Singapore Changi Airport: Difference between revisions

Terminal 1 has recently received an upgrade and now features full-height glass panels similar to those at Terminals 2 and 3. Currently, they do not appear tinted. The glass panels face the central apron and give a similar view to the (currently closed) T1 viewing mall, except from a lower angle as it is one level down.

There are big glass panels spanning the height of the terminal here for the entire length of the central apron. You can also see gate F31, the first gate to be A380-ready, and its three jetways from here. However, there are currently no scheduled A380 flights from T2. The gate right next to the glass usually sees only A320 and B737s, but even then their wingtips come close to the glass. This place is very well lit at night, especially the colourful shop signs, so do watch out for reflections. There is also a very useful ledge (which is actually the glass panel frame) which can be used for a tripod at night, or a support to stabilise your shots in the day, and is wide enough to accomodate a DSLR and certain lenses. Movements on the T2 central apron, as well as on 20C/02C can be seen from here. Do note that the glass is tinted green, and it can affect your pictures, so watch your colours closely. Spotting is best done in the afternoon. At night the double layer of glass internally reflects light which may cause reflections even if the camera is shielded.