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[[Category:Puerto Rico]]
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'''Location:''' Next to taxiway S, inside the airport grounds.
'''Location:''' Next to taxiway S, inside the airport grounds.


'''Availability:''' 11AM to 6PM, closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
'''Availability:''' 10AM to 6PM, closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.


'''Equipment:''' Optimal range is between 35-200mm. Having more on the upper end could help.
'''Equipment:''' Optimal range is between 35-200mm. Having more on the upper end could help.
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'''Watch out for:''' Harsh lighting due to direction of the runway, and strong heat distortion.
'''Watch out for:''' Harsh lighting due to direction of the runway, and strong heat distortion.


'''Description:''' Aeroparque is an excellent location to begin. It sits right along taxiway S, the main taxiway that runs paralell to runway 8. However, it provides extremely limited visibility for runway 10 arrivals, and none for the departures.  
'''Description:''' Aeroparque is an excellent location to begin. It sits right along taxiway S, the main taxiway that runs parallel to runway 8. However, it provides extremely limited visibility for runway 10 arrivals, and none for the departures.  


The closeness is very good for those spotters that use flexible mid-range telephotos, but will severely handicap those that have high-end telephotos (especially those with lower ends higher than 70mm). On a  1.6x DSLR, 70mm will barely fit a 757 on taxiway S. Due to the direction of the runway, the lighting is extremely harsh, and spotters should take extra precautions about configuring their cameras properly for the harsh light.
The closeness is very good for those spotters that use flexible mid-range telephotos, but will severely handicap those that have high-end telephotos (especially those with lower ends higher than 70mm). On a  1.6x DSLR, 70mm will barely fit a 757 on taxiway S. Due to the direction of the runway, the lighting is extremely harsh, and spotters should take extra precautions about configuring their cameras properly for the harsh light.
Admission is free most days of the week. It's worth noting however, that on Sundays, a security guard sits in the parking lot handing out tickets for admission. When given one, you either have to buy at least $6 worth of food and drink while at the Aeroparque & give the stamped ticket to the guard upon exit, or pay a $6 fee upon leaving. Still, the charge is worth it for the quality of pictures possible from the Aeroparque.


'''Sample Photos:'''
'''Sample Photos:'''
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==Other Spotting Locations==
==Other Spotting Locations==


===Location===
===Playa de Pinones (Pinones Beach)===
Playa de Pinones or Pinones Beach is an excellent location, since goers can enjoy the beach and get in the water, but most importantly, this beach is within inches of the airport, so spotters can enjoy watching airplanes take off while bathing. There is also a small security gate right in front of Pinones beach. Spotters can go and look at airplanes there for a few minutes, a few feet away from the actual runway, basically leaving the spotters face to face with the aircraft. But do not stay longer than a couple of minutes at this spot if you do not want to attract security.
 
===Isla Verde and El Condado===
Some of the hotels in nearby Isla Verde and in El Condado also provide excellent spotting locations from their room balconies.


==Locations to Avoid==
==Locations to Avoid==
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==Regular Traffic==
==Regular Traffic==
Allegiant Airlines is scheduled to begin service from Orlando/Sanford on December 14th, and will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Allegiant Airlines will also begin service from Cincinnati and Pittsburg on December 17th, and will operate once per week on Saturdays.
===Commercial Airlines, Aircraft, and Terminal===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Airline'''
|'''Aircraft'''
|'''Terminal'''
|-
|Air Canada (operates seasonal routes on weekends)
|A319, A320, A321
|B
|-
|Allegiant Airlines '''(service starts in mid-December)'''
|A319, A320
|B
|-
|American Airlines
|A321, 737-800, 757-200, 767-300 (occasional), 777-200 (occasional)
|B
|-
|Avianca
|A319
|B
|-
|Copa Airlines
|Embraer E190
|B
|-
|Delta Air Lines
|737-800, 737-900ER, 757-200, 767-300
|B
|-
|JetBlue Airways
|A320, A321, Embraer E190
|A
|-
|Southwest Airlines
|737-300, 737-700, 737-800
|B
|-
|Spirit Airlines
|A320, A321
|B
|-
|United Airlines
|737-800, 737-900
|B
|-
|}
===Cargo===
*'''Amerijet''' B727-200
*'''ABX Air''' B767-200
*'''Capital Cargo''' B757-200
*'''FedEx''' A300, DC-10, MD-11
*'''Roblex Aviation''' Shorts 360
*'''Tampa Cargo''' B767-300
*'''UPS''' A300, MD-11
Various charters on weekends, including Pan Am Clipper Connection, Miami Air, Thomsonfly, etc.


==Facilities and Transportation==
==Facilities and Transportation==
The Aeroparque has a snack bar on the lower level. Products available include chips, ice cream, soft drinks, beer, and some fast food items, such as Buffalo Wings, chicken strips, hot dogs, and french fries. A small selection of Gemini and Dragon Wings models are also available for purchase there.
The airport is on Metrobus routes B40 and C45. While no buses stop at the Aeroparque, you can take the bus to the main terminal. From there, the Aeroparque is a reasonably short walk.
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