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==Other Spotting Locations==
==Other Spotting Locations==
At the end of runway 18 there's a medium-sided mound which was recently found (as of 26 Jan 2010). It has the height over the fence and is suitable to spot the plane during the time when runway 18 is used.
On West Tianshan Rd you can find a suitable location to spot both runways 18LR's apporaching movements (although only 18L is used to land).  


Transportation: Take bus No. 141 to the final stop SuiNing Rd, and walk back about 100 meters. When you see a construction site at the east part of the road, you should find a small path on the left. Walk along the path and you'll find the mound.
Transportation: After passing the bridge over the Outer Ring Road, walk along West Tianshan Rd for around 700m and you will find the location with the runway on your left hand side..


It's only suitable for spotting in the morning because it will be backlight since 12 p.m.
Suggested lens length is under 100mm but you can bring a long-focus lens if you want to take some shots on some specific parts of the planes.


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

Revision as of 07:09, 10 October 2010

Continent: Asia Country: China
Shanghai
Hongqiao Airport
Location Shanghai, China
IATA code SHA
ICAO code ZSSS
Airport type Commercial
Website [ ]
Overview map [ ]
Communications
Tower
Ground
Clearance
Approach
ATIS


Official Spotting Locations

Location

Other Spotting Locations

On West Tianshan Rd you can find a suitable location to spot both runways 18LR's apporaching movements (although only 18L is used to land).

Transportation: After passing the bridge over the Outer Ring Road, walk along West Tianshan Rd for around 700m and you will find the location with the runway on your left hand side..

Suggested lens length is under 100mm but you can bring a long-focus lens if you want to take some shots on some specific parts of the planes.

Locations to Avoid

The fences near Airport Gate No.10 are not suitable to spot, for there're a lot of security guys walking around that part and will chase anyone coming too close to the fence.

Regular Traffic

This is the home airport of China Eastern (MU) and Shanghai Airlines (FM) although other operators such as Air China, China Southern, Xiamen, Shandong, Hainan are all regular visitors.

China Eastern use a mixture of A310, A320, A321, 737, MD80 & MD90 aircraft.

Shanghai use 737, 757, 767 and CRJ200's

The first departure is approx 07.15 with the first arrival at 08.00 approx) Movements do continue until midnight or after.

Facilities and Transportation

If you need an overnight stay then the Hong Gang Hotel is at the airport. Even numbered rooms on the 6,7 & 8th floor offer good view of the main ramp and part of the runway.

There are frequent coach links to Pudong Airport which are reasonable priced.