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 ==Other Spotting Locations==
 ===Changi Beach Park===
-This is the best place to spot aircraft arriving on runway 20R and 20C. In most cases aircraft that will park at the C-gates at Terminal 1 or Terminal 3 , as well as cargo aircraft will land on runway 20R while runway 20C is mainly used for traffic that will park at the D-gates at Terminal 1  or at Terminal 2 except during runway maintenence which would usually last 20-30 mins and arrival traffic would temporarily be diverted to the other runway. Runway maintenence only occurs once every 6-7 hours. The best places to spot within Changi Beach for morning arrivals would be after carpark 5 for 20R arrivals which also has a bus stop if you do not have a car. For evening and afternoon arrivals the best place would be either near carpark 3 or 4 for 20R arrivals which also has a bus stop nearby or it is just a short walk from carpark 5. The planes for 20R fly directly over carpark 5. Runway 20R is usually used between March-October after which the runway is changed to 02L due to seasonal wind changes. Also note that listening to VHF radios is strictly forbidden and hefty fines are given to those caught listening or using it. For runway 20C you have to spot at the beach near carpark 6 for afternoon and evening arrivals(only accessible by car as there are no bus services).
+This is the best place to spot aircraft arriving on runway 20R and 20C. In most cases aircraft that will park at the C-gates at Terminal 1 or Terminal 3 , as well as cargo aircraft will land on runway 20R while runway 20C is mainly used for traffic that will park at the D-gates at Terminal 1  or at Terminal 2 except during runway maintenence which would usually last 20-30 mins and arrival traffic would temporarily be diverted to the other runway. Runway maintenence only occurs once every 6-7 hours. As the landing path is such that the plane's entire body will face the sun, it is important to know where to position yourself to get a sunlit shot of the aircraft.
+'''In the morning''': For 20R arrivals it would be best to go to carpark 5. Depending on your lens you can walk around to align yourself in the best spot. For 20C you can try carpark 7 although the angle will be a little awkward and slightly more difficult to shoot.
+'''In the afternoon/evening''': For 20R arrivals go to carpark 3 or 4. 20C arrivals are best shot from the beach after carpark 6.
+You will need a focal length of around 50mm to 150mm depending on where you stand and the size of the aircraft.
+Public bus services are available to carparks 2 to 5. You will need a car to get to carpark 6 or 7.
+Runway 20R/20C is usually used between March-October after which landings are changed to 02L/02C due to seasonal wind changes. Also note that listening to VHF radios is strictly forbidden and hefty fines are given to those caught listening or using it.