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==Official Spotting Locations==
==Official Spotting Locations==
===Airplane Landing View Point===
At the corner of Sepulveda and Westchester, 10-15 minutes walk from the airport. Small grass area across the street from In-n-Out Burger from which all movements on the northern runways can be seen. The park doesn't have a formal name, but it labeled as "Airplane Landing View Point" on Google Maps. Limited photography as arrivals are almost directly overhead, and you are facing South. When a small aircraft (CRJ, ERJ, 737, A320) isn't blocked by the trees, a 55mm or smaller size lens can be used for a nice shot. However, walking to under the approach lights and jaywalking across Lincoln Blvd. can yield some very nice shots of inbound aircraft. Parking in this area is limited (for those driving to the spot) depending on the time of day if you park on the street, and can be sparse during lunch hours (11:00am - 2:30pm).
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===Economy Parking Garage===
LAX opened a new economy parking garage in October 2021 with a plane spotting event, and publicity materials put out by the airport describe it as a "plane spotting paradise". The roof level in particular provides excellent views of aircraft landing on the northern runways. Regular parking rates apply for those coming to spot from this location, and upon opening only the lower levels of the garage were opened to cars, however the airport noted in response to questions on a Facebook posts that guests were welcome to park on the lower levels then proceed to the roof for spotting.


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===Theme Building===
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===In-n-Out Burger===
===In-n-Out Burger===
At the corner of Sepulveda and Westchester, 10-15 minutes walk from the airport. Small grass area across the road from which all movements on the Northern runways can be seen. Limited photography as arrivals are almost directly overhead, and you are facing South. When a small aircraft (CRJ, ERJ, 737, A320) isn't blocked by the trees, a 55mm or smaller size lens can be used for a nice shot. However, walking to under the approach lights and jaywalking across Lincoln Blvd. can yield some very nice shots of inbound aircraft. Parking in this area is limited (for those driving to the spot) depending on the time of day if you park on the street, and can be sparse during lunch hours (11:00am - 2:30pm).
The Westchester location of the popular Southern California-based fast food burger chain is a well known location for spotting at LAX, though generally most spotting actually occurs at the park across the street (see [[#Airplane Landing View Point]]). It has some outdoor tables along 92nd Street that easily accommodate spotting while you eat.
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===Vicksburg Avenue Bridge===
There is a multi-story car park with good views from the top floor. No photography signs are present, and you will likely be told to leave.
Passing over Sepulveda Boulevard and about 500 yards south of the In-N-Out Burger spotting location is the Vicksburg Avenue bridge. This location gives an amazing view of north side (Runways 24R & 24L) arrivals as the aircraft pass above the parking lots to the east of Sepulveda Boulevard. A 200mm or 300mm lens is perfect for this location. This location will give both classic arrival shots (1st Example Photo) taken at around 250mm though 200mm will do as well as profile shots (2nd Example Photo) taken at just over 100mm for heavies and just over 150mm for smaller aircraft. This location is less than a 5 minute walk from In-N-Out. To get here from In-N-Out, cross Sepulveda Boulevard at the crosswalk and walk south to the bridge. It is about 500 yards down. Under the bridge is always a cool and shady spot especially useful on hot summer days. Going up onto the bridge using the stairs on the south side of the bridge will also give good shots at about the same angle though you must cross to the north side of the bridge. This spot on the bridge also gives a glimpse of aircraft lined up on 24L and 24R (3rd Example Photo) This spot can be used year round and all day.
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===Proud Bird Restaurant===
===Proud Bird Restaurant===
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===Dockweiler State Beach===
===Dockweiler State Beach===
Along Vista Del Mar, there is a beach. On Vista Del Mar, there is parking along the streets and there are staircases that go down to the beach. You can watch takeoffs from both runways here either from your car, or down on the beach. You can stay as long as you want and since it is far enough from the airport, no one will yell at you for taking pictures. A good lens is suggested, and it may be busy in the summer.
Along Vista Del Mar, there is a beach. On Vista Del Mar, there is parking along the streets and there are staircases that go down to the beach. You can watch takeoffs from both runways here either from your car, or down on the beach. You can stay as long as you want and since it is far enough from the airport, no one will yell at you for taking pictures. A good lens is suggested, and it may be busy in the summer.
===Westchester Parkway Bridge===
About 3/4 mile West of the In-N-Out Burger on Sepulveda is a bridge over Route 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) that offers good views for aircraft arriving and departing on the 24s on the north side of the airport. During the winter, this spot is backlit with the sun to the south. The ideal time to utilize this location is summer evenings as aircraft use the 24s. When on this bridge you are very exposed to passing traffic and can make spotting in this location stressful or uneasy.
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==Locations to Avoid==
==Locations to Avoid==
===Westchester Boulevard===
In the same area as the In-n-Out. A bridge about 1/4 mile West provides good photos but anyone standing there is very visible. Two car parks either side of Sepulveda, one at ground level (E) the other a multi-story (W). None of these locations are very satisfactory for a long stay.


===Cargo Parking===
===Cargo Parking===
There are 2 parking lots off the first and second cargo roads respectively. These were good locations prior to September 11, 2001, but are now patrolled frequently by not-very-friendly LAWA police and spotters will be asked to leave. However, a two person operation could be useful. Some have reported good experiences driving through the cargo complex. A common method is to drive constantly, stopping only when no police are around.
There are 2 parking lots off the first and second cargo roads respectively. These were good locations prior to September 11, 2001, but are now patrolled frequently by not-very-friendly LAWA police and spotters will be asked to leave. However, a two person operation could be useful. Some have reported good experiences driving through the cargo complex. A common method is to drive constantly, stopping only when no police are around.
===The Parking Spot===
This is a multi-story car park with good views from the top floor, located behind In-n-Out Burger. No photography signs are present, and you will likely be told to leave.


==Spotting Locations Map==
==Spotting Locations Map==
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33.930934, -118.411578~Jim Clutter Park (Imperial Hill);
33.930934, -118.411578~Jim Clutter Park (Imperial Hill);
33.953644, -118.39674~In-n-Out Burger;
33.953644, -118.39674~In-n-Out Burger;
33.9534236, -118.3968158~Airplane Landing View Point;
33.935581, -118.377353~Proud Bird Restaurant;
33.935581, -118.377353~Proud Bird Restaurant;
33.931962, -118.405446~Flight Path Learning Center;
33.931962, -118.405446~Flight Path Learning Center;
33.936771, -118.44262~Dockweiler State Beach
33.936771, -118.44262~Dockweiler State Beach;
33.949672, -118.395982~Vicksburg Avenue Bridge;
33.953769, -118.411776~Westchester Parkway Bridge;
33.950775, -118.390000~Economy Parking Garage
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|Aer Lingus
|A330-200
|2
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|Aeromexico
|Aeromexico
|737-800
|737-800, 787-8
|2
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|Air Berlin
|A330-200
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|TBIT
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|Air Canada
|Air Canada
|767-300, 787-9, A319, A320, A321
|737 MAX 8, A220-300, A319, A320, A321, A330-300
|6
|5, 6
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|Air China
|Air China
|777-300ER, 787-9
|787-9, A350-900
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|TBIT
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|Air France
|Air France
|777-200, 777-300ER, A380-800
|777-200, 777-300ER
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|Air New Zealand
|Air New Zealand
|777-200, 777-300ER
|787-9
|TBIT
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|Air Premia
|787-9
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|TBIT
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|Air Tahiti Nui
|Air Tahiti Nui
|A340-300
|787-9
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|TBIT
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|Alaska Airlines
|Alaska Airlines
|737-700, 737-800, 737-900
|737-800, 737-900, 737 MAX 9, A320, A321, A321neo
|6
|6
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|Alitalia
|777-200
|TBIT
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|Allegiant Air
|Allegiant Air
|A319, A320
|A319, A320
|5
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|All Nippon Airways
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|American Airlines
|American Airlines
|737-800, 777-200, 777-300ER, 787-8, A319, A321
|737-800, 777-200, 777-300ER, 787-9, A319, A321, A321neo
|4, 5
|4, 5
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|American Eagle
|American Eagle
|CRJ-700 (SkyWest), CRJ-900 (Mesa), E175 (Compass)
|CRJ-700 (SkyWest), E175 (SkyWest)
|5 (Remote)
|5
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|Asiana Airlines
|Asiana Airlines
|A380-800
|A350-900
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|Avianca
|Avianca
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|A319
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|Avianca El Salvador
|A320
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|British Airways
|British Airways
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|777-300ER, A380-800
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|China Airlines
|China Airlines
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|777-300ER, A350-900
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|China Eastern Airlines
|777-300ER, A330-200
|TBIT
|TBIT
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|China Southern Airlines
|China Southern Airlines
|777-300ER, A380-800
|777-200, A380-800
|TBIT
|TBIT
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|Copa Airlines
|Copa Airlines
|737-800
|737 MAX 9
|TBIT
|TBIT
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|Delta Air Lines
|Delta Air Lines
|717-200, 737-800, 737-900, 757-200, 757-300, 767-300, 767-400ER, 777-200, A319, A320, A330-300
|737-800, 737-900, 757-200, 757-300, 767-400ER, A220-100, A320, A321, A350-900
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|2, 3
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|Delta Connection
|Delta Connection
|CRJ-700 (SkyWest), E175 (Compass, Republic, SkyWest)
|E175 (SkyWest)
|2, 3
|2, 3
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|El Al Israel Airlines
|El Al Israel Airlines
|777-200
|787-9
|TBIT
|TBIT
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|Emirates Airline
|Emirates Airlines
|A380-800
|A380-800
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|Ethiopian Airlines
|787-8
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|Etihad Airways
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|Fiji Airways
|Fiji Airways
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|A350-900
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|Frontier Airlines
|Finnair
|A319, A320
|A350-900
|5
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|Great Lakes Airlines
|EMB-120
|6
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|Hainan Airlines
|787-8
|TBIT
|TBIT
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|Hawaiian Airlines
|Hawaiian Airlines
|A330-200
|A321neo, A330-200
|5
|TBIT
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|Horizon Air
|Horizon Air
|Q400
|E175
|6
|6
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|Iberia
|Iberia
|A330-200
|A330-200
|TBIT
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|Interjet
|A320
|TBIT
|TBIT
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|Japan Airlines
|Japan Airlines
|777-300ER, 787-8
|777-300ER, 787-9
|TBIT
|TBIT
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|jetBlue Airways
|jetBlue Airways
|A320, A321
|A320, A321, A321neo
|5
|5, TBIT
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|KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
|KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
|747-400
|777-200, 787-9
|TBIT
|TBIT
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|Korean Air
|Korean Air
|777-200, A380-800
|777-300ER
|TBIT
|TBIT
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|LATAM Airlines
|LATAM Airlines Peru
|767-300, 787-8
|767-300
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|LOT Polish Airlines
|787-8
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|TBIT
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|Lufthansa
|Lufthansa
|A340-600, A380-800
|747-8, A350-900
|TBIT
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|Mokulele Airlines
|Cessna 208
|6
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|Norwegian Air Shuttle
|787-8, 787-9
|TBIT
|TBIT
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|Qantas Airways
|Qantas Airways
|747-400, A380-800
|787-9, A330-200, A380-800
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|TBIT
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|Qatar Airways
|Qatar Airways
|777-200LR
|A350-1000
|TBIT
|TBIT
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|Scandinavian Airlines
|Scandinavian Airlines
|A330-300
|A350-900
|TBIT
|TBIT
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|Sichuan Airlines
|Singapore Airlines
|A330-200
|A350-900, 777-300ER
|TBIT
|TBIT
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|Singapore Airlines
|Southern Airways Express
|777-300ER
|Cessna 208
|TBIT
|6
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|Southwest Airlines
|Southwest Airlines
|737-700, 737-800
|737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8
|1, TBIT
|1, TBIT
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|Spirit Airlines
|Spirit Airlines
|A319, A320, A321
|A319, A320, A320neo, A321
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|5, TBIT
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|Sun Country Airlines
|Sun Country Airlines
|737-800
|737-800
|5
|TBIT
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|Swiss International Air Lines
|Swiss International Air Lines
|777-300ER
|777-300ER
|TBIT
|TBIT
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|Thomas Cook Airlines
|A330-200
|6
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|Turkish Airlines
|Turkish Airlines
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|United Airlines
|United Airlines
|737-800, 737-900, 757-200, 777-200, 787-9, A320
|737-800, 737-900, 737 MAX 9, 757-200, 757-300, 767-300, 777-300ER, 787-8, 787-9, 787-10, A320
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|Virgin America
|A319, A320, A321
|6
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|Virgin Atlantic Airways
|Virgin Atlantic Airways
|787-9
|787-9
|2
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|Virgin Australia Airlines
|VivaAerobús
|777-300ER
|A320
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|TBIT
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|Volaris
|Volaris
|A319, A320
|A320, A320neo, A321, A321neo
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|Volaris Costa Rica
|A319
|TBIT
|TBIT
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|WestJet Airlines
|WestJet Airlines
|737-600, 737-700, 737-800
|737-700, 737-800, 737 MAX 8
|2
|2
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|WOW Air
|XiamenAir
|A330-300
|787-9
|TBIT
|TBIT
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|XL Airways France
|Zipair
|A330-200
|787-8
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*AeroUnion (Airbus A300, Boeing 767-300)
*AeroUnion (Airbus A300, Boeing 767-300)
*Air China Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*Air China Cargo (Boeing 777F)
*ABX Air Cargo/DHL (Boeing 767-200)
*ABX Air Cargo/DHL (Boeing 767-200)
*Asiana Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
*Asiana Cargo (Boeing 747-400)
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