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==Official Spotting Locations== | ==Official Spotting Locations== | ||
===International Terminal G Observation Terrace=== | |||
In February 2019, an outdoor observation terrace opened at the end of Concourse G of the International Terminal. It is airside and easily accessible to passengers flying out of that concourse as well as Terminal 3. Passengers with a same day boarding pass for a flight from another terminal should be able to access the terrace as well, though it will require clearing security a second time to reach the gate for the departing flight. Open daily from 7:00am to 11:30pm. | |||
The terrace located at the end of the concourse, atop the boarding lounges for gates G99 and G101. It also provides a good view of aircraft as they enter and exit the ramp for Concourse G and odd-numbered gates 81-89 in Terminal 3. The entrance is next to Joe & The Juice. Be aware that you will be shooting through glass if you're taking photos. | |||
===Terminal 2 Observation Deck=== | |||
Scheduled to open in October 2019, this observation deck atop Terminal 2 will be landside and open to the public with no boarding pass required. | |||
===Aviation Library=== | |||
The [http://www.flysfo.com/museum/aviation-museum-library San Francisco Airport Commission Aviation Library and Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum] is within International Terminal A. It is open daily from 10am to 4:30pm except Saturday. Their collection is surprisingly extensive, though not all of it is on display. It's worth stopping in if you're there when it's open. Also, temporary rolling exhibitions exist security within the International Terminal as well as air-side Terminal 2 and 3. Public art from the San Francisco Arts Commission is on display throughout the terminals. | |||
==Other Spotting Locations== | ==Other Spotting Locations== | ||
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===Fisherman's Park=== | ===Fisherman's Park=== | ||
Fisherman's Park is a small area on the coast of the bay under the 28 approach path. The so-called "park" is really a gravel parking lot with small area by the water, used regularly by fishermen. This location is very similar to the popular Coyote Point Recreation Area location; the only differences being it is slightly closer to the threshold, but slightly farther south of the approach path. It is located on Airport Blvd. in Burlingame. A 400mm lens(full frame) will be more than sufficient for heavies, but a longer lens is needed for regionals. | Fisherman's Park is a small area on the coast of the bay under the 28 approach path. The so-called "park" is really a gravel parking lot with small area by the water, used regularly by fishermen. This location is very similar to the popular Coyote Point Recreation Area location; the only differences being it is slightly closer to the threshold, but slightly farther south of the approach path. It is located on Airport Blvd. in Burlingame. A 400mm lens (full frame) will be more than sufficient for heavies, but a longer lens is needed for regionals. It is not the best area at mid-day times, due to the fact that you are shooting above you, but mornings and afternoons will yield great photos. | ||
==Locations to Avoid== | ==Locations to Avoid== | ||
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37.605265,-122.376661 | 37.605265,-122.376661~Bayfront Park | ||
37.635894,-122.400111 | 37.635894,-122.400111~New Long Term Parking | ||
37.631529,-122.401141 | 37.631529,-122.401141~San Bruno Ave Overpass | ||
37.616748, -122.384576 | 37.616748, -122.384576~Terminal 2 Air Train Stop | ||
37.633222,-122.400178 | 37.633222,-122.400178~Cell Phone Lot | ||
37.613781, -122.391982 | 37.613781, -122.391982~Garage A | ||
37.615855, -122.392617 | 37.615855, -122.392617~Garage G/BART | ||
37.628242, -122.401189 | 37.628242, -122.401189~Rental Car Facility | ||
37.591958, -122.334662 | 37.591958, -122.334662~Fisherman's Park | ||
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*[http://flightaware.com/live/airport/KSFO SFO on FlightAware] | *[http://flightaware.com/live/airport/KSFO SFO on FlightAware] | ||
*[https://www.flightradar24.com/37.62,-122.37/8 SFO on FlightRadar24] | |||