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=== Location A ===
=== Location A ===
[[File:Lrcl_A_ex1.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Example photo from Location A]]
[[File:Lrcl_A_ex4.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Example photo from Location A]]


The main spotting location (A) is at the intersection of Elicei and Prieteniei streets and the adjacent area. You can see the airplanes landing and taking off on runway 08. The best time of day to take pictures is in in the morning and the early afternoon.
The main spotting location (A) is at the intersection of Elicei and Prieteniei streets and the adjacent area. You can see the airplanes landing and taking off on runway 08. The best time of day to take pictures is in in the morning and the early afternoon.
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Aircraft are turning right at the end of the runway and are preparing for take-off very close to the fence. It is recommended that you do not park your cars exactly behind the turning aircraft because the jetblast causes a lot of stones and dust and you might end up with a cracked windshied or in need of a new paint job.
Aircraft are turning right at the end of the runway and are preparing for take-off very close to the fence. It is recommended that you do not park your cars exactly behind the turning aircraft because the jetblast causes a lot of stones and dust and you might end up with a cracked windshied or in need of a new paint job.
Example shots:
[[File:Lrcl_A_ex1.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
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=== Location B ===
=== Location B ===


[[File:Lrcl_B_ex1.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Example photo from Location B]]
[[File:Lrcl_B_ex2.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Example photo from Location B]]
The secondary spotting location gives you the possibility to shoot late in the afternoon for landings on rwy 08.
The secondary spotting location gives you the possibility to shoot late in the afternoon for landings on rwy 08.
To get to this location, just follow the dirt road that goes to the other side of the runway and stop at the first left corner.
To get to this location, just follow the dirt road that goes to the other side of the runway and stop at the first left corner.
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Zoom: 70-300mm.
Zoom: 70-300mm.
Time: 5-8pm in the summer, 4-6pm autumn.
Time: 5-8pm in the summer, 4-6pm autumn.
Example shots:
[[File:Lrcl_B_ex1.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
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==Other Spotting Locations==
You can reach the end of runway 26 by driving towards the exit of the city and parking your car near to the end of the airport. From there you cand walk in the field to the end of the runway. This location is not favoured because a ladder is needed and it is difficult to get to.


==Regular Traffic==
==Regular Traffic==
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In the summer there are regular holiday charters which should appear on the airport's website. Regular charter companies are Sky, Air Bucharest, Corendon. You may also see business jets flying in from Bucharest or Europe and air ambulances.
In the summer there are regular holiday charters which should appear on the airport's website. Regular charter companies are Sky, Air Bucharest, Corendon. You may also see business jets flying in from Bucharest or Europe and air ambulances.


==Facilities and transportation==
==Facilities and Transportation==
The city's transportation company (RATUC) has a bus line that runs from the city center (Mihai Viteazul square) to the airport. Get off at the "Aeroport" station.
The city's transportation company (RATUC) has a bus line that runs from the city center (Mihai Viteazul square) to the airport. Get off at the "Aeroport" station.
Also taxis are available and shouldn't be very expensive.
Also taxis are available and shouldn't be very expensive.
==Other Spotting Locations==
You can reach the end of runway 26 by driving towards the exit of the city and parking your car near to the end of the airport. From there you cand walk in the field to the end of the runway. This location is not favoured because a ladder is needed and it is difficult to get to.