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==Other Spotting Locations==
==Other Spotting Locations==


===Location===
These spots all require a car to access.
 
'''Old Tower Road:''' Head west and exit the airport on 24th Street. Turn left (south) on 24th Street and turn left on Old Tower Road. Park in the dirt lot next to the street (you must drive over a curb to do this - the street is posted no parking) or at the Best Western south of I-10 and walk back. This spot is good for landing shots on 7R in morning hours, all year.
 
'''Cutter Aviation:''' Continue east on Old Tower Road. Cutter Aviation has an observation deck, located under the old ATC tower. The deck may or may not be open - contact Cutter before spotting or photography. Landing shots can be taken of runway 7R, but need a 300-500mm lens.
 
'''South Cargo:''' Continue east of Cutter on Old Tower Road. Before reaching the Air National Guard base, views of aircraft parked on the South Cargo ramp can be seen through the fence. Ramp clutter may be an issue for photography.
 
'''Left Seat Restaurant:''' Open weekdays for breakfast and lunch, the Left Seat restaurant (on Air Lane between 24th Street and 40th Street) offers good views of traffic on runway 8/26. The outdoor deck has been closed for security considerations.
 
'''Air Lane:''' On Air Lane, between 40th Street and SH 153, there is a asphalt parking lot with a small tree. This spot offers views of the north runway. Photographs of landings on Runway 26 are possible in the summer. This spot offers no shade and no facilities. Police pass by this area but we have no reports of people asked to leave.


==Locations to Avoid==
==Locations to Avoid==
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