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<p>Abc4001: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:England]]<br /> {{categorywithregion|Europe|United Kingdom|England}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=London Gatwick Airport|location=London, England|iata=LGW|icao=EGKK|aptype=Commercial|website=http://www.gatwickairport.com|mapurl=http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ll=51.152863,-0.177155&amp;spn=0.030994,0.076484&amp;hl=en|mapsource=Google Maps|atctower=124.225<br /> |atcground=121.800<br /> |atcclearance=121.950<br /> |atcapproach=126.825<br /> |atcdeparture=|atcatis=|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> ===Roof Terrace===<br /> <br /> Shut, probably indefinately<br /> <br /> ==Other Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> ===08R Crash Gate===<br /> Probably the most popular spot at Gatwick, it's excellent for shooting aicraft taxing and holding for departure from 08 (and as a result is only available 30% of the time). The spot provides several different angles depending on where along the crash gate you shoot from. If a ladder is used please take it down after you have taken your shot.<br /> <br /> {{anetlink|517794}}<br /> {{anetlink|933562}}<br /> {{anetlink|941072}}<br /> <br /> ===26L - Inner Perimeter Road===<br /> <br /> The best place to be when 26L is in use, which is about 70% of the time. Provides good landing views and picture opportunities. Very limited shots of ground activity although it is possible through a fence.<br /> <br /> {{anetlink|1039387}}<br /> {{anetlink|1015682}}<br /> {{jplink|5703223}}<br /> <br /> ===South Terminal International Departure Lounge===<br /> <br /> Only accessible if you are travelling. Situated upstairs in the departure lounge by the Sports Bar, offers nice views across the airfield and runway. Windows seem to be generally clean, so photos may be possible.<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===South Terminal Short stay Car Park===<br /> <br /> You're very likely to be moved on by security from here.<br /> <br /> ==Regular Traffic==<br /> <br /> Usual for British Airports - i.e. British Airways 737s &amp; 777s, easyJet 319s, Flybe Dash8 &amp; BAe146 etc.. During the summer months (May-October) there is a large charter airline presence at the airport, including First Choice Airways, My Travel and Thomsonfly.<br /> <br /> Other carriers include Ghana International Airlines, Zoom, Malev, Belavia and Ethiopian Airlines<br /> <br /> See here for more:[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gatwick#North_Terminal]<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==<br /> <br /> Busy railway station situated at South Terminal providing services from/to London and the South Coast, plus east/west services from Horsham and Tonbridge<br /> <br /> Transit train between the North &amp; South Terminals. Each terminal has short stay parking (albeit quite expensive).<br /> <br /> Coach services depart/arrive from locations around the country, such as central London, Bristol, Brighton, Birmingham, Oxford, Cambridge and Norwich. For those wanting to combine a Gatwick visit with a Heathrow one, there is a direct link provided by National Express Coach 700 Service, which operates every 15 minutes. Journey takes approximately 80 minutes.<br /> <br /> ==Other==<br /> <br /> [http://www.lgw.web-wings.co.uk The Gatwick Spotting Site]</div>

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<p>Abc4001: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:England]]<br /> {{categorywithregion|Europe|United Kingdom|England}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=London Gatwick Airport|location=London, England|iata=LGW|icao=EGKK|aptype=Commercial|website=http://www.gatwickairport.com|mapurl=http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ll=51.152863,-0.177155&amp;spn=0.030994,0.076484&amp;hl=en|mapsource=Google Maps|atctower=124.225<br /> |atcground=121.800<br /> |atcclearance=121.950<br /> |atcapproach=126.825<br /> |atcdeparture=|atcatis=|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> ===Roof Terrace===<br /> <br /> Shut, probably indefinately<br /> <br /> ==Other Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> ===08R Crash Gate===<br /> Probably the most popular spot at Gatwick, it's excellent for shooting aicraft taxing and holding for departure from 08 (and as a result is only available 30% of the time). The spot provides several different angles depending on where along the crash gate you shoot from. If a ladder is used please take it down after you have taken your shot.<br /> <br /> {{anetlink|517794}}<br /> {{anetlink|933562}}<br /> {{anetlink|941072}}<br /> <br /> ===26L - Inner Perimeter Road===<br /> <br /> The best place to be when 26L is in use, which is about 70% of the time. Provides good landing views and picture opportunities. Very limited shots of ground activity although it is possible through a fence.<br /> <br /> {{anetlink|1039387}}<br /> {{anetlink|1015682}}<br /> {{jplink|5703223}}<br /> <br /> ===South Terminal International Departure Lounge===<br /> <br /> Only accessible if you are travelling. Situated upstairs in the departure lounge by the Sports Bar, offers nice views across the airfield and runway. Windows seem to be generally clean, so photos may be possible.<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===South Terminal Short stay Car Park===<br /> <br /> You're very likely to be moved on by security from here.<br /> <br /> ==Regular Traffic==<br /> <br /> Usual for British Airports - i.e. British Airways 737s &amp; 777s, easyJet 319s, Flybe Dash8 &amp; BAe146 etc.. During the summer months (May-October) there is a large charter airline presence at the airport, including First Choice Airways, My Travel and Thomsonfly.<br /> <br /> Other carriers include Ghana International Airlines, Zoom, Malev, Belavia and Ethiopian Airlines<br /> <br /> See here for more:[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gatwick#North_Terminal]<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==<br /> <br /> Busy railway station situated at South Terminal providing services from/to London and the South Coast, plus east/west services from Horsham and Tonbridge<br /> <br /> Transit train between the North &amp; South Terminals. Each terminal has short stay parking (albeit quite expensive).<br /> <br /> Coach services depart/arrive from locations around the country, such as central London, Bristol, Brighton, Birmingham, Oxford, Cambridge and Norwich. For those wanting to combine a Gatwick visit with a Heathrow one, there is a direct link provided by National Express Coach 700 Service, which operates every 15 minutes. Journey takes approximately 80 minutes.<br /> <br /> ==Other==<br /> <br /> [http://www.lgw.web-wings.co.uk [[Image:http://www.lgw.web-wings.co.uk/banner.bmp]]]</div>

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