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===Terminal 1 Public Indoor Viewing Mall===
===Terminal 1 Public Indoor Viewing Mall===
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This area is just about the only place in the airport which you can spot. There are ample seats in this air-conditioned viewing mall, a food court and a pub on the same level, and restrooms located nearby, making the place rather comfortable. Currently occupying the east side of the terminal, it provides a clear view of the central apron, as well as movements along the three North Cross taxiways. Aircraft parked at the remote bays off the terminal, the cargo terminal and at SIAEC hangars are also visible from a distance, although the many obstacles make a full, unblocked view of the aircraft there impossible. Also visible are 20R departures and landings, 20C landings, and 02R and 02C departures, but from a distance.
Newly opened in November 2010, this area is just about the only public place in the airport which you can have a clear view of aircraft movements in air conditioned comfort. It provides a clear view of the central apron, as well as movements along the three North Cross taxiways. Aircraft parked at the remote bays off the terminal, the cargo terminal and at SIAEC hangars are also visible from a distance, although the many obstacles make a full, unblocked view of the aircraft there impossible. From a distance, 20R and 20C approaches, 02L and 02C departures and 20R lineups for departure are visible.


The usual aircraft parked at the central apron include Garuda 737s, Qantas A330s, Cathay Pacific and Jetstar A320s. It is advisable to check the gates of the flights online at the airport website (information is usually online up to 12 hours before, although for shorter flights this may only be available about 2 hours before the arrival of the flight) as on some days there are very few flights using the central apron whilst on other days it can be full house there.
The most common airlines using central apron gates are AirAsia and Jetstar, although a variety of airlines use these gates on a regular basis as well. It is advisable to check the gates of the flights online at the airport website (information is usually online up to four to 12 hours before) as on some days there are very few flights using the central apron whilst on other days it can be full house there.


The required lens focal length to spot here would be about 30mm-300mm for most shots, although 400mm will be useful to shoot A320/B737 Family aircraft or the occasional private jet taxing on North Cross 3.  
The required lens focal length to spot here would be about 18mm-300mm [on 1.5x crop body] for most shots.
 
Photography of aircraft is best when the aircraft are located inside the central apron or on North Cross 1, as North Cross 2 and 3 are often shrouded in heat haze from nearby aircraft.


The viewing mall is located one floor above the departure hall. Escalators to the viewing mall are located next to Immigration East (near check-in row 9 and 10).
The viewing mall is located one floor above the departure hall. Escalators to the viewing mall are located next to Immigration East (near check-in row 9 and 10).
Facilities: Restrooms, seating areas, water dispenser, air conditioning. Restaurants available nearby.
   
   
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