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San Diego International Airport

2016-04-28T03:55:09Z

Nathnana: /* Harbor & Laurel Parking Lot */

{{categorybox|North America|United States|California}}

{{infobox|fullname=San Diego International Airport (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) 124.35 (East)|atcdeparture=119.6 (West) 124.35 (East)|atcatis=134.8 619-298-0997|atcunicom=122.95}}

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. The vast majority of scheduled flights are to points within North America; currently British Airways and Japan Airlines provide intercontinental service with flights to London-Heathrow and Tokyo-Narita, respectively. Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines also provide transoceanic service with flights to Honolulu. The airport has only a single runway, 9/27, and normal operations call for arrivals and departures on runway 27.

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.

==Official Spotting Locations==

===Harbor & Laurel Parking Lot===
[[Image:Nw320san-375nc.jpg|left|thumb|Northwest A320 on final approach to 27, photographed from the Harbor & Laurel lot at street level]]
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, which is the airport's normal operation. You will need a ladder or tall vehicle to get camera lenses above the fence line for departure and taxi shots, however you can photograph arrivals from street level with a long enough lens if you time it right to avoid poles and trees. Posted signs prohibit unattended vehicles, so you won't want to go far from the lot unless someone is with you to stay with your car. Avoid the adjacent Solar Turbines parking lot, but the sidewalk along Laurel St. should be okay. Lighting is best in the late afternoon, especially 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.

Jetphotos.net sample photo: [http://www.jetphotos.net/photo/8203370] (final to runway 27, shot over the fence)
{{anetlink|964393}} (taxi to runway 27 on taxiway B, shot over the fence)

==Other Spotting Locations==

===El Prado, Balboa Park===
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.

===NTC Park===
[[File:Southwest 73G SAN NTC.jpg|thumb|Southwest 737 climbing out from runway 27, photographed from NTC Park]]
[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.

===Columbia Street and W Nutmeg Street===
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. 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.

===Aladdin Parking Garage===
This garage has amazing opportunities for capturing landings and taxiing to the runway. The parking garage is located adjacent to Laurel Parking lot, on the other side of Laurel street. As long as you pay, they will look the other way, that's what it was in my own experience. However, with an amazing vantage point comes with a price. The last time I checked, and unfortunately had to pay, the fee for parking for two hours is a whopping $14. It could be just that you have to pay a full day even if you stay a few hours, that's the rationing i'm leaning towards. If you're looking for takeoffs, you are going to need a very long lens. I have only got caught once, and got moved on by an official. Please, if you get called out for spotting by an official, just comply with their instructions.

==Locations To Avoid==

===Solar Turbines Parking Lot===

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.

===Laurel Airport Parking===

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.

==Spotting Locations Map==

{{#display_map:
32°43'53.2"N 117°09'17.9"W~El Prado, Balboa Park;
32.73339,-117.171553~Columbia St and W Nutmeg St;
32.7307,-117.1728~Aladdin Parking Garage;
32.7362,-117.2116~NTC Park;
32.7283,-117.1791~Laurel and Harbor Lot
| zoom=14
| type=terrain
}}

==Regular Traffic==

Please note that all times listed in this section are approximate. 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.

===Passenger===

*'''Air Canada Rouge''': A319
*'''Alaska Airlines''': 737-400, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
**'''Horizon Air''': Q400
**'''SkyWest Airlines''': CRJ-700, Embraer 175 starting June 8, 2016
*'''Allegiant Air''': Seasonal MD-80, occasionally substituted with A319
*'''American Airlines''': 737-800, 757-200, A320, A321, MD-80
**'''American Eagle (Compass Airlines)''': Embraer 175
**'''American Eagle (SkyWest Airlines)''': CRJ-200
*'''British Airways''': 777-200ER, occasionally substituted with 777-300ER, becomes a 747-400 for the Summer 2016 season on March 27
*'''Delta Air Lines''': 717, 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300, 767-300, A319, A320, MD-90
**'''Delta Connection (Compass Airlines)''': Embraer 175
**'''Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines)''': CRJ-900
*'''Frontier Airlines''': A319, A320
*'''Hawaiian Airlines''': A330-200
*'''Japan Airlines''': 787-8
*'''JetBlue Airways''': A320
*'''Southwest Airlines''': 737-300, 737-700, 737-800
*'''Spirit Airlines''': A319, A320
*'''Sun Country Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800
*'''United Airlines''': 737-800, 737-900, A319, A320, occasionally the 737-700 is used
**'''United Express (SkyWest Airlines)''': CRJ-200, CRJ-700, Embraer 175
*'''Virgin America Airlines''': A319, A320
*'''Volaris''': A319, A320
*'''WestJet''': 737-700, 737-800

===Cargo===

*'''Airborne Express/DHL Cargo''': The 767-200s belonging to Airborne Express 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.

*'''Ameriflight''': Ameriflight operates the Beech 1900 and Beech Airliner 99 to SAN in the early evening, with arrivals usually coming between 6:00PM and 7:00PM.

*'''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 MD-10 equipment. MD-11's are still somewhat rare, but made some appearances during the 2015 Christmas season. The 757 only operates at night, so they are a bit hard to photograph. Fortunately, FedEx uses a 757 nearly every Tuesday in the summer that arrives in the afternoon, along with the majority of FedEx's fleet here.
**'''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

*'''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 Hawaiian islands most weekday afternoons between 1:30PM and 3:30PM. 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.

==Facilities and Transportation==

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).

===Public Transportation===

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 originates 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.

San Diego International Airport

2016-04-28T03:54:53Z

Nathnana: /* Official Spotting Locations */

{{categorybox|North America|United States|California}}

{{infobox|fullname=San Diego International Airport (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) 124.35 (East)|atcdeparture=119.6 (West) 124.35 (East)|atcatis=134.8 619-298-0997|atcunicom=122.95}}

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. The vast majority of scheduled flights are to points within North America; currently British Airways and Japan Airlines provide intercontinental service with flights to London-Heathrow and Tokyo-Narita, respectively. Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines also provide transoceanic service with flights to Honolulu. The airport has only a single runway, 9/27, and normal operations call for arrivals and departures on runway 27.

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.

==Official Spotting Locations==

===Harbor & Laurel Parking Lot===
[[Image:Nw320san-375nc.jpg|left|thumb|Northwest A320 on final approach to 27, photographed from the Harbor & Laurel lot at street level]]
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, which is the airport's normal operation. You will need a ladder or tall vehicle to get camera lenses above the fence line for departure and taxi shots, however you can photograph arrivals from street level with a long enough lens if you time it right to avoid poles and trees. Posted signs prohibit unattended vehicles, so you won't want to go far from the lot unless someone is with you to stay with your car. Avoid the adjacent Solar Turbines parking lot, but the sidewalk along Laurel St. should be okay. Lighting is best in the late afternoon, especially 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.

Jetphotos.net landing at SAN [http://www.jetphotos.net/photo/8203370] (final to runway 27, shot over the fence)
{{anetlink|964393}} (taxi to runway 27 on taxiway B, shot over the fence)

==Other Spotting Locations==

===El Prado, Balboa Park===
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.

===NTC Park===
[[File:Southwest 73G SAN NTC.jpg|thumb|Southwest 737 climbing out from runway 27, photographed from NTC Park]]
[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.

===Columbia Street and W Nutmeg Street===
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. 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.

===Aladdin Parking Garage===
This garage has amazing opportunities for capturing landings and taxiing to the runway. The parking garage is located adjacent to Laurel Parking lot, on the other side of Laurel street. As long as you pay, they will look the other way, that's what it was in my own experience. However, with an amazing vantage point comes with a price. The last time I checked, and unfortunately had to pay, the fee for parking for two hours is a whopping $14. It could be just that you have to pay a full day even if you stay a few hours, that's the rationing i'm leaning towards. If you're looking for takeoffs, you are going to need a very long lens. I have only got caught once, and got moved on by an official. Please, if you get called out for spotting by an official, just comply with their instructions.

==Locations To Avoid==

===Solar Turbines Parking Lot===

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.

===Laurel Airport Parking===

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.

==Spotting Locations Map==

{{#display_map:
32°43'53.2"N 117°09'17.9"W~El Prado, Balboa Park;
32.73339,-117.171553~Columbia St and W Nutmeg St;
32.7307,-117.1728~Aladdin Parking Garage;
32.7362,-117.2116~NTC Park;
32.7283,-117.1791~Laurel and Harbor Lot
| zoom=14
| type=terrain
}}

==Regular Traffic==

Please note that all times listed in this section are approximate. 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.

===Passenger===

*'''Air Canada Rouge''': A319
*'''Alaska Airlines''': 737-400, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
**'''Horizon Air''': Q400
**'''SkyWest Airlines''': CRJ-700, Embraer 175 starting June 8, 2016
*'''Allegiant Air''': Seasonal MD-80, occasionally substituted with A319
*'''American Airlines''': 737-800, 757-200, A320, A321, MD-80
**'''American Eagle (Compass Airlines)''': Embraer 175
**'''American Eagle (SkyWest Airlines)''': CRJ-200
*'''British Airways''': 777-200ER, occasionally substituted with 777-300ER, becomes a 747-400 for the Summer 2016 season on March 27
*'''Delta Air Lines''': 717, 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300, 767-300, A319, A320, MD-90
**'''Delta Connection (Compass Airlines)''': Embraer 175
**'''Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines)''': CRJ-900
*'''Frontier Airlines''': A319, A320
*'''Hawaiian Airlines''': A330-200
*'''Japan Airlines''': 787-8
*'''JetBlue Airways''': A320
*'''Southwest Airlines''': 737-300, 737-700, 737-800
*'''Spirit Airlines''': A319, A320
*'''Sun Country Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800
*'''United Airlines''': 737-800, 737-900, A319, A320, occasionally the 737-700 is used
**'''United Express (SkyWest Airlines)''': CRJ-200, CRJ-700, Embraer 175
*'''Virgin America Airlines''': A319, A320
*'''Volaris''': A319, A320
*'''WestJet''': 737-700, 737-800

===Cargo===

*'''Airborne Express/DHL Cargo''': The 767-200s belonging to Airborne Express 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.

*'''Ameriflight''': Ameriflight operates the Beech 1900 and Beech Airliner 99 to SAN in the early evening, with arrivals usually coming between 6:00PM and 7:00PM.

*'''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 MD-10 equipment. MD-11's are still somewhat rare, but made some appearances during the 2015 Christmas season. The 757 only operates at night, so they are a bit hard to photograph. Fortunately, FedEx uses a 757 nearly every Tuesday in the summer that arrives in the afternoon, along with the majority of FedEx's fleet here.
**'''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

*'''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 Hawaiian islands most weekday afternoons between 1:30PM and 3:30PM. 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.

==Facilities and Transportation==

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).

===Public Transportation===

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 originates 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.

San Diego International Airport

2016-04-28T03:54:15Z

Nathnana: /* Official Spotting Locations */

{{categorybox|North America|United States|California}}

{{infobox|fullname=San Diego International Airport (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) 124.35 (East)|atcdeparture=119.6 (West) 124.35 (East)|atcatis=134.8 619-298-0997|atcunicom=122.95}}

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. The vast majority of scheduled flights are to points within North America; currently British Airways and Japan Airlines provide intercontinental service with flights to London-Heathrow and Tokyo-Narita, respectively. Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines also provide transoceanic service with flights to Honolulu. The airport has only a single runway, 9/27, and normal operations call for arrivals and departures on runway 27.

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.

==Official Spotting Locations==

===Harbor & Laurel Parking Lot===
[[Image:Nw320san-375nc.jpg|left|thumb|Northwest A320 on final approach to 27, photographed from the Harbor & Laurel lot at street level]]
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, which is the airport's normal operation. You will need a ladder or tall vehicle to get camera lenses above the fence line for departure and taxi shots, however you can photograph arrivals from street level with a long enough lens if you time it right to avoid poles and trees. Posted signs prohibit unattended vehicles, so you won't want to go far from the lot unless someone is with you to stay with your car. Avoid the adjacent Solar Turbines parking lot, but the sidewalk along Laurel St. should be okay. Lighting is best in the late afternoon, especially 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.

[http://www.jetphotos.net/photo/8203370] (final to runway 27, shot over the fence)
{{anetlink|964393}} (taxi to runway 27 on taxiway B, shot over the fence)

==Other Spotting Locations==

===El Prado, Balboa Park===
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.

===NTC Park===
[[File:Southwest 73G SAN NTC.jpg|thumb|Southwest 737 climbing out from runway 27, photographed from NTC Park]]
[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.

===Columbia Street and W Nutmeg Street===
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. 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.

===Aladdin Parking Garage===
This garage has amazing opportunities for capturing landings and taxiing to the runway. The parking garage is located adjacent to Laurel Parking lot, on the other side of Laurel street. As long as you pay, they will look the other way, that's what it was in my own experience. However, with an amazing vantage point comes with a price. The last time I checked, and unfortunately had to pay, the fee for parking for two hours is a whopping $14. It could be just that you have to pay a full day even if you stay a few hours, that's the rationing i'm leaning towards. If you're looking for takeoffs, you are going to need a very long lens. I have only got caught once, and got moved on by an official. Please, if you get called out for spotting by an official, just comply with their instructions.

==Locations To Avoid==

===Solar Turbines Parking Lot===

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.

===Laurel Airport Parking===

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.

==Spotting Locations Map==

{{#display_map:
32°43'53.2"N 117°09'17.9"W~El Prado, Balboa Park;
32.73339,-117.171553~Columbia St and W Nutmeg St;
32.7307,-117.1728~Aladdin Parking Garage;
32.7362,-117.2116~NTC Park;
32.7283,-117.1791~Laurel and Harbor Lot
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==Regular Traffic==

Please note that all times listed in this section are approximate. 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.

===Passenger===

*'''Air Canada Rouge''': A319
*'''Alaska Airlines''': 737-400, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
**'''Horizon Air''': Q400
**'''SkyWest Airlines''': CRJ-700, Embraer 175 starting June 8, 2016
*'''Allegiant Air''': Seasonal MD-80, occasionally substituted with A319
*'''American Airlines''': 737-800, 757-200, A320, A321, MD-80
**'''American Eagle (Compass Airlines)''': Embraer 175
**'''American Eagle (SkyWest Airlines)''': CRJ-200
*'''British Airways''': 777-200ER, occasionally substituted with 777-300ER, becomes a 747-400 for the Summer 2016 season on March 27
*'''Delta Air Lines''': 717, 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300, 767-300, A319, A320, MD-90
**'''Delta Connection (Compass Airlines)''': Embraer 175
**'''Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines)''': CRJ-900
*'''Frontier Airlines''': A319, A320
*'''Hawaiian Airlines''': A330-200
*'''Japan Airlines''': 787-8
*'''JetBlue Airways''': A320
*'''Southwest Airlines''': 737-300, 737-700, 737-800
*'''Spirit Airlines''': A319, A320
*'''Sun Country Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800
*'''United Airlines''': 737-800, 737-900, A319, A320, occasionally the 737-700 is used
**'''United Express (SkyWest Airlines)''': CRJ-200, CRJ-700, Embraer 175
*'''Virgin America Airlines''': A319, A320
*'''Volaris''': A319, A320
*'''WestJet''': 737-700, 737-800

===Cargo===

*'''Airborne Express/DHL Cargo''': The 767-200s belonging to Airborne Express 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.

*'''Ameriflight''': Ameriflight operates the Beech 1900 and Beech Airliner 99 to SAN in the early evening, with arrivals usually coming between 6:00PM and 7:00PM.

*'''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 MD-10 equipment. MD-11's are still somewhat rare, but made some appearances during the 2015 Christmas season. The 757 only operates at night, so they are a bit hard to photograph. Fortunately, FedEx uses a 757 nearly every Tuesday in the summer that arrives in the afternoon, along with the majority of FedEx's fleet here.
**'''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

*'''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 Hawaiian islands most weekday afternoons between 1:30PM and 3:30PM. 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.

==Facilities and Transportation==

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).

===Public Transportation===

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 originates 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.

San Diego International Airport

2016-04-28T03:53:52Z

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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. The vast majority of scheduled flights are to points within North America; currently British Airways and Japan Airlines provide intercontinental service with flights to London-Heathrow and Tokyo-Narita, respectively. Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines also provide transoceanic service with flights to Honolulu. The airport has only a single runway, 9/27, and normal operations call for arrivals and departures on runway 27.

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.

==Official Spotting Locations==

===Harbor & Laurel Parking Lot===
[[Image:Nw320san-375nc.jpg|left|thumb|Northwest A320 on final approach to 27, photographed from the Harbor & Laurel lot at street level]]
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, which is the airport's normal operation. You will need a ladder or tall vehicle to get camera lenses above the fence line for departure and taxi shots, however you can photograph arrivals from street level with a long enough lens if you time it right to avoid poles and trees. Posted signs prohibit unattended vehicles, so you won't want to go far from the lot unless someone is with you to stay with your car. Avoid the adjacent Solar Turbines parking lot, but the sidewalk along Laurel St. should be okay. Lighting is best in the late afternoon, especially 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.
[http://www.jetphotos.net/photo/8203370] (final to runway 27, shot over the fence)
{{anetlink|964393}} (taxi to runway 27 on taxiway B, shot over the fence)

==Other Spotting Locations==

===El Prado, Balboa Park===
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.

===NTC Park===
[[File:Southwest 73G SAN NTC.jpg|thumb|Southwest 737 climbing out from runway 27, photographed from NTC Park]]
[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.

===Columbia Street and W Nutmeg Street===
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. 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.

===Aladdin Parking Garage===
This garage has amazing opportunities for capturing landings and taxiing to the runway. The parking garage is located adjacent to Laurel Parking lot, on the other side of Laurel street. As long as you pay, they will look the other way, that's what it was in my own experience. However, with an amazing vantage point comes with a price. The last time I checked, and unfortunately had to pay, the fee for parking for two hours is a whopping $14. It could be just that you have to pay a full day even if you stay a few hours, that's the rationing i'm leaning towards. If you're looking for takeoffs, you are going to need a very long lens. I have only got caught once, and got moved on by an official. Please, if you get called out for spotting by an official, just comply with their instructions.

==Locations To Avoid==

===Solar Turbines Parking Lot===

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.

===Laurel Airport Parking===

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.

==Spotting Locations Map==

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32°43'53.2"N 117°09'17.9"W~El Prado, Balboa Park;
32.73339,-117.171553~Columbia St and W Nutmeg St;
32.7307,-117.1728~Aladdin Parking Garage;
32.7362,-117.2116~NTC Park;
32.7283,-117.1791~Laurel and Harbor Lot
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| type=terrain
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==Regular Traffic==

Please note that all times listed in this section are approximate. 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.

===Passenger===

*'''Air Canada Rouge''': A319
*'''Alaska Airlines''': 737-400, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900
**'''Horizon Air''': Q400
**'''SkyWest Airlines''': CRJ-700, Embraer 175 starting June 8, 2016
*'''Allegiant Air''': Seasonal MD-80, occasionally substituted with A319
*'''American Airlines''': 737-800, 757-200, A320, A321, MD-80
**'''American Eagle (Compass Airlines)''': Embraer 175
**'''American Eagle (SkyWest Airlines)''': CRJ-200
*'''British Airways''': 777-200ER, occasionally substituted with 777-300ER, becomes a 747-400 for the Summer 2016 season on March 27
*'''Delta Air Lines''': 717, 737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 757-300, 767-300, A319, A320, MD-90
**'''Delta Connection (Compass Airlines)''': Embraer 175
**'''Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines)''': CRJ-900
*'''Frontier Airlines''': A319, A320
*'''Hawaiian Airlines''': A330-200
*'''Japan Airlines''': 787-8
*'''JetBlue Airways''': A320
*'''Southwest Airlines''': 737-300, 737-700, 737-800
*'''Spirit Airlines''': A319, A320
*'''Sun Country Airlines''': 737-700, 737-800
*'''United Airlines''': 737-800, 737-900, A319, A320, occasionally the 737-700 is used
**'''United Express (SkyWest Airlines)''': CRJ-200, CRJ-700, Embraer 175
*'''Virgin America Airlines''': A319, A320
*'''Volaris''': A319, A320
*'''WestJet''': 737-700, 737-800

===Cargo===

*'''Airborne Express/DHL Cargo''': The 767-200s belonging to Airborne Express 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.

*'''Ameriflight''': Ameriflight operates the Beech 1900 and Beech Airliner 99 to SAN in the early evening, with arrivals usually coming between 6:00PM and 7:00PM.

*'''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 MD-10 equipment. MD-11's are still somewhat rare, but made some appearances during the 2015 Christmas season. The 757 only operates at night, so they are a bit hard to photograph. Fortunately, FedEx uses a 757 nearly every Tuesday in the summer that arrives in the afternoon, along with the majority of FedEx's fleet here.
**'''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

*'''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 Hawaiian islands most weekday afternoons between 1:30PM and 3:30PM. 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.

==Facilities and Transportation==

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).

===Public Transportation===

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 originates 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.

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport

2016-01-24T05:29:35Z

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Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport

2016-01-24T05:29:17Z

Nathnana: /* Regular Traffic */

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

===Passenger===
[[File:Puerto Vallarta Airport.jpg|thumb|right| Airport's exterior in 2015]]
[[File:PVR-Terminal.png|thumb|right|Terminal Map]]
[[File:PVR1.jpg|thumb|right|Airport ticket counters.]]
[[File:PVR2.JPG|thumb|right|Gate 1.]]
[[File:PVR4.JPG|thumb|right|Hall A.]]
[[File:PVR3.JPG|thumb|right|Commercial Zone.]]
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==Facilities and Transportation==

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport

2016-01-24T05:24:31Z

Nathnana: /* Regular Traffic */

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport

2016-01-24T05:24:18Z

Nathnana: /* Regular Traffic */

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

2016-01-24T05:21:52Z

Nathnana: Nathnana moved page Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP/KMSP) over redirect

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atcatis=120.8(Dep) 135.35(Arr)|
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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)===
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 Quizno'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.

===New Cargo Road Spotting Lot (Free)===
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.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
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.

===Terminal 2 Parking Ramps ($$$)===
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.

===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)===
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.

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.

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.

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.

===Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Free)===
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.

===Dog Park (Free)===
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.

===Mall Of America East Parking Ramp (Free)===
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 not using the mall.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave===
Westside of the airport. Airport police will ask you to leave. (This does not include the Cargo Rd Spotting Lot).

===Fort Snelling Old Barracks===
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast!

==Commercial Airlines & Plane Type==

*'''Air Canada Express'''
**CRJ-200
**CRJ-900
*'''Air France''' (seasonal)
**A340-300
*'''Alaska Airlines'''
**737-800
**737-900
*'''American Airlines/American Eagle'''
**A319
**A320
**A321
**737-800
**ERJ-135
**MD-80
*'''Condor Airlines''' (seasonal)
**767-300
*'''Delta Airlines/Delta Connection'''
**A319
**A320
**A330-200
**A330-300
**717-200
**737-800
**737-900
**747-400
**757-200
**757-300
**767-300
**767-400
**CRJ-200
**CRJ-700
**CRJ-900
**Embraer 145
**Embraer 170
**Embraer 175
**MD-88
**MD-90
*'''Frontier Airlines'''
**A319
**A320
*'''Great Lakes Airlines'''
**Beech 1900
*'''Icelandair''' (seasonal)
**757-200
**767-300
*'''Southwest Airlines'''
**737-300
**737-700
**737-800
*'''Spirit Airlines'''
**A319
**A320
*'''Sun Country Airlines'''
**737-700
**737-800
*'''United Airlines/United Express'''
**A320
**737-700
**737-800
**737-900
**CRJ-700
**Embraer 170

==Cargo Airlines & Plane Type==
*'''Atlas Air''' (Seasonal)
**747-8
*'''Bemidji Airlines'''
**BE65 Queen Air
**BE80 Queen Air
**BE99
**SW4
*'''CSA Air Cargo'''
**Cessna Caravan
*'''DHL'''
**767-200
*'''Encore Air Cargo'''
**SW4
*'''FedEx Express'''
**A300-600
**767-300
**DC-10
**MD-11
*'''IFL Group Air Cargo'''
**Falcon 20
*'''Mountain Air Cargo'''
**ATR-42
*'''Southern Air''' (Seasonal)
**747-8
*'''Suburban Air Freight'''
**B1900
*'''UPS Airlines'''
**A300-600
**757-200
**MD-11

==Facilities and Transportation==

Puerto Vallarta Airport

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Los Cabos International Airport

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

==Facilities and Transportation==

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

==Facilities and Transportation==

Los Cabos International Airport

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==Official Spotting Locations==

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==Other Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Locations to Avoid==

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==Regular Traffic==

==Facilities and Transportation==

Los Cabos International Airport

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John Wayne-Orange County Airport

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Airport Loop Drive===
At the end of airport loop drive there is a cul-de-sac. Parking is available on the street in the cul-de-sac during the day ([https://www.google.com/maps/@33.68549,-117.864839,3a,75y,148.06h,89.4t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sUn8z_DT5etQ0W3rwuWYukg!2e0 Google Maps Street View]). This spot will yield good shots of arriving aircraft, but departing aircraft are blocked by a large hedge. There are trees, freeway signs and street lamps that could damage shots, but it is possible to get some good shots. It is usually very quiet in the cul-de-sac, besides the traffic going into the office buildings adjacent to the airport. Because you are standing near the gate, airport police might become interested in you. They will watch from a distance, but they will not ask what you are doing or ask you to leave.

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==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

*Southwest Airlines: Boeing 737; to [[SFO|San Fransisco]], [[AUS|Austin]], [[SJD|Cabo San Lucas]], [[MDW|Chicago]], [[DEN|Denver]], [[HOU|Houston]], [[MCI|Kansas City]], [[LAS|Las Vegas]], [[MEX|Mexico City]], [[OAK|Oakland]], [[PHX|Phoenix]], [[PDX|Portland]], [[PVR|Puerto Vallarta]], [[SMF|Sacramento]], [[SJC|San Jose]], [[SEA|Seattle]], and [[STL|St. Louis]]
*American Airlines: A320, Boeing 737; to [[ORD|Chicago]], [[DFW|Dallas]], and [[PHX|Phoenix]],
*United Airlines: Boeing 737, Airbus A320; to [[ORD|Chicago]], [[DEN|Denver]], [[IAH|Houston]], [[EWR|Newark]], and [[SFO|San Fransisco]]
*Alaska Airlines: Boeing 737, CRJ-700, Bombardier Dash Q400; to [[SJD|Cabo San Lucas]], [[PDX|Portland]], [[PVR|Puerto Vallarta]], [[RNO|Reno]], [[STS|Santa Rosa]], and [[SEA|Seattle]]
*Delta Airlines: Boeing 737, Airbus A320, CRJ-900; [[ATL|Atlanta]], [[MSP|Minneapolis/St. Paul]], and [[SLC|Salt Lake City]]
*Frontier Airlines: Airbus A320; to [[DEN|Denver]]
*WestJet: Boeing 737; to [[YVR|Vancouver]]

==Facilities and Transportation==

Long Beach Airport

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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. Test and delivery flights of Boeing C-17 aircraft occur at the airport. Gulfstream's west coast completion and service center is also located at the airport, providing a variety of business jet traffic. The airport also serves as the west coast hub for JetBlue Airways.

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.

==Official Spotting Locations==

===Legends Restaurant and Bar===

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.

===Observation Deck===

There is a small outdoor viewing area adjacent to the restaurant, though construction of the new terminal concourse blocks 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.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===DeVry Parking Lot===

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.

===Boeing Plant Parking Lot===

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.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

===Passenger===

*Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines): CRJ-700, CRJ-900; to [[SLC|Salt Lake City]]
*JetBlue Airways: A320-200; to [[ANC|Anchorage]] (seasonal), [[AUS|Austin]], [[BOS|Boston]], [[LAS|Las Vegas]], [[JFK|New York/Kennedy]], [[OAK|Oakland]], [[PDX|Portland]], [[SMF|Sacramento]], [[SLC|Salt Lake City]], [[SFO|San Francisco]], and [[SEA|Seattle/Tacoma]]
*US Airways Express (Mesa Airlines): CRJ-900; to [[PHX|Phoenix]]

===Cargo===

*Catalina Flying Boats: Beech 18, DC-3; to [[AVX|Catalina]]
*FedEx: A300-600
*United Parcel Service: 767-300

===Special Events===

Major area events such as the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach will bring a large amount of business jet traffic to the airport.

Antonov An-124 large cargo aircraft occasionally visit the airport.

==Facilities and Transportation==

===Public Transportation===

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.

Long Beach Airport

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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. Test and delivery flights of Boeing C-17 aircraft occur at the airport. Gulfstream's west coast completion and service center is also located at the airport, providing a variety of business jet traffic. The airport also serves as the west coast hub for JetBlue Airways.

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.

==Official Spotting Locations==

===Legends Restaurant and Bar===

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.

===Observation Deck===

There is a small outdoor viewing area adjacent to the restaurant, though construction of the new terminal concourse blocks 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.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===DeVry Parking Lot===

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.

===Boeing Plant Parking Lot===

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.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

===Passenger===

*Alaska Airlines (SkyWest Airlines): CRJ-700; to [[PDX|Portland]] and [[SEA|Seattle/Tacoma]]
*Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines): CRJ-700, CRJ-900; to [[SLC|Salt Lake City]]
*JetBlue Airways: A320-200; to [[ANC|Anchoarge]] (seasonal), [[AUS|Austin]], [[BOS|Boston]], [[LAS|Las Vegas]], [[JFK|New York/Kennedy]], [[OAK|Oakland]], [[PDX|Portland]], [[SMF|Sacramento]], [[SLC|Salt Lake City]], [[SFO|San Francisco]], [[SEA|Seattle/Tacoma]], and [[IAD|Washington/Dulles]]
*US Airways Express (Mesa Airlines): CRJ-900; to [[PHX|Phoenix]]

===Cargo===

*Catalina Flying Boats: Beech 18, DC-3; to [[AVX|Catalina]]
*FedEx: A300-600
*United Parcel Service: 767-300

===Special Events===

Major area events such as the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach will bring a large amount of business jet traffic to the airport.

Antonov An-124 large cargo aircraft occasionally visit the airport.

==Facilities and Transportation==

===Public Transportation===

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.

Los Angeles International Airport

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Theme Building===
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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.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Jim Clutter Park (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 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.

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).

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

===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. 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.

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.

===Flight Path Learning Center===
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.
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===Radisson Hotel===
There is a lounge on the roof of the hotel, step outside and shoot from the rooftop. Please keep in mind this hotel is private property, so it is suggested that you only use this location if you are staying at the hotel or a paying customer of the lounge. Recent reports indicate that this location is only accessible after 5pm, when the lounge opens.

===Dockweiler State Beach===
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.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Westchester Boulevard===
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.

===Cargo Parking===
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.

==Spotting Locations Map==

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33.944125, -118.402426~Theme Building;
33.943431, -118.4091~Tom Bradley International Terminal;
33.930934, -118.411578~Jim Clutter Park (Imperial Hill);
33.953644, -118.39674~In-n-Out Burger;
33.935581, -118.377353~Proud Bird Restaurant;
33.931962, -118.405446~Flight Path Learning Center;
33.946021, -118.395152~Raddison Hotel
33.936771, -118.44262~Dockweiler State Beach
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}}

==Regular Traffic==

===Terminal 1===

*Southwest Airlines (Boeing 737)

===Terminal 2===

*Aeromexico (Boeing 737-700)
**Aeromexico Connect (Embraer ERJ-145)
*Air Canada (Airbus A320, Embraer 190)
*Avianca (Boeing 767-200)
**Avianca Costa Rica (Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Airbus A321)
**Avianca El Salvador (Airbus A320, Airbus A321)
*Hainan Airlines (Boeing 787-8)
*Hawaiian Airlines (Airbus A330-200, Boeing 767-300)
*Sun Country Airlines (Boeing 737-800)
*Virgin Atlantic (Airbus A340-600, Boeing 787-9)
*Volaris (Airbus A319)
*WestJet (Boeing 737-700)

===Terminal 3===

*Allegiant Air (McDonnall Douglas MD-80)
*BizAir Shuttle/Ultimate Jetcharters (Dornier 328JET)
*Frontier Airlines (Airbus A319, Airbus A320)
*jetBlue Airways (Airbus A320)
*Spirit Airlines (Airbus A319)
*Virgin America (Airbus A319, Airbus A320)
*Virgin Australia (departures) (Boeing 777-300)

===Tom Bradley International Terminal===

*Aeroflot (Airbus A330-200)
*Air Berlin
*Air China (Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777-300)
*Air France (Airbus A380-800, Boeing 777-200)
*Air Tahiti Nui (Airbus A340-300)
*Air New Zealand (Boeing 767-300, Boeing 777-200, Boeing 777-300)
*Alitalia (Boeing 777-200)
*All Nippon Airways (Boeing 777-200, Boeing 777-300)
*Asiana Airlines (Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777-200)
*British Airways (Airbus A380-800)
*Cathay Pacific Airways (Boeing 777-300)
*China Airlines (Boeing 777-300)
*China Eastern Airlines (Airbus A330-200, Airbus A340-600)
*China Southern Airlines (Airbus A380-800, Boeing 777-200)
*Copa Airlines (arrivals) (Boeing 737-800)
*El Al Israel Airlines (Boeing 777-200)
*Emirates Airline (Airbus A380-800)
*EVA Air (Boeing 777-300)
*Fiji Airways (Airbus A330-200)
*Iberia Airlines (Airbus A340-200, Airbus A340-300)
*Japan Airlines (Boeing 777-300)
*KLM (Boeing 747-400)
*Korean Air (Airbus A380-800, Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777-200)
*LAN Airlines (Boeing 767-300)
*LAN Peru (Boeing 767-300)
*Lufthansa (Airbus A340-600, Boeing 747-8i)
*Norwegian Air Shuttle (Boeing 787-8)
*Philippine Airlines (Airbus A340-300, Boeing 777-300)
*Qantas Airways (Airbus A330-200, Airbus A380-800, Boing 747-400)
*Saudi Arabian Airlines (Boeing 777-300)
*Singapore Airlines (Airbus A380-800)
*Swiss International Air Lines (Airbus A340-300)
*Thai Airways International (Boeing 777-200)
*Turkish Airlines (Boeing 777-300)

===Terminal 4===

*American Airlines (Airbus A321, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 757-200, Boeing 767-300, Boeing 777-200, McDonnell Douglas MD-80)
**American Eagle (Bombardier CRJ-700)
**American Eagle/Compass Airlines (Embraer 175)
**American Eagle/Mesa Airlines (Bombardier CRJ-900)
**American Eagle/SkyWest Airlines (Bombardier CRJ-200)
*Qantas Airways (Boeing 747)

===Terminal 5===

*Delta Air Lines (Airbus A320, Airbus A330-200, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 757-200, Boeing 757-300, Boeing 767-300, Boeing 777-200, McDonnell Douglas MD-90)
**Delta Connection/SkyWest Airlines (Bombardier CRJ-200, Bombardier CRJ-700, Bombardier CRJ-900)
*Virgin Australia (arrivals) (Boeing 777-300)

===Terminal 6===

*Alaska Airlines (Boeing 737)
**Horizon Air (Bombardier Q400)
*American Airlines (Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Airbus A321)
*Copa Airlines (departures) (Boeing 737-800)
*Great Lakes Airlines (Beech 1900)

===Terminal 7===

*United Airlines (Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900, Boeing 747-400, Boeing 757-200, Boeing 757-300, Boeing 767-300, Boeing 767-400, Boeing 777-200, Boeing 787-8, Boeing 787-9)

===Terminal 8===

*United Airlines
**United Express/SkyWest Airlines (Bombardier CRJ-200, Bombardier CRJ-700)

===Cargo===

*AeroUnion (Airbus A300, Boeing 767-300)
*Air China Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*ABX Air Cargo/DHL (Boeing 767-200)
*Asiana Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*Atlas Air (Boeing 747-400, Boeing 747-800)
*Cargolux (Boeing 747-400)
*Cathay Pacific Cargo (Boeing 747-8)
*China Airlines Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*Emirates Sky Cargo (Boeing 777-300)
*China Cargo Airlines (Boeing 777-200)
*EVA Air Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*Kalitta Air (Boeing 747-200, Boeing 747-400)
*Korean Air Cargo (Boeing 747-8, Boeing 777-300)
*FedEx (Airbus A300-600, McDonnell Douglas DC-10, McDonnell Douglas MD-11, Boeing 767-300)
*Lufthansa Cargo (Boeing 777-300)
*MAS Cargo (Boeing 767-300)
*Nippon Cargo Airlines (Boeing 747-8)
*Polar Air Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*Qatar Air Cargo (Boeing 777-300)
*Singapore Airlines Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*United Parcel Service (Boeing 767-300)

==Facilities and Transportation==

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.

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2016-01-24T04:14:08Z

Nathnana: /* Spotting Locations Map */

{{categorybox|North America|United States|California}}

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Theme Building===
[[File:LAX Theme Building.jpg|thumb]]
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.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Jim Clutter Park (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 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.

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).

{{jplink|5641249}} (25R departure)
{{jplink|5641237}} (taxiway B)

===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. 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).
{{anetlink|1017460}}
{{anetlink|1051796}}
There is a multi-story car park with good views from the top floor. No photography signs are present, and you will likely be told to leave.

===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. 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.

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.

===Flight Path Learning Center===
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.
{{anetlink|1018047}}
{{anetlink|1046351}}
{{anetlink|1046350}}
http://www.flightpath.us/

===Radisson Hotel===
There is a lounge on the roof of the hotel, step outside and shoot from the rooftop. Please keep in mind this hotel is private property, so it is suggested that you only use this location if you are staying at the hotel or a paying customer of the lounge. Recent reports indicate that this location is only accessible after 5pm, when the lounge opens.

===Dockweiler State Beach===
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.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Westchester Boulevard===
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.

===Cargo Parking===
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.

==Spotting Locations Map==

{{#display_map:
33.944125, -118.402426~Theme Building;
33.943431, -118.4091~Tom Bradley International Terminal;
33.930934, -118.411578~Jim Clutter Park (Imperial Hill);
33.953644, -118.39674~In-n-Out Burger;
33.935581, -118.377353~Proud Bird Restaurant;
33.931962, -118.405446~Flight Path Learning Center;
33.946021, -118.395152~Raddison Hotel
33.936771, -118.44262~Dockweiler State Beach
| zoom=13
| type=satellite
}}

==Regular Traffic==

===Terminal 1===

*Southwest Airlines (Boeing 737)

===Terminal 2===

*Aeromexico (Boeing 737-700)
**Aeromexico Connect (Embraer ERJ-145)
*Air Canada (Airbus A320, Embraer 190)
*Avianca (Boeing 767-200)
**Avianca Costa Rica (Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Airbus A321)
**Avianca El Salvador (Airbus A320, Airbus A321)
*Hainan Airlines (Boeing 787-8)
*Hawaiian Airlines (Airbus A330-200, Boeing 767-300)
*Sun Country Airlines (Boeing 737-800)
*Virgin Atlantic (Airbus A340-600, Boeing 787-9)
*Volaris (Airbus A319)
*WestJet (Boeing 737-700)

===Terminal 3===

*Allegiant Air (McDonnall Douglas MD-80)
*BizAir Shuttle/Ultimate Jetcharters (Dornier 328JET)
*Frontier Airlines (Airbus A319, Airbus A320)
*jetBlue Airways (Airbus A320)
*Spirit Airlines (Airbus A319)
*Virgin America (Airbus A319, Airbus A320)
*Virgin Australia (departures) (Boeing 777-300)

===Tom Bradley International Terminal===

*Aeroflot (Airbus A330-200)
*Air Berlin
*Air China (Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777-300)
*Air France (Airbus A380-800, Boeing 777-200)
*Air Tahiti Nui (Airbus A340-300)
*Air New Zealand (Boeing 767-300, Boeing 777-200, Boeing 777-300)
*Alitalia (Boeing 777-200)
*All Nippon Airways (Boeing 777-200, Boeing 777-300)
*Asiana Airlines (Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777-200)
*British Airways (Airbus A380-800)
*Cathay Pacific Airways (Boeing 777-300)
*China Airlines (Boeing 777-300)
*China Eastern Airlines (Airbus A330-200, Airbus A340-600)
*China Southern Airlines (Airbus A380-800, Boeing 777-200)
*Copa Airlines (arrivals) (Boeing 737-800)
*El Al Israel Airlines (Boeing 777-200)
*Emirates Airline (Airbus A380-800)
*EVA Air (Boeing 777-300)
*Fiji Airways (Airbus A330-200)
*Iberia Airlines (Airbus A340-200, Airbus A340-300)
*Japan Airlines (Boeing 777-300)
*KLM (Boeing 747-400)
*Korean Air (Airbus A380-800, Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777-200)
*LAN Airlines (Boeing 767-300)
*LAN Peru (Boeing 767-300)
*Lufthansa (Airbus A340-600, Boeing 747-8i)
*Norwegian Air Shuttle (Boeing 787-8)
*Philippine Airlines (Airbus A340-300, Boeing 777-300)
*Qantas Airways (Airbus A330-200, Airbus A380-800, Boing 747-400)
*Saudi Arabian Airlines (Boeing 777-300)
*Singapore Airlines (Airbus A380-800)
*Swiss International Air Lines (Airbus A340-300)
*Thai Airways International (Boeing 777-200)
*Turkish Airlines (Boeing 777-300)

===Terminal 4===

*American Airlines (Airbus A321, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 757-200, Boeing 767-300, Boeing 777-200, McDonnell Douglas MD-80)
**American Eagle (Bombardier CRJ-700)
**American Eagle/Compass Airlines (Embraer 175)
**American Eagle/Mesa Airlines (Bombardier CRJ-900)
**American Eagle/SkyWest Airlines (Bombardier CRJ-200)
*Qantas Airways (Boeing 747)

===Terminal 5===

*Delta Air Lines (Airbus A320, Airbus A330-200, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 757-200, Boeing 757-300, Boeing 767-300, Boeing 777-200, McDonnell Douglas MD-90)
**Delta Connection/SkyWest Airlines (Bombardier CRJ-200, Bombardier CRJ-700, Bombardier CRJ-900)
*Virgin Australia (arrivals) (Boeing 777-300)

===Terminal 6===

*Alaska Airlines (Boeing 737)
**Horizon Air (Bombardier Q400)
*American Airlines (Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Airbus A321)
*Copa Airlines (departures) (Boeing 737-800)
*Great Lakes Airlines (Beech 1900)

===Terminal 7===

*United Airlines (Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900, Boeing 747-400, Boeing 757-200, Boeing 757-300, Boeing 767-300, Boeing 767-400, Boeing 777-200, Boeing 787-8, Boeing 787-9)

===Terminal 8===

*United Airlines
**United Express/SkyWest Airlines (Bombardier CRJ-200, Bombardier CRJ-700)

===Cargo===

*AeroUnion (Airbus A300)
*Air China Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*Airborne Express/DHL (Boeing 767-200)
*Ameriflight (Beech 1900)
*Asiana Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*Astar/DHL (Douglas DC-8)
*Cargolux (Boeing 747-400)
*Cathay Pacific Cargo (Boeing 747-8)
*China Airlines Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*China Cargo Airlines (Boeing 777-200)
*EVA Air Cargo (McDonnell Douglas MD-11)
*Kalitta Air (Boeing 747-200)
*Korean Air Cargo (Boeing 747-8)
*FedEx (Airbus A300-600, McDonnell Douglas DC-10, McDonnell Douglas MD-11)
*Lufthansa Cargo (McDonnell Douglas MD-11)
*MAS Cargo (Boeing 767-300)
*Nippon Cargo Airlines (Boeing 747-400)
*Polar Air Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*Singapore Airlines Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*United Parcel Service (Boeing 767-300)

==Facilities and Transportation==

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.

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2016-01-24T04:13:51Z

Nathnana: /* Spotting Locations Map */

{{categorybox|North America|United States|California}}

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Theme Building===
[[File:LAX Theme Building.jpg|thumb]]
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.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Jim Clutter Park (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 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.

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).

{{jplink|5641249}} (25R departure)
{{jplink|5641237}} (taxiway B)

===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. 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).
{{anetlink|1017460}}
{{anetlink|1051796}}
There is a multi-story car park with good views from the top floor. No photography signs are present, and you will likely be told to leave.

===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. 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.

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.

===Flight Path Learning Center===
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.
{{anetlink|1018047}}
{{anetlink|1046351}}
{{anetlink|1046350}}
http://www.flightpath.us/

===Radisson Hotel===
There is a lounge on the roof of the hotel, step outside and shoot from the rooftop. Please keep in mind this hotel is private property, so it is suggested that you only use this location if you are staying at the hotel or a paying customer of the lounge. Recent reports indicate that this location is only accessible after 5pm, when the lounge opens.

===Dockweiler State Beach===
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.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Westchester Boulevard===
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.

===Cargo Parking===
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.

==Spotting Locations Map==

{{#display_map:
33.944125, -118.402426~Theme Building;
33.943431, -118.4091~Tom Bradley International Terminal;
33.930934, -118.411578~Jim Clutter Park (Imperial Hill);
33.953644, -118.39674~In-n-Out Burger;
33.935581, -118.377353~Proud Bird Restaurant;
33.931962, -118.405446~Flight Path Learning Center;
33.946021, -118.395152~Raddison Hotel
33.936771, -118.4426231~Dockweiler State Beach
| zoom=13
| type=satellite
}}

==Regular Traffic==

===Terminal 1===

*Southwest Airlines (Boeing 737)

===Terminal 2===

*Aeromexico (Boeing 737-700)
**Aeromexico Connect (Embraer ERJ-145)
*Air Canada (Airbus A320, Embraer 190)
*Avianca (Boeing 767-200)
**Avianca Costa Rica (Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Airbus A321)
**Avianca El Salvador (Airbus A320, Airbus A321)
*Hainan Airlines (Boeing 787-8)
*Hawaiian Airlines (Airbus A330-200, Boeing 767-300)
*Sun Country Airlines (Boeing 737-800)
*Virgin Atlantic (Airbus A340-600, Boeing 787-9)
*Volaris (Airbus A319)
*WestJet (Boeing 737-700)

===Terminal 3===

*Allegiant Air (McDonnall Douglas MD-80)
*BizAir Shuttle/Ultimate Jetcharters (Dornier 328JET)
*Frontier Airlines (Airbus A319, Airbus A320)
*jetBlue Airways (Airbus A320)
*Spirit Airlines (Airbus A319)
*Virgin America (Airbus A319, Airbus A320)
*Virgin Australia (departures) (Boeing 777-300)

===Tom Bradley International Terminal===

*Aeroflot (Airbus A330-200)
*Air Berlin
*Air China (Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777-300)
*Air France (Airbus A380-800, Boeing 777-200)
*Air Tahiti Nui (Airbus A340-300)
*Air New Zealand (Boeing 767-300, Boeing 777-200, Boeing 777-300)
*Alitalia (Boeing 777-200)
*All Nippon Airways (Boeing 777-200, Boeing 777-300)
*Asiana Airlines (Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777-200)
*British Airways (Airbus A380-800)
*Cathay Pacific Airways (Boeing 777-300)
*China Airlines (Boeing 777-300)
*China Eastern Airlines (Airbus A330-200, Airbus A340-600)
*China Southern Airlines (Airbus A380-800, Boeing 777-200)
*Copa Airlines (arrivals) (Boeing 737-800)
*El Al Israel Airlines (Boeing 777-200)
*Emirates Airline (Airbus A380-800)
*EVA Air (Boeing 777-300)
*Fiji Airways (Airbus A330-200)
*Iberia Airlines (Airbus A340-200, Airbus A340-300)
*Japan Airlines (Boeing 777-300)
*KLM (Boeing 747-400)
*Korean Air (Airbus A380-800, Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777-200)
*LAN Airlines (Boeing 767-300)
*LAN Peru (Boeing 767-300)
*Lufthansa (Airbus A340-600, Boeing 747-8i)
*Norwegian Air Shuttle (Boeing 787-8)
*Philippine Airlines (Airbus A340-300, Boeing 777-300)
*Qantas Airways (Airbus A330-200, Airbus A380-800, Boing 747-400)
*Saudi Arabian Airlines (Boeing 777-300)
*Singapore Airlines (Airbus A380-800)
*Swiss International Air Lines (Airbus A340-300)
*Thai Airways International (Boeing 777-200)
*Turkish Airlines (Boeing 777-300)

===Terminal 4===

*American Airlines (Airbus A321, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 757-200, Boeing 767-300, Boeing 777-200, McDonnell Douglas MD-80)
**American Eagle (Bombardier CRJ-700)
**American Eagle/Compass Airlines (Embraer 175)
**American Eagle/Mesa Airlines (Bombardier CRJ-900)
**American Eagle/SkyWest Airlines (Bombardier CRJ-200)
*Qantas Airways (Boeing 747)

===Terminal 5===

*Delta Air Lines (Airbus A320, Airbus A330-200, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 757-200, Boeing 757-300, Boeing 767-300, Boeing 777-200, McDonnell Douglas MD-90)
**Delta Connection/SkyWest Airlines (Bombardier CRJ-200, Bombardier CRJ-700, Bombardier CRJ-900)
*Virgin Australia (arrivals) (Boeing 777-300)

===Terminal 6===

*Alaska Airlines (Boeing 737)
**Horizon Air (Bombardier Q400)
*American Airlines (Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Airbus A321)
*Copa Airlines (departures) (Boeing 737-800)
*Great Lakes Airlines (Beech 1900)

===Terminal 7===

*United Airlines (Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900, Boeing 747-400, Boeing 757-200, Boeing 757-300, Boeing 767-300, Boeing 767-400, Boeing 777-200, Boeing 787-8, Boeing 787-9)

===Terminal 8===

*United Airlines
**United Express/SkyWest Airlines (Bombardier CRJ-200, Bombardier CRJ-700)

===Cargo===

*AeroUnion (Airbus A300)
*Air China Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*Airborne Express/DHL (Boeing 767-200)
*Ameriflight (Beech 1900)
*Asiana Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*Astar/DHL (Douglas DC-8)
*Cargolux (Boeing 747-400)
*Cathay Pacific Cargo (Boeing 747-8)
*China Airlines Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*China Cargo Airlines (Boeing 777-200)
*EVA Air Cargo (McDonnell Douglas MD-11)
*Kalitta Air (Boeing 747-200)
*Korean Air Cargo (Boeing 747-8)
*FedEx (Airbus A300-600, McDonnell Douglas DC-10, McDonnell Douglas MD-11)
*Lufthansa Cargo (McDonnell Douglas MD-11)
*MAS Cargo (Boeing 767-300)
*Nippon Cargo Airlines (Boeing 747-400)
*Polar Air Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*Singapore Airlines Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*United Parcel Service (Boeing 767-300)

==Facilities and Transportation==

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.

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2016-01-24T04:13:13Z

Nathnana: /* Spotting Locations Map */

{{categorybox|North America|United States|California}}

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Theme Building===
[[File:LAX Theme Building.jpg|thumb]]
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.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Jim Clutter Park (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 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.

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).

{{jplink|5641249}} (25R departure)
{{jplink|5641237}} (taxiway B)

===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. 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).
{{anetlink|1017460}}
{{anetlink|1051796}}
There is a multi-story car park with good views from the top floor. No photography signs are present, and you will likely be told to leave.

===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. 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.

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.

===Flight Path Learning Center===
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.
{{anetlink|1018047}}
{{anetlink|1046351}}
{{anetlink|1046350}}
http://www.flightpath.us/

===Radisson Hotel===
There is a lounge on the roof of the hotel, step outside and shoot from the rooftop. Please keep in mind this hotel is private property, so it is suggested that you only use this location if you are staying at the hotel or a paying customer of the lounge. Recent reports indicate that this location is only accessible after 5pm, when the lounge opens.

===Dockweiler State Beach===
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.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Westchester Boulevard===
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.

===Cargo Parking===
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.

==Spotting Locations Map==

{{#display_map:
33.944125, -118.402426~Theme Building;
33.943431, -118.4091~Tom Bradley International Terminal;
33.930934, -118.411578~Jim Clutter Park (Imperial Hill);
33.953644, -118.39674~In-n-Out Burger;
33.935581, -118.377353~Proud Bird Restaurant;
33.931962, -118.405446~Flight Path Learning Center;
33.946021, -118.395152~Raddison Hotel
33.9367718, -118.4426231~Dockweiler State Beach
| zoom=13
| type=satellite
}}

==Regular Traffic==

===Terminal 1===

*Southwest Airlines (Boeing 737)

===Terminal 2===

*Aeromexico (Boeing 737-700)
**Aeromexico Connect (Embraer ERJ-145)
*Air Canada (Airbus A320, Embraer 190)
*Avianca (Boeing 767-200)
**Avianca Costa Rica (Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Airbus A321)
**Avianca El Salvador (Airbus A320, Airbus A321)
*Hainan Airlines (Boeing 787-8)
*Hawaiian Airlines (Airbus A330-200, Boeing 767-300)
*Sun Country Airlines (Boeing 737-800)
*Virgin Atlantic (Airbus A340-600, Boeing 787-9)
*Volaris (Airbus A319)
*WestJet (Boeing 737-700)

===Terminal 3===

*Allegiant Air (McDonnall Douglas MD-80)
*BizAir Shuttle/Ultimate Jetcharters (Dornier 328JET)
*Frontier Airlines (Airbus A319, Airbus A320)
*jetBlue Airways (Airbus A320)
*Spirit Airlines (Airbus A319)
*Virgin America (Airbus A319, Airbus A320)
*Virgin Australia (departures) (Boeing 777-300)

===Tom Bradley International Terminal===

*Aeroflot (Airbus A330-200)
*Air Berlin
*Air China (Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777-300)
*Air France (Airbus A380-800, Boeing 777-200)
*Air Tahiti Nui (Airbus A340-300)
*Air New Zealand (Boeing 767-300, Boeing 777-200, Boeing 777-300)
*Alitalia (Boeing 777-200)
*All Nippon Airways (Boeing 777-200, Boeing 777-300)
*Asiana Airlines (Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777-200)
*British Airways (Airbus A380-800)
*Cathay Pacific Airways (Boeing 777-300)
*China Airlines (Boeing 777-300)
*China Eastern Airlines (Airbus A330-200, Airbus A340-600)
*China Southern Airlines (Airbus A380-800, Boeing 777-200)
*Copa Airlines (arrivals) (Boeing 737-800)
*El Al Israel Airlines (Boeing 777-200)
*Emirates Airline (Airbus A380-800)
*EVA Air (Boeing 777-300)
*Fiji Airways (Airbus A330-200)
*Iberia Airlines (Airbus A340-200, Airbus A340-300)
*Japan Airlines (Boeing 777-300)
*KLM (Boeing 747-400)
*Korean Air (Airbus A380-800, Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777-200)
*LAN Airlines (Boeing 767-300)
*LAN Peru (Boeing 767-300)
*Lufthansa (Airbus A340-600, Boeing 747-8i)
*Norwegian Air Shuttle (Boeing 787-8)
*Philippine Airlines (Airbus A340-300, Boeing 777-300)
*Qantas Airways (Airbus A330-200, Airbus A380-800, Boing 747-400)
*Saudi Arabian Airlines (Boeing 777-300)
*Singapore Airlines (Airbus A380-800)
*Swiss International Air Lines (Airbus A340-300)
*Thai Airways International (Boeing 777-200)
*Turkish Airlines (Boeing 777-300)

===Terminal 4===

*American Airlines (Airbus A321, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 757-200, Boeing 767-300, Boeing 777-200, McDonnell Douglas MD-80)
**American Eagle (Bombardier CRJ-700)
**American Eagle/Compass Airlines (Embraer 175)
**American Eagle/Mesa Airlines (Bombardier CRJ-900)
**American Eagle/SkyWest Airlines (Bombardier CRJ-200)
*Qantas Airways (Boeing 747)

===Terminal 5===

*Delta Air Lines (Airbus A320, Airbus A330-200, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 757-200, Boeing 757-300, Boeing 767-300, Boeing 777-200, McDonnell Douglas MD-90)
**Delta Connection/SkyWest Airlines (Bombardier CRJ-200, Bombardier CRJ-700, Bombardier CRJ-900)
*Virgin Australia (arrivals) (Boeing 777-300)

===Terminal 6===

*Alaska Airlines (Boeing 737)
**Horizon Air (Bombardier Q400)
*American Airlines (Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Airbus A321)
*Copa Airlines (departures) (Boeing 737-800)
*Great Lakes Airlines (Beech 1900)

===Terminal 7===

*United Airlines (Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900, Boeing 747-400, Boeing 757-200, Boeing 757-300, Boeing 767-300, Boeing 767-400, Boeing 777-200, Boeing 787-8, Boeing 787-9)

===Terminal 8===

*United Airlines
**United Express/SkyWest Airlines (Bombardier CRJ-200, Bombardier CRJ-700)

===Cargo===

*AeroUnion (Airbus A300)
*Air China Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*Airborne Express/DHL (Boeing 767-200)
*Ameriflight (Beech 1900)
*Asiana Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*Astar/DHL (Douglas DC-8)
*Cargolux (Boeing 747-400)
*Cathay Pacific Cargo (Boeing 747-8)
*China Airlines Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*China Cargo Airlines (Boeing 777-200)
*EVA Air Cargo (McDonnell Douglas MD-11)
*Kalitta Air (Boeing 747-200)
*Korean Air Cargo (Boeing 747-8)
*FedEx (Airbus A300-600, McDonnell Douglas DC-10, McDonnell Douglas MD-11)
*Lufthansa Cargo (McDonnell Douglas MD-11)
*MAS Cargo (Boeing 767-300)
*Nippon Cargo Airlines (Boeing 747-400)
*Polar Air Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*Singapore Airlines Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*United Parcel Service (Boeing 767-300)

==Facilities and Transportation==

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.

Los Angeles International Airport

2016-01-24T04:12:24Z

Nathnana: /* Spotting Locations Map */

{{categorybox|North America|United States|California}}

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Theme Building===
[[File:LAX Theme Building.jpg|thumb]]
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.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Jim Clutter Park (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 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.

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).

{{jplink|5641249}} (25R departure)
{{jplink|5641237}} (taxiway B)

===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. 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).
{{anetlink|1017460}}
{{anetlink|1051796}}
There is a multi-story car park with good views from the top floor. No photography signs are present, and you will likely be told to leave.

===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. 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.

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.

===Flight Path Learning Center===
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.
{{anetlink|1018047}}
{{anetlink|1046351}}
{{anetlink|1046350}}
http://www.flightpath.us/

===Radisson Hotel===
There is a lounge on the roof of the hotel, step outside and shoot from the rooftop. Please keep in mind this hotel is private property, so it is suggested that you only use this location if you are staying at the hotel or a paying customer of the lounge. Recent reports indicate that this location is only accessible after 5pm, when the lounge opens.

===Dockweiler State Beach===
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.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Westchester Boulevard===
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.

===Cargo Parking===
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.

==Spotting Locations Map==

{{#display_map:
33.944125, -118.402426~Theme Building;
33.943431, -118.4091~Tom Bradley International Terminal;
33.930934, -118.411578~Jim Clutter Park (Imperial Hill);
33.953644, -118.39674~In-n-Out Burger;
33.935581, -118.377353~Proud Bird Restaurant;
33.931962, -118.405446~Flight Path Learning Center;
33.946021, -118.395152~Raddison Hotel
| zoom=13
| type=satellite
}}

==Regular Traffic==

===Terminal 1===

*Southwest Airlines (Boeing 737)

===Terminal 2===

*Aeromexico (Boeing 737-700)
**Aeromexico Connect (Embraer ERJ-145)
*Air Canada (Airbus A320, Embraer 190)
*Avianca (Boeing 767-200)
**Avianca Costa Rica (Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Airbus A321)
**Avianca El Salvador (Airbus A320, Airbus A321)
*Hainan Airlines (Boeing 787-8)
*Hawaiian Airlines (Airbus A330-200, Boeing 767-300)
*Sun Country Airlines (Boeing 737-800)
*Virgin Atlantic (Airbus A340-600, Boeing 787-9)
*Volaris (Airbus A319)
*WestJet (Boeing 737-700)

===Terminal 3===

*Allegiant Air (McDonnall Douglas MD-80)
*BizAir Shuttle/Ultimate Jetcharters (Dornier 328JET)
*Frontier Airlines (Airbus A319, Airbus A320)
*jetBlue Airways (Airbus A320)
*Spirit Airlines (Airbus A319)
*Virgin America (Airbus A319, Airbus A320)
*Virgin Australia (departures) (Boeing 777-300)

===Tom Bradley International Terminal===

*Aeroflot (Airbus A330-200)
*Air Berlin
*Air China (Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777-300)
*Air France (Airbus A380-800, Boeing 777-200)
*Air Tahiti Nui (Airbus A340-300)
*Air New Zealand (Boeing 767-300, Boeing 777-200, Boeing 777-300)
*Alitalia (Boeing 777-200)
*All Nippon Airways (Boeing 777-200, Boeing 777-300)
*Asiana Airlines (Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777-200)
*British Airways (Airbus A380-800)
*Cathay Pacific Airways (Boeing 777-300)
*China Airlines (Boeing 777-300)
*China Eastern Airlines (Airbus A330-200, Airbus A340-600)
*China Southern Airlines (Airbus A380-800, Boeing 777-200)
*Copa Airlines (arrivals) (Boeing 737-800)
*El Al Israel Airlines (Boeing 777-200)
*Emirates Airline (Airbus A380-800)
*EVA Air (Boeing 777-300)
*Fiji Airways (Airbus A330-200)
*Iberia Airlines (Airbus A340-200, Airbus A340-300)
*Japan Airlines (Boeing 777-300)
*KLM (Boeing 747-400)
*Korean Air (Airbus A380-800, Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777-200)
*LAN Airlines (Boeing 767-300)
*LAN Peru (Boeing 767-300)
*Lufthansa (Airbus A340-600, Boeing 747-8i)
*Norwegian Air Shuttle (Boeing 787-8)
*Philippine Airlines (Airbus A340-300, Boeing 777-300)
*Qantas Airways (Airbus A330-200, Airbus A380-800, Boing 747-400)
*Saudi Arabian Airlines (Boeing 777-300)
*Singapore Airlines (Airbus A380-800)
*Swiss International Air Lines (Airbus A340-300)
*Thai Airways International (Boeing 777-200)
*Turkish Airlines (Boeing 777-300)

===Terminal 4===

*American Airlines (Airbus A321, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 757-200, Boeing 767-300, Boeing 777-200, McDonnell Douglas MD-80)
**American Eagle (Bombardier CRJ-700)
**American Eagle/Compass Airlines (Embraer 175)
**American Eagle/Mesa Airlines (Bombardier CRJ-900)
**American Eagle/SkyWest Airlines (Bombardier CRJ-200)
*Qantas Airways (Boeing 747)

===Terminal 5===

*Delta Air Lines (Airbus A320, Airbus A330-200, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 757-200, Boeing 757-300, Boeing 767-300, Boeing 777-200, McDonnell Douglas MD-90)
**Delta Connection/SkyWest Airlines (Bombardier CRJ-200, Bombardier CRJ-700, Bombardier CRJ-900)
*Virgin Australia (arrivals) (Boeing 777-300)

===Terminal 6===

*Alaska Airlines (Boeing 737)
**Horizon Air (Bombardier Q400)
*American Airlines (Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Airbus A321)
*Copa Airlines (departures) (Boeing 737-800)
*Great Lakes Airlines (Beech 1900)

===Terminal 7===

*United Airlines (Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900, Boeing 747-400, Boeing 757-200, Boeing 757-300, Boeing 767-300, Boeing 767-400, Boeing 777-200, Boeing 787-8, Boeing 787-9)

===Terminal 8===

*United Airlines
**United Express/SkyWest Airlines (Bombardier CRJ-200, Bombardier CRJ-700)

===Cargo===

*AeroUnion (Airbus A300)
*Air China Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*Airborne Express/DHL (Boeing 767-200)
*Ameriflight (Beech 1900)
*Asiana Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*Astar/DHL (Douglas DC-8)
*Cargolux (Boeing 747-400)
*Cathay Pacific Cargo (Boeing 747-8)
*China Airlines Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*China Cargo Airlines (Boeing 777-200)
*EVA Air Cargo (McDonnell Douglas MD-11)
*Kalitta Air (Boeing 747-200)
*Korean Air Cargo (Boeing 747-8)
*FedEx (Airbus A300-600, McDonnell Douglas DC-10, McDonnell Douglas MD-11)
*Lufthansa Cargo (McDonnell Douglas MD-11)
*MAS Cargo (Boeing 767-300)
*Nippon Cargo Airlines (Boeing 747-400)
*Polar Air Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*Singapore Airlines Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*United Parcel Service (Boeing 767-300)

==Facilities and Transportation==

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.

Los Angeles International Airport

2016-01-24T04:12:07Z

Nathnana: /* Spotting Locations Map */

{{categorybox|North America|United States|California}}

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Theme Building===
[[File:LAX Theme Building.jpg|thumb]]
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.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Jim Clutter Park (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 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.

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).

{{jplink|5641249}} (25R departure)
{{jplink|5641237}} (taxiway B)

===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. 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).
{{anetlink|1017460}}
{{anetlink|1051796}}
There is a multi-story car park with good views from the top floor. No photography signs are present, and you will likely be told to leave.

===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. 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.

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.

===Flight Path Learning Center===
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.
{{anetlink|1018047}}
{{anetlink|1046351}}
{{anetlink|1046350}}
http://www.flightpath.us/

===Radisson Hotel===
There is a lounge on the roof of the hotel, step outside and shoot from the rooftop. Please keep in mind this hotel is private property, so it is suggested that you only use this location if you are staying at the hotel or a paying customer of the lounge. Recent reports indicate that this location is only accessible after 5pm, when the lounge opens.

===Dockweiler State Beach===
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.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Westchester Boulevard===
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.

===Cargo Parking===
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.

==Spotting Locations Map==

{{#display_map:
33.944125, -118.402426~Theme Building;
33.943431, -118.4091~Tom Bradley International Terminal;
33.930934, -118.411578~Jim Clutter Park (Imperial Hill);
33.953644, -118.39674~In-n-Out Burger;
33.935581, -118.377353~Proud Bird Restaurant;
33.931962, -118.405446~Flight Path Learning Center;
33.946021, -118.395152~Raddison Hotel
| zoom=12
| type=satellite
}}

==Regular Traffic==

===Terminal 1===

*Southwest Airlines (Boeing 737)

===Terminal 2===

*Aeromexico (Boeing 737-700)
**Aeromexico Connect (Embraer ERJ-145)
*Air Canada (Airbus A320, Embraer 190)
*Avianca (Boeing 767-200)
**Avianca Costa Rica (Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Airbus A321)
**Avianca El Salvador (Airbus A320, Airbus A321)
*Hainan Airlines (Boeing 787-8)
*Hawaiian Airlines (Airbus A330-200, Boeing 767-300)
*Sun Country Airlines (Boeing 737-800)
*Virgin Atlantic (Airbus A340-600, Boeing 787-9)
*Volaris (Airbus A319)
*WestJet (Boeing 737-700)

===Terminal 3===

*Allegiant Air (McDonnall Douglas MD-80)
*BizAir Shuttle/Ultimate Jetcharters (Dornier 328JET)
*Frontier Airlines (Airbus A319, Airbus A320)
*jetBlue Airways (Airbus A320)
*Spirit Airlines (Airbus A319)
*Virgin America (Airbus A319, Airbus A320)
*Virgin Australia (departures) (Boeing 777-300)

===Tom Bradley International Terminal===

*Aeroflot (Airbus A330-200)
*Air Berlin
*Air China (Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777-300)
*Air France (Airbus A380-800, Boeing 777-200)
*Air Tahiti Nui (Airbus A340-300)
*Air New Zealand (Boeing 767-300, Boeing 777-200, Boeing 777-300)
*Alitalia (Boeing 777-200)
*All Nippon Airways (Boeing 777-200, Boeing 777-300)
*Asiana Airlines (Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777-200)
*British Airways (Airbus A380-800)
*Cathay Pacific Airways (Boeing 777-300)
*China Airlines (Boeing 777-300)
*China Eastern Airlines (Airbus A330-200, Airbus A340-600)
*China Southern Airlines (Airbus A380-800, Boeing 777-200)
*Copa Airlines (arrivals) (Boeing 737-800)
*El Al Israel Airlines (Boeing 777-200)
*Emirates Airline (Airbus A380-800)
*EVA Air (Boeing 777-300)
*Fiji Airways (Airbus A330-200)
*Iberia Airlines (Airbus A340-200, Airbus A340-300)
*Japan Airlines (Boeing 777-300)
*KLM (Boeing 747-400)
*Korean Air (Airbus A380-800, Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777-200)
*LAN Airlines (Boeing 767-300)
*LAN Peru (Boeing 767-300)
*Lufthansa (Airbus A340-600, Boeing 747-8i)
*Norwegian Air Shuttle (Boeing 787-8)
*Philippine Airlines (Airbus A340-300, Boeing 777-300)
*Qantas Airways (Airbus A330-200, Airbus A380-800, Boing 747-400)
*Saudi Arabian Airlines (Boeing 777-300)
*Singapore Airlines (Airbus A380-800)
*Swiss International Air Lines (Airbus A340-300)
*Thai Airways International (Boeing 777-200)
*Turkish Airlines (Boeing 777-300)

===Terminal 4===

*American Airlines (Airbus A321, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 757-200, Boeing 767-300, Boeing 777-200, McDonnell Douglas MD-80)
**American Eagle (Bombardier CRJ-700)
**American Eagle/Compass Airlines (Embraer 175)
**American Eagle/Mesa Airlines (Bombardier CRJ-900)
**American Eagle/SkyWest Airlines (Bombardier CRJ-200)
*Qantas Airways (Boeing 747)

===Terminal 5===

*Delta Air Lines (Airbus A320, Airbus A330-200, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 757-200, Boeing 757-300, Boeing 767-300, Boeing 777-200, McDonnell Douglas MD-90)
**Delta Connection/SkyWest Airlines (Bombardier CRJ-200, Bombardier CRJ-700, Bombardier CRJ-900)
*Virgin Australia (arrivals) (Boeing 777-300)

===Terminal 6===

*Alaska Airlines (Boeing 737)
**Horizon Air (Bombardier Q400)
*American Airlines (Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Airbus A321)
*Copa Airlines (departures) (Boeing 737-800)
*Great Lakes Airlines (Beech 1900)

===Terminal 7===

*United Airlines (Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900, Boeing 747-400, Boeing 757-200, Boeing 757-300, Boeing 767-300, Boeing 767-400, Boeing 777-200, Boeing 787-8, Boeing 787-9)

===Terminal 8===

*United Airlines
**United Express/SkyWest Airlines (Bombardier CRJ-200, Bombardier CRJ-700)

===Cargo===

*AeroUnion (Airbus A300)
*Air China Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*Airborne Express/DHL (Boeing 767-200)
*Ameriflight (Beech 1900)
*Asiana Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*Astar/DHL (Douglas DC-8)
*Cargolux (Boeing 747-400)
*Cathay Pacific Cargo (Boeing 747-8)
*China Airlines Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*China Cargo Airlines (Boeing 777-200)
*EVA Air Cargo (McDonnell Douglas MD-11)
*Kalitta Air (Boeing 747-200)
*Korean Air Cargo (Boeing 747-8)
*FedEx (Airbus A300-600, McDonnell Douglas DC-10, McDonnell Douglas MD-11)
*Lufthansa Cargo (McDonnell Douglas MD-11)
*MAS Cargo (Boeing 767-300)
*Nippon Cargo Airlines (Boeing 747-400)
*Polar Air Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*Singapore Airlines Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*United Parcel Service (Boeing 767-300)

==Facilities and Transportation==

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.

Los Angeles International Airport

2016-01-24T04:11:57Z

Nathnana: /* Spotting Locations Map */

{{categorybox|North America|United States|California}}

{{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 120.95 South 119.80 Helicopters|atcground=121.65 North 121.75 South|atcclearance=121.40|atcapproach=124.30 Feeder 124.50 Final & Feeder 124.90 Feeder 127.40 (LEENA4) 128.10 (VISTA2)|atcdeparture=124.30 125.20 |atcatis=133.80 Arrivals 135.65 Departures|atcunicom=128.55|psh=http://www.plane-spotting-hotels.com/index.php/plane-spotting-los-angeles-lax/}}

==Official Spotting Locations==

===Theme Building===
[[File:LAX Theme Building.jpg|thumb]]
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.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Jim Clutter Park (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 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.

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).

{{jplink|5641249}} (25R departure)
{{jplink|5641237}} (taxiway B)

===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. 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).
{{anetlink|1017460}}
{{anetlink|1051796}}
There is a multi-story car park with good views from the top floor. No photography signs are present, and you will likely be told to leave.

===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. 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.

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.

===Flight Path Learning Center===
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.
{{anetlink|1018047}}
{{anetlink|1046351}}
{{anetlink|1046350}}
http://www.flightpath.us/

===Radisson Hotel===
There is a lounge on the roof of the hotel, step outside and shoot from the rooftop. Please keep in mind this hotel is private property, so it is suggested that you only use this location if you are staying at the hotel or a paying customer of the lounge. Recent reports indicate that this location is only accessible after 5pm, when the lounge opens.

===Dockweiler State Beach===
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.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Westchester Boulevard===
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.

===Cargo Parking===
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.

==Spotting Locations Map==

{{#display_map:
33.944125, -118.402426~Theme Building;
33.943431, -118.4091~Tom Bradley International Terminal;
33.930934, -118.411578~Jim Clutter Park (Imperial Hill);
33.953644, -118.39674~In-n-Out Burger;
33.935581, -118.377353~Proud Bird Restaurant;
33.931962, -118.405446~Flight Path Learning Center;
33.946021, -118.395152~Raddison Hotel
| zoom=15
| type=satellite
}}

==Regular Traffic==

===Terminal 1===

*Southwest Airlines (Boeing 737)

===Terminal 2===

*Aeromexico (Boeing 737-700)
**Aeromexico Connect (Embraer ERJ-145)
*Air Canada (Airbus A320, Embraer 190)
*Avianca (Boeing 767-200)
**Avianca Costa Rica (Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Airbus A321)
**Avianca El Salvador (Airbus A320, Airbus A321)
*Hainan Airlines (Boeing 787-8)
*Hawaiian Airlines (Airbus A330-200, Boeing 767-300)
*Sun Country Airlines (Boeing 737-800)
*Virgin Atlantic (Airbus A340-600, Boeing 787-9)
*Volaris (Airbus A319)
*WestJet (Boeing 737-700)

===Terminal 3===

*Allegiant Air (McDonnall Douglas MD-80)
*BizAir Shuttle/Ultimate Jetcharters (Dornier 328JET)
*Frontier Airlines (Airbus A319, Airbus A320)
*jetBlue Airways (Airbus A320)
*Spirit Airlines (Airbus A319)
*Virgin America (Airbus A319, Airbus A320)
*Virgin Australia (departures) (Boeing 777-300)

===Tom Bradley International Terminal===

*Aeroflot (Airbus A330-200)
*Air Berlin
*Air China (Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777-300)
*Air France (Airbus A380-800, Boeing 777-200)
*Air Tahiti Nui (Airbus A340-300)
*Air New Zealand (Boeing 767-300, Boeing 777-200, Boeing 777-300)
*Alitalia (Boeing 777-200)
*All Nippon Airways (Boeing 777-200, Boeing 777-300)
*Asiana Airlines (Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777-200)
*British Airways (Airbus A380-800)
*Cathay Pacific Airways (Boeing 777-300)
*China Airlines (Boeing 777-300)
*China Eastern Airlines (Airbus A330-200, Airbus A340-600)
*China Southern Airlines (Airbus A380-800, Boeing 777-200)
*Copa Airlines (arrivals) (Boeing 737-800)
*El Al Israel Airlines (Boeing 777-200)
*Emirates Airline (Airbus A380-800)
*EVA Air (Boeing 777-300)
*Fiji Airways (Airbus A330-200)
*Iberia Airlines (Airbus A340-200, Airbus A340-300)
*Japan Airlines (Boeing 777-300)
*KLM (Boeing 747-400)
*Korean Air (Airbus A380-800, Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777-200)
*LAN Airlines (Boeing 767-300)
*LAN Peru (Boeing 767-300)
*Lufthansa (Airbus A340-600, Boeing 747-8i)
*Norwegian Air Shuttle (Boeing 787-8)
*Philippine Airlines (Airbus A340-300, Boeing 777-300)
*Qantas Airways (Airbus A330-200, Airbus A380-800, Boing 747-400)
*Saudi Arabian Airlines (Boeing 777-300)
*Singapore Airlines (Airbus A380-800)
*Swiss International Air Lines (Airbus A340-300)
*Thai Airways International (Boeing 777-200)
*Turkish Airlines (Boeing 777-300)

===Terminal 4===

*American Airlines (Airbus A321, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 757-200, Boeing 767-300, Boeing 777-200, McDonnell Douglas MD-80)
**American Eagle (Bombardier CRJ-700)
**American Eagle/Compass Airlines (Embraer 175)
**American Eagle/Mesa Airlines (Bombardier CRJ-900)
**American Eagle/SkyWest Airlines (Bombardier CRJ-200)
*Qantas Airways (Boeing 747)

===Terminal 5===

*Delta Air Lines (Airbus A320, Airbus A330-200, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 757-200, Boeing 757-300, Boeing 767-300, Boeing 777-200, McDonnell Douglas MD-90)
**Delta Connection/SkyWest Airlines (Bombardier CRJ-200, Bombardier CRJ-700, Bombardier CRJ-900)
*Virgin Australia (arrivals) (Boeing 777-300)

===Terminal 6===

*Alaska Airlines (Boeing 737)
**Horizon Air (Bombardier Q400)
*American Airlines (Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Airbus A321)
*Copa Airlines (departures) (Boeing 737-800)
*Great Lakes Airlines (Beech 1900)

===Terminal 7===

*United Airlines (Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900, Boeing 747-400, Boeing 757-200, Boeing 757-300, Boeing 767-300, Boeing 767-400, Boeing 777-200, Boeing 787-8, Boeing 787-9)

===Terminal 8===

*United Airlines
**United Express/SkyWest Airlines (Bombardier CRJ-200, Bombardier CRJ-700)

===Cargo===

*AeroUnion (Airbus A300)
*Air China Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*Airborne Express/DHL (Boeing 767-200)
*Ameriflight (Beech 1900)
*Asiana Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*Astar/DHL (Douglas DC-8)
*Cargolux (Boeing 747-400)
*Cathay Pacific Cargo (Boeing 747-8)
*China Airlines Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*China Cargo Airlines (Boeing 777-200)
*EVA Air Cargo (McDonnell Douglas MD-11)
*Kalitta Air (Boeing 747-200)
*Korean Air Cargo (Boeing 747-8)
*FedEx (Airbus A300-600, McDonnell Douglas DC-10, McDonnell Douglas MD-11)
*Lufthansa Cargo (McDonnell Douglas MD-11)
*MAS Cargo (Boeing 767-300)
*Nippon Cargo Airlines (Boeing 747-400)
*Polar Air Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*Singapore Airlines Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*United Parcel Service (Boeing 767-300)

==Facilities and Transportation==

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.

Los Angeles International Airport

2016-01-24T04:11:12Z

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Theme Building===
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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.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Jim Clutter Park (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 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.

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).

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

===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. 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.

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.

===Flight Path Learning Center===
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.
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http://www.flightpath.us/

===Radisson Hotel===
There is a lounge on the roof of the hotel, step outside and shoot from the rooftop. Please keep in mind this hotel is private property, so it is suggested that you only use this location if you are staying at the hotel or a paying customer of the lounge. Recent reports indicate that this location is only accessible after 5pm, when the lounge opens.

===Dockweiler State Beach===
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.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Westchester Boulevard===
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.

===Cargo Parking===
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.

==Spotting Locations Map==

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33.944125, -118.402426~Theme Building;
33.943431, -118.4091~Tom Bradley International Terminal;
33.930934, -118.411578~Jim Clutter Park (Imperial Hill);
33.953644, -118.39674~In-n-Out Burger;
33.935581, -118.377353~Proud Bird Restaurant;
33.931962, -118.405446~Flight Path Learning Center;
33.946021, -118.395152~Raddison Hotel
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==Regular Traffic==

===Terminal 1===

*Southwest Airlines (Boeing 737)

===Terminal 2===

*Aeromexico (Boeing 737-700)
**Aeromexico Connect (Embraer ERJ-145)
*Air Canada (Airbus A320, Embraer 190)
*Avianca (Boeing 767-200)
**Avianca Costa Rica (Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Airbus A321)
**Avianca El Salvador (Airbus A320, Airbus A321)
*Hainan Airlines (Boeing 787-8)
*Hawaiian Airlines (Airbus A330-200, Boeing 767-300)
*Sun Country Airlines (Boeing 737-800)
*Virgin Atlantic (Airbus A340-600, Boeing 787-9)
*Volaris (Airbus A319)
*WestJet (Boeing 737-700)

===Terminal 3===

*Allegiant Air (McDonnall Douglas MD-80)
*BizAir Shuttle/Ultimate Jetcharters (Dornier 328JET)
*Frontier Airlines (Airbus A319, Airbus A320)
*jetBlue Airways (Airbus A320)
*Spirit Airlines (Airbus A319)
*Virgin America (Airbus A319, Airbus A320)
*Virgin Australia (departures) (Boeing 777-300)

===Tom Bradley International Terminal===

*Aeroflot (Airbus A330-200)
*Air Berlin
*Air China (Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777-300)
*Air France (Airbus A380-800, Boeing 777-200)
*Air Tahiti Nui (Airbus A340-300)
*Air New Zealand (Boeing 767-300, Boeing 777-200, Boeing 777-300)
*Alitalia (Boeing 777-200)
*All Nippon Airways (Boeing 777-200, Boeing 777-300)
*Asiana Airlines (Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777-200)
*British Airways (Airbus A380-800)
*Cathay Pacific Airways (Boeing 777-300)
*China Airlines (Boeing 777-300)
*China Eastern Airlines (Airbus A330-200, Airbus A340-600)
*China Southern Airlines (Airbus A380-800, Boeing 777-200)
*Copa Airlines (arrivals) (Boeing 737-800)
*El Al Israel Airlines (Boeing 777-200)
*Emirates Airline (Airbus A380-800)
*EVA Air (Boeing 777-300)
*Fiji Airways (Airbus A330-200)
*Iberia Airlines (Airbus A340-200, Airbus A340-300)
*Japan Airlines (Boeing 777-300)
*KLM (Boeing 747-400)
*Korean Air (Airbus A380-800, Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777-200)
*LAN Airlines (Boeing 767-300)
*LAN Peru (Boeing 767-300)
*Lufthansa (Airbus A340-600, Boeing 747-8i)
*Norwegian Air Shuttle (Boeing 787-8)
*Philippine Airlines (Airbus A340-300, Boeing 777-300)
*Qantas Airways (Airbus A330-200, Airbus A380-800, Boing 747-400)
*Saudi Arabian Airlines (Boeing 777-300)
*Singapore Airlines (Airbus A380-800)
*Swiss International Air Lines (Airbus A340-300)
*Thai Airways International (Boeing 777-200)
*Turkish Airlines (Boeing 777-300)

===Terminal 4===

*American Airlines (Airbus A321, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 757-200, Boeing 767-300, Boeing 777-200, McDonnell Douglas MD-80)
**American Eagle (Bombardier CRJ-700)
**American Eagle/Compass Airlines (Embraer 175)
**American Eagle/Mesa Airlines (Bombardier CRJ-900)
**American Eagle/SkyWest Airlines (Bombardier CRJ-200)
*Qantas Airways (Boeing 747)

===Terminal 5===

*Delta Air Lines (Airbus A320, Airbus A330-200, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 757-200, Boeing 757-300, Boeing 767-300, Boeing 777-200, McDonnell Douglas MD-90)
**Delta Connection/SkyWest Airlines (Bombardier CRJ-200, Bombardier CRJ-700, Bombardier CRJ-900)
*Virgin Australia (arrivals) (Boeing 777-300)

===Terminal 6===

*Alaska Airlines (Boeing 737)
**Horizon Air (Bombardier Q400)
*American Airlines (Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Airbus A321)
*Copa Airlines (departures) (Boeing 737-800)
*Great Lakes Airlines (Beech 1900)

===Terminal 7===

*United Airlines (Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900, Boeing 747-400, Boeing 757-200, Boeing 757-300, Boeing 767-300, Boeing 767-400, Boeing 777-200, Boeing 787-8, Boeing 787-9)

===Terminal 8===

*United Airlines
**United Express/SkyWest Airlines (Bombardier CRJ-200, Bombardier CRJ-700)

===Cargo===

*AeroUnion (Airbus A300)
*Air China Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*Airborne Express/DHL (Boeing 767-200)
*Ameriflight (Beech 1900)
*Asiana Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*Astar/DHL (Douglas DC-8)
*Cargolux (Boeing 747-400)
*Cathay Pacific Cargo (Boeing 747-8)
*China Airlines Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*China Cargo Airlines (Boeing 777-200)
*EVA Air Cargo (McDonnell Douglas MD-11)
*Kalitta Air (Boeing 747-200)
*Korean Air Cargo (Boeing 747-8)
*FedEx (Airbus A300-600, McDonnell Douglas DC-10, McDonnell Douglas MD-11)
*Lufthansa Cargo (McDonnell Douglas MD-11)
*MAS Cargo (Boeing 767-300)
*Nippon Cargo Airlines (Boeing 747-400)
*Polar Air Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*Singapore Airlines Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*United Parcel Service (Boeing 767-300)

==Facilities and Transportation==

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.