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Changed runway numbers and Northwest Cargo to Atlas/Polar Cargo
(Changed runway numbers and Northwest Cargo to Atlas/Polar Cargo)
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==Other Spotting Locations==
==Other Spotting Locations==


===Northwest Cargo Overview===
===Atlas/Polar Air Cargo Overview===


This is a morning spot for Runway 32 departures or Runway 14 arrivalsLighting is good from sunrise to about noon.  A medium telephoto zoom (70-300mm) is sufficient for jets and large props, a large telephoto (300 to 400mm) is needed for small props.
Formerly Northwest Cargo, Atlas and Polar Air Cargo now parks hereBoeing 747-400LCF Dreamlifter (operated by Atlas) also parks here.


Park your car either next to the street or the open dirt area as shown on the map.  There are no signs, except the large open dirt area and some airport concrete barriersWalk along the trail next to the airport fence line for about ¼ mileAs you approach the end of the fence, you will see the Northwest Cargo rampTurn left and go up the hill to get an unobstructed view of Runway 32/14.
This is a morning spot for Runway 33 departures or Runway 15 arrivalsLighting is good from sunrise to about noonA medium telephoto zoom (70-300mm) is sufficient for jets and large props, a large telephoto (300 to 400mm) is needed for small props.   


{{anetlink|1533008}} (Runway 14 arrival)
Park your car either next to the street or the open dirt area as shown on the map.  There are no signs, except the large open dirt area and some airport concrete barriers.  Walk along the trail next to the airport fence line for about ¼ mile.  As you approach the end of the fence, you will see the Polar/Atlas Cargo ramp.  Turn left and go up the hill to get an unobstructed view of Runway 33/15.
{{anetlink|1528174}} (Runway 32 departure)
 
{{anetlink|1051844}} (Runway 32 departure)
{{anetlink|1533008}} (Runway 15 arrival)
{{anetlink|1528174}} (Runway 33 departure)
{{anetlink|1051844}} (Runway 33 departure)


===South Airpark===
===South Airpark===
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