4
edits
Malta International Airport: Difference between revisions
→Terminal Viewing Gallery
| Line 32: | Line 32: | ||
Offers an excellent view of park 9 (the main apron for passenger aircraft) but is behind glass and reflections are an obstacle. Moreover, much of the space available has been taken up by a children's play area that was installed in summer 2006 and opening hours have been restricted. However there is no other vantage-point suitable for photography within the airport, even airside, unless you have ramp access. | Offers an excellent view of park 9 (the main apron for passenger aircraft) but is behind glass and reflections are an obstacle. Moreover, much of the space available has been taken up by a children's play area that was installed in summer 2006 and opening hours have been restricted. However there is no other vantage-point suitable for photography within the airport, even airside, unless you have ramp access. | ||
'''Time of day:''' Morning only as most aircraft on the ramp will be backlit in the afternoon. | '''Time of day:''' Morning only as most aircraft on the ramp will be backlit in the afternoon. With some creativity and a tripod, you can manage some nightshots, but only for aircraft parked facing the terminal on the central parking bays. | ||
'''Directions:''' The viewing gallery is located on the 3rd floor of the tower between the arrival and departure halls. If arriving by car, you can park in the airport car park; otherwise see the section on facilities and transportation below. | '''Directions:''' The viewing gallery is located on the 3rd floor of the tower between the arrival and departure halls. If arriving by car, you can park in the airport car park; otherwise see the section on facilities and transportation below. | ||
| Line 39: | Line 39: | ||
{{anetlink|0808856}} (A320 on ramp - 50mm) | {{anetlink|0808856}} (A320 on ramp - 50mm) | ||
{{anetlink|0828813}} (Bombardier Global Express taxiing - 100mm) | {{anetlink|0828813}} (Bombardier Global Express taxiing - 100mm) | ||
{{jplink|448577}} (MD-83 on ramp at night - 50mm) | |||
==Other Spotting Locations== | ==Other Spotting Locations== | ||