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===Planespotting Policy=== | ===Planespotting Policy=== | ||
The following is paraphrased from a phone call which occurred on Friday, September 3 between a SpottersWiki contributer and Jeff Lea, Public Information Manager for Lambert-St. Louis airport | The following is paraphrased from a phone call which occurred on Friday, September 3 between a SpottersWiki contributer and Jeff Lea, Public Information Manager for Lambert-St. Louis airport: | ||
Mr. Lea confirmed that STL airport does not have an official policy or stance toward non-media photography or "planespotting". The airport does not encourage or advocate planespotting, nor do they offer any offer any suggestions or tips. Mr. Lea pointed out that the airport and roads surrounding it fall within the jurisdiction of various municipalities as well as airport police. In addition, STL airport has provided no guidance to airport police with regard to the treatment of spotters. | :Mr. Lea confirmed that STL airport does not have an official policy or stance toward non-media photography or "planespotting". The airport does not encourage or advocate planespotting, nor do they offer any offer any suggestions or tips. Mr. Lea pointed out that the airport and roads surrounding it fall within the jurisdiction of various municipalities as well as airport police. In addition, STL airport has provided no guidance to airport police with regard to the treatment of spotters. | ||
Official documentation for the media can be found in the STL [http://www.lambert-stlouis.com/flystl/media-newsroom/media-guide/ Media Guide]. | :Official documentation for the media can be found in the STL [http://www.lambert-stlouis.com/flystl/media-newsroom/media-guide/ Media Guide]. | ||
Plane spotting at Lambert usually brings unwanted attention by the airport police, which have been known to force deletion of all images taken on or around airport property. | Plane spotting at Lambert usually brings unwanted attention by the airport police, which have been known to force deletion of all images taken on or around airport property. | ||
==Other Spotting Locations== | ==Other Spotting Locations== | ||