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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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===In-n-Out Burger=== | ===In-n-Out Burger=== | ||
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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===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. | |||
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