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Labeled as "Observatory" on airport signage, the entrance to the rooftop deck is located between Terminal 1 and 2, next to the post office.  With a huge aviation themed mural marking the entrance, you cannot miss it!  There is also an aviation shop (CAirshop) across from the entrance.
Labeled as "Observatory" on airport signage, the entrance to the rooftop deck is located between Terminal 1 and 2, next to the post office.  With a huge aviation themed mural marking the entrance, you cannot miss it!  There is also an aviation shop (CAirshop) across from the entrance.


Take the elevator or stairs to the third floor.  The deck itself sits above Terminal 2, or the domestic terminal.  Here you can spot all aircraft taxiing to and from their gates, as well as arrival and departures from the single runway.
Take the elevator or stairs to the third floor.  The deck itself sits above Terminal 2, or the domestic terminal.  Here you can spot all aircraft taxiing to and from their gates, as well as arrivals and departures from the single runway.


While viewing is excellent, unfortunately, photography is through tinted windows only.  With shielding from glare and color temperature adjustments in post-processing, quality photos can still be had.
While viewing is excellent, unfortunately, photography is through tinted windows only.  With shielding from glare and color temperature adjustments in post-processing, quality photos can still be had.
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There are benches all around the deck, with some shaded by the building, making it a comfortable place for spotting.  Expect to see school groups on field trips there throughout the day.
There are benches all around the deck, with some shaded by the building, making it a comfortable place for spotting.  Expect to see school groups on field trips there throughout the day.


Lighting is good in the morning through early-afternoon.   
Lighting is good from morning through early-afternoon.   


About 70mm is required for an A330 side view, 100mm for MD-80 side view, 200mm for ATR side view.
About 70mm is required for an A330 side view, 100mm for MD-80 side view, 200mm for ATR side view.
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