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==Other Spotting Locations==
==Other Spotting Locations==


===1. Parking Garage===
===Parking Garage===


The parking Garage at DSM gives you a view of most of the airport. You can walk from the North side to the South side, depending on where the traffic is approaching and departing. Fees are $1 USD/hour. Security usually leaves you alone, as long as you keep a low profile. I've never been approached by security here. At most times, you would be the only spotter at this place. You can take good photos of aircraft landing on both runways 23 and 31. Park on the lowest level, and take the elevator, which is near the terminal drop-off area.
The parking Garage at DSM gives you a view of most of the airport. You can walk from the North side to the South side, depending on where the traffic is approaching and departing. Fees are $1 USD/hour. Security usually leaves you alone, as long as you keep a low profile. I've never been approached by security here. At most times, you would be the only spotter at this place. You can take good photos of aircraft landing on both runways 23 and 31. Park on the lowest level, and take the elevator, which is near the terminal drop-off area.
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===2. Hampton Inn===
===Hampton Inn===


Park on the North side of the hotel. You can easily see and/or take photos of arrivals on runway 23. Hotel employees may come out as long as you don't stand outside of your car for long periods of time.
Park on the North side of the hotel. You can easily see and/or take photos of arrivals on runway 23. Hotel employees may come out as long as you don't stand outside of your car for long periods of time.
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===3. Best Western/Bennigan's Grill & Tavern===
===Best Western/Bennigan's Grill & Tavern===
 
Park on the South side of the building to see arrivals on runway 31. Photography is good from this spot, however; like at the Hampton Inn, don't loiter outside of your car for too long.
Park on the South side of the building to see arrivals on runway 31. Photography is good from this spot, however; like at the Hampton Inn, don't loiter outside of your car for too long.


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