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Added details on 08R and car park viewing.
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Around this area as well you are able to get good clear shots of aircraft on final approach, or climbing out from 26L. However, you cannot park anywhere in this area as security or the police will ask you to move - and they do regular checks. Best place to park is further along the road, opposite the Flight pub. There is a huge layby here and it is probably a 20 minute walk back towards the viewing location. | |||
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==Locations to Avoid== | ==Locations to Avoid== | ||
===South Terminal Short stay Car Park=== | ===South Terminal Short stay Car Park=== | ||
You're very likely to be moved on by security from here. | This spot is fantastic for photographs of arrivals on 26L/26R late in the day, when the sun is to your right and behind you. It is possible to get some well lit, amazing photographs at close range, and at a similar height to the aircraft. However, discretion is the key at this location. You're very likely to be moved on by security from here if they see you. Best tips - do not park on the roof level. Instead, park on Level 4. It's still pretty high up but you're nowhere near as exposed. Stay in your car until something is on approach that you want to get a shot of. Get out of the car, take your photo, then get immediately back into your car and wait again. By doing this it is possible to stay there for a few hours, and get some lovely shots. | ||
==Regular Traffic== | ==Regular Traffic== | ||
Usual for British Airports - i.e. British Airways 737s & 777s, easyJet 319s, Flybe BAe146s and 195s etc.. During the summer months (May-October) there is a large charter airline presence at the airport, including First Choice Airways, Thomas Cook and Thomsonfly. | Usual for British Airports - i.e. British Airways 737s & 777s, easyJet 319s, Flybe BAe146s and 195s etc.. During the summer months (May-October) there is a large charter airline presence at the airport, including First Choice Airways, Monarch, Thomas Cook and Thomsonfly. | ||
Other carriers include Ghana International Airlines, Zoom, Malev, Belavia and Ethiopian Airlines | Other carriers include Ghana International Airlines, Zoom, Malev, Belavia and Ethiopian Airlines | ||