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Corfu Island International Airport

2008-07-05T17:19:13Z

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aptype=Mixed-Use Commerical|
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The history of Corfu Island International Airport-I.Kapodistrias, Corfu Island
begins with the landing of a plane (Heston Phoenix register SX-AAH) on 22 March 1937, with the governor Efstratio Xidi on board.
At the duration of second world war, it was used by planes of axis "where they found shelter after martial enterprises.
A small building of passenger station was built 1962.
In April 1965 the airport became International and the first flight under Air Traffic Control was realized with jet type Comet of Olympic Airways.
The construction of a new passenger station was finished in 1972. The runway today reaches 2.400 meters, width 45 meters.

==Official Spotting Locations==
There are no official spotting facilities at Corfu International Airport.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Kanoni-Hill===

A new Starbucks opened above the Kanoni Cafe on 26th June 2008, the terrace is now the highest point on Kanoni Hill to take photos. From here you have views over the approach to runway 35 and Mouse Island. It is also possible to shoot pictures of aircraft up to 737 size backtracking on the runway through gaps in the overhead power lines.

===International Departure Lounge===

I was able to take photographs through the windows of the International Departure Lounge with out any hassle from the authorities. However I took the precaution of putting a fresh memory card in my camera.

{{jplink|5619923}}

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

==Facilities and Transportation==

===Rent a car===

*'''Hertz''' : +30 2661 33547
*'''Europe Car''' : +30 2661 46440
*'''Avis''' : +30 2661 42007

===Hotels and rooms===

'''Pension Anna Bouzii''' is located at the threshold of runway 35 in Kanoni.
Rooms from 70 €/day (as of June 2008) with air-condition, refrigerator, bathroom, kitchen, SAT TV

Phone: +30-26610-24445
* [http://pension-anna.planespotting.net/ Pension Anna Bouzii]

'''Hotel Royal''' (Kanoni/Corfu) is located next to the Kanoni-Hill.

Star Rating:** Rooms: 125 Prices: High season 55€ double; low season 45€ double. Rates include continental breakfast

Phone: +30-2661-035345 Fax : +30-2661-038786

Address: 110 Paleopolis, Kanoni,
Corfu 491 00 ,
KERKYRA IONIAN ISLANDS Greece

== External Links ==

=== Spotters ===
* [http://elliott.www9.50megs.com/KROOM.htm Greek Aviation Enthusiasts]
* [http://www.planepics.org/corfu_de.html Corfu Spotting by planepics.org]

Corfu Island International Airport

2008-07-05T15:27:37Z

Petermc: /* Kanoni-Hill */

{{categorybox|Europe|Greece}}

{{infobox|fullname=Corfu Island International Airport|
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iata=CFU|
icao=LGKR|
aptype=Mixed-Use Commerical|
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The history of Corfu Island International Airport-I.Kapodistrias, Corfu Island
begins with the landing of a plane (Heston Phoenix register SX-AAH) on 22 March 1937, with the governor Efstratio Xidi on board.
At the duration of second world war, it was used by planes of axis "where they found shelter after martial enterprises.
A small building of passenger station was built 1962.
In April 1965 the airport became International and the first flight under Air Traffic Control was realized with jet type Comet of Olympic Airways.
The construction of a new passenger station was finished in 1972. The runway today reaches 2.400 meters, width 45 meters.

==Official Spotting Locations==
There are no official spotting facilities at Corfu International Airport.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Kanoni-Hill===

A new Starbucks opened above the Kanoni Cafe on 26th June 2008, the terrace is now the highest point on Kanoni Hill to take photos. From here you have views over the approach to runway 35 and Mouse Island. It is also possible to shoot pictures of aircraft up to 737 size backtracking on the runway through gaps in the overhead power lines.

===International Departure Lounge===

I was able to take photographs through the windows of the International Departure Lounge with out any hassle from the authorities. However I took the precaution of putting a fresh memory card in my camera.

{{jplink|5619923}}

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

==Facilities and Transportation==

===Rent a car===

*'''Hertz''' : +30 2661 33547
*'''Europe Car''' : +30 2661 46440
*'''Avis''' : +30 2661 42007

===Hotels and rooms===

'''Pension Anna Bouzii''' is located at the threshold of runway 35 in Kanoni.
Rooms from 60 €/day with air-condition, refrigerator, bathroom, kitchen, SAT TV

Phone: +30-26610-24445
* [http://pension-anna.planespotting.net/ Pension Anna Bouzii]

'''Hotel Royal''' (Kanoni/Corfu) is located next to the Kanoni-Hill.

Star Rating:** Rooms: 125 Prices: High season 55€ double; low season 45€ double. Rates include continental breakfast

Phone: +30-2661-035345 Fax : +30-2661-038786

Address: 110 Paleopolis, Kanoni,
Corfu 491 00 ,
KERKYRA IONIAN ISLANDS Greece

== External Links ==

=== Spotters ===
* [http://elliott.www9.50megs.com/KROOM.htm Greek Aviation Enthusiasts]
* [http://www.planepics.org/corfu_de.html Corfu Spotting by planepics.org]

Montreal St Hubert Airport

2007-11-14T21:09:21Z

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===None===

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Entire Perimeter===
This is a large airfield surrounded on all sides by public roads. Most general aviation activity is on the south side with views of the aprons possible over the fence or from the cafe balcony, asking at the various companies may result in access to their apron.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

==Facilities and Transportation==

Bus number 28 serves the airfield from the Longueuil Metro Station. The route covers 3/4 of the perimeter and terminates outside the administration building on the south side. Busses run Monday to Friday only at 30 minute intervals. Timetable and information in French can be found at [http://www.rtl-longueuil.qc.ca] Note: Montreal metro/bus tickets are not valid on the busses in Longueuil.

YHU

2007-11-14T21:03:52Z

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CYHU

2007-11-14T21:02:21Z

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#REDIRECT [[Montreal St Hubert Airport (CYHU/YHU)]]

Montreal St Hubert Airport

2007-11-14T20:57:20Z

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===None===

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Entire Perimeter===
This is a large airfield surrounded on all sides by public roads. Most general aviation activity is on the south side with views of the aprons possible over the fence or from the cafe balcony, asking at the various companies may result in access to their apron.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

==Facilities and Transportation==

Bus number 28 serves the airfield from the Longueuil Metro Station. The route covers 3/4 of the perimeter and terminates outside the administration building on the south side. Busses run Monday to Friday only at 30 minute intervals. Timetable and information in French can be found at www.rtl-longueuil.qc.ca Note: Montreal metro/bus tickets are not valid on the busses in Longueuil.

Montreal St Hubert Airport

2007-11-14T20:53:04Z

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===None===

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Entire perimeter===
This is a large airfield surrounded on all sides by public roads. Most general aviation activity is on the south side with views of the aprons possible over the fence or from the cafe balcony, asking at the various companies may result in access to their apron.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

==Facilities and Transportation==

Bus number 28 serves the airfield from the Longueuil Metro Station. The route covers 3/4 of the perimeter and terminates outside the administration building on the south side. Busses run Monday to Friday every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at other times. Note: Montreal metro/bus tickets are not valid on the busses in Longueuil.

Montreal St Hubert Airport

2007-11-14T20:51:08Z

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===None===

==Other Spotting Locations==

==This is a large airfield surrounded on all sides by public roads. Most general aviation activity is on the south side with views of the aprons possible over the fence or from the cafe balcony, asking at the various companies may result in access to their apron.==

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

==Facilities and Transportation==

===Bus number 28 serves the airfield from the Longueuil Metro Station. The route covers 3/4 of the perimeter and terminates outside the administration building on the south side. Busses run Monday to Friday every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at other times. Note: Montreal metro/bus tickets are not valid on the busses in Longueuil.

Montreal St Hubert Airport

2007-11-14T20:50:10Z

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===None===

==Other Spotting Locations==

===This is a large airfield surrounded on all sides by public roads. Most general aviation activity is on the south side with views of the aprons possible over the fence or from the cafe balcony, asking at the various companies may result in access to their apron.===

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

==Facilities and Transportation==

===Bus number 28 serves the airfield from the Longueuil Metro Station. The route covers 3/4 of the perimeter and terminates outside the administration building on the south side. Busses run Monday to Friday every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at other times. Note: Montreal metro/bus tickets are not valid on the busses in Longueuil.

Montreal St Hubert Airport

2007-11-14T20:38:32Z

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Toronto Pearson International Airport

2006-03-24T20:47:35Z

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[[Category:Ontario]]
{{categorywithregion|North America|Canada|Ontario}}

{{infobox|fullname=Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport|
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iata=YYZ|
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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1===

There is a smoking area on the departures level roadway with views over the AC Jazz Dash 8 and CRJ ramp. The light is best for photography in the mornings.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===FedEx Hill===

This location is best for all runway '''23/05''' spotting

From Hwy 427 North/South take Derry Rd. exit and head west at the intersection. Follow Derry Rd. for approximately 5 kms past the Connie Restaurant . FedEx is at the next light at Bramalea Rd. Turn left on Bramalea and follow the road to the end. The hill is on the right.

From Hwy 407 East/West take the Bramalea Rd. exit and head South. You will cross Derry Rd. Once on the ramp it will split into to ramps Terminals and Airport Rd. Take the Airport Rd. and follow the road to the end. The hill is on the right.

{{anetlink|948953}}
{{anetlink|956094}}

==Airside Spotting Locations==

===Terminal 1===

If you are flying with Air Canada you can obtain a boarding pass from the machines or online up to 12 hours before departure, this means that anyone with an evening flight can spend all day using the departure lounge windows. Bags can not be checked in until nearer departure time however there are storage facilities on the check in level. There is no problem exiting the departure lounge via the arrivals channel.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

==Facilities and Transportation==

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

2006-03-24T20:37:05Z

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[[Category:Ontario]]
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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Food Court===
There are windows overlooking the apron adjacent to the food court on ther upper level of the terminal building. Departing passengers will have the same view one level down in the departure lounge.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

==Facilities and Transportation==

London Luton Airport

2006-01-22T21:58:34Z

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[[Category:England]]
{{categorywithregion|Europe|United Kingdom|England}}

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Fire Station Access Road===

Besides taxiway Alpha, opposite the terminal. To reach this point you must head out of the terminal area and through the tunnel which goes under taxiway Alpha. You'll see a small hill straight ahead of you which is where the spot is. Beware that no parking is allowed here as it is a working area!
{{anetlink|438677}}

===Taxi rank and set down area===

This is the closest thing Luton has to an official viewing area. As the roadway is higher than the apron there are views of the east apron and taxiway over the fence.
{{jplink|558829}}

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

==Facilities and Transportation==

London Heathrow Airport

2006-01-12T11:59:40Z

Petermc: /* Airside Spotting Locations */

[[Category:England]]
{{categorywithregion|Europe|United Kingdom|England}}

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===The Queens Building===
On top of terminal 2. Shut, indefinitely.

==Other Spotting Locations==
===Rwy 23 threshold===
Early in the morning, if traffic is coming down on 27R, you could get lucky and witness dual rwy ops/landings. In such cases most the BA heavies will opt for 27L whilst a lot of the T3 traffic will land on 27R.
{{anetlink|802551}}
===Block 94 crash gate===
A real no-no, the Police will see you off from here quicker than anything! If you dare to venture into here, as it is open, be aware it's not advisable to hang around for too long. Shots of a/c lining up at B94 (for 27L) can be had though, should you get lucky.
{{anetlink|881225}}
Or shots of landing a/c onto 27L also.
{{anetlink|887541}}
Almost as good a spot is across the dual carriageway, which is perfectly fine, where landing a/c can be shot over the fence.
{{anetlink|887540}}
===09L Field===
There's a field similar to that found at Myrtle Avenue, although this one is for 09L arrivals. Very nice in the mornings when light from the rising Sun hits the fans.
{{anetlink|955969}}
===Hilton Hill===
Either walk from Myrtle Av. or from terminal 4. Expect a 15 minute walk from Myrtle, 5 from T4. The hill is on the side of the road that leads into terminal 4 itself. Plenty of space to not bother anyone. Very hazy in the summer though. Only good for 27L arrival shots, with a different backdrop from the "normal" LHR ones.
{{anetlink|891165}}
===Line ups on 27R===
Shooting through the fence on the Northern Perimeter Road. Excellent spot on late summer evenings when the Sun is almost behind you.
{{anetlink|949901}}
===Gate by Road Crossing===
Only good for 27R ops. Better for landing traffic than departing. Spot is by the mini roundabout near the white huts. Where the a/c cross the road from the airport to the maintenance area there's a red and white gate. Excellent spot for touch downs on 27R.
{{anetlink|950006}}
Aircraft being tugged across the road are also easily shot here too.
{{anetlink|802553}}

===Myrtle Avenue===
A field at the end of Myrtle Avenue, by the approach lights for 27L. By foot, either walk from terminal 4 northbound alongside the dual carriageway or southbound from Hatton cross tube. The field can not be missed; it's about a 10 minute walk from either end. 

{{anetlink|956772}}
{{anetlink|930453}}
{{anetlink|907596}}

===09R banking/climbout shots:Tesco Dukes Green===
Excellent spot just outside the airport perimeter,located on the A312.About a 10-15 minute southbound walk from Hatton Cross tube station.A good spot for shooting banking,heavy takeoffs when 09R is use(about 30% of the time)especially for heavy A340s.

{{anetlink|809816}}
{{anetlink|816157}}

===27L climbouts:Former Essso garage alongside the southern perimeter road===
Popular spot for capturing takeoffs from 27L.Hard to park the car here now as the slip lane as been coned off to prevent such activity!Possible to get a bus to the cargo centre but and walk westbound for about 10minutes.Brick bollards provide useful height for shooting aircraft climbing out slowly after a long takeoff run.

{{anetlink|767759}}
{{anetlink|816429}}

===Perimeter road in north-west corner 27R climbouts===
The perimeter road in the far north-west corner also provides some excellent opportunities for 27R climbout shots although the sun is not far round enough for this spot to be effective during the winter and autumn months.

{{anetlink|836263}}
{{anetlink|890483}}

===27R final approaches from the mini trading estate===
Given the road works and the imminent closing of the 'road crossing road' this area may not be around for too much longer.This spot is on a small trading estate,just off the perimeter road,comprising a series of mainly single tier buildings and is generally quiet at the weekend.Parking the car is not advised here as it is a private estate.Others prefer to shoot from the roundabout on the perimeter road and the little patch of land next to it but I personally find that you are a little too 'under' the aircraft compared to the trading estate spot.

{{anetlink|818386}}

===Runway 27R touchdowns===
Like the 27R climb outs spot,the light here is only good about 1/2 of the year as you are facing south but it is perfect for evening photography.A few different angles can be had from along the north perimeter road depending on where exactly you shoot from.

{{anetlink|907626}}
{{anetlink|907656}}
{{anetlink|902362}}

==Airside Spotting Locations==
===Airside - Terminal 1; Gate 8 - bmi domestic Lounge===
Glazed floor to Ceiling overlooking the eastern end of the Northern Runway (27R/09L). Touchdowns on 27R, and taxiing aircraft visible. Aircraft landing on 09L have mostly left the runway and those for Terminal 3 turned away before getting close.

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{{afleetlink|25182}}

===Airside - Terminal 1; Gates 36-56 ===
Gates 36-56 are located in a glass and steel building at the extreme eastern end of the central area with views over runway 23 and B pier of Terminal 1. There are plenty of windows that line up with gaps in the parked aircraft and photography is best in the afternoon. On the down side the northern most gate offering the best views can be closed off by moveable barriers if it is being used for flights to Israel.
WARNING:If you don't know the gate your flight is departing from allow time to walk back to the main departure lounge (without a moving walkway)to check the monitors there.

===Airside - Terminal 4 ===
In addition to the windows behind the duty free shop the Gate 23 area has windows overlooking the southern taxiway and 27L holding point.
WARNING:If you don't know the gate your flight is departing from allow time to walk back to the main departure lounge (without a moving walkway) to check the monitors there.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

==Facilities and Transportation==

London Heathrow Airport

2006-01-12T11:52:31Z

Petermc:

[[Category:England]]
{{categorywithregion|Europe|United Kingdom|England}}

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===The Queens Building===
On top of terminal 2. Shut, indefinitely.

==Other Spotting Locations==
===Rwy 23 threshold===
Early in the morning, if traffic is coming down on 27R, you could get lucky and witness dual rwy ops/landings. In such cases most the BA heavies will opt for 27L whilst a lot of the T3 traffic will land on 27R.
{{anetlink|802551}}
===Block 94 crash gate===
A real no-no, the Police will see you off from here quicker than anything! If you dare to venture into here, as it is open, be aware it's not advisable to hang around for too long. Shots of a/c lining up at B94 (for 27L) can be had though, should you get lucky.
{{anetlink|881225}}
Or shots of landing a/c onto 27L also.
{{anetlink|887541}}
Almost as good a spot is across the dual carriageway, which is perfectly fine, where landing a/c can be shot over the fence.
{{anetlink|887540}}
===09L Field===
There's a field similar to that found at Myrtle Avenue, although this one is for 09L arrivals. Very nice in the mornings when light from the rising Sun hits the fans.
{{anetlink|955969}}
===Hilton Hill===
Either walk from Myrtle Av. or from terminal 4. Expect a 15 minute walk from Myrtle, 5 from T4. The hill is on the side of the road that leads into terminal 4 itself. Plenty of space to not bother anyone. Very hazy in the summer though. Only good for 27L arrival shots, with a different backdrop from the "normal" LHR ones.
{{anetlink|891165}}
===Line ups on 27R===
Shooting through the fence on the Northern Perimeter Road. Excellent spot on late summer evenings when the Sun is almost behind you.
{{anetlink|949901}}
===Gate by Road Crossing===
Only good for 27R ops. Better for landing traffic than departing. Spot is by the mini roundabout near the white huts. Where the a/c cross the road from the airport to the maintenance area there's a red and white gate. Excellent spot for touch downs on 27R.
{{anetlink|950006}}
Aircraft being tugged across the road are also easily shot here too.
{{anetlink|802553}}

===Myrtle Avenue===
A field at the end of Myrtle Avenue, by the approach lights for 27L. By foot, either walk from terminal 4 northbound alongside the dual carriageway or southbound from Hatton cross tube. The field can not be missed; it's about a 10 minute walk from either end. 

{{anetlink|956772}}
{{anetlink|930453}}
{{anetlink|907596}}

===09R banking/climbout shots:Tesco Dukes Green===
Excellent spot just outside the airport perimeter,located on the A312.About a 10-15 minute southbound walk from Hatton Cross tube station.A good spot for shooting banking,heavy takeoffs when 09R is use(about 30% of the time)especially for heavy A340s.

{{anetlink|809816}}
{{anetlink|816157}}

===27L climbouts:Former Essso garage alongside the southern perimeter road===
Popular spot for capturing takeoffs from 27L.Hard to park the car here now as the slip lane as been coned off to prevent such activity!Possible to get a bus to the cargo centre but and walk westbound for about 10minutes.Brick bollards provide useful height for shooting aircraft climbing out slowly after a long takeoff run.

{{anetlink|767759}}
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===Perimeter road in north-west corner 27R climbouts===
The perimeter road in the far north-west corner also provides some excellent opportunities for 27R climbout shots although the sun is not far round enough for this spot to be effective during the winter and autumn months.

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{{anetlink|890483}}

===27R final approaches from the mini trading estate===
Given the road works and the imminent closing of the 'road crossing road' this area may not be around for too much longer.This spot is on a small trading estate,just off the perimeter road,comprising a series of mainly single tier buildings and is generally quiet at the weekend.Parking the car is not advised here as it is a private estate.Others prefer to shoot from the roundabout on the perimeter road and the little patch of land next to it but I personally find that you are a little too 'under' the aircraft compared to the trading estate spot.

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===Runway 27R touchdowns===
Like the 27R climb outs spot,the light here is only good about 1/2 of the year as you are facing south but it is perfect for evening photography.A few different angles can be had from along the north perimeter road depending on where exactly you shoot from.

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==Airside Spotting Locations==
===Airside - Terminal 1; Gate 8 - bmi domestic Lounge===
Glazed floor to Ceiling overlooking the eastern end of the Northern Runway (27R/09L). Touchdowns on 27R, and taxiing aircraft visible. Aircraft landing on 09L have mostly left the runway and those for Terminal 3 turned away before getting close.

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===Airside - Terminal 4; ===
In addition to the windows behind the duty free shop the Gate 23 area has windows overlooking the southern taxiway and 27L holding point. WARNING:If you don't know the gate your flight is departing from allow time to walk back to the main departure lounge to check the monitors there.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

==Facilities and Transportation==

Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Observation Deck===
Open 06.30 to 20.30 admission 3 Zloty.

Entry is via a security check at ground level outside the terminal building adjacent to the domestic check in area. The viewing deck occupies the roof of the terminal building and faces south west and is therefore best for photography in the mornings.

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However due to the opening hours night photography with a tripod is possible during the darker months of the year.

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There is no shelter on the roof except for a small area adjacent to the stairs and toilets and there are no outlets selling food and drinks. As re-entry will involve another security check and paying again it is best to obtain supplies from the shops in the terminal building before going up.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Car Park===
The Government ramp can be viewed from the top level of the short term car park. However in September 2005 photography was not possible due to building works on the terminal building extension obstructing the view. When this work is finished the new elevated roadway under construction may offer the same view.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

==Facilities and Transportation==
There is a restaurant in the main terminal building serving resonably priced Polish food and non alchoholic drinks.
Outside the Etudia Terminal used by the low cost airlines there is a tent serving beer, coffee and sandwiches.
The Marriot hotel at the airport has some very low weekend rates.

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Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport

2006-01-07T15:04:29Z

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==Locations to Avoid==

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==Regular Traffic==

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==Other Spotting Locations==

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==Locations to Avoid==

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==Regular Traffic==

==Facilities and Transportation==

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==Other Spotting Locations==

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==Locations to Avoid==

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==Regular Traffic==

==Facilities and Transportation==

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==Facilities and Transportation==

EPWA

2006-01-07T14:36:04Z

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#REDIRECT [[Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW/EPWA)]]

WAW

2006-01-07T14:35:19Z

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Other Spotting Locations==

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==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

==Facilities and Transportation==

London City Airport

2005-12-29T19:20:54Z

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Located in the former Royal Docks only 6 miles from central London this airport handles turboprop and jet aircraft up to BAe 146 size on scheduled routes to business destinations in Europe. In recent years there has been an increase in movements by biz jets. Busiest periods are weekday mornings and evenings and Sunday evenings, the airport is closed on Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings.

==Official Spotting Locations==

===Outside Terminal Building===
Outside the terminal building there are some seats facing the runway over the water, this area is mainly used by airport staff on a smoking break or passengers in need of a pre flight cigarette. From here only the eastern half of the runway can be seen.
{{jplink|518164}}

==Other Spotting Locations==

===North side of Royal Albert Dock===
From the north side of Royal Albert Dock there is an unobstructed over water view of the entire airport. This is a public area with some offices, restaurants and a boat club that use the dock. To reach this spot take the DLR to Royal Albert station.
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===Jet Centre Gates===
Walking anti clockwise from Royal Albert dock to the terminal building you will pass the Jet Centre. Sometimes a photo or two is possible depending on how the biz jets are parked, there are no problems logging.

===Eastern end of Car Park===
From the eastern end of the car park there are views over King George V dock of the runway 28 holding point and turning loop.
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===Airside-Departure Lounge===
The departure lounge is on the upper floor with large windows overlooking the apron and runway.
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==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
See airport web site for a full schedule.

==Facilities and Transportation==
In December 2005 the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) extension to the airport terminal opened.

London City Airport

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London City Airport

2005-12-29T19:19:17Z

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London City Airport

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London City Airport

2005-12-29T19:14:48Z

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Located in the former Royal Docks only 6 miles from central London this airport handles turboprop and jet aircraft up to BAe 146 size on scheduled routes to business destinations in Europe. In recent years there has been an increase in movements by biz jets. Busiest periods are weekday mornings and evenings and Sunday evenings, the airport is closed on Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings.

==Official Spotting Locations==

===Outside Terminal Building===
Outside the terminal building there are some seats facing the runway over the water, this area is mainly used by airport staff on a smoking break or passengers in need of a pre flight cigarette. From here only the eastern half of the runway can be seen.
{{jplink|518164}}

==Other Spotting Locations==

===North side of Royal Albert Dock===
From the north side of Royal Albert Dock there is an unobstructed over water view of the entire airport. This is a public area with some offices, restaurants and a boat club that use the dock. To reach this spot take the DLR to Royal Albert station.
{{jplink|518162}}
{{jplink|518206}}

===Jet Centre Gates===
Walking anti clockwise from Royal Albert dock to the terminal building you will pass the Jet Centre. Sometimes a photo or two is possible depending on how the biz jets are parked, there are no problems logging.

===Eastern end of Car Park===
From the eastern end of the car park there are views over King George V dock of the runway 28 holding point and turning loop.
{{jplink|518161}}

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

==Facilities and Transportation==

London City Airport

2005-12-29T19:11:36Z

Petermc: /* Eastern end of Car Park */

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Located in the former Royal Docks only 6 miles from central London this airport handles turboprop and jet aircraft up to BAe 146 size on scheduled routes to business destinations in Europe. In recent years there has been an increase in movements by biz jets. Busiest periods are weekday mornings and evenings and Sunday evenings, the airport is closed on Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings.

==Official Spotting Locations==

===Outside Terminal Building===
Outside the terminal building there are some seats facing the runway over the water, this area is mainly used by airport staff on a smoking break or passengers in need of a pre flight cigarette. From here only the eastern half of the runway can be seen.
{{jplink|518164}}

==Other Spotting Locations==

===North side of Royal Albert Dock===
From the north side of Royal Albert Dock there is an unobstructed over water view of the entire airport. This is a public area with some offices, restaurants and a boat club that use the dock. To reach this spot take the DLR to Royal Albert station.
{{jplink|518162}}

===Jet Centre Gates===
Walking anti clockwise from Royal Albert dock to the terminal building you will pass the Jet Centre. Sometimes a photo or two is possible depending on how the biz jets are parked, there are no problems logging.

===Eastern end of Car Park===
From the eastern end of the car park there are views over King George V dock of the runway 28 holding point and turning loop.
{{jplink|518161}}

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

==Facilities and Transportation==

London City Airport

2005-12-29T19:08:28Z

Petermc: /* Jet Centre Gates */

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Located in the former Royal Docks only 6 miles from central London this airport handles turboprop and jet aircraft up to BAe 146 size on scheduled routes to business destinations in Europe. In recent years there has been an increase in movements by biz jets. Busiest periods are weekday mornings and evenings and Sunday evenings, the airport is closed on Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings.

==Official Spotting Locations==

===Outside Terminal Building===
Outside the terminal building there are some seats facing the runway over the water, this area is mainly used by airport staff on a smoking break or passengers in need of a pre flight cigarette. From here only the eastern half of the runway can be seen.
{{jplink|518164}}

==Other Spotting Locations==

===North side of Royal Albert Dock===
From the north side of Royal Albert Dock there is an unobstructed over water view of the entire airport. This is a public area with some offices, restaurants and a boat club that use the dock. To reach this spot take the DLR to Royal Albert station.
{{jplink|518162}}

===Jet Centre Gates===
Walking anti clockwise from Royal Albert dock to the terminal building you will pass the Jet Centre. Sometimes a photo or two is possible depending on how the biz jets are parked, there are no problems logging.

===Eastern end of Car Park===

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

==Facilities and Transportation==

London City Airport

2005-12-29T19:05:06Z

Petermc: /* North side of Royal Albert Dock */

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Located in the former Royal Docks only 6 miles from central London this airport handles turboprop and jet aircraft up to BAe 146 size on scheduled routes to business destinations in Europe. In recent years there has been an increase in movements by biz jets. Busiest periods are weekday mornings and evenings and Sunday evenings, the airport is closed on Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings.

==Official Spotting Locations==

===Outside Terminal Building===
Outside the terminal building there are some seats facing the runway over the water, this area is mainly used by airport staff on a smoking break or passengers in need of a pre flight cigarette. From here only the eastern half of the runway can be seen.
{{jplink|518164}}

==Other Spotting Locations==

===North side of Royal Albert Dock===
From the north side of Royal Albert Dock there is an unobstructed over water view of the entire airport. This is a public area with some offices, restaurants and a boat club that use the dock. To reach this spot take the DLR to Royal Albert station.
{{jplink|518162}}

===Jet Centre Gates===
===Eastern end of Car Park===

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

==Facilities and Transportation==

London City Airport

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London City Airport

2005-12-29T18:57:11Z

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London City Airport

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London City Airport

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London City Airport

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London City Airport

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London City Airport

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==Regular Traffic==

==Facilities and Transportation==

London City Airport

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==Regular Traffic==

==Facilities and Transportation==

London City Airport

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EGLC

2005-12-29T16:14:41Z

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#REDIRECT [[London City Airport (LCY/EGLC)]]

LCY

2005-12-29T16:13:47Z

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#REDIRECT [[London City Airport(LCY/EGLC)]]

London City Airport

2005-12-29T16:11:28Z

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London Heathrow Airport

2005-12-29T15:20:06Z

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===The Queens Building===
On top of terminal 2. Shut, indefinitely.

==Other Spotting Locations==
===Rwy 23 threshold===
Early in the morning, if traffic is coming down on 27R, you could get lucky and witness dual rwy ops/landings. In such cases most the BA heavies will opt for 27L whilst a lot of the T3 traffic will land on 27R.
{{anetlink|802551}}
===Block 94 crash gate===
A real no-no, the Police will see you off from here quicker than anything! If you dare to venture into here, as it is open, be aware it's not advisable to hang around for too long. Shots of a/c lining up at B94 (for 27L) can be had though, should you get lucky.
{{anetlink|881225}}
Or shots of landing a/c onto 27L also.
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Almost as good a spot is across the dual carriageway, which is perfectly fine, where landing a/c can be shot over the fence.
{{anetlink|887540}}
===09L Field===
There's a field similar to that found at Myrtle Avenue, although this one is for 09L arrivals. Very nice in the mornings when light from the rising Sun hits the fans.
{{anetlink|955969}}
===Hilton Hill===
Either walk from Myrtle Av. or from terminal 4. Expect a 15 minute walk from Myrtle, 5 from T4. The hill is on the side of the road that leads into terminal 4 itself. Plenty of space to not bother anyone. Very hazy in the summer though. Only good for 27L arrival shots, with a different backdrop from the "normal" LHR ones.
{{anetlink|891165}}
===Line ups on 27R===
Shooting through the fence on the Northern Perimeter Road. Excellent spot on late summer evenings when the Sun is almost behind you.
{{anetlink|949901}}
===Gate by Road Crossing===
Only good for 27R ops. Better for landing traffic than departing. Spot is by the mini roundabout near the white huts. Where the a/c cross the road from the airport to the maintenance area there's a red and white gate. Excellent spot for touch downs on 27R.
{{anetlink|950006}}
Aircraft being tugged across the road are also easily shot here too.
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===Myrtle Avenue===
A field at the end of Myrtle Avenue, by the approach lights for 27L. By foot, either walk from terminal 4 northbound alongside the dual carriageway or southbound from Hatton cross tube. The field can not be missed; it's about a 10 minute walk from either end. 

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{{anetlink|930453}}
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===09R banking/climbout shots:Tesco Dukes Green===
Excellent spot just outside the airport perimeter,located on the A312.About a 10-15 minute southbound walk from Hatton Cross tube station.A good spot for shooting banking,heavy takeoffs when 09R is use(about 30% of the time)especially for heavy A340s.

{{anetlink|809816}}
{{anetlink|816157}}

===27L climbouts:Former Essso garage alongside the southern perimeter road===
Popular spot for capturing takeoffs from 27L.Hard to park the car here now as the slip lane as been coned off to prevent such activity!Possible to get a bus to the cargo centre but and walk westbound for about 10minutes.Brick bollards provide useful height for shooting aircraft climbing out slowly after a long takeoff run.

{{anetlink|767759}}
{{anetlink|816429}}

===Perimeter road in north-west corner 27R climbouts===
The perimeter road in the far north-west corner also provides some excellent opportunities for 27R climbout shots although the sun is not far round enough for this spot to be effective during the winter and autumn months.

{{anetlink|836263}}
{{anetlink|890483}}

===27R final approaches from the mini trading estate===
Given the road works and the imminent closing of the 'road crossing road' this area may not be around for too much longer.This spot is on a small trading estate,just off the perimeter road,comprising a series of mainly single tier buildings and is generally quiet at the weekend.Parking the car is not advised here as it is a private estate.Others prefer to shoot from the roundabout on the perimeter road and the little patch of land next to it but I personally find that you are a little too 'under' the aircraft compared to the trading estate spot.

{{anetlink|818386}}

===Runway 27R touchdowns===
Like the 27R climb outs spot,the light here is only good about 1/2 of the year as you are facing south but it is perfect for evening photography.A few different angles can be had from along the north perimeter road depending on where exactly you shoot from.

{{anetlink|907626}}
{{anetlink|907656}}
{{anetlink|902362}}

===Airside - Terminal 1; Gate 8 - bmi domestic Lounge===
Glazed floor to Ceiling overlooking the eastern end of the Northern Runway (27R/09L). Touchdowns on 27R, and taxiing aircraft visible. Aircraft landing on 09L have mostly left the runway and those for Terminal 3 turned away before getting close.

{{afleetlink|25901}}
{{afleetlink|25182}}

===Airside - Terminal 4; Gate 23 area===
Windows overlooking the southern taxiway and 27L holding point. WARNING:If you don't know the gate your flight is departing from allow time to walk back to the main departure lounge to check the monitors there.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

==Facilities and Transportation==

London Heathrow Airport

2005-12-29T15:19:17Z

Petermc: /* Other Spotting Locations */

[[Category:England]]
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==Official Spotting Locations==

===The Queens Building===
On top of terminal 2. Shut, indefinitely.

==Other Spotting Locations==
===Rwy 23 threshold===
Early in the morning, if traffic is coming down on 27R, you could get lucky and witness dual rwy ops/landings. In such cases most the BA heavies will opt for 27L whilst a lot of the T3 traffic will land on 27R.
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===Block 94 crash gate===
A real no-no, the Police will see you off from here quicker than anything! If you dare to venture into here, as it is open, be aware it's not advisable to hang around for too long. Shots of a/c lining up at B94 (for 27L) can be had though, should you get lucky.
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Or shots of landing a/c onto 27L also.
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Almost as good a spot is across the dual carriageway, which is perfectly fine, where landing a/c can be shot over the fence.
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===09L Field===
There's a field similar to that found at Myrtle Avenue, although this one is for 09L arrivals. Very nice in the mornings when light from the rising Sun hits the fans.
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===Hilton Hill===
Either walk from Myrtle Av. or from terminal 4. Expect a 15 minute walk from Myrtle, 5 from T4. The hill is on the side of the road that leads into terminal 4 itself. Plenty of space to not bother anyone. Very hazy in the summer though. Only good for 27L arrival shots, with a different backdrop from the "normal" LHR ones.
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===Line ups on 27R===
Shooting through the fence on the Northern Perimeter Road. Excellent spot on late summer evenings when the Sun is almost behind you.
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===Gate by Road Crossing===
Only good for 27R ops. Better for landing traffic than departing. Spot is by the mini roundabout near the white huts. Where the a/c cross the road from the airport to the maintenance area there's a red and white gate. Excellent spot for touch downs on 27R.
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Aircraft being tugged across the road are also easily shot here too.
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===Myrtle Avenue===
A field at the end of Myrtle Avenue, by the approach lights for 27L. By foot, either walk from terminal 4 northbound alongside the dual carriageway or southbound from Hatton cross tube. The field can not be missed; it's about a 10 minute walk from either end. 

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===09R banking/climbout shots:Tesco Dukes Green===
Excellent spot just outside the airport perimeter,located on the A312.About a 10-15 minute southbound walk from Hatton Cross tube station.A good spot for shooting banking,heavy takeoffs when 09R is use(about 30% of the time)especially for heavy A340s.

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===27L climbouts:Former Essso garage alongside the southern perimeter road===
Popular spot for capturing takeoffs from 27L.Hard to park the car here now as the slip lane as been coned off to prevent such activity!Possible to get a bus to the cargo centre but and walk westbound for about 10minutes.Brick bollards provide useful height for shooting aircraft climbing out slowly after a long takeoff run.

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===Perimeter road in north-west corner 27R climbouts===
The perimeter road in the far north-west corner also provides some excellent opportunities for 27R climbout shots although the sun is not far round enough for this spot to be effective during the winter and autumn months.

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===27R final approaches from the mini trading estate===
Given the road works and the imminent closing of the 'road crossing road' this area may not be around for too much longer.This spot is on a small trading estate,just off the perimeter road,comprising a series of mainly single tier buildings and is generally quiet at the weekend.Parking the car is not advised here as it is a private estate.Others prefer to shoot from the roundabout on the perimeter road and the little patch of land next to it but I personally find that you are a little too 'under' the aircraft compared to the trading estate spot.

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===Runway 27R touchdowns===
Like the 27R climb outs spot,the light here is only good about 1/2 of the year as you are facing south but it is perfect for evening photography.A few different angles can be had from along the north perimeter road depending on where exactly you shoot from.

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===Airside - Terminal 1; Gate 8 - bmi domestic Lounge===
Glazed floor to Ceiling overlooking the eastern end of the Northern Runway (27R/09L). Touchdowns on 27R, and taxiing aircraft visible. Aircraft landing on 09L have mostly left the runway and those for Terminal 3 turned away before getting close.

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===Airside - Terminal 4; Gate 23===
Windows overlooking the southern taxiway and 27L holding point. WARNING:If you don't know the gate your flight is departing from allow time to walk back to the main departure lounge to check the monitors there.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

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==Facilities and Transportation==