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{{infobox|fullname=Charlotte Douglas International Airport|location=Charlotte, North Carolina|iata=CLT|icao=KCLT|aptype=Commercial|website=http://www.charlotteairport.com|mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=CLT&ll=35.212597,-80.942974&spn=0.059491,0.118721&t=h&hl=en|mapsource=Google Maps|atctower=|atcground=121.8 (180-359), 121.9 (000-179)|atcclearance=|atcapproach=120.05, 120.5, 124.00, 128.32, 134.75|atcdeparture=120.05, 120.5, 124.00, 128.32, 134.75|atcatis=121.15, 132.1|atcunicom=122.950}}<br />
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==Spotting Locations==<br />
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[[Image:Clt767.jpg|left|thumb|US Airways Boeing 767-201(ER) landing on 18R at Charlotte (CLT)]]<br />
===City of Charlotte Airport Overlook===<br />
<br />
Probably the best all-around location for spotters. Located on the west side of the airport, near the threshold of 18C.<br />
Large parking lot, with benches and picnic tables. Good up close views, a great area for families and no hassles from police. Will sometimes be closed during elevated terror threat levels. It is not scheduled to close as the 3rd runway begins to operate later this year.<br />
<br />
Located on Old Dowd Road. Open from 8:30am until 10:30pm. Light best from 1pm onwards especially if taking photos of 36L departures that mostly rotate way before the viewing area.<br />
<br />
===Carolinas Aviation Museum===<br />
<br />
For a nominal $5 entry fee (lower fees for students and seniors), you can use the photo stand near the threshold of 18L. Westward facing, this is an excellent location in the morning when the sun is at your back albeit a little small.<br />
<br />
Located at the north side of airport. Just follow the signs. A great museum with a large variety of aircraft to see, and it's always good to support the museum by purchasing a gift from the shop.<br />
<br />
If navigating from the Overview spot (see above) it's much easier to head out onto the Billy Graham Expressway to avoid going round in loops on the airport perimeter and then follow the signs round.<br />
<br />
==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
<br />
===Old Dowd Road Fitness Trail===<br />
<br />
This meandering trail can get you some good "through the fence" views at various points around the west side. However, there is NO PARKING, so be prepared to park your car either at the overlook or some other legal spot. Police will generally leave photographers alone, but no guarantees.<br />
<br />
===The VOR===<br />
<br />
A great location, especially when arrivals are from the south. While law enforcement has never bothered me there, the potential to be hassled is likely fairly high.<br />
<br />
Located on Byrum Drive.<br />
{{jplink|426611}}<br />
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===Wilson Air===<br />
<br />
The GA ramp is right next to 36R and there is a break in a fence gate which offers some close in shots from just below the runway. Unfortunately, airport police will harass you if you take pictures from there (happened to me twice) though you are perfectly legal in that spot.<br />
<br />
==Locations to Avoid==<br />
<br />
===Location===<br />
<br />
==Regular Traffic==<br />
The majority of the US Airways fleet: A319, A320, A321, A330, B737, B757, E145, E170, E190 Dash8. Air Candada Jazz CRJ100/CRJ200. Airtran B71. AA MD-88. NW DC-9, A319. Lufthansa A330 (winter), A340 (summer). Continental B737. Continental Express E145. Fedex and UPS airbus. United A319/A320. Numerous coroporate aircraft and ANG C-130s.<br />
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==Facilities and Transportation==</div>Adscram14https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=New_York_John_F._Kennedy_International_Airport&diff=10324New York John F. Kennedy International Airport2009-12-07T21:28:16Z<p>Adscram14: /* Other Spotting Locations */</p>
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{{infobox|fullname=New York<br />John F. Kennedy International Airport|location=New York, New York|iata=JFK|icao=KJFK|aptype=Commercial|website=http://www.kennedyairport.com|mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=JFK&spn=0.055250,0.118721&t=h&hl=en|mapsource=Google Maps|atctower=119.10 - 4R/22L, 13L/31R <BR> 123.90 - 4L/22R, 13R/31L <br> |atcground=121.90 North <BR> 121.65 South|atcclearance=135.05|atcapproach=127.40 CAMRN (South/West) <br> 125.70 ROBER (North) <BR> 132.40 Final Vectors <br> |atcdeparture=135.90 <br> |atcatis=115.10 Arrivals <br> 128.725 Departures|atcunicom=122.95}}<br />
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==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Location===<br />
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==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
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===Terminal 7 departure lounge===<br />
Ideal for activity on 13L. Great for 13L TDZ shots and gate action.<br />
{{anetlink|829698}}<br />
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===Bayswater Park===<br />
Great for 13R takeoff, 31L landings, 4R landings. <br />
On Mott Ave. right off of Sheridan Blvd.<br />
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{{jplink|6005616}}<br />
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===The Mounds===<br />
A large mound next to a football (soccer) field. In between 230 st. and 230 pl., behind the school. Arivals on 22L can be seen from this location, and the light is especally nice during the late evening hours. <br />
Locals are typically friendly and on some days you might even enjoy a soccer match while spotting. Be careful of tics.<br />
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{{jplink|6187993}}<br />
{{jplink|6121217}}<br />
{{jplink|6118213}}<br />
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===Howard Beach===<br />
Nicknamed "HoBe", this spot is located on Cross Bay Blvd, and provides and excellent view of planes taking off from runway 13L. The planes turn left after takeoff in the interest of noise abatement, so nice banking shots are common.<br />
<br />
{{jplink|6144486}}<br />
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===The Ramada Parking Lot===<br />
The Ramada parking lot is also a good place for arrivals on 13L. It is located on 144 JFK Airport Drive, and I have not been hassled by police.<br />
<br />
==Locations to Avoid==<br />
<br />
Please try to avoid photography from within the airport grounds.<br />
<br />
==Regular Traffic==<br />
Airlines common on a daily basis, and during daylight hours:<br />
American Airlines, Jet Blue, Delta, Northwest, United<br />
British Airways, Air France, LOT, KLM, Emirates, Lufthansa, Iberia, Alitalia, Swiss, Air China, Austrian.<br />
<br />
==Facilities and Transportation==</div>Adscram14https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=New_York_John_F._Kennedy_International_Airport&diff=10323New York John F. Kennedy International Airport2009-12-07T21:27:45Z<p>Adscram14: /* Other Spotting Locations */</p>
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{{infobox|fullname=New York<br />John F. Kennedy International Airport|location=New York, New York|iata=JFK|icao=KJFK|aptype=Commercial|website=http://www.kennedyairport.com|mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=JFK&spn=0.055250,0.118721&t=h&hl=en|mapsource=Google Maps|atctower=119.10 - 4R/22L, 13L/31R <BR> 123.90 - 4L/22R, 13R/31L <br> |atcground=121.90 North <BR> 121.65 South|atcclearance=135.05|atcapproach=127.40 CAMRN (South/West) <br> 125.70 ROBER (North) <BR> 132.40 Final Vectors <br> |atcdeparture=135.90 <br> |atcatis=115.10 Arrivals <br> 128.725 Departures|atcunicom=122.95}}<br />
<br />
<!-- Introductory paragraph goes here --><br />
<br />
==Official Spotting Locations==<br />
<br />
===Location===<br />
<br />
==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
<br />
===Terminal 7 departure lounge===<br />
Ideal for activity on 13L. Great for 13L TDZ shots and gate action.<br />
{{anetlink|829698}}<br />
<br />
===Bayswater Park===<br />
Great for 13R takeoff, 31L landings, 4R landings. <br />
On Mott Ave. right off of Sheridan Blvd.<br />
<br />
{{jplink|6005616}}<br />
<br />
===The Mounds===<br />
A large mound next to a football (soccer) field. In between 230 st. and 230 pl., behind the school. Arivals on 22L can be seen from this location, and the light is especally nice during the late evening hours. <br />
Locals are typically friendly and on some days you might even enjoy a soccer match while spotting. Be careful of tics.<br />
<br />
{{jplink|6187993}}<br />
{{jplink|6121217}}<br />
{{jplink|6118213}}<br />
<br />
===Howard Beach===<br />
Nicknamed "HoBe", this spot is located on Cross Bay Blvd, and provides and excellent view of planes taking off from runway 13L. The planes turn left after takeoff in the interest of noise abatement, so nice banking shots are common.<br />
<br />
{{jplink|6144486}}<br />
<br />
===The Ramada Parking Lot===<br />
The Ramada parking lot is also a good place for arrivals on 13L. It is located on 144 JFK Airport Drive, and I have not been hassled by police.<br />
<br />
===The Ramada===<br />
<br />
==Locations to Avoid==<br />
<br />
Please try to avoid photography from within the airport grounds.<br />
<br />
==Regular Traffic==<br />
Airlines common on a daily basis, and during daylight hours:<br />
American Airlines, Jet Blue, Delta, Northwest, United<br />
British Airways, Air France, LOT, KLM, Emirates, Lufthansa, Iberia, Alitalia, Swiss, Air China, Austrian.<br />
<br />
==Facilities and Transportation==</div>Adscram14https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Charlotte_Douglas_International_Airport&diff=10322Charlotte Douglas International Airport2009-12-07T21:24:05Z<p>Adscram14: /* City of Charlotte Airport Overlook */</p>
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<div>{{categorybox|North America|United States|North Carolina}}<br />
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{{infobox|fullname=Charlotte Douglas International Airport|location=Charlotte, North Carolina|iata=CLT|icao=KCLT|aptype=Commercial|website=http://www.charlotteairport.com|mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?q=CLT&ll=35.212597,-80.942974&spn=0.059491,0.118721&t=h&hl=en|mapsource=Google Maps|atctower=|atcground=121.8 (180-359), 121.9 (000-179)|atcclearance=|atcapproach=120.05, 120.5, 124.00, 128.32, 134.75|atcdeparture=120.05, 120.5, 124.00, 128.32, 134.75|atcatis=121.15, 132.1|atcunicom=122.950}}<br />
<br />
<!-- Introductory paragraph goes here --><br />
<br />
==Spotting Locations==<br />
<br />
[[Image:Clt767.jpg|left|thumb|US Airways Boeing 767-201(ER) landing on 18R at Charlotte (CLT)]]<br />
===City of Charlotte Airport Overlook===<br />
<br />
Probably the best all-around location for spotters. Located on the west side of the airport, near the threshold of 18C.<br />
Large parking lot, with benches and picnic tables. Good up close views, a great area for families and no hassles from police. Will sometimes be closed during elevated terror threat levels. It is not scheduled to close as the 3rd runway begins to operate later this year.<br />
<br />
Located on Old Dowd Road. Open from 8:30am until 10:30pm. Light best from 1pm onwards especially if taking photos of 36L departures that mostly rotate way before the viewing area.<br />
<br />
===Carolinas Aviation Museum===<br />
<br />
For a nominal $5 entry fee (lower fees for students and seniors), you can use the photo stand near the threshold of 18L. Westward facing, this is an excellent location in the morning when the sun is at your back albeit a little small.<br />
<br />
Located at the north side of airport. Just follow the signs. A great museum with a large variety of aircraft to see, and it's always good to support the museum by purchasing a gift from the shop.<br />
<br />
If navigating from the Overview spot (see above) it's much easier to head out onto the Billy Graham Expressway to avoid going round in loops on the airport perimeter and then follow the signs round.<br />
<br />
==Other Spotting Locations==<br />
<br />
===Old Dowd Road Fitness Trail===<br />
<br />
This meandering trail can get you some good "through the fence" views at various points around the west side. However, there is NO PARKING, so be prepared to park your car either at the overlook or some other legal spot. Police will generally leave photographers alone, but no guarantees.<br />
<br />
===The VOR===<br />
<br />
A great location, especially when arrivals are from the south. While law enforcement has never bothered me there, the potential to be hassled is likely fairly high.<br />
<br />
Located on Byrum Drive.<br />
{{jplink|426611}}<br />
<br />
===Wilson Air===<br />
<br />
The GA ramp is right next to 36R and there is a break in a fence gate which offers some close in shots from just below the runway. Unfortunately, airport police will harass you if you take pictures from there (happened to me twice) though you are perfectly legal in that spot.<br />
<br />
==Locations to Avoid==<br />
<br />
===Location===<br />
<br />
==Regular Traffic==<br />
The majority of the USAirways fleet: A320, A330, B737, B757, E145, E170, Dash8. Airtran B717, B737. AA MD-88. NW DC-9, A319. Lufthansa A330, A340. Continental Express E145. Fedex and UPS airbus. Numerous coroporate aircraft and ANG C-130s.<br />
<br />
==Facilities and Transportation==</div>Adscram14