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Around this area as well you are able to get good clear shots of aircraft on final approach, or climbing out from 26L. However, you cannot park anywhere in this area as security or the police will ask you to move - and they do regular checks. Best place to park is further along the road, opposite the Flight pub. There is a huge layby here and it is probably a 20 minute walk back towards the viewing location. | |||
===08R field=== | |||
Just south of the 08R crash gate is a gate leading to a farmers field. In the winter months when there is nothing growing here you can use this field to obtain shots of 08R arrivals or heavy 26L departures. It is still possible to use this field in summer, but you must stick to the edge and not under any circumstances step onto the farmer's crop. This spot is north facing so is good for most of the day for photography. | |||
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==Locations to Avoid== | ==Locations to Avoid== | ||
===South Terminal Short stay Car Park=== | ===South Terminal Short stay Car Park=== | ||
You're very likely to be moved on by security from here. | This spot is fantastic for photographs of arrivals on 26L/26R late in the day, when the sun is to your right and behind you. It is possible to get some well lit, amazing photographs at close range, and at a similar height to the aircraft. However, discretion is the key at this location. You're very likely to be moved on by security from here if they see you. Best tips - do not park on the roof level. Instead, park on Level 4. It's still pretty high up but you're nowhere near as exposed. Stay in your car until something is on approach that you want to get a shot of. Get out of the car, take your photo, then get immediately back into your car and wait again. By doing this it is possible to stay there for a few hours, and get some lovely shots. | ||
==Regular Traffic== | ==Regular Traffic== | ||
The airport movements are dominated by Easyjet (A319/A320) with British Airways (A319/A320/B777), Norwegian (737/787), Monarch (A320/A321) and ThomsonFly (B737/757/787) being the other major operators. | |||
The airport is busier during summer months (May-October) as there is a large charter airline presence at the airport, but most of the airlines operate all year long. | |||
Amongst other carriers are Belavia (737), Cathay Pacific (A350), Emirates (A380), RwandAir (A330), Turkish (A321/A330/B737), Virgin Atlantic (A330/B747), Vueling (A319/320/321). | |||
==Facilities and Transportation== | ==Facilities and Transportation== | ||
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If you want to get to The western end of the airport from the terminals. Take the G4 bus from either terminal (i believe it runs hourly, but check before you travel) to the village of Charlwood. You should then be only a 1 mile walk from the crash gate at the 08R end. | If you want to get to The western end of the airport from the terminals. Take the G4 bus from either terminal (i believe it runs hourly, but check before you travel) to the village of Charlwood. You should then be only a 1 mile walk from the crash gate at the 08R end. | ||