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Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is the primary commercial airport serving Cleveland and the surrounding Northeast Ohio area,. It is the busiest airport in Ohio. Located approximately 9 miles southwest of downtown Cleveland, CLE handles all of the area's commercial flights, as well as some GA flights and sports charters. It is one of ten hubs for United Airlines.  
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is the primary commercial airport serving Cleveland and the surrounding Northeast Ohio area. It is the busiest airport in Ohio. Located approximately 9 miles southwest of downtown Cleveland, CLE handles all of the area's commercial flights, as well as some GA flights and sports charters. It is one of ten hubs for United Airlines.  


The airport recognizes spotters and a local aviation site [http://www.opshots.net/ OPShots.net], but often requests that spotters remain 10 feet from the fence, however this isn't always strictly enforced.
The airport recognizes spotters and a local aviation site [http://www.opshots.net/ OPShots.net], but often requests that spotters remain 10 feet from the fence, however this isn't always strictly enforced.
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===100th Bomb Group===
===100th Bomb Group===
[[Image:N981AT-01.JPG|left|thumb|Delta 717 on final approach to 24R, photographed from the 100th Bomb Group]]
[[Image:N981AT-01.JPG|left|thumb|Delta 717 on final approach to 24R, photographed from the 100th Bomb Group]]
The [http://www.100thbgrestaurant.com/100thbg/default.aspx 100th Bomb Group Restaurant] is located off of Brookpark Road near the River Edge shuttle lot. It is accessible by both car and airport shuttle bus. At this location, all inbound-inflight traffic using 24R and 24L are visible, as well taxiing departures using Bravo and Sierra. This is a good location for flights as they lift off 6R and 6L, too. This spot is good for the majority of the day, however at sunset the sun reflects on terminal and airport administration offices below the tower. This location is close to Runway 10/28, but this runway is rarely used. A cool feature at this site are the replica P-51Ds.  
The [http://www.100thbgrestaurant.com/home 100th Bomb Group Restaurant] is located off of Brookpark Road near the River Edge shuttle lot. It is accessible by both car and airport shuttle bus. At this location, all inbound-inflight traffic using 24R and 24L are visible, as well taxiing departures using Bravo and Sierra. This is a good location for flights as they lift off 6R and 6L, too. This spot is good for the majority of the day, however at sunset the sun reflects on terminal and airport administration offices below the tower. This location is close to Runway 10/28, but this runway is rarely used. A cool feature at this site are the replica P-51Ds.  
==Other Spotting Locations==
==Other Spotting Locations==
===Smart Parking Garage and Departures drive===  
===Smart Parking Garage and Departures drive===  
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===Aerospace Parkway===  
===Aerospace Parkway===  
Aerospace Parkway runs around 6L and 6R. This allows for nice landing shots, as well as takeoff shots with a good lens. Parking is limited, however there are some small areas one can pull in and leave their vehicle, provided they don't go far. The businesses on the Parkway do not like people using their lots. The road leads to the MetroParks.
Aerospace Parkway runs around 6L and 6R. This allows for nice landing shots, as well as takeoff shots with a good lens. Parking is limited, however there are some small areas one can pull in and leave their vehicle, provided they don't go far. The businesses on the Parkway do not like people using their lots. The road leads to the MetroParks.
===Cargo Road===
===Postal Road===
Cargo Road offers a lot of different vantage points. There is a view of FedEx's ramp, as well as a view of the new TRACON and ATCT. Aircraft parked outside of United Airline's hangars and Constant Aviation's hangars can be seen. Taxiing aircraft on Kilo heading past the ARFF facility can also be seen. This is also a vantage point for Pad-7, where all large VIP traffic parks. Occasionally shots of corporate jets can be taken when outside of their hangars. This is also a good spot for unscheduled cargo flights. [[Image:7O-YMN-SW-01.png|thumb|Yemenia Airlines VIP 747SP, 7O-YMN seen on Pad-7 off of Cargo Road at CLE.]]  
Postal Road offers a lot of different vantage points. There is a view of FedEx's ramp, as well as a view of the new TRACON and ATCT. Aircraft parked outside of United Airlines' and Constant Aviation's hangars can be seen. Taxiing aircraft on Kilo heading past the ARFF facility can also be seen. This is also a vantage point for Pad-7, where all large VIP traffic parks. Occasionally shots of corporate jets can be taken when outside of their hangars. This is also a good spot for unscheduled cargo flights. [[Image:7O-YMN-SW-01.png|thumb|Yemenia Airlines VIP 747SP, 7O-YMN seen on Pad-7 off of Postal Road at CLE.]]
 
==Locations to Avoid==
==Locations to Avoid==
===DHL Global Forwarding===
===DHL Global Forwarding===
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Aerospace Parkway is a great area to spot, however parking is limited. Do not park in the lots at the businesses.  
Aerospace Parkway is a great area to spot, however parking is limited. Do not park in the lots at the businesses.  
===NASA===  
===NASA===  
This is a federal government property, and is a secure location. Security will stop anyone. There are cameras all over here. However if you stay on the left side of the road, on foot good shots can occasionally be taken when a NASA plane or other government plane is on the ramp, but it's a bit of a walk from the River Edge facility, and again security is tight.   
This is a federal government property, and is a secure location. Security will stop anyone. There are cameras all over. However if you stay on the left side of the road, on foot good shots can occasionally be taken when a NASA plane or other government plane is on the ramp, but it's a bit of a walk from the River Edge facility, and again security is tight.   
===UPS Cargo===
===UPS Cargo===
UPS has a fence around its property, and its hard to get a great vantage point, but employees will stop photographer on their property.
UPS has a fence around its property, and its hard to get a great vantage point, but employees will stop photographers on their property.


==Regular Traffic==
==Regular Traffic==
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**'''Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines)''': SkyWest operates the CRJ-700 and CRJ-900 on flights to Detroit and Minneapolis/St. Paul.
**'''Delta Connection (SkyWest Airlines)''': SkyWest operates the CRJ-700 and CRJ-900 on flights to Detroit and Minneapolis/St. Paul.


*'''Frontier Airlines''': Frontier operates its a A320s at CLE, with services to Denver and Trenton, as well as seasonal flights to Cancun and Punta Cana.  
*'''Frontier Airlines''': Frontier operates its A320s at CLE, with services to Denver and Trenton, as well as seasonal flights to Cancun and Punta Cana.  


*'''Southwest Airlines''': Southwest has the second largest presence at CLE after United. Southwest operates its 737-700s and -800s at Hopkins, regularly servicing Baltimore, Chicago–Midway and Nashville, and seasonally servicing Fort Myers, Las Vegas and Orlando.
*'''Southwest Airlines''': Southwest has the second largest presence at CLE after United. Southwest operates its 737-700s and -800s at Hopkins, regularly servicing Baltimore, Chicago–Midway and Nashville, and seasonally servicing Fort Myers, Las Vegas and Orlando.


*'''United Airlines''': United operates its eight largest hub at CLE. It operates its narrow body aircraft throughout the day at CLE, including its A319s, A320s, 737s, and 757s. United Express operates roughly 85% of United's traffic via regional jet or propeller-driven/turboprop aircraft. The Express arms fleet includes Beech 1900s, Dash8s, CRJ100s CRJ200s, CRJ700s, CRJ900s, ERJ135s, ERJ145s, ERJ170s, and ERJ175s.  
*'''United Airlines''': United operates its eighth largest hub at CLE. It operates its narrow body aircraft throughout the day at CLE, including its A319s, A320s, 737s, and 757s. United Express operates roughly 85% of United's traffic via regional jet or propeller-driven/turboprop aircraft. The Express arms fleet includes Beech 1900s, Dash 8s, CRJ100s CRJ200s, CRJ700s, CRJ900s, ERJ135s, ERJ145s, ERJ170s, and ERJ175s.  
**'''United Express (Chautauqua Airlines)''' : Chautauqua Airlines operates one of its five hubs on behalf on United Express at CLE, linking many destinations on its ERJ145s. 13 of the ERJs are in United Express livery, 14 are unbranded.  
**'''United Express (Chautauqua Airlines)''' : Chautauqua Airlines operates one of its five hubs on behalf on United Express at CLE, linking many destinations on its ERJ145s. 13 of the ERJs are in United Express livery, 14 are unbranded.  
**'''United Express (CommutAir)''': CommutAir has its operation center and a large maintenance facility based at its CLE hub. The airline operates Dash8s, and repairs them as well at its maintenance facility. Sometimes repairs done outside of the hangar such as engine overhauls can be seen.  
**'''United Express (CommutAir)''': CommutAir has its operation center and a large maintenance facility based at its CLE hub. The airline operates Dash 8s, and repairs them as well at its maintenance facility. Sometimes repairs done outside of the hangar such as engine overhauls can be seen.  
**'''United Express (ExpressJet)''': ExpressJet, the largest regional carrier in the world, operates a hub at CLE using CRJ200s, CRJ700s, CRJ900s, ERJ135s, and ERJ145s, they also operate a maintenance facility repairing ERJ135 and 145s.
**'''United Express (ExpressJet)''': ExpressJet, the largest regional carrier in the world, operates a hub at CLE using CRJ200s, CRJ700s, CRJ900s, ERJ135s, and ERJ145s, they also operate a maintenance facility repairing ERJ135 and 145s.
**'''United Express (Republic Airlines)''': Republic Airlines operates at CLE with its Dash 8s and ERJ170s.
**'''United Express (Republic Airlines)''': Republic Airlines operates at CLE with its Dash 8s and ERJ170s.
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===Hotels===
===Hotels===
Some hotels within three miles from the airport include: Best Western Airport Inn & Suites, Radisson Cleveland Airport, La Quinta Inn Cleveland Airport West, Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Airport, and HolidayInn Express Cleveland Airport. The Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel is located across from the terminal, within walking distance. The hotel offers some views of the airport, but is a great spot right at the airport.  
Some hotels within three miles from the airport include: Best Western Airport Inn & Suites, Radisson Cleveland Airport, La Quinta Inn Cleveland Airport West, Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Airport, and Holiday Inn Express Cleveland Airport. The Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel is located across from the terminal, within walking distance. The hotel offers some views of the airport, but is a great spot right at the airport.  
 
===Parking===  
===Parking===  
There is a [http://www.clevelandairport.com/Airport-Guide/Traveler-Pick-Up-Drop-Off/Cell-Phone-Lot.aspx Cell Phone Lot] which offers free parking for attended vehicles. The lot provides views of Concourse D. The lot offers no other amenities other than the parking, but is not far from any facilities.  
There is a [http://www.clevelandairport.com/Airport-Guide/Traveler-Pick-Up-Drop-Off/Cell-Phone-Lot.aspx Cell Phone Lot] which offers free parking for attended vehicles. The lot provides views of Concourse D. The lot offers no other amenities other than the parking, but is not far from any facilities.