAN, with the longtime regular A300 and MD-10 flights largely replaced by the 757 and 767. Three flights usually arrive in the very early morning, before 6:00AM, and normally have all departed by 8:00AM. A second set of two flights typically arrives between 4:00PM and 6:30PM. These usually depart again between 7:00PM and 8:30PM. One of the Friday afternoon flights, typically arriving at approximately 5:00PM and departing after dark, and one of the Saturday morning flights, typically arriving at 5:30AM and departing between 7:00AM & 8:00PM, are usually operated by 767equipment. MD-11's are still somewhat rare, but made some appearances during the 2015 Christmas season. The 757 only operates at in the early morning and at night, so they are a bit hard to photograph. <br />
**'''FedEx Feeder (Westair)''': A series of Cessna 208B Cargomaster flights arrive between 6:00PM and 7:00PM from El Centro supplying cargo for the larger FedEx aircraft flying out of SAN. They depart usually in the morning around 6:30AM to 9:00AM<br />
<br />
*'''United Parcel Service (UPS)''': UPS operates two weekday flights on a somewhat variable schedule, generally using 767s. A morning flight usually arrives at approximately 5:00AM and departs around 6:30AM. A 767 arrives from the their mega hub in Louisville, Kentucky most weekday afternoons between 4:30PM and 5:30PM. Departures occur between 6:30AM and 7:30AM and in the evening between 7:30PM and 8:30PM. UPS does not operate on the weekends.<br />
<br />
==Facilities and Transportation==<br />
<br />
There is a [http://www.san.org/sdia/parking/cell-phone_lot.aspx "cell phone" parking lot] which offers up to one hour free parking for visitors waiting to pick up a passenger from an arriving flight, adjacent to the SAN Park Harbor Drive long term parking lot. Unlike the previous cell phone lot, it does offer views of the airport, however it is still not optimal for spotting as the paid long term parking lot is between this area and the taxiways. The cell phone lot has a couple of portable toilets and vending machines, along with monitors showing arriving flight information. However, if you're looking for video, this is the place to be (it will be even better if you bring a latter or stand on your car to fully see the touchdown as the spot is located abeam the threshold). <br />
<br />
===Public Transportation===<br />
<br />
San Diego Transit bus [http://www.sdmts.com/mtscr/Route.aspx?r=992 Route 992], sometimes known as the Flyer, and [http://www.sdmts.com/mtscr/Route.aspx?r=923 Route 923A] provide service to the airport terminals. The lines originate in downtown San Diego, with several stops including one near the official observation lot at Laurel and Harbor. Connections to these routes can be made at various locations in downtown San Diego to other bus routes as well as the [http://www.sdmts.com/Trolley/Trolley.asp San Diego Trolley], [http://www.gonctd.com/coaster Coaster], and [http://www.amtrakcalifornia.com/index.cfm/routes/pacific-surfliner/ Amtrak Pacific Surfliner] trains.</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Dallas/Fort_Worth_International_Airport&diff=17182Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport2022-03-17T05:56:01Z<p>David: </p>
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<br />
==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
===Founder's Plaza===<br />
<br />
"Over the years, Founders' Plaza has become a favorite spot for families, aviation enthusiasts and Airport employees. The Observation Area offers magnificent views of many types of aircraft as they take off and land. In addition, the plaza provides convenient parking, picnic tables, telescopes, historic information, a commemorative monument and a radio that broadcasts air traffic control communications from the FAA tower."<br />
<br />
The original Founder's Plaza adjacent to runway 35C has been closed. As of September of 2008, a new Founder's Plaza has been erected, which sits on the northwest side of the airport. Lots of good action can be seen here, of course, more AA/Eagle than you'd ever think is possible, but also this is where most of the international cargo and airline heavies arrive. Best in the afternoon/late evening.<br />
<br />
<br />
Directions:<br />
<br />
Exit at Highway 114 on to Texan Trail and head south towards the<br />
Airport. Founders’ Plaza is at Texan Trail and N. Airfield Drive.<br />
<br />
==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
<br />
===American Eagle Hangar Parking Lot===<br />
<br />
It's a view of 18 R and L, closer to 18R which is the arrivals runway. You are west of the runway so afternoon light is best. <br />
<br />
On the west side of the airport, taking Airfield Drive, you can turn onto the road that is opposite the Verizon area, where you turn onto a road that leads to the American and American Eagle hangar and an ATC control tower. If you follow the road all the way, veering left at the turn, you get into a parking lot in the American Eagle Hangar. There's no security check going here. I've heard that police are kind of rough, however, so stay in your car off and on. There's a big fence that is too tall to get over, so you have to shoot between the metal in the fence.<br />
<br />
===Skylink Train===<br />
<br />
The Skylink train, which is inside security, makes a full loop 50' above the ramp. This train has great views, and if you have about 15 minutes, it's well worth the ride to see all the terminals at DFW.<br />
<br />
===The Club at DFW===<br />
<br />
If you like the view from the train, you can get off at Terminal D and go to "The Club at DFW." This is a lounge run by Priority Pass, but they have a "pay per visit" fee and there's a coupon in "DFW People" magazine for like $25 per access. This magazine is located throughout the airport and in the parking ares too. The club has a view of gates D20-D30, including lots of AA heavies, and it facing runways 18R and 18L with a view of the cargo area and AA hangar areas too. It's a great view if you have money to burn! They have snacks and drinks for the thirsty spotter.<br />
<br />
===Airport Westin===<br />
<br />
Outside the airport is the Airport Westin on Highway 114. It is on short final to runway 17L and has a swimming pool area on top of the hotel. It has a great view. The area you are looking at from there incidentally is the area that the Delta L1011 crashed.<br />
<br />
===Grand Hyatt===<br />
<br />
Connected to Terminal D is the Grand Hyatt Hotel. Some rooms face out to Terminal D and 18R/L. Also for guests of the hotel, there is a pool deck on the 9th floor with excellent views of 18R/L and the Cargo Ramp and AA Hangars. The pool deck does have a glass partition going up the walls, but there are several chairs and tables to use to get over the wall. Guests of the hotel may also request a terminal pass which will allow access into Terminal D for food or shopping and access to all of DFW terminals without a ticket. Security checks are tougher with the terminal pass, but it is a good way to get into the terminal without buying a ticket.<br />
<br />
===DFW North TexRail Station===<br />
<br />
The DFW North TexRail station is right under the approach /departure path to runway 36R/16L. Also great sight lines to the approach and departure paths from 17R/35L<br />
<br />
The parking lot requires no fees and has no gates and is mostly empty throughout the day.<br />
<br />
==Locations to Avoid==<br />
<br />
===Location===<br />
<br />
==Regular Traffic==<br />
<br />
*AeroMexico (737-700/800) Seasonal<br />
**AeroMexico Connect (E190)<br />
*Air Canada <br />
**Jazz Aviation (ERJ-170/190)<br />
*Alaska Airlines (737-900/900ER)<br />
**Horizon (E175) Seasonal<br />
*American Airlines (A319, A320, A321, A321NEO, 737-800, 777-200, 777-300ER, 787-8, 787-9)<br />
**American Eagle<br />
***Envoy (ERJ145, E170, E175)<br />
***Mesa (CRJ900)<br />
***SkyWest (CRJ700)<br />
*Avianca El Salvador (A320)<br />
*British Airways (777-200, 787-9, 787-10)<br />
*Boutique (PC-12)<br />
*Contour Airlines (ERJ135)<br />
*Delta Air Lines (A220-100, A220-300, A321)<br />
*Emirates (777-200LR/300ER)<br />
*Frontier (A320, A320NEO, A321)<br />
*Japan Airlines (787-9)<br />
*Korean Air (787-9)<br />
*Lufthansa (A330-300, A340-300)<br />
*QANTAS (787-9)<br />
*Qatar Airways (A350-1000)<br />
*Southern Airways Express (C208 Caravan)<br />
*Spirit Airlines (A319, A320, A320NEO, A321)<br />
*Sun Country (737-800)<br />
*Turkish Airlines (787-9)<br />
*United Airlines (A319, A320, 737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8, 737-900ER, 737 MAX 9)<br />
**United Express<br />
***Republic (E175)<br />
***Mesa (E175)<br />
***SkyWest (E175)<br />
*VivaAerobus (A321NEO)<br />
*Volaris (A320NEO, A321NEO)<br />
<br />
===Cargo===<br />
*Airborne Express (757)<br />
*Air Cargo Germany (747-400)<br />
*Air China (747-400)<br />
*Asiana Cargo (747-400)<br />
*Cargolux (747-400/800)<br />
*Cathay Pacific Cargo (747-400/800)<br />
*China Cargo Airlines (747-400)<br />
*China Airlines Cargo (747-400)<br />
*EVA Airways (747-400)<br />
*FedEx (757, 767, MD-10, MD-11)<br />
*Korean Air Cargo (747-400/800)<br />
*Lufthansa Cargo (MD-11)<br />
*Martinaire (Cessna Caravan)<br />
*Nippon Cargo (747-400/800)<br />
*Omni Air International (767-200/300, 777-200)<br />
*Singapore Airlines Cargo (747-400)<br />
*Southern Air (747-400)<br />
*UPS (757, 767, MD-11, A300)<br />
<br />
MLB and NFL sports teams use DFW for their chartered flights.<br />
<br />
==Facilities and Transportation==<br />
To get to any spotting locations you'll have to drive. Cabs are available but the minimum charge for a cab is $12. I've rented a car for as cheap as $16, so it's worth it to get a deal on a rental.<br />
<br />
==External Links==<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=107949255388270936306.00045148dd40019930e38&t=h&z=13 Google Map with spotting locations]<br />
*[http://www.dfwtower.com/ DFW Tower.com] - Flight info, weather, photos, forums, and much more for DFW</div>Davidhttps://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Template:Infobox&diff=17181Template:Infobox2022-03-17T05:50:56Z<p>David: Undo revision 17180 by David</p>
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