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 ===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, 2010 between a SpottersWiki contributer JLJ4774 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.
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 :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. It is illegal to force photographers to delete their photos but be aware that law enforcement can take anyone they want to jail without justification. If upon arrival they can't find valid charges you will be released.  If approached by a badge, use common sense remain calm and explain yourself.
 ==Other Spotting Locations==
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 ===Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel===
-While an unlikely spotting location, appropriate rooms at this hotel allow for all day planespotting in luxury. Upper-level rooms on the northwest side of this hotel offer a commanding view of the eastern end of the airport. According to the hotel staff, special requests for these rooms are quite common. Be sure to make arrangements in advance unless you hold some form of Marriott elite status.  As a gold member I was able to get the second best positioned room on the second highest floor on a Thursday evening with no special arrangements, room 1044, if I'm not mistaken.
+While an unlikely spotting location, appropriate rooms at this hotel allow for all day planespotting in luxury. Upper-level rooms on the northwest side of this hotel offer a commanding view of the eastern end of the airport. According to the hotel staff, special requests for these rooms are quite common. Be sure to make arrangements in advance unless you hold some form of Marriott elite status.  As a gold member I was able to get the second best positioned room on a Thursday evening with no special arrangements, room 1044. 1046 is the northwestern most room with the very best view it is a double queen room. The 11th floor the houses the concierge lounge and the 12th the penthouse(s). 944 and 946 are ok as well being the third and fourth best rooms for spotting, respectively.
 Planes taxiing, arriving, and departing on the 30s can be easily captured with a 70-300 although a slightly longer lens will come in handy. Anything less than a 70-300, say a lens with an upper reach of 200mm will likely not have enough reach for arrivals and departures on the 30s but will still reach taxiways. Friendly reminder: Be sure to bring a sturdy tripod, IS/VR lenses, or both.