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		<id>https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Raleigh-Durham_International_Airport&amp;diff=8911</id>
		<title>Raleigh-Durham International Airport</title>
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		<updated>2008-06-04T17:38:36Z</updated>

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{{infobox|fullname=Raleigh-Durham International Airport|&lt;br /&gt;
location=Raleigh, North Carolina|&lt;br /&gt;
iata=RDU|&lt;br /&gt;
icao=KRDU|&lt;br /&gt;
aptype=Commercial|&lt;br /&gt;
website=http://www.rdu.com/|&lt;br /&gt;
mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;geocode=&amp;amp;q=35%C2%B052%E2%80%B260%E2%80%B3N+078%C2%B047%E2%80%B204%E2%80%B3W&amp;amp;ie=UTF8&amp;amp;ll=35.883244,-78.7846&amp;amp;spn=0.006659,0.010042&amp;amp;t=h&amp;amp;z=17|&lt;br /&gt;
mapsource=Google Maps|&lt;br /&gt;
atctower=119.3|&lt;br /&gt;
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Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located nine miles (14.5 km) northwest of the town of Morrisville in suburban Wake County, North Carolina, midway between the cities of Raleigh and Durham. The airport covers 4,929 acres (1,995 ha) and operates three runways, providing direct service to 44 domestic and international destinations on nearly 500 daily flights. In 2007, over 10 million passengers traveled through the airport.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Official Spotting Locations==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Observation Park===&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:SouthwestRDU.jpg|left|thumb|Southwest B737-7H4 taking off on 23R, from the observation park]]&lt;br /&gt;
The airport authority operates an official observation park off of International Drive, located near the Air Traffic Control Tower and Park and Ride 2. The park included an elevated, covered viewing platform with audio from the control tower. There are benches located on the viewing platform, and benches and picnic tables in the vicinity along with a small playground. Parking at the park is free, and there are public restrooms on site. The observation park offers views of 5L/23R, the longest runway at the airport. The overall field of view is good, with a small obstruction caused by a building between the park and the tarmac.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===General Aviation Terminal===&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:RDUgenaviation.jpg|left|thumb|Canadair CL-600-2B16, from the general aviation observation area]]&lt;br /&gt;
Another public viewing area is the second level of the general aviation terminal, just a short walk behind the observation park. This viewing area includes tables and chairs indoors in front of floor to ceiling windows, and a small outdoor deck. Also located here is Crosswinds Cafe, open M-F, 6:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Sat./Sun., 6:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. This area offers unobstructed views of the general aviation ramp and runway 5R/23L.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Locations to Avoid==&lt;br /&gt;
Parking or waiting on the airport roadway shoulders is prohibited.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Regular Traffic==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The majority of traffic to and from the airport includes the Boeing 737, Airbus A319, McDowell-Douglas MD-80, and regional jets such as the Canadair/Bombardier and Embraer. Other traffic includes Airbus A300 cargo, Boeing 757 &amp;amp; 717, De Havaland Dash 8, McDowell-Douglas DC-9, and occasionally a Boeing widebody from London-Heathrow. Raleigh-Durham International is served by the following airlines and their connection/express affiliates:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Passenger===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Air Canada Jazz&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;AirTran Airways&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;American Airlines/Connection/Eagle&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Continental Airlines/Connection/Express &#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Delta Air Lines/Connection&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;ExpressJet Airlines&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;JetBlue Airways&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Midwest Connect&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Northwest Airlines/Airlink&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Southwest Airlines &#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;United Airlines/Express&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;US Airways/Express&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Cargo===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;ABX Air (DHL)&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;BAX Global&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Capital Cargo&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;FedEx Express&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ram Air Freight&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;UPS Airlines&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Facilities and Transportation==&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Deritastudio</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Raleigh-Durham_International_Airport&amp;diff=8910</id>
		<title>Raleigh-Durham International Airport</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Raleigh-Durham_International_Airport&amp;diff=8910"/>
		<updated>2008-06-04T17:36:46Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Deritastudio: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{categorybox|North America|United States|North Carolina}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{infobox|fullname=Raleigh-Durham International Airport|&lt;br /&gt;
location=Raleigh, North Carolina|&lt;br /&gt;
iata=RDU|&lt;br /&gt;
icao=KRDU|&lt;br /&gt;
aptype=Commercial|&lt;br /&gt;
website=http://www.rdu.com/|&lt;br /&gt;
mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;geocode=&amp;amp;q=35%C2%B052%E2%80%B260%E2%80%B3N+078%C2%B047%E2%80%B204%E2%80%B3W&amp;amp;ie=UTF8&amp;amp;ll=35.883244,-78.7846&amp;amp;spn=0.006659,0.010042&amp;amp;t=h&amp;amp;z=17&lt;br /&gt;
mapsource=Google Maps|&lt;br /&gt;
atctower=119.3|&lt;br /&gt;
atcground=|&lt;br /&gt;
atcclearance=|&lt;br /&gt;
atcapproach=|&lt;br /&gt;
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atcatis=123.80|&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located nine miles (14.5 km) northwest of the town of Morrisville in suburban Wake County, North Carolina, midway between the cities of Raleigh and Durham. The airport covers 4,929 acres (1,995 ha) and operates three runways, providing direct service to 44 domestic and international destinations on nearly 500 daily flights. In 2007, over 10 million passengers traveled through the airport.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Official Spotting Locations==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Observation Park===&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:SouthwestRDU.jpg|left|thumb|Southwest B737-7H4 taking off on 23R, from the observation park]]&lt;br /&gt;
The airport authority operates an official observation park off of International Drive, located near the Air Traffic Control Tower and Park and Ride 2. The park included an elevated, covered viewing platform with audio from the control tower. There are benches located on the viewing platform, and benches and picnic tables in the vicinity along with a small playground. Parking at the park is free, and there are public restrooms on site. The observation park offers views of 5L/23R, the longest runway at the airport. The overall field of view is good, with a small obstruction caused by a building between the park and the tarmac.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===General Aviation Terminal===&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:RDUgenaviation.jpg|left|thumb|Canadair CL-600-2B16, from the general aviation observation area]]&lt;br /&gt;
Another public viewing area is the second level of the general aviation terminal, just a short walk behind the observation park. This viewing area includes tables and chairs indoors in front of floor to ceiling windows, and a small outdoor deck. Also located here is Crosswinds Cafe, open M-F, 6:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Sat./Sun., 6:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. This area offers unobstructed views of the general aviation ramp and runway 5R/23L.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Locations to Avoid==&lt;br /&gt;
Parking or waiting on the airport roadway shoulders is prohibited.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Regular Traffic==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The majority of traffic to and from the airport includes the Boeing 737, Airbus A319, McDowell-Douglas MD-80, and regional jets such as the Canadair/Bombardier and Embraer. Other traffic includes Airbus A300 cargo, Boeing 757 &amp;amp; 717, De Havaland Dash 8, McDowell-Douglas DC-9, and occasionally a Boeing widebody from London-Heathrow. Raleigh-Durham International is served by the following airlines and their connection/express affiliates:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Passenger===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Air Canada Jazz&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;AirTran Airways&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;American Airlines/Connection/Eagle&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Continental Airlines/Connection/Express &#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Delta Air Lines/Connection&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;ExpressJet Airlines&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;JetBlue Airways&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Midwest Connect&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Northwest Airlines/Airlink&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Southwest Airlines &#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;United Airlines/Express&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;US Airways/Express&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Cargo===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;ABX Air (DHL)&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;BAX Global&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Capital Cargo&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;FedEx Express&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ram Air Freight&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;UPS Airlines&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Facilities and Transportation==&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Deritastudio</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Raleigh-Durham_International_Airport&amp;diff=8908</id>
		<title>Raleigh-Durham International Airport</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Raleigh-Durham_International_Airport&amp;diff=8908"/>
		<updated>2008-06-04T02:02:26Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Deritastudio: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{categorybox|North America|United States|North Carolina}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{infobox|fullname=Raleigh-Durham International Airport|&lt;br /&gt;
location=Raleigh, North Carolina|&lt;br /&gt;
iata=RDU|&lt;br /&gt;
icao=KRDU|&lt;br /&gt;
aptype=Commercial|&lt;br /&gt;
website=http://www.rdu.com/|&lt;br /&gt;
mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;geocode=&amp;amp;q=35%C2%B052%E2%80%B240%E2%80%B3N+078%C2%B047%E2%80%B215%E2%80%B3W&amp;amp;ie=UTF8&amp;amp;t=h&amp;amp;z=17|&lt;br /&gt;
mapsource=Google Maps|&lt;br /&gt;
atctower=119.3|&lt;br /&gt;
atcground=|&lt;br /&gt;
atcclearance=|&lt;br /&gt;
atcapproach=|&lt;br /&gt;
atcdeparture=|&lt;br /&gt;
atcatis=123.80|&lt;br /&gt;
atcunicom=}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located nine miles (14.5 km) northwest of the town of Morrisville in suburban Wake County, North Carolina, midway between the cities of Raleigh and Durham. The airport covers 4,929 acres (1,995 ha) and operates three runways, providing direct service to 44 domestic and international destinations on nearly 500 daily flights. In 2007, over 10 million passengers traveled through the airport.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Official Spotting Locations==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Observation Park===&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:SouthwestRDU.jpg|left|thumb|Southwest B737-7H4 taking off on 23R, from the observation park]]&lt;br /&gt;
===Observation Park===&lt;br /&gt;
The airport authority operates an official observation park off of International Drive, located near the Air Traffic Control Tower and Park and Ride 2. The park included an elevated, covered viewing platform with audio from the control tower. There are benches located on the viewing platform, and benches and picnic tables in the vicinity along with a small playground. Parking at the park is free, and there are public restrooms on site. The observation park offers views of 5L/23R, the longest runway at the airport. The overall field of view is good, with a small obstruction caused by a building between the park and the tarmac.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===General Aviation Terminal===&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:RDUgenaviation.jpg|left|thumb|Canadair CL-600-2B16, from the general aviation observation area]]&lt;br /&gt;
Another public viewing area is the second level of the general aviation terminal, just a short walk behind the observation park. This viewing area includes tables and chairs indoors in front of floor to ceiling windows, and a small outdoor deck. Also located here is Crosswinds Cafe, open M-F, 6:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Sat./Sun., 6:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. This area offers unobstructed views of the general aviation ramp and runway 5R/23L.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Locations to Avoid==&lt;br /&gt;
Parking or waiting on the airport roadway shoulders is prohibited.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Regular Traffic==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The majority of traffic to and from the airport includes the Boeing 737, Airbus A319, McDowell-Douglas MD-80, and regional jets such as the Canadair/Bombardier and Embraer. Other traffic includes Airbus A300 cargo, Boeing 757 &amp;amp; 717, De Havaland Dash 8, McDowell-Douglas DC-9, and occasionally a Boeing widebody from London-Heathrow. Raleigh-Durham International is served by the following airlines and their connection/express affiliates:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Passenger===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Air Canada Jazz&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;AirTran Airways&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;American Airlines/Connection/Eagle&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Continental Airlines/Connection/Express &#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Delta Air Lines/Connection&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;ExpressJet Airlines&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;JetBlue Airways&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Midwest Connect&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Northwest Airlines/Airlink&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Southwest Airlines &#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;United Airlines/Express&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;US Airways/Express&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Cargo===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;ABX Air (DHL)&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;BAX Global&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Capital Cargo&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;FedEx Express&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ram Air Freight&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;UPS Airlines&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Facilities and Transportation==&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Deritastudio</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=KRDU&amp;diff=8907</id>
		<title>KRDU</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=KRDU&amp;diff=8907"/>
		<updated>2008-06-04T02:00:59Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Deritastudio: Redirecting to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU/KRDU)&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;#REDIRECT [[Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU/KRDU)]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Deritastudio</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=RDU&amp;diff=8906</id>
		<title>RDU</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=RDU&amp;diff=8906"/>
		<updated>2008-06-04T02:00:08Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Deritastudio: Redirecting to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU/KRDU)&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;#REDIRECT [[Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU/KRDU)]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Deritastudio</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Charlotte_Douglas_International_Airport&amp;diff=8905</id>
		<title>Charlotte Douglas International Airport</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Charlotte_Douglas_International_Airport&amp;diff=8905"/>
		<updated>2008-06-03T23:35:18Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Deritastudio: /* City of Charlotte Airport Overlook */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{categorybox|North America|United States|North Carolina}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{infobox|fullname=Charlotte Douglas International Airport|location=Charlotte, North Carolina|iata=CLT|icao=KCLT|aptype=Commercial|website=http://www.charlotteairport.com|mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=CLT&amp;amp;ll=35.212597,-80.942974&amp;amp;spn=0.059491,0.118721&amp;amp;t=h&amp;amp;hl=en|mapsource=Google Maps|atctower=|atcground=121.8 (180-359), 121.9 (000-179)|atcclearance=|atcapproach=120.05, 120.5, 124.00, 128.32,  134.75|atcdeparture=120.05, 120.5, 124.00, 128.32,  134.75|atcatis=121.15, 132.1|atcunicom=122.950}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- Introductory paragraph goes here --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Spotting Locations==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:Clt767.jpg|left|thumb|US Airways Boeing 767-201(ER) landing on 18R at Charlotte (CLT)]]&lt;br /&gt;
===City of Charlotte Airport Overlook===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Probably the best all-around location for spotters.  Located on the west side of the airport, near the threshold of 18R.&lt;br /&gt;
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.  Scheduled to be closed eventually as airport adds a third parallel runway to the west, it is still open as of June 2008.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Located on Old Dowd Road.  Open from dawn until 10pm. Light best from 1pm onwards especially if taking photos of 36L departures that mostly rotate way before the viewing area.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Carolinas Aviation Museum===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Located at the north side of airport. Just follow the signs. A great museum with a large variety of aircraft to see, and it&#039;s always good to support the museum by purchasing a gift from the shop.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If navigating from the Overview spot (see above) it&#039;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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Other Spotting Locations==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Old Dowd Road Fitness Trail===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This meandering trail can get you some good &amp;quot;through the fence&amp;quot; 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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The VOR===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Located on Byrum Drive.&lt;br /&gt;
{{jplink|426611}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Wilson Air===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Locations to Avoid==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Location===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Regular Traffic==&lt;br /&gt;
The majority of the USAirways fleet: A320, A330, B737, B757, E145, E170, Dash8.  Airtran B717, B737. AA MD-88. NW DC-9, A319. Lufthansa A330, A340.  Continental Express E145. Fedex and UPS airbus. Numerous coroporate aircraft and ANG C-130s.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Facilities and Transportation==&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Deritastudio</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=File:Clt767.jpg&amp;diff=8904</id>
		<title>File:Clt767.jpg</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=File:Clt767.jpg&amp;diff=8904"/>
		<updated>2008-06-03T23:34:45Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Deritastudio: US Airways Boeing 767-201(ER) landing on 18R at Charlotte (CLT)&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;== Summary ==&lt;br /&gt;
US Airways Boeing 767-201(ER) landing on 18R at Charlotte (CLT)&lt;br /&gt;
== Licensing ==&lt;br /&gt;
{{cc-by-nc-sa}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Deritastudio</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Charlotte_Douglas_International_Airport&amp;diff=8903</id>
		<title>Charlotte Douglas International Airport</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Charlotte_Douglas_International_Airport&amp;diff=8903"/>
		<updated>2008-06-03T23:28:52Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Deritastudio: /* City of Charlotte Airport Overlook */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{categorybox|North America|United States|North Carolina}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{infobox|fullname=Charlotte Douglas International Airport|location=Charlotte, North Carolina|iata=CLT|icao=KCLT|aptype=Commercial|website=http://www.charlotteairport.com|mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=CLT&amp;amp;ll=35.212597,-80.942974&amp;amp;spn=0.059491,0.118721&amp;amp;t=h&amp;amp;hl=en|mapsource=Google Maps|atctower=|atcground=121.8 (180-359), 121.9 (000-179)|atcclearance=|atcapproach=120.05, 120.5, 124.00, 128.32,  134.75|atcdeparture=120.05, 120.5, 124.00, 128.32,  134.75|atcatis=121.15, 132.1|atcunicom=122.950}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- Introductory paragraph goes here --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Spotting Locations==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===City of Charlotte Airport Overlook===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Probably the best all-around location for spotters.  Located on the west side of the airport, near the threshold of 18R.&lt;br /&gt;
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.  Scheduled to be closed eventually as airport adds a third parallel runway to the west, it is still open as of June 2008.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Located on Old Dowd Road.  Open from dawn until 10pm. Light best from 1pm onwards especially if taking photos of 36L departures that mostly rotate way before the viewing area.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Carolinas Aviation Museum===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Located at the north side of airport. Just follow the signs. A great museum with a large variety of aircraft to see, and it&#039;s always good to support the museum by purchasing a gift from the shop.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If navigating from the Overview spot (see above) it&#039;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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Other Spotting Locations==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Old Dowd Road Fitness Trail===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This meandering trail can get you some good &amp;quot;through the fence&amp;quot; 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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The VOR===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Located on Byrum Drive.&lt;br /&gt;
{{jplink|426611}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Wilson Air===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Locations to Avoid==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Location===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Regular Traffic==&lt;br /&gt;
The majority of the USAirways fleet: A320, A330, B737, B757, E145, E170, Dash8.  Airtran B717, B737. AA MD-88. NW DC-9, A319. Lufthansa A330, A340.  Continental Express E145. Fedex and UPS airbus. Numerous coroporate aircraft and ANG C-130s.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Facilities and Transportation==&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Deritastudio</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Charlotte_Douglas_International_Airport&amp;diff=8902</id>
		<title>Charlotte Douglas International Airport</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Charlotte_Douglas_International_Airport&amp;diff=8902"/>
		<updated>2008-06-03T23:26:14Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Deritastudio: /* Carolinas Aviation Museum */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{categorybox|North America|United States|North Carolina}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{infobox|fullname=Charlotte Douglas International Airport|location=Charlotte, North Carolina|iata=CLT|icao=KCLT|aptype=Commercial|website=http://www.charlotteairport.com|mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=CLT&amp;amp;ll=35.212597,-80.942974&amp;amp;spn=0.059491,0.118721&amp;amp;t=h&amp;amp;hl=en|mapsource=Google Maps|atctower=|atcground=121.8 (180-359), 121.9 (000-179)|atcclearance=|atcapproach=120.05, 120.5, 124.00, 128.32,  134.75|atcdeparture=120.05, 120.5, 124.00, 128.32,  134.75|atcatis=121.15, 132.1|atcunicom=122.950}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- Introductory paragraph goes here --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Spotting Locations==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===City of Charlotte Airport Overlook===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Probably the best all-around location for spotters.  Located on the west side of the airport, near the threshold of 18R.&lt;br /&gt;
Large parking lot, with benches.  Good up close views, a great area for families and no hassles from police.  Will sometimes be closed during elevated terror threat levels.  Scheduled to be closed in 2006 as airport expands to the west.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Located on Old Dowd Road.  Open from dawn until 10pm. Light best from 1pm onwards especially if taking photos of 36L departures that mostly rotate way before the viewing area.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Carolinas Aviation Museum===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Located at the north side of airport. Just follow the signs. A great museum with a large variety of aircraft to see, and it&#039;s always good to support the museum by purchasing a gift from the shop.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If navigating from the Overview spot (see above) it&#039;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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Other Spotting Locations==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Old Dowd Road Fitness Trail===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This meandering trail can get you some good &amp;quot;through the fence&amp;quot; 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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===The VOR===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Located on Byrum Drive.&lt;br /&gt;
{{jplink|426611}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Wilson Air===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Locations to Avoid==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Location===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Regular Traffic==&lt;br /&gt;
The majority of the USAirways fleet: A320, A330, B737, B757, E145, E170, Dash8.  Airtran B717, B737. AA MD-88. NW DC-9, A319. Lufthansa A330, A340.  Continental Express E145. Fedex and UPS airbus. Numerous coroporate aircraft and ANG C-130s.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Facilities and Transportation==&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Deritastudio</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Raleigh-Durham_International_Airport&amp;diff=8901</id>
		<title>Raleigh-Durham International Airport</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Raleigh-Durham_International_Airport&amp;diff=8901"/>
		<updated>2008-06-03T23:23:51Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Deritastudio: New page: {{categorybox|North America|United States|North Carolina}}  {{infobox|fullname=Raleigh-Durham International Airport| location=Raleigh, North Carolina| iata=RDU| icao=KRDU| aptype=Commercia...&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{categorybox|North America|United States|North Carolina}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{infobox|fullname=Raleigh-Durham International Airport|&lt;br /&gt;
location=Raleigh, North Carolina|&lt;br /&gt;
iata=RDU|&lt;br /&gt;
icao=KRDU|&lt;br /&gt;
aptype=Commercial|&lt;br /&gt;
website=http://www.rdu.com/|&lt;br /&gt;
mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;amp;hl=en&amp;amp;geocode=&amp;amp;q=35%C2%B052%E2%80%B240%E2%80%B3N+078%C2%B047%E2%80%B215%E2%80%B3W&amp;amp;ie=UTF8&amp;amp;t=h&amp;amp;z=17|&lt;br /&gt;
mapsource=Google Maps|&lt;br /&gt;
atctower=|&lt;br /&gt;
atcground=|&lt;br /&gt;
atcclearance=|&lt;br /&gt;
atcapproach=|&lt;br /&gt;
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atcunicom=}}&lt;br /&gt;
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Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located nine miles (14.5 km) northwest of the town of Morrisville in suburban Wake County, North Carolina, midway between the cities of Raleigh and Durham. The airport covers 4,929 acres (1,995 ha) and operates three runways, providing direct service to 44 domestic and international destinations on nearly 500 daily flights. In 2007, over 10 million passengers traveled through the airport.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Official Spotting Locations==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Observation Park===&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:SouthwestRDU.jpg|left|thumb|Southwest B737-7H4 taking off on 23R, from the observation park]]&lt;br /&gt;
===Observation Park===&lt;br /&gt;
The airport authority operates an official observation park off of International Drive, located near the Air Traffic Control Tower and Park and Ride 2. The park included an elevated, covered viewing platform with audio from the control tower. There are benches located on the viewing platform, and benches and picnic tables in the vicinity along with a small playground. Parking at the park is free, and there are public restrooms on site. The observation park offers views of 5L/23R, the longest runway at the airport. The overall field of view is good, with a small obstruction caused by a building between the park and the tarmac.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===General Aviation Terminal===&lt;br /&gt;
[[Image:RDUgenaviation.jpg|left|thumb|Canadair CL-600-2B16, from the general aviation observation area]]&lt;br /&gt;
Another public viewing area is the second level of the general aviation terminal, just a short walk behind the observation park. This viewing area includes tables and chairs indoors in front of floor to ceiling windows, and a small outdoor deck. Also located here is Crosswinds Cafe, open M-F, 6:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Sat./Sun., 6:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. This area offers unobstructed views of the general aviation ramp and runway 5R/23L.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Locations to Avoid==&lt;br /&gt;
Parking or waiting on the airport roadway shoulders is prohibited.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Regular Traffic==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The majority of traffic to and from the airport includes the Boeing 737, Airbus A319, McDowell-Douglas MD-80, and regional jets such as the Canadair/Bombardier and Embraer. Other traffic includes Airbus A300 cargo, Boeing 757 &amp;amp; 717, De Havaland Dash 8, McDowell-Douglas DC-9, and occasionally a Boeing widebody from London-Heathrow. Raleigh-Durham International is served by the following airlines and their connection/express affiliates:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Passenger===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Air Canada Jazz&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;AirTran Airways&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;American Airlines/Connection/Eagle&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Continental Airlines/Connection/Express &#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Delta Air Lines/Connection&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;ExpressJet Airlines&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;JetBlue Airways&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Midwest Connect&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Northwest Airlines/Airlink&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Southwest Airlines &#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;United Airlines/Express&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;US Airways/Express&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Cargo===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;ABX Air (DHL)&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;BAX Global&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Capital Cargo&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;FedEx Express&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;Ram Air Freight&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;&#039;UPS Airlines&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Facilities and Transportation==&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Deritastudio</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=File:RDUgenaviation.jpg&amp;diff=8900</id>
		<title>File:RDUgenaviation.jpg</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=File:RDUgenaviation.jpg&amp;diff=8900"/>
		<updated>2008-06-03T22:40:13Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Deritastudio: View of a Canadair CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 (N72NP) from the General Aviation Observation Deck at Raleigh-Durham International (RDU/KRDU)&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;== Summary ==&lt;br /&gt;
View of a Canadair CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 (N72NP) from the General Aviation Observation Deck at Raleigh-Durham International (RDU/KRDU)&lt;br /&gt;
== Licensing ==&lt;br /&gt;
{{cc-by-nc-sa}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Deritastudio</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=File:SouthwestRDU.jpg&amp;diff=8899</id>
		<title>File:SouthwestRDU.jpg</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=File:SouthwestRDU.jpg&amp;diff=8899"/>
		<updated>2008-06-03T22:05:21Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Deritastudio: Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-7H4 (N439WN) taking off on 23R at Raleigh-Durham International (RDU/KRDU)&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;== Summary ==&lt;br /&gt;
Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-7H4 (N439WN) taking off on 23R at Raleigh-Durham International (RDU/KRDU)&lt;br /&gt;
== Licensing ==&lt;br /&gt;
{{cc-by-nc-sa}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Deritastudio</name></author>
	</entry>
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