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==Official Spotting Locations== | ==Official Spotting Locations== | ||
According to the official SAT website (http://www.sanantonio.gov/SAT/Media-Center/Filming-at-the-Airport): | |||
The official location sanctioned by San Antonio International Airport for amateur photography or "Plane Spotting" is located at the top level of the Long-Term Parking Garage. Although this is allowed, those who choose to observe or photograph aircraft are subject to questioning by airport police, security and personnel. Please be prepared to present legal and proper identification at all times. | |||
==Other Spotting Locations== | ==Other Spotting Locations== | ||
===Long-Term Parking Garage=== | ===Long-Term Parking Garage=== | ||
You can take the elevators to the top floor and you get a sweeping view of the main runway, | You can take the elevators to the top floor and you get a sweeping view of the main runway, 13R/31L, and to your right is runway 4/22. Most traffic is usually on 13R, you can get some nice rotation shots from that angle. Sometimes runway 4 is used and although I have never been spotting when runway 4 is used, I'm sure you can get some nice shots of approaching aircraft, the only problem is that the floodlights will probably get in your way. A quick call to Public Affairs at 210-207-3450 is usually a good idea prior to going out. | ||
===Approach View for 13R=== | |||
There are a few good places along Hwy 281 for spotting approaches to 13R. In the mornings the lot for Adult Video Megaplex is good, and in the evenings the lot for Super 8 motel is good. Also on Warfield Drive (Drive NW on Rhapsody Dr: it's the first right... feel free to check the Google overview map), there are a few businesses off to the right that offer a great view looking down the centerline of 13R. This road is up on a hill, so you have a vantage point that looks down on the runway... it's an impressive sight. | |||
=== | ===Control Tower=== | ||
Without a doubt, the tower is the best view of the airport. You can see everything, but not everyone is allowed up there. Meet people, get links into the tower, it's amazing! | |||
==Locations to Avoid== | ==Locations to Avoid== | ||
The one area to 100% avoid is NE Entrance Rd. area! It is very close to the runway, there is only a small fence between the road and the runway. DO NOT stop to take pictures there, I tried that once and was asked to leave by the San Antonio Police Department. It is a very tempting spot, you could get some great pictures there, so if your a risk taker than go ahead, but if you aren't then be safe and go somewhere else. | |||
However, you CAN stop there and do whatever you want if you a have a 'Red badge'. That's a badge VIP pilots get that allows you to walk out onto the ramp, go in the control tower and TRACON room, prety much anything at the airport. | |||
==Regular Traffic== | ==Regular Traffic== | ||
*Aeromexico (737-700) | |||
Aerolitoral (Saab 340) | *Aerolitoral (Saab 340) | ||
*Aeromar (ATR-72-500) | |||
*American (A320, MD-80) | |||
American (MD-80) | **American Eagle (ERJ-145) | ||
American Eagle (ERJ-145) | *Delta (A319, A320, MD-88) | ||
**Delta Connection (CRJ-100/200/700) | |||
*DHL (727-200) | |||
*FedEx (A300, A310, 727, DC-10, MD-10) | |||
*Frontier (A319) | |||
Delta Connection (CRJ-100/200/700 | *Southwest (737-700/800) | ||
DHL (727-200) | *United (A319, 737-700/800/900, 757-200) | ||
FedEx (A300, A310, 727, DC-10, MD-10) | **United Express (CRJ-200/700, ERJ-145) | ||
Frontier ( | *UPS (A300, 757-200, DC-8) | ||
Southwest (737- | |||
United (A319 | |||
United Express (CRJ-700, ERJ-145) | |||
UPS (A300, 757-200, DC-8) | |||
==Other Traffic== | ==Other Traffic== | ||
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Vacation companies currently contract with regularly scheduled airlines and charter Aeroméxico for Mexican destinations. | Vacation companies currently contract with regularly scheduled airlines and charter Aeroméxico for Mexican destinations. | ||
NBA and College team charters. The San Antonio Spurs and other select NBA teams use Champion Air. | NBA and College team charters. The San Antonio Spurs and other select NBA teams use Champion Air (as of the 2005-06 season). | ||
San Antonio Aerospace occasionally receives rare VIP aircraft under maintenance contracts. They also maintain Northwest Airlines and UPS aircraft. | San Antonio Aerospace occasionally receives rare VIP aircraft under maintenance contracts. They also maintain Northwest Airlines and UPS aircraft. | ||
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===Terminal 1 (16 Gates, Gates 1-16)=== | ===Terminal 1 (16 Gates, Gates 1-16)=== | ||
Aerolitoral (Gate 2) | *Aerolitoral (Gate 2) | ||
Delta Air Lines/Delta Connection (Gates 12-14) | *Delta Air Lines/Delta Connection (Gates 12-14) | ||
Frontier Airlines (Gate 2) | *Frontier Airlines (Gate 2) | ||
Mexicana (Gate 11) | *Mexicana (Gate 11) | ||
Midwest Airlines (Gate 2) | *Midwest Airlines (Gate 2) | ||
Northwest Airlines (Gate 10) | *Northwest Airlines (Gate 10) | ||
Southwest Airlines (Gates 3-7) | *Southwest Airlines (Gates 3-7) | ||
United Airlines/United Express (Gates 1, 15-16) | *United Airlines/United Express (Gates 1, 15-16) | ||
===Terminal 2 (8 Gates, Gates 30-37)=== | ===Terminal 2 (8 Gates, Gates 30-37)=== | ||
American Airlines/AmericanConnection/American Eagle Airlines (Gates 34-37) | *American Airlines/AmericanConnection/American Eagle Airlines (Gates 34-37) | ||
Continental Airlines/Continental Express (Gates 30-32) | *Continental Airlines/Continental Express (Gates 30-32) | ||
US Airways/America West Airlines/America West Express (Gate 32 sublease from Continental) | *US Airways/America West Airlines/America West Express (Gate 32 sublease from Continental) | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||