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Unfortunately, the old observation deck at the base of the original control tower has been closed and covered up, due to Main Terminal renovations.  It is still visible in the Google Earth photo.<br>
Unfortunately, the old observation deck at the base of the original control tower has been closed and covered up, due to Main Terminal renovations.  It is still visible in the Google Earth photo.<br>
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The best on-site "official" spotting is provided by the Smithsonian's Udvar-Hazy Center, explained below.
The best on-site "official" spotting is provided by the Smithsonian's Udvar-Hazy Center, explained below.<br>
 
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'''Udvar-Hazy Center Observation Tower'''<br>
'''Udvar-Hazy Center Observation Tower'''<br>
The observation and viewing tower at the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center provides fairly decent views of aircraft approaching the 1's, and deparing the 19's, as the tower sits between the approach paths of the 1's.  Some color correction will be required, as the windows cause photos to have a blue tint to them.<br>
The observation and viewing tower at the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center provides fairly decent views of aircraft approaching the 1's, and deparing the 19's, as the tower sits between the approach paths of the 1's.  Some color correction will be required, as the windows cause photos to have a blue tint to them.<br>