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Los Angeles International Airport

2005-11-16T06:43:49Z

Avsrock90: /* Imperial Hill */

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

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Theme Building===
Shut since 2001.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Imperial Hill===
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 down the hill to the small shopping plaza. Bus service from the airport - Redondo Beach route (496 I think).

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 departue shots can be had with a long (300-400mm) lens. On the rare occasions traffic is landing to the East this is one of the finest locations in the land.

===In'n'Out Burger===
At the corner of Sepulveda and Westchester, 10-15 minutes walk from the airport.
Small grass area across the road from which all movements on the Northern runways can be seen.
Limited photography as arrivals are almost directly overhead, and you are facing South.

There is a multi-storey car park with good views from the top floor. No photography signs are present, and you will likely be told to leave.

===Westchester Boulevard===
Some other possibilities in the same area as the In'n'Out. A bridge about 1/4 mile West provides good photos but anyone standing there is very visible.
Two car parks either side of Sepulveda, one at ground level (E) the other a multi-story (W).
None of these locations are very satisfactory for a long stay.

===Proud Bird Restaurant===
Off Aviation Boulevard beside the approach to the Southern runways. Good landing shots but care must be taken to avoid lampposts and trees. Take the B parking shuttle from the airport.

===Cargo Area===
There are 2 parking lots off the first and second cargo roads respectively. Hanging around either of them will attract the attention of the police sooner or later but OK for a quick shot of anything parked at DHL or FedEx.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Westchester Bridge===
See above.

===Cargo Parking===
Patrolled frequently by not-very-friendly LAWA police.

==Regular Traffic==

==Facilities and Transportation==

Los Angeles International Airport

2005-11-16T06:42:55Z

Avsrock90: /* Cargo Area */

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

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Theme Building===
Shut since 2001.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Imperial Hill===
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 down the hill to the small shopping plaza. Bus service from ther airport - Redondo Beach route (496 I think).

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 departue shots can be had with a long (300-400mm) lens. On the rare occasions traffic is landing to the East this is one of the finest locations in the land.

===In'n'Out Burger===
At the corner of Sepulveda and Westchester, 10-15 minutes walk from the airport.
Small grass area across the road from which all movements on the Northern runways can be seen.
Limited photography as arrivals are almost directly overhead, and you are facing South.

There is a multi-storey car park with good views from the top floor. No photography signs are present, and you will likely be told to leave.

===Westchester Boulevard===
Some other possibilities in the same area as the In'n'Out. A bridge about 1/4 mile West provides good photos but anyone standing there is very visible.
Two car parks either side of Sepulveda, one at ground level (E) the other a multi-story (W).
None of these locations are very satisfactory for a long stay.

===Proud Bird Restaurant===
Off Aviation Boulevard beside the approach to the Southern runways. Good landing shots but care must be taken to avoid lampposts and trees. Take the B parking shuttle from the airport.

===Cargo Area===
There are 2 parking lots off the first and second cargo roads respectively. Hanging around either of them will attract the attention of the police sooner or later but OK for a quick shot of anything parked at DHL or FedEx.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Westchester Bridge===
See above.

===Cargo Parking===
Patrolled frequently by not-very-friendly LAWA police.

==Regular Traffic==

==Facilities and Transportation==

Los Angeles International Airport

2005-11-16T06:40:24Z

Avsrock90: /* In'n'Out Burger */

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Theme Building===
Shut since 2001.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Imperial Hill===
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 down the hill to the small shopping plaza. Bus service from ther airport - Redondo Beach route (496 I think).

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 departue shots can be had with a long (300-400mm) lens. On the rare occasions traffic is landing to the East this is one of the finest locations in the land.

===In'n'Out Burger===
At the corner of Sepulveda and Westchester, 10-15 minutes walk from the airport.
Small grass area across the road from which all movements on the Northern runways can be seen.
Limited photography as arrivals are almost directly overhead, and you are facing South.

There is a multi-storey car park with good views from the top floor. No photography signs are present, and you will likely be told to leave.

===Westchester Boulevard===
Some other possibilities in the same area as the In'n'Out. A bridge about 1/4 mile West provides good photos but anyone standing there is very visible.
Two car parks either side of Sepulveda, one at ground level (E) the other a multi-story (W).
None of these locations are very satisfactory for a long stay.

===Proud Bird Restaurant===
Off Aviation Boulevard beside the approach to the Southern runways. Good landing shots but care must be taken to avoid lampposts and trees. Take the B parking shuttle from the airport.

===Cargo Area===
There are 2 parking lots off the first and second cargo roads respectively. Hanging around either of them will attract the attention of the police sooner or later but OK for a quick shot of antyhing parked at DHL or FedEx.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Westchester Bridge===
See above.

===Cargo Parking===
Patrolled frequently by not-very-friendly LAWA police.

==Regular Traffic==

==Facilities and Transportation==

Denver International Airport

2005-11-16T06:37:30Z

Avsrock90:

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{{categorywithregion|North America|United States|Colorado}}

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==Official Spotting Locations==

Unfortunately, KDEN has no official spotting locations.

==Other Spotting Locations==

114th avenue:
From Pena Buelevard, exit onto Tower Road and head north to 96th (Turn right if you're exiting pena buelevard westbound, left if exiting Pena eastbound). Turn right on 96th and follow it around a left curve, then a right curve. You will see the approaches at this point. This location is great for side-ons from approaches to the 16s, and some unique departure shots can be had from aircraft departing the 34's, as they usually cross very low over 114th in a steep bank. Beware however, don't be in between the signs on foot or parked.

120th avenue:
Same to get to 114th avenue, however instead of turning right on 96th, you turn right on 120th and follow it to the approaches. No departure shots from here as you're a little far out, but the good news is that they still come very low over 120th on approaches and there are no signs or security (you're in Adams County, or as we call it Kansas Lite).

The 35's (Mount Elbert Lot):
From Pena Buelevard exit onto Jackson Gap and head south (Right turn off the exit ramp if you're heading toward the terminals, left turn off the exit ramp if you're heading away). Follow the road around a left curve and take the first right. Take another left right after the stop sign. The road you are on will dead-end at valleyhead road, and on the east side of the road there's a little pullout, but it is an unofficial parking area so be warned. Usually nobody bothers you but on occaision they'll take your ID or simply ask you to move along (that's only happened once). Great for evening arrivals onto 35L, 35R is impossible without 600mm or longer.

56th:
Pretty simple to get here. From the 35's (see above), continue south along valleyhead until it dead-ends at 56th. Take a left there and drive until you're wherever you want to be to get the angles you want. A little bit higher up, but like 120th, you're in Adams County and pretty much free to photograph as you please. Beware though, ugly chicks will try to eat you.

The Conoco lot:
From Pena, Exit onto Rental Car Road. The Conoco is at the far west end of Rental Car Road, pretty close to the threshold of runway 7. The best angles are had here, but this runway is somewhat infrequently used compared to the 35's and 16's. You can choose to stay and spot at the dirt lot or walk up to the traffic light. If it's summer, you'll want a water bottle for the trek. Not long, but hot nonetheless.

==Locations to Avoid==

We have in the past been asked to leave when spotting on the east end of Rental Car Road at the threshold of 25, this was a few years ago and since then I haven't really been back there, but I assume the rules are still the same. Also, it's best if you avoid runway 8/26 entirely because they will arrest you if they catch you there.

==Regular Traffic==

United and Frontier represent Denver's staple traffic. A plethora of other airlines serve the airport, and Southwest will be serving it beginning January 3rd, 2006.

==Facilities and Transportation==

Denver International Airport

2005-11-16T06:35:50Z

Avsrock90: /* Locations to Avoid */