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==Unofficial Spotting Locations==
==Unofficial Spotting Locations==
===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===
===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.
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.

Revision as of 21:59, 14 November 2005

Continent: Europe Country: United Kingdom Region: England
London Heathrow Airport
Location London, England
IATA code LHR
ICAO code EGLL
Airport type Commercial
Website [www.heathrowairport.com www.heathrowairport.com]
Overview map Google Maps
Communications
Tower 118.7, 118.5
Ground 121.9, 121.7
Clearance 121.975
Approach 120.4
Departure118.5
ATIS

Official Spotting Locations

The Queens Building

On top of terminal 2. Shut, indefinately.

Unofficial Spotting Locations

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.

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.

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.

Locations to Avoid

Location

Facilities and Transportation