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===Point Woronzof / West Access Road===
===Point Woronzof / West Access Road===


This is an afternoon spot for Runway 32 departures or 14 arrivals.  Lighting is good from mid-afternoon to evening.  This is where most of the signature Anchorage shots are taken.   
This is an afternoon spot for Runway 33 departures or 15 arrivals.  Lighting is good from mid-afternoon to evening.  This is where most of the signature Anchorage shots are taken.   


As you approach this spot on Point Woronzof Road, you will see a gate marked with a warning sign.  If there are no emergencies or high threat levels, the gate will be open and you can drive on through.  Park your car in the open dirt area on the fence side of the road (but not too close to the fence – there is a sign to remind you).  Walk up the path up the hill across the street.   
As you approach this spot on Point Woronzof Road, you will see a gate marked with a warning sign.  If there are no emergencies or high threat levels, the gate will be open and you can drive on through.  The sign on the gate says this area is open between 6 am and 11 pm.  Park your car in the open dirt area on the fence side of the road (but not too close to the fence – there is a sign to remind you).  Walk up the path up the hill across the street.   


Here you can get rotation shot of Runway 32 departures with mountains and the cargo ramp in the background.  Or, if Runway 14 is in use, you can get approach and touchdown shots right in front of you.
Here you can get rotation shot of Runway 33 departures with mountains and the cargo ramp in the background.  Or, if Runway 15 is in use, you can get approach and touchdown shots right in front of you.


If Runway 32 is in use, either a 70-300mm or 100-400mm lens will be useful.  Some early rotations will require the extra reach of a 400mm.  If Runway 14 is in use, you will be something even wider than 70mm for a side shot of a 747.  Other than that, 70mm+ is sufficient here.
If Runway 33 is in use, either a 70-300mm or 100-400mm lens will be useful.  Some early rotations will require the extra reach of a 400mm.  If Runway 15 is in use, you will be something even wider than 70mm for a side shot of a 747.  Other than that, 70mm+ is sufficient here.


You can drive down West Access Road south and seek out other spots along the road – especially if Runway 32 is in use and you prefer an earlier rotation shot.  You can park your car anywhere next to the street and explore the view from the various hills along the road.
You can drive down West Access Road south and seek out other spots along the road – especially if Runway 33 is in use and you prefer an earlier rotation shot.  You can park your car anywhere next to the street and explore the view from the various hills along the road.


{{anetlink|1238617}} (Runway 32 departure)
{{anetlink|1238617}} (Runway 33 departure)
{{anetlink|1532364}} (Runway 14 arrival)
{{anetlink|1532364}} (Runway 15 arrival)
{{anetlink|1345788}} (Runway 32 departure)
{{anetlink|1345788}} (Runway 33 departure)
{{anetlink|1353852}} (Runway 14 arrival)
{{anetlink|1353852}} (Runway 15 arrival)


==Locations to Avoid==
==Locations to Avoid==
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