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==Spotting Locations== | ==Official Spotting Locations== | ||
===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)=== | ===Terminal 1 Concourse D Observation Deck (Ticketed Passengers Only)=== | ||
The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside Quizno's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. | The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside Quizno's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, D & E and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, C, D and E on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides. | ||
==Other Spotting Locations== | |||
===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($$$)=== | ===Terminal 1 Parking Ramps ($$$)=== | ||
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===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)=== | ===Post Road Cell Phone Lot (Free)=== | ||
The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the | The observation lot which is marked "Cell Phone Lot" is for those who are not able to get into the terminal. From here you can view 12R/30L operations as well as see planes parked at concourse F & G. You are also able to see one of the Delta maintenance hangers. | ||
From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left. | From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a Super America gas station. The parking lot is on the left. | ||
From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road. | From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the Terminal 2. Go past the terminal and take a right on Post Road. | ||
Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view. | Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view. | ||
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Opening fall of 2015. Info will follow. | Opening fall of 2015. Info will follow. | ||
==Locations to | ==Locations to Avoid== | ||
===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave=== | ===Cargo Road/Longfellow Ave=== | ||
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===Fort Snelling Old Barracks=== | ===Fort Snelling Old Barracks=== | ||
Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast! | Northeast side of the airport at the end of Taylor Rd or Bloomington Rd. Military police will ask you to leave...fast! | ||
==Commercial Airlines & Plane Type== | ==Commercial Airlines & Plane Type== | ||
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**A320 | **A320 | ||
*'''Great Lakes Airlines''' | *'''Great Lakes Airlines''' | ||
** | **Beech 1900 | ||
*'''Icelandair (seasonal)''' | *'''Icelandair (seasonal)''' | ||
**757-200 | **757-200 | ||