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{{categorybox|Europe|Germany}}
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{{redbox|''Please note that the use of airband scanners in Germany is illegal.''}}
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location=Frankfurt, Germany|
location=Frankfurt, Germany|
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==Official Spotting Locations==
==Official Spotting Locations==


FRA has two observation decks, both are now closed
'''Frankfurt now only has ONE observation deck, which is in Terminal 2 and is confirmed as fully open.'''  
 
===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===
The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.
 
:'''The opening times are:'''
 
:November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h
:March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h
 
'''This observation deck will also be closed 28.12.2005.'''


From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''07L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.


<gallery>
===Terminal 2, Concourse E Visitor's Terrace===
Image:GulfAirA343Taxi18.jpg|Gulf Air A340-300 taxiing by the deck.
Image:PPVREWaiting.jpg|Varig 777-200 taxiing to the gate.
Image:KuwaitA300.jpg|Kuwait Airways A300-600 touching down on 25R.
Image:Varig_777_Head_On_Close.jpg|Varig 777-200 coming right at me.
</gallery>


===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck===
The Visitor's Terrace is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.
The observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.


This observation deck is now reported as reopened (see Airports of the World, September-October 2007 issue). It is open between 10:00 and 17:00 daily with an entrance charge of €2.50. Visitors must pass through a security check and no sharp or dangerous objects can be carried.
This observation deck is now fully open. It is open between 10:00 and 18:00 on weekdays and until 19:00 on weekends and holidays with an entrance charge of €3.00. Visitors are no longer required to pass through a security check. When the observation deck is closed you can view from the McDonalds seating area, (if you can get a seat) as it has large windows to see out of.


===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18 and approach 07===
===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18 and approach 07===
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==Facilities and Transportation==
==Facilities and Transportation==
==External Links==
*[http://spotterlead.net/EDDF/spotting Frankfurt Main Planespotting Timetables] Frankfurt Main Planespotting Timetables: Live flights, weather reports, runway usage, lighting conditions.
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