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<p>FlyingZacko: /* 25L/R approach */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|<br /> location=Frankfurt, Germany|<br /> iata=FRA|<br /> icao=EDDF|<br /> aptype=Commercial|<br /> website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|<br /> mapurl=|<br /> mapsource=|<br /> atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|<br /> atcground=121.800 Mhz|<br /> atcclearance=121.9|<br /> atcapproach=|<br /> atcdeparture=120.15,136.125,352.4|<br /> atcatis=118.025|<br /> atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''07L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> [[Image: GulfAirA343Taxi18.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Gulf Air A340-300 taxiing by the deck.]]<br /> [[Image: PPVREWaiting.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Varig 777-200 taxiing to the gate.]]<br /> [[Image: KuwaitA300.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Kuwait Airways A300-600 touching down on 25R.]]<br /> [[Image: Varig_777_Head_On_Close.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Varig 777-200 coming right at me.]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18 and approach 07===<br /> Right next to '''rwy 18''' (south departure) there is a concrete platform for viewing purposes. However there is a fence between you and the runway, and you will need a small ladder to shoot over it. An A321 will need 100mm right in front of you.<br /> From here you can also see the '''07L/R''' approach. For an A321 on 07R you need around 180mm, for an A330 around 110mm. For 07L approach you need around 240mm for a 747...<br /> <br /> There is a road right next to the airport called &quot;Airportring&quot;. Take that from the Terminal towards the west, which is where '''rwy 18''' is located. The road will make a left turn and shortly after another left turn. Right in the middle of that second left turn there is a parking lot on the right where you can park. From there you can walk to the platform. It is just a 2-3 minute walk from there.<br /> <br /> ==Other Spotting Locations==<br /> ===25L/R approach===<br /> If the winds are in favor of the '''25L/R''' being used, which is the case most of the times, there is one spot in particular where you can take really good photos of the approaching aircraft. Especially on the weekends you will run into quite a few fellow spotters there. Since this spot brings you pretty close to the action you won't be needing a lot of focal length to get good results. 200mm will be enough to cover the aircraft coming in on '''25L'''. However, since you will be standing closer to '''25L''' the right approach will still be kind of far, so to ensure that you can get all the pictures you want you might actually need a 400mm lens. Just a few examples to show the different motives at this spot.<br /> <br /> [[Image: HZ-AKDTaxiing25.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Saudi Arabian B777-200 taxiing in between 25L/R.]]<br /> [[Image: Yemenia33025ApproachII.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Yemenia A330-200 right over my head.]]<br /> [[Image: D-ARFETaxi18.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Aero Flight A320 taxiing to rwy 18 using the backway.]]<br /> [[Image: D-AIHKApprGoodWeather.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Lufthansa A340-600 approaching 25L.]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> To get to this location from the airport you will have to get on the Autobahn A5 towards Basel. Get off at the first exit called &quot;Zeppelinheim&quot;. After getting off the Autobahn you just drive straight for about 400m and then take a left. There will be a sign for a Recreational Area. Just follow that. That will lead you into a forest and there will be a small parking lot. Park there, since that will be as close as you can get with your car. From there it is a 5 minute walk towards the airport. You will cross the A5 on a bridge and then you're there. Just pick a spot and have fun!<br /> <br /> ===07L/R Approach===<br /> Should the situation of a '''07L/R''' approach occur, you have two choices. You can either go to the platform next to '''rwy 18''' as I described already, or there is a small parking lot on either side of the road on the way to the platform, where you can park and then spot. You will be right in between of the left and the right approach. No matter which choice you like better, the approaching planes can't be seen until they're almost right in front of you, so you won't know long in advance what's coming in.<br /> <br /> Just take the &quot;Airportring&quot; as described in how to get to the viewing platform next to '''rwy 18''', but park in the lots shortly after the first left turn.<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Frankfurt_Main_Airport&diff=2701 2005-11-15T19:13:36Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* 25L/R approach */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|<br /> location=Frankfurt, Germany|<br /> iata=FRA|<br /> icao=EDDF|<br /> aptype=Commercial|<br /> website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|<br /> mapurl=|<br /> mapsource=|<br /> atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|<br /> atcground=121.800 Mhz|<br /> atcclearance=121.9|<br /> atcapproach=|<br /> atcdeparture=120.15,136.125,352.4|<br /> atcatis=118.025|<br /> atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''07L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> [[Image: GulfAirA343Taxi18.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Gulf Air A340-300 taxiing by the deck.]]<br /> [[Image: PPVREWaiting.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Varig 777-200 taxiing to the gate.]]<br /> [[Image: KuwaitA300.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Kuwait Airways A300-600 touching down on 25R.]]<br /> [[Image: Varig_777_Head_On_Close.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Varig 777-200 coming right at me.]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18 and approach 07===<br /> Right next to '''rwy 18''' (south departure) there is a concrete platform for viewing purposes. However there is a fence between you and the runway, and you will need a small ladder to shoot over it. An A321 will need 100mm right in front of you.<br /> From here you can also see the '''07L/R''' approach. For an A321 on 07R you need around 180mm, for an A330 around 110mm. For 07L approach you need around 240mm for a 747...<br /> <br /> There is a road right next to the airport called &quot;Airportring&quot;. Take that from the Terminal towards the west, which is where '''rwy 18''' is located. The road will make a left turn and shortly after another left turn. Right in the middle of that second left turn there is a parking lot on the right where you can park. From there you can walk to the platform. It is just a 2-3 minute walk from there.<br /> <br /> ==Other Spotting Locations==<br /> ===25L/R approach===<br /> If the winds are in favor of the '''25L/R''' being used, which is the case most of the times, there is one spot in particular where you can take really good photos of the approaching aircraft. Especially on the weekends you will run into quite a few fellow spotters there. Since this spot brings you pretty close to the action you won't be needing a lot of focal length to get good results. 200mm will be enough to cover the aircraft coming in on '''25L'''. However, since you will be standing closer to '''25L''' the right approach will still be kind of far, so to ensure that you can get all the pictures you want you might actually need a 400mm lens. Just a few examples to show the different motives at this spot.<br /> <br /> [[Image: HZ-AKDTaxiing25.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Saudi Arabian B777-200 taxiing in between 25L/R.]]<br /> [[Image: Yemenia33025ApproachII.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Yemenia A330-200 right over my head.]]<br /> [[Image: D-ARFETaxi18.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Aero Flight A320 taxiing to rwy 18 using the backway.]]<br /> [[Image: D-AIHKApprGoodWeather.jpg |500px||left||thumb||170px|Lufthansa A340-600 approaching 25L.]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> To get to this location from the airport you will have to get on the Autobahn A5 towards Basel. Get off at the first exit called &quot;Zeppelinheim&quot;. After getting off the Autobahn you just drive straight for about 400m and then take a left. There will be a sign for a Recreational Area. Just follow that. That will lead you into a forest and there will be a small parking lot. Park there, since that will be as close as you can get with your car. From there it is a 5 minute walk towards the airport. You will cross the A5 on a bridge and then you're there. Just pick a spot and have fun!<br /> <br /> ===07L/R Approach===<br /> Should the situation of a '''07L/R''' approach occur, you have two choices. You can either go to the platform next to '''rwy 18''' as I described already, or there is a small parking lot on either side of the road on the way to the platform, where you can park and then spot. You will be right in between of the left and the right approach. No matter which choice you like better, the approaching planes can't be seen until they're almost right in front of you, so you won't know long in advance what's coming in.<br /> <br /> Just take the &quot;Airportring&quot; as described in how to get to the viewing platform next to '''rwy 18''', but park in the lots shortly after the first left turn.<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Frankfurt_Main_Airport&diff=2637 2005-11-15T16:40:39Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|<br /> location=Frankfurt, Germany|<br /> iata=FRA|<br /> icao=EDDF|<br /> aptype=Commercial|<br /> website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|<br /> mapurl=|<br /> mapsource=|<br /> atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|<br /> atcground=121.800 Mhz|<br /> atcclearance=121.9|<br /> atcapproach=|<br /> atcdeparture=120.15,136.125,352.4|<br /> atcatis=118.025|<br /> atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''07L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> [[Image: GulfAirA343Taxi18.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Gulf Air A340-300 taxiing by the deck.]]<br /> [[Image: PPVREWaiting.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Varig 777-200 taxiing to the gate.]]<br /> [[Image: KuwaitA300.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Kuwait Airways A300-600 touching down on 25R.]]<br /> [[Image: Varig_777_Head_On_Close.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Varig 777-200 coming right at me.]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18===<br /> Right next to '''rwy 18''' (south departure) there is a concrete platform for viewing purposes. However there is a fence between you and the runway, and you will need a small ladder to shoot over it. From there you can also see the '''07L/R''' approach but you will need some focal length to take adequate pictures, since it is kind of far.<br /> <br /> There is a road right next to the airport called &quot;Airportring&quot;. Take that from the Terminal towards the west, which is where '''rwy 18''' is located. The road will make a left turn and shortly after another left turn. Right in the middle of that second left turn there is a parking lot on the right where you can park. From there you can walk to the platform. It is just a 2-3 minute walk from there.<br /> <br /> ==Other Spotting Locations==<br /> ===25L/R approach===<br /> If the winds are in favor of the '''25L/R''' being used, which is the case most of the times, there is one spot in particular where you can take really good photos of the approaching aircraft. Especially on the weekends you will run into quite a few fellow spotters there. Since this spot brings you pretty close to the action you won't be needing a lot of focal length to get good results. 200mm will be enough to cover the aircraft coming in on '''25L'''. However, since you will be standing closer to '''25L''' the right approach will still be kind of far, so to ensure that you can get all the pictures you want you might actually need a 400mm lens. Just a few examples to show the different motives at this spot.<br /> <br /> [[Image: HZ-AKDTaxiing25.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Saudi Arabian B777-200 taxiing in between 25L/R.]]<br /> [[Image: Yemenia33025ApproachII.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Yemenia A330-200 right over my head.]]<br /> [[Image: D-ARFETaxi18.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Aero Flight A320 taxiing to rwy 18 using the backway.]]<br /> [[Image: D-AIHKApprGoodWeather.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Lufthansa A340-600 approaching 25L.]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> To get to this location from the airport you will have to get on the Autobahn A5 towards Basel. Get off at the first exit called &quot;Zeppelinheim&quot;. After getting off the Autobahn you just drive straight for about 400m and then take a left. There will be a sign for a Recreational Area. Just follow that. That will lead you into a forest and there will be a small parking lot. Park there, since that will be as close as you can get with your car. From there it is a 5 minute walk towards the airport. You will cross the A5 on a bridge and then you're there. Just pick a spot and have fun!<br /> <br /> ===07L/R Approach===<br /> Should the situation of a '''07L/R''' approach occur, you have two choices. You can either go to the platform next to '''rwy 18''' as I described already, or there is a small parking lot on either side of the road on the way to the platform, where you can park and then spot. You will be right in between of the left and the right approach. No matter which choice you like better, the approaching planes can't be seen until they're almost right in front of you, so you won't know long in advance what's coming in.<br /> <br /> Just take the &quot;Airportring&quot; as described in how to get to the viewing platform next to '''rwy 18''', but park in the lots shortly after the first left turn.<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Frankfurt_Main_Airport&diff=2620 2005-11-15T14:12:14Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|location=Frankfurt, Germany|iata=FRA|icao=EDDF|aptype=Commercial|website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|atcground=121.800 Mhz|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=118.025 Mhz|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''07L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> [[Image: GulfAirA343Taxi18.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Gulf Air A340-300 taxiing by the deck.]]<br /> [[Image: PPVREWaiting.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Varig 777-200 taxiing to the gate.]]<br /> [[Image: KuwaitA300.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Kuwait Airways A300-600 touching down on 25R.]]<br /> [[Image: Varig_777_Head_On_Close.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Varig 777-200 coming right at me.]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18===<br /> Right next to '''rwy 18''' (south departure) there is a concrete platform for viewing purposes. However there is a fence between you and the runway, and you will need a small ladder to shoot over it. From there you can also see the '''07L/R''' approach but you will need some focal length to take adequate pictures, since it is kind of far.<br /> <br /> There is a road right next to the airport called &quot;Airportring&quot;. Take that from the Terminal towards the west, which is where '''rwy 18''' is located. The road will make a left turn and shortly after another left turn. Right in the middle of that second left turn there is a parking lot on the right where you can park. From there you can walk to the platform. It is just a 2-3 minute walk from there.<br /> <br /> ==Other Spotting Locations==<br /> ===25L/R approach===<br /> If the winds are in favor of the '''25L/R''' being used, which is the case most of the times, there is one spot in particular where you can take really good photos of the approaching aircraft. Especially on the weekends you will run into quite a few fellow spotters there. Since this spot brings you pretty close to the action you won't be needing a lot of focal length to get good results. 200mm will be enough to cover the aircraft coming in on '''25L'''. However, since you will be standing closer to '''25L''' the right approach will still be kind of far, so to ensure that you can get all the pictures you want you might actually need a 400mm lens. Just a few examples to show the different motives at this spot.<br /> <br /> [[Image: HZ-AKDTaxiing25.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Saudi Arabian B777-200 taxiing in between 25L/R.]]<br /> [[Image: Yemenia33025ApproachII.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Yemenia A330-200 right over my head.]]<br /> [[Image: D-ARFETaxi18.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Aero Flight A320 taxiing to rwy 18 using the backway.]]<br /> [[Image: D-AIHKApprGoodWeather.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Lufthansa A340-600 approaching 25L.]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> To get to this location from the airport you will have to get on the Autobahn A5 towards Basel. Get off at the first exit called &quot;Zeppelinheim&quot;. After getting off the Autobahn you just drive straight for about 400m and then take a left. There will be a sign for a Recreational Area. Just follow that. That will lead you into a forest and there will be a small parking lot. Park there, since that will be as close as you can get with your car. From there it is a 5 minute walk towards the airport. You will cross the A5 on a bridge and then you're there. Just pick a spot and have fun!<br /> <br /> ===07L/R Approach===<br /> Should the situation of a '''07L/R''' approach occur, you have two choices. You can either go to the platform next to '''rwy 18''' as I described already, or there is a small parking lot on either side of the road on the way to the platform, where you can park and then spot. You will be right in between of the left and the right approach. No matter which choice you like better, the approaching planes can't be seen until they're almost right in front of you, so you won't know long in advance what's coming in.<br /> <br /> Just take the &quot;Airportring&quot; as described in how to get to the viewing platform next to '''rwy 18''', but park in the lots shortly after the first left turn.<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Frankfurt_Main_Airport&diff=2619 2005-11-15T14:10:46Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|location=Frankfurt, Germany|iata=FRA|icao=EDDF|aptype=Commercial|website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|atcground=121.800 Mhz|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=118.025 Mhz|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''07L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> [[Image: GulfAirA343Taxi18.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Gulf Air A340-300 taxiing by the deck.]]<br /> [[Image: PPVREWaiting.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Varig 777-200 taxiing to the gate.]]<br /> [[Image: KuwaitA300.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Kuwait Airways A300-600 touching down on 25R.]]<br /> [[Image: Varig_777_Head_On_Close.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Varig 777-200 coming right at me.]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18===<br /> Right next to '''rwy 18''' (south departure) there is a concrete platform for viewing purposes. However there is a fence between you and the runway, and you will need a small ladder to shoot over it. From there you can also see the '''07L/R''' approach but you will need some focal length to take adequate pictures, since it is kind of far.<br /> <br /> There is a road right next to the airport called &quot;Airportring&quot;. Take that from the Terminal towards the west, which is where '''rwy 18''' is located. The road will make a left turn and shortly after another left turn. Right in the middle of that second left turn there is a parking lot on the right where you can park. From there you can walk to the platform. It is just a 2-3 minute walk from there.<br /> <br /> ==Other Spotting Locations==<br /> ===25L/R approach===<br /> If the winds are in favor of the '''25L/R''' being used, which is the case most of the times, there is one spot in particular where you can take really good photos of the approaching aircraft. Especially on the weekends you will run into quite a few fellow spotters there. Since this spot brings you pretty close to the action you won't be needing a lot of focal length to get good results. 200mm will be enough to cover the aircraft coming in on '''25L'''. However, since you will be standing closer to '''25L''' the right approach will still be kind of far, so to ensure that you can get all the pictures you want you might actually need a 400mm lens. Just a few examples to show the different motives at this spot.<br /> <br /> [[Image: HZ-AKDTaxiing25.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Saudi Arabian B777-200 taxiing in between 25L/R.]]<br /> [[Image: Yemenia33025ApproachII.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Yemenia A330-200 right over my head.]]<br /> [[Image: D-ARFETaxi18.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Aero Flight A320 taxiing to rwy 18 using the backway.]]<br /> [[Image: D-AIHKApprGoodWeather.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Lufthansa A340-600 approaching 25L.]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> To get to this location from the airport you will have to get on the Autobahn A5 towards Basel. Get off at the first exit called &quot;Zeppelinheim&quot;. After getting off the Autobahn you just drive straight for about 400m and then take a left. There will be a sign for a Recreational Area. Just follow that. That will lead you into a forest and there will be a small parking lot. Park there, since that will be as close as you can get with your car. From there it is a 5 minute walk towards the airport. You will cross the A5 on a bridge and then you're there. Just pick a spot and have fun!<br /> <br /> ===07L/R Approach===<br /> Should the situation of a '''07L/R''' approach occur, you have two choices. You can either go to the platform next to '''rwy 18''' as I described already, or there is a small parking lot on either side of the road on the way to the platform, where you can park and then spot. You will be right in between of the left and the right approach. No matter which choice you like better, the approaching planes can't be seen until they're almost right in front of you, so you won't know long in advance what's coming in.<br /> <br /> Just take the &quot;Airportring&quot; as described in how to get to the viewing platform next to '''rwy 18''', but park in the lots shortly after the first left turn.<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Frankfurt_Main_Airport&diff=2618 2005-11-15T14:10:35Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|location=Frankfurt, Germany|iata=FRA|icao=EDDF|aptype=Commercial|website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|atcground=121.800 Mhz|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=118.025 Mhz|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''07L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> [[Image: GulfAirA343Taxi18.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Gulf Air A340-300 taxiing by the deck.]]<br /> [[Image: PPVREWaiting.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Varig 777-200 taxiing to the gate.]]<br /> [[Image: KuwaitA300.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Kuwait Airways A300-600 touching down on 25R.]]<br /> [[Image: Varig_777_Head_On_Close.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Varig 777-200 coming right at me.]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18===<br /> Right next to '''rwy 18''' (south departure) there is a concrete platform for viewing purposes. However there is a fence between you and the runway, and you will need a small ladder to shoot over it. From there you can also see the '''07L/R''' approach but you will need some focal length to take adequate pictures, since it is kind of far.<br /> <br /> There is a road right next to the airport called &quot;Airportring&quot;. Take that from the Terminal towards the west, which is where '''rwy 18''' is located. The road will make a left turn and shortly after another left turn. Right in the middle of that second left turn there is a parking lot on the right where you can park. From there you can walk to the platform. It is just a 2-3 minute walk from there.<br /> <br /> ==Other Spotting Locations==<br /> ===25L/R approach===<br /> If the winds are in favor of the '''25L/R''' being used, which is the case most of the times, there is one spot in particular where you can take really good photos of the approaching aircraft. Especially on the weekends you will run into quite a few fellow spotters there. Since this spot brings you pretty close to the action you won't be needing a lot of focal length to get good results. 200mm will be enough to cover the aircraft coming in on '''25L'''. However, since you will be standing closer to '''25L''' the right approach will still be kind of far, so to ensure that you can get all the pictures you want you might actually need a 400mm lens. Just a few examples to show the different motives at this spot.<br /> <br /> [[Image: HZ-AKDTaxiing25.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Saudi Arabian B777-200 taxiing in between 25L/R.]]<br /> [[Image: Yemenia33025ApproachII.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Yemenia A330-200 right over my head.]]<br /> [[Image: D-ARFETaxi18.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Aero Flight A320 taxiing to rwy 18 using the backway.]]<br /> [[Image: D-AIHKApprGoodWeather.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Lufthansa A340-600 approaching 25L.]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> To get to this location from the airport you will have to get on the Autobahn A5 towards Basel. Get off at the first exit called &quot;Zeppelinheim&quot;. After getting off the Autobahn you just drive straight for about 400m and then take a left. There will be a sign for a Recreational Area. Just follow that. That will lead you into a forest and there will be a small parking lot. Park there, since that will be as close as you can get with your car. From there it is a 5 minute walk towards the airport. You will cross the A5 on a bridge and then you're there. Just pick a spot and have fun!<br /> <br /> ===07L/R Approach===<br /> Should the situation of a '''07L/R''' approach occur, you have two choices. You can either go to the platform next to '''rwy 18''' as I described already, or there is a small parking lot on either side of the road on the way to the platform, where you can park and then spot. You will be right in between of the left and the right approach. No matter which choice you like better, the approaching planes can't be seen until they're almost right in front of you, so you won't know long in advance what's coming in.<br /> <br /> Just take the &quot;Airportring&quot; as described in how to get to the viewing platform next to '''rwy 18''', but park in the lots shortly after the first left turn.<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Frankfurt_Main_Airport&diff=2617 2005-11-15T14:10:11Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|location=Frankfurt, Germany|iata=FRA|icao=EDDF|aptype=Commercial|website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|atcground=121.800 Mhz|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=118.025 Mhz|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''07L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> [[Image: GulfAirA343Taxi18.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Gulf Air A340-300 taxiing by the deck.]]<br /> [[Image: PPVREWaiting.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Varig 777-200 taxiing to the gate.]]<br /> [[Image: KuwaitA300.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Kuwait Airways A300-600 touching down on 25R.]]<br /> [[Image: Varig_777_Head_On_Close.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Varig 777-200 coming right at me.]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18===<br /> Right next to '''rwy 18''' (south departure) there is a concrete platform for viewing purposes. However there is a fence between you and the runway, and you will need a small ladder to shoot over it. From there you can also see the '''07L/R''' approach but you will need some focal length to take adequate pictures, since it is kind of far.<br /> <br /> There is a road right next to the airport called &quot;Airportring&quot;. Take that from the Terminal towards the west, which is where '''rwy 18''' is located. The road will make a left turn and shortly after another left turn. Right in the middle of that second left turn there is a parking lot on the right where you can park. From there you can walk to the platform. It is just a 2-3 minute walk from there.<br /> <br /> ==Other Spotting Locations==<br /> ===25L/R approach===<br /> If the winds are in favor of the '''25L/R''' being used, which is the case most of the times, there is one spot in particular where you can take really good photos of the approaching aircraft. Especially on the weekends you will run into quite a few fellow spotters there. Since this spot brings you pretty close to the action you won't be needing a lot of focal length to get good results. 200mm will be enough to cover the aircraft coming in on '''25L'''. However, since you will be standing closer to '''25L''' the right approach will still be kind of far, so to ensure that you can get all the pictures you want you might actually need a 400mm lens. Just a few examples to show the different motives at this spot.<br /> <br /> [[Image: HZ-AKDTaxiing25.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Saudi Arabian B777-200 taxiing in between 25L/R.]]<br /> [[Image: Yemenia33025ApproachII.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Yemenia A330-200 right over my head.]]<br /> [[Image: D-ARFETaxi18.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Aero Flight A320 taxiing to rwy 18 using the backway.]]<br /> [[Image: D-AIHKApprGoodWeather.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Lufthansa A340-600 approaching 25L.]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> To get to this location from the airport you will have to get on the Autobahn A5 towards Basel. Get off at the first exit called &quot;Zeppelinheim&quot;. After getting off the Autobahn you just drive straight for about 400m and then take a left. There will be a sign for a Recreational Area. Just follow that. That will lead you into a forest and there will be a small parking lot. Park there, since that will be as close as you can get with your car. From there it is a 5 minute walk towards the airport. You will cross the A5 on a bridge and then you're there. Just pick a spot and have fun!<br /> <br /> ===07L/R Approach===<br /> Should the situation of a '''07L/R''' approach occur, you have two choices. You can either go to the platform next to '''rwy 18''' as I described already, or there is a small parking lot on either side of the road on the way to the platform, where you can park and then spot. You will be right in between of the left and the right approach. No matter which choice you like better, the approaching planes can't be seen until they're almost right in front of you, so you won't know long in advance what's coming in.<br /> <br /> Just take the &quot;Airportring&quot; as described in how to get to the viewing platform next to '''rwy 18''', but park in the lots shortly after the first left turn.<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Frankfurt_Main_Airport&diff=2616 2005-11-15T14:07:58Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* 25L/R approach */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|location=Frankfurt, Germany|iata=FRA|icao=EDDF|aptype=Commercial|website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|atcground=121.800 Mhz|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=118.025 Mhz|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''07L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> [[Image: GulfAirA343Taxi18.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Gulf Air A340-300 taxiing by the deck.]]<br /> [[Image: PPVREWaiting.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Varig 777-200 taxiing to the gate.]]<br /> [[Image: KuwaitA300.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Kuwait Airways A300-600 touching down on 25R.]]<br /> [[Image: Varig_777_Head_On_Close.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Varig 777-200 coming right at me.]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18===<br /> Right next to '''rwy 18''' (south departure) there is a concrete platform for viewing purposes. However there is a fence between you and the runway, and you will need a small ladder to shoot over it. From there you can also see the '''07L/R''' approach but you will need some focal length to take adequate pictures, since it is kind of far.<br /> <br /> There is a road right next to the airport called &quot;Airportring&quot;. Take that from the Terminal towards the west, which is where '''rwy 18''' is located. The road will make a left turn and shortly after another left turn. Right in the middle of that second left turn there is a parking lot on the right where you can park. From there you can walk to the platform. It is just a 2-3 minute walk from there.<br /> <br /> ==Other Spotting Locations==<br /> ===25L/R approach===<br /> If the winds are in favor of the '''25L/R''' being used, which is the case most of the times, there is one spot in particular where you can take really good photos of the approaching aircraft. Especially on the weekends you will run into quite a few fellow spotters there. Since this spot brings you pretty close to the action you won't be needing a lot of focal length to get good results. 200mm will be enough to cover the aircraft coming in on '''25L'''. However, since you will be standing closer to '''25L''' the right approach will still be kind of far, so to ensure that you can get all the pictures you want you might actually need a 400mm lens. Just a few examples to show the different motives at this spot.<br /> <br /> [[Image: HZ-AKDTaxiing25.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Saudi Arabian B777-200 taxiing in between 25L/R.]]<br /> [[Image: Yemenia33025ApproachII.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Yemenia A330-200 right over my head.]]<br /> [[Image: D-ARFETaxi18.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Aero Flight A320 taxiing to rwy 18 using the backway.]]<br /> [[Image: D-AIHKApprGoodWeather.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Lufthansa A340-600 approaching 25L.]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> To get to this location from the airport you will have to get on the Autobahn A5 towards Basel. Get off at the first exit called &quot;Zeppelinheim&quot;. After getting off the Autobahn you just drive straight for about 400m and then take a left. There will be a sign for a Recreational Area. Just follow that. That will lead you into a forest and there will be a small parking lot. Park there, since that will be as close as you can get with your car. From there it is a 5 minute walk towards the airport. You will cross the A5 on a bridge and then you're there. Just pick a spot and have fun!<br /> <br /> ===07L/R Approach===<br /> Should the situation of a '''07L/R''' approach occur, you have two choices. You can either go to the platform next to '''rwy 18''' as I described already, or there is a small parking lot on either side of the road on the way to the platform, where you can park and then spot. You will be right in between of the left and the right approach. No matter which choice you like better, the approaching planes can't be seen until they're almost right in front of you, so you won't know long in advance what's coming in.<br /> <br /> Just take the &quot;Airportring&quot; as described in how to get to the viewing platform next to '''rwy 18''', but park in the lots shortly after the first left turn.<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Frankfurt_Main_Airport&diff=2615 2005-11-15T14:04:03Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* 25L/R approach */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|location=Frankfurt, Germany|iata=FRA|icao=EDDF|aptype=Commercial|website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|atcground=121.800 Mhz|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=118.025 Mhz|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''07L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> [[Image: GulfAirA343Taxi18.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Gulf Air A340-300 taxiing by the deck.]]<br /> [[Image: PPVREWaiting.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Varig 777-200 taxiing to the gate.]]<br /> [[Image: KuwaitA300.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Kuwait Airways A300-600 touching down on 25R.]]<br /> [[Image: Varig_777_Head_On_Close.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Varig 777-200 coming right at me.]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18===<br /> Right next to '''rwy 18''' (south departure) there is a concrete platform for viewing purposes. However there is a fence between you and the runway, and you will need a small ladder to shoot over it. From there you can also see the '''07L/R''' approach but you will need some focal length to take adequate pictures, since it is kind of far.<br /> <br /> There is a road right next to the airport called &quot;Airportring&quot;. Take that from the Terminal towards the west, which is where '''rwy 18''' is located. The road will make a left turn and shortly after another left turn. Right in the middle of that second left turn there is a parking lot on the right where you can park. From there you can walk to the platform. It is just a 2-3 minute walk from there.<br /> <br /> ==Other Spotting Locations==<br /> ===25L/R approach===<br /> If the winds are in favor of the '''25L/R''' being used, which is the case most of the times, there is one spot in particular where you can take really good photos of the approaching aircraft. Especially on the weekends you will run into quite a few fellow spotters there. Since this spot brings you pretty close to the action you won't be needing a lot of focal length to get good results. 200mm will be enough to cover the aircraft coming in on '''25L'''. However, since you will be standing closer to '''25L''' the right approach will still be kind of far, so to ensure that you can get all the pictures you want you might actually need a 400mm lens. Just a few examples to show the different motives at this spot.<br /> <br /> [[Image: HZ-AKDTaxiing25.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Saudi Arabian B777-200 taxiing in between 25L/R.]]<br /> [[Image: Yemenia33025ApproachII.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Yemenia A330-200 right over my head.]]<br /> [[Image: D-ARFETaxi18.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Aero Flight A320 taxiing to rwy 18 using the backway.]]<br /> [[Image: D-AIHKApprGoodWeather.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Lufthansa A340-600 approaching 25L.]]<br /> &lt;html&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/html&gt;<br /> <br /> To get to this location from the airport you will have to get on the Autobahn A5 towards Basel. Get off at the first exit called &quot;Zeppelinheim&quot;. After getting off the Autobahn you just drive straight for about 400m and then take a left. There will be a sign for a Recreational Area. Just follow that. That will lead you into a forest and there will be a small parking lot. Park there, since that will be as close as you can get with your car. From there it is a 5 minute walk towards the airport. You will cross the A5 on a bridge and then you're there. Just pick a spot and have fun!<br /> <br /> ===07L/R Approach===<br /> Should the situation of a '''07L/R''' approach occur, you have two choices. You can either go to the platform next to '''rwy 18''' as I described already, or there is a small parking lot on either side of the road on the way to the platform, where you can park and then spot. You will be right in between of the left and the right approach. No matter which choice you like better, the approaching planes can't be seen until they're almost right in front of you, so you won't know long in advance what's coming in.<br /> <br /> Just take the &quot;Airportring&quot; as described in how to get to the viewing platform next to '''rwy 18''', but park in the lots shortly after the first left turn.<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Frankfurt_Main_Airport&diff=2614 2005-11-15T14:02:08Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* 25L/R approach */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|location=Frankfurt, Germany|iata=FRA|icao=EDDF|aptype=Commercial|website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|atcground=121.800 Mhz|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=118.025 Mhz|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''07L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> [[Image: GulfAirA343Taxi18.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Gulf Air A340-300 taxiing by the deck.]]<br /> [[Image: PPVREWaiting.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Varig 777-200 taxiing to the gate.]]<br /> [[Image: KuwaitA300.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Kuwait Airways A300-600 touching down on 25R.]]<br /> [[Image: Varig_777_Head_On_Close.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Varig 777-200 coming right at me.]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18===<br /> Right next to '''rwy 18''' (south departure) there is a concrete platform for viewing purposes. However there is a fence between you and the runway, and you will need a small ladder to shoot over it. From there you can also see the '''07L/R''' approach but you will need some focal length to take adequate pictures, since it is kind of far.<br /> <br /> There is a road right next to the airport called &quot;Airportring&quot;. Take that from the Terminal towards the west, which is where '''rwy 18''' is located. The road will make a left turn and shortly after another left turn. Right in the middle of that second left turn there is a parking lot on the right where you can park. From there you can walk to the platform. It is just a 2-3 minute walk from there.<br /> <br /> ==Other Spotting Locations==<br /> ===25L/R approach===<br /> If the winds are in favor of the '''25L/R''' being used, which is the case most of the times, there is one spot in particular where you can take really good photos of the approaching aircraft. Especially on the weekends you will run into quite a few fellow spotters there. Since this spot brings you pretty close to the action you won't be needing a lot of focal length to get good results. 200mm will be enough to cover the aircraft coming in on '''25L'''. However, since you will be standing closer to '''25L''' the right approach will still be kind of far, so to ensure that you can get all the pictures you want you might actually need a 400mm lens. Just a few examples to show the different motives at this spot.<br /> <br /> [[Image: HZ-AKDTaxiing25.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Saudi Arabian B777-200 taxiing in between 25L/R.]]<br /> [[Image: Yemenia33025ApproachII.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Yemenia A330-200 right over my head.]]<br /> [[Image: D-ARFETaxi18.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Aero Flight A320 taxiing to rwy 18 using the backway.]]<br /> [[Image: D-AIHKApprGoodWeather.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Lufthansa A340-600 approaching 25L.]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> To get to this location from the airport you will have to get on the Autobahn A5 towards Basel. Get off at the first exit called &quot;Zeppelinheim&quot;. After getting off the Autobahn you just drive straight for about 400m and then take a left. There will be a sign for a Recreational Area. Just follow that. That will lead you into a forest and there will be a small parking lot. Park there, since that will be as close as you can get with your car. From there it is a 5 minute walk towards the airport. You will cross the A5 on a bridge and then you're there. Just pick a spot and have fun!<br /> <br /> ===07L/R Approach===<br /> Should the situation of a '''07L/R''' approach occur, you have two choices. You can either go to the platform next to '''rwy 18''' as I described already, or there is a small parking lot on either side of the road on the way to the platform, where you can park and then spot. You will be right in between of the left and the right approach. No matter which choice you like better, the approaching planes can't be seen until they're almost right in front of you, so you won't know long in advance what's coming in.<br /> <br /> Just take the &quot;Airportring&quot; as described in how to get to the viewing platform next to '''rwy 18''', but park in the lots shortly after the first left turn.<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Frankfurt_Main_Airport&diff=2613 2005-11-15T14:01:54Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|location=Frankfurt, Germany|iata=FRA|icao=EDDF|aptype=Commercial|website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|atcground=121.800 Mhz|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=118.025 Mhz|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''07L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> [[Image: GulfAirA343Taxi18.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Gulf Air A340-300 taxiing by the deck.]]<br /> [[Image: PPVREWaiting.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Varig 777-200 taxiing to the gate.]]<br /> [[Image: KuwaitA300.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Kuwait Airways A300-600 touching down on 25R.]]<br /> [[Image: Varig_777_Head_On_Close.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Varig 777-200 coming right at me.]]<br /> &lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18===<br /> Right next to '''rwy 18''' (south departure) there is a concrete platform for viewing purposes. However there is a fence between you and the runway, and you will need a small ladder to shoot over it. From there you can also see the '''07L/R''' approach but you will need some focal length to take adequate pictures, since it is kind of far.<br /> <br /> There is a road right next to the airport called &quot;Airportring&quot;. Take that from the Terminal towards the west, which is where '''rwy 18''' is located. The road will make a left turn and shortly after another left turn. Right in the middle of that second left turn there is a parking lot on the right where you can park. From there you can walk to the platform. It is just a 2-3 minute walk from there.<br /> <br /> ==Other Spotting Locations==<br /> ===25L/R approach===<br /> If the winds are in favor of the '''25L/R''' being used, which is the case most of the times, there is one spot in particular where you can take really good photos of the approaching aircraft. Especially on the weekends you will run into quite a few fellow spotters there. Since this spot brings you pretty close to the action you won't be needing a lot of focal length to get good results. 200mm will be enough to cover the aircraft coming in on '''25L'''. However, since you will be standing closer to '''25L''' the right approach will still be kind of far, so to ensure that you can get all the pictures you want you might actually need a 400mm lens. Just a few examples to show the different motives at this spot.<br /> <br /> [[Image: HZ-AKDTaxiing25.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Saudi Arabian B777-200 taxiing in between 25L/R.]]<br /> [[Image: Yemenia33025ApproachII.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Yemenia A330-200 right over my head.]]<br /> [[Image: D-ARFETaxi18.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Aero Flight A320 taxiing to rwy 18 using the backway.]]<br /> [[Image: D-AIHKApprGoodWeather.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Lufthansa A340-600 approaching 25L.]]<br /> <br /> To get to this location from the airport you will have to get on the Autobahn A5 towards Basel. Get off at the first exit called &quot;Zeppelinheim&quot;. After getting off the Autobahn you just drive straight for about 400m and then take a left. There will be a sign for a Recreational Area. Just follow that. That will lead you into a forest and there will be a small parking lot. Park there, since that will be as close as you can get with your car. From there it is a 5 minute walk towards the airport. You will cross the A5 on a bridge and then you're there. Just pick a spot and have fun!<br /> <br /> ===07L/R Approach===<br /> Should the situation of a '''07L/R''' approach occur, you have two choices. You can either go to the platform next to '''rwy 18''' as I described already, or there is a small parking lot on either side of the road on the way to the platform, where you can park and then spot. You will be right in between of the left and the right approach. No matter which choice you like better, the approaching planes can't be seen until they're almost right in front of you, so you won't know long in advance what's coming in.<br /> <br /> Just take the &quot;Airportring&quot; as described in how to get to the viewing platform next to '''rwy 18''', but park in the lots shortly after the first left turn.<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Frankfurt_Main_Airport&diff=2611 2005-11-15T13:58:47Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|location=Frankfurt, Germany|iata=FRA|icao=EDDF|aptype=Commercial|website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|atcground=121.800 Mhz|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=118.025 Mhz|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''07L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> [[Image: GulfAirA343Taxi18.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Gulf Air A340-300 taxiing by the deck.]]<br /> [[Image: PPVREWaiting.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Varig 777-200 taxiing to the gate.]]<br /> [[Image: KuwaitA300.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Kuwait Airways A300-600 touching down on 25R.]]<br /> [[Image: Varig_777_Head_On_Close.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Varig 777-200 coming right at me.]]<br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18===<br /> Right next to '''rwy 18''' (south departure) there is a concrete platform for viewing purposes. However there is a fence between you and the runway, and you will need a small ladder to shoot over it. From there you can also see the '''07L/R''' approach but you will need some focal length to take adequate pictures, since it is kind of far.<br /> <br /> There is a road right next to the airport called &quot;Airportring&quot;. Take that from the Terminal towards the west, which is where '''rwy 18''' is located. The road will make a left turn and shortly after another left turn. Right in the middle of that second left turn there is a parking lot on the right where you can park. From there you can walk to the platform. It is just a 2-3 minute walk from there.<br /> <br /> ==Other Spotting Locations==<br /> ===25L/R approach===<br /> If the winds are in favor of the '''25L/R''' being used, which is the case most of the times, there is one spot in particular where you can take really good photos of the approaching aircraft. Especially on the weekends you will run into quite a few fellow spotters there. Since this spot brings you pretty close to the action you won't be needing a lot of focal length to get good results. 200mm will be enough to cover the aircraft coming in on '''25L'''. However, since you will be standing closer to '''25L''' the right approach will still be kind of far, so to ensure that you can get all the pictures you want you might actually need a 400mm lens. Just a few examples to show the different motives at this spot.<br /> <br /> [[Image: HZ-AKDTaxiing25.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Saudi Arabian B777-200 taxiing in between 25L/R.]]<br /> [[Image: Yemenia33025ApproachII.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Yemenia A330-200 right over my head.]]<br /> [[Image: D-ARFETaxi18.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Aero Flight A320 taxiing to rwy 18 using the backway.]]<br /> [[Image: D-AIHKApprGoodWeather.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Lufthansa A340-600 approaching 25L.]]<br /> <br /> To get to this location from the airport you will have to get on the Autobahn A5 towards Basel. Get off at the first exit called &quot;Zeppelinheim&quot;. After getting off the Autobahn you just drive straight for about 400m and then take a left. There will be a sign for a Recreational Area. Just follow that. That will lead you into a forest and there will be a small parking lot. Park there, since that will be as close as you can get with your car. From there it is a 5 minute walk towards the airport. You will cross the A5 on a bridge and then you're there. Just pick a spot and have fun!<br /> <br /> ===07L/R Approach===<br /> Should the situation of a '''07L/R''' approach occur, you have two choices. You can either go to the platform next to '''rwy 18''' as I described already, or there is a small parking lot on either side of the road on the way to the platform, where you can park and then spot. You will be right in between of the left and the right approach. No matter which choice you like better, the approaching planes can't be seen until they're almost right in front of you, so you won't know long in advance what's coming in.<br /> <br /> Just take the &quot;Airportring&quot; as described in how to get to the viewing platform next to '''rwy 18''', but park in the lots shortly after the first left turn.<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Frankfurt_Main_Airport&diff=2610 2005-11-15T13:54:28Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* 25L/R approach */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|location=Frankfurt, Germany|iata=FRA|icao=EDDF|aptype=Commercial|website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|atcground=121.800 Mhz|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=118.025 Mhz|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''07L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> [[Image: GulfAirA343Taxi18.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Gulf Air A340-300 taxiing by the deck]]<br /> [[Image: PPVREWaiting.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Varig 777-200 taxiing to the gate.]]<br /> [[Image: KuwaitA300.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Kuwait Airways A300-600 touching down on 25R]]<br /> [[Image: Varig_777_Head_On_Close.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Varig 777-200 coming right at me.]]<br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18===<br /> Right next to '''rwy 18''' (south departure) there is a concrete platform for viewing purposes. However there is a fence between you and the runway, and you will need a small ladder to shoot over it. From there you can also see the '''07L/R''' approach but you will need some focal length to take adequate pictures, since it is kind of far.<br /> <br /> There is a road right next to the airport called &quot;Airportring&quot;. Take that from the Terminal towards the west, which is where '''rwy 18''' is located. The road will make a left turn and shortly after another left turn. Right in the middle of that second left turn there is a parking lot on the right where you can park. From there you can walk to the platform. It is just a 2-3 minute walk from there.<br /> <br /> ==Other Spotting Locations==<br /> ===25L/R approach===<br /> If the winds are in favor of the '''25L/R''' being used, which is the case most of the times, there is one spot in particular where you can take really good photos of the approaching aircraft. Especially on the weekends you will run into quite a few fellow spotters there. Since this spot brings you pretty close to the action you won't be needing a lot of focal length to get good results. 200mm will be enough to cover the aircraft coming in on '''25L'''. However, since you will be standing closer to '''25L''' the right approach will still be kind of far, so to ensure that you can get all the pictures you want you might actually need a 400mm lens. Just a few examples to show the different motives at this spot.<br /> <br /> [[Image: HZ-AKDTaxiing25.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Saudi Arabian B777-200 taxiing in between 25L/R.]]<br /> [[Image: Yemenia33025ApproachII.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Yemenia A330-200 right over my head.]]<br /> [[Image: D-ARFETaxi18.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Aero Flight A320 taxiing to rwy 18 using the backway.]]<br /> [[Image: D-AIHKApprGoodWeather.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Lufthansa A340-600 approaching 25L.]]<br /> <br /> To get to this location from the airport you will have to get on the Autobahn A5 towards Basel. Get off at the first exit called &quot;Zeppelinheim&quot;. After getting off the Autobahn you just drive straight for about 400m and then take a left. There will be a sign for a Recreational Area. Just follow that. That will lead you into a forest and there will be a small parking lot. Park there, since that will be as close as you can get with your car. From there it is a 5 minute walk towards the airport. You will cross the A5 on a bridge and then you're there. Just pick a spot and have fun!<br /> <br /> ===07L/R Approach===<br /> Should the situation of a '''07L/R''' approach occur, you have two choices. You can either go to the platform next to '''rwy 18''' as I described already, or there is a small parking lot on either side of the road on the way to the platform, where you can park and then spot. You will be right in between of the left and the right approach. No matter which choice you like better, the approaching planes can't be seen until they're almost right in front of you, so you won't know long in advance what's coming in.<br /> <br /> Just take the &quot;Airportring&quot; as described in how to get to the viewing platform next to '''rwy 18''', but park in the lots shortly after the first left turn.<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

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FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Frankfurt_Main_Airport&diff=2605 2005-11-15T13:43:59Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|location=Frankfurt, Germany|iata=FRA|icao=EDDF|aptype=Commercial|website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|atcground=121.800 Mhz|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=118.025 Mhz|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''07L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> [[Image: GulfAirA343Taxi18.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Gulf Air A340-300 taxiing by the deck]]<br /> [[Image: PPVREWaiting.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Varig 777-200 taxiing to the gate.]]<br /> [[Image: KuwaitA300.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Kuwait Airways A300-600 touching down on 25R]]<br /> [[Image: Varig_777_Head_On_Close.jpg |left||thumb||170px|Varig 777-200 coming right at me.]]<br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18===<br /> Right next to '''rwy 18''' (south departure) there is a concrete platform for viewing purposes. However there is a fence between you and the runway, and you will need a small ladder to shoot over it. From there you can also see the '''07L/R''' approach but you will need some focal length to take adequate pictures, since it is kind of far.<br /> <br /> There is a road right next to the airport called &quot;Airportring&quot;. Take that from the Terminal towards the west, which is where '''rwy 18''' is located. The road will make a left turn and shortly after another left turn. Right in the middle of that second left turn there is a parking lot on the right where you can park. From there you can walk to the platform. It is just a 2-3 minute walk from there.<br /> <br /> ==Other Spotting Locations==<br /> ===25L/R approach===<br /> If the winds are in favor of the '''25L/R''' being used, which is the case most of the times, there is one spot in particular where you can take really good photos of the approaching aircraft. Especially on the weekends you will run into quite a few fellow spotters there. Since this spot brings you pretty close to the action you won't be needing a lot of focal length to get good results. 200mm will be enough to cover the aircraft coming in on '''25L'''. However, since you will be standing closer to '''25L''' the right approach will still be kind of far, so to ensure that you can get all the pictures you want you might actually need a 400mm lens. Just a few examples to show the different motives at this spot.<br /> <br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/7199/daihkapprgoodweather1yq.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/6208/hzakdtaxiing252bs.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/8122/yemenia33025approachii6dj.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/5150/darfetaxi182dm.jpg<br /> <br /> To get to this location from the airport you will have to get on the Autobahn A5 towards Basel. Get off at the first exit called &quot;Zeppelinheim&quot;. After getting off the Autobahn you just drive straight for about 400m and then take a left. There will be a sign for a Recreational Area. Just follow that. That will lead you into a forest and there will be a small parking lot. Park there, since that will be as close as you can get with your car. From there it is a 5 minute walk towards the airport. You will cross the A5 on a bridge and then you're there. Just pick a spot and have fun!<br /> <br /> ===07L/R Approach===<br /> Should the situation of a '''07L/R''' approach occur, you have two choices. You can either go to the platform next to '''rwy 18''' as I described already, or there is a small parking lot on either side of the road on the way to the platform, where you can park and then spot. You will be right in between of the left and the right approach. No matter which choice you like better, the approaching planes can't be seen until they're almost right in front of you, so you won't know long in advance what's coming in.<br /> <br /> Just take the &quot;Airportring&quot; as described in how to get to the viewing platform next to '''rwy 18''', but park in the lots shortly after the first left turn.<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Frankfurt_Main_Airport&diff=2604 2005-11-15T13:40:22Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|location=Frankfurt, Germany|iata=FRA|icao=EDDF|aptype=Commercial|website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|atcground=121.800 Mhz|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=118.025 Mhz|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''07L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> [[Image: GulfAirA343Taxi18.jpg |left||thumb|Gulf Air A340-300 taxiing by the deck]]<br /> [[Image: PPVREWaiting.jpg |left||thumb|Varig 777-200 taxiing to the gate.]]<br /> [[Image: KuwaitA300.jpg |left||thumb|Kuwait Airways A300-600 touching down on 25R]]<br /> [[Image: Varig_777_Head_On_Close.jpg |left||thumb|Varig 777-200 coming right at me.]]<br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18===<br /> Right next to '''rwy 18''' (south departure) there is a concrete platform for viewing purposes. However there is a fence between you and the runway, and you will need a small ladder to shoot over it. From there you can also see the '''07L/R''' approach but you will need some focal length to take adequate pictures, since it is kind of far.<br /> <br /> There is a road right next to the airport called &quot;Airportring&quot;. Take that from the Terminal towards the west, which is where '''rwy 18''' is located. The road will make a left turn and shortly after another left turn. Right in the middle of that second left turn there is a parking lot on the right where you can park. From there you can walk to the platform. It is just a 2-3 minute walk from there.<br /> <br /> ==Other Spotting Locations==<br /> ===25L/R approach===<br /> If the winds are in favor of the '''25L/R''' being used, which is the case most of the times, there is one spot in particular where you can take really good photos of the approaching aircraft. Especially on the weekends you will run into quite a few fellow spotters there. Since this spot brings you pretty close to the action you won't be needing a lot of focal length to get good results. 200mm will be enough to cover the aircraft coming in on '''25L'''. However, since you will be standing closer to '''25L''' the right approach will still be kind of far, so to ensure that you can get all the pictures you want you might actually need a 400mm lens. Just a few examples to show the different motives at this spot.<br /> <br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/7199/daihkapprgoodweather1yq.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/6208/hzakdtaxiing252bs.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/8122/yemenia33025approachii6dj.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/5150/darfetaxi182dm.jpg<br /> <br /> To get to this location from the airport you will have to get on the Autobahn A5 towards Basel. Get off at the first exit called &quot;Zeppelinheim&quot;. After getting off the Autobahn you just drive straight for about 400m and then take a left. There will be a sign for a Recreational Area. Just follow that. That will lead you into a forest and there will be a small parking lot. Park there, since that will be as close as you can get with your car. From there it is a 5 minute walk towards the airport. You will cross the A5 on a bridge and then you're there. Just pick a spot and have fun!<br /> <br /> ===07L/R Approach===<br /> Should the situation of a '''07L/R''' approach occur, you have two choices. You can either go to the platform next to '''rwy 18''' as I described already, or there is a small parking lot on either side of the road on the way to the platform, where you can park and then spot. You will be right in between of the left and the right approach. No matter which choice you like better, the approaching planes can't be seen until they're almost right in front of you, so you won't know long in advance what's coming in.<br /> <br /> Just take the &quot;Airportring&quot; as described in how to get to the viewing platform next to '''rwy 18''', but park in the lots shortly after the first left turn.<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=File:Varig_777_Head_On_Close.jpg&diff=2603 2005-11-15T13:39:37Z

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FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Frankfurt_Main_Airport&diff=2602 2005-11-15T13:37:49Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|location=Frankfurt, Germany|iata=FRA|icao=EDDF|aptype=Commercial|website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|atcground=121.800 Mhz|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=118.025 Mhz|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''07L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> [[Image: GulfAirA343Taxi18.jpg |left||thumb|Gulf Air A340-300 taxiing by the deck]]<br /> [[Image: KuwaitA300.jpg |left||thumb|Kuwait Airways A300-600 touching down on 25R]]<br /> [[Image: PPVREWaiting.jpg |left||thumb|Varig 777-200 taxiing to the gate.]]<br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18===<br /> Right next to '''rwy 18''' (south departure) there is a concrete platform for viewing purposes. However there is a fence between you and the runway, and you will need a small ladder to shoot over it. From there you can also see the '''07L/R''' approach but you will need some focal length to take adequate pictures, since it is kind of far.<br /> <br /> There is a road right next to the airport called &quot;Airportring&quot;. Take that from the Terminal towards the west, which is where '''rwy 18''' is located. The road will make a left turn and shortly after another left turn. Right in the middle of that second left turn there is a parking lot on the right where you can park. From there you can walk to the platform. It is just a 2-3 minute walk from there.<br /> <br /> ==Other Spotting Locations==<br /> ===25L/R approach===<br /> If the winds are in favor of the '''25L/R''' being used, which is the case most of the times, there is one spot in particular where you can take really good photos of the approaching aircraft. Especially on the weekends you will run into quite a few fellow spotters there. Since this spot brings you pretty close to the action you won't be needing a lot of focal length to get good results. 200mm will be enough to cover the aircraft coming in on '''25L'''. However, since you will be standing closer to '''25L''' the right approach will still be kind of far, so to ensure that you can get all the pictures you want you might actually need a 400mm lens. Just a few examples to show the different motives at this spot.<br /> <br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/7199/daihkapprgoodweather1yq.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/6208/hzakdtaxiing252bs.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/8122/yemenia33025approachii6dj.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/5150/darfetaxi182dm.jpg<br /> <br /> To get to this location from the airport you will have to get on the Autobahn A5 towards Basel. Get off at the first exit called &quot;Zeppelinheim&quot;. After getting off the Autobahn you just drive straight for about 400m and then take a left. There will be a sign for a Recreational Area. Just follow that. That will lead you into a forest and there will be a small parking lot. Park there, since that will be as close as you can get with your car. From there it is a 5 minute walk towards the airport. You will cross the A5 on a bridge and then you're there. Just pick a spot and have fun!<br /> <br /> ===07L/R Approach===<br /> Should the situation of a '''07L/R''' approach occur, you have two choices. You can either go to the platform next to '''rwy 18''' as I described already, or there is a small parking lot on either side of the road on the way to the platform, where you can park and then spot. You will be right in between of the left and the right approach. No matter which choice you like better, the approaching planes can't be seen until they're almost right in front of you, so you won't know long in advance what's coming in.<br /> <br /> Just take the &quot;Airportring&quot; as described in how to get to the viewing platform next to '''rwy 18''', but park in the lots shortly after the first left turn.<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=File:PPVREWaiting.jpg&diff=2601 2005-11-15T13:36:16Z

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FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Frankfurt_Main_Airport&diff=2600 2005-11-15T13:32:37Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|location=Frankfurt, Germany|iata=FRA|icao=EDDF|aptype=Commercial|website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|atcground=121.800 Mhz|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=118.025 Mhz|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''07L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> [[Image: GulfAirA343Taxi18.jpg |thumb|Gulf Air A340-300]]<br /> [[Image: KuwaitA300.jpg |thumb|Kuwait Airways A300-600 touching down on 25R]]<br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18===<br /> Right next to '''rwy 18''' (south departure) there is a concrete platform for viewing purposes. However there is a fence between you and the runway, and you will need a small ladder to shoot over it. From there you can also see the '''07L/R''' approach but you will need some focal length to take adequate pictures, since it is kind of far.<br /> <br /> There is a road right next to the airport called &quot;Airportring&quot;. Take that from the Terminal towards the west, which is where '''rwy 18''' is located. The road will make a left turn and shortly after another left turn. Right in the middle of that second left turn there is a parking lot on the right where you can park. From there you can walk to the platform. It is just a 2-3 minute walk from there.<br /> <br /> ==Other Spotting Locations==<br /> ===25L/R approach===<br /> If the winds are in favor of the '''25L/R''' being used, which is the case most of the times, there is one spot in particular where you can take really good photos of the approaching aircraft. Especially on the weekends you will run into quite a few fellow spotters there. Since this spot brings you pretty close to the action you won't be needing a lot of focal length to get good results. 200mm will be enough to cover the aircraft coming in on '''25L'''. However, since you will be standing closer to '''25L''' the right approach will still be kind of far, so to ensure that you can get all the pictures you want you might actually need a 400mm lens. Just a few examples to show the different motives at this spot.<br /> <br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/7199/daihkapprgoodweather1yq.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/6208/hzakdtaxiing252bs.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/8122/yemenia33025approachii6dj.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/5150/darfetaxi182dm.jpg<br /> <br /> To get to this location from the airport you will have to get on the Autobahn A5 towards Basel. Get off at the first exit called &quot;Zeppelinheim&quot;. After getting off the Autobahn you just drive straight for about 400m and then take a left. There will be a sign for a Recreational Area. Just follow that. That will lead you into a forest and there will be a small parking lot. Park there, since that will be as close as you can get with your car. From there it is a 5 minute walk towards the airport. You will cross the A5 on a bridge and then you're there. Just pick a spot and have fun!<br /> <br /> ===07L/R Approach===<br /> Should the situation of a '''07L/R''' approach occur, you have two choices. You can either go to the platform next to '''rwy 18''' as I described already, or there is a small parking lot on either side of the road on the way to the platform, where you can park and then spot. You will be right in between of the left and the right approach. No matter which choice you like better, the approaching planes can't be seen until they're almost right in front of you, so you won't know long in advance what's coming in.<br /> <br /> Just take the &quot;Airportring&quot; as described in how to get to the viewing platform next to '''rwy 18''', but park in the lots shortly after the first left turn.<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=File:KuwaitA300.jpg&diff=2599 2005-11-15T13:31:06Z

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FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Frankfurt_Main_Airport&diff=2597 2005-11-15T13:27:11Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|location=Frankfurt, Germany|iata=FRA|icao=EDDF|aptype=Commercial|website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|atcground=121.800 Mhz|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=118.025 Mhz|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''07L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> [[Image: GulfAirA343Taxi18.jpg |thumb|Gulf Air A340-300]]<br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/8456/gulfaira343taxi185ns.jpg<br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/4289/varigppvredesktop9nd.jpg<br /> http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/9626/9317289jc.jpg<br /> http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/5114/daihctaxi0xq.jpg<br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18===<br /> Right next to '''rwy 18''' (south departure) there is a concrete platform for viewing purposes. However there is a fence between you and the runway, and you will need a small ladder to shoot over it. From there you can also see the '''07L/R''' approach but you will need some focal length to take adequate pictures, since it is kind of far.<br /> <br /> There is a road right next to the airport called &quot;Airportring&quot;. Take that from the Terminal towards the west, which is where '''rwy 18''' is located. The road will make a left turn and shortly after another left turn. Right in the middle of that second left turn there is a parking lot on the right where you can park. From there you can walk to the platform. It is just a 2-3 minute walk from there.<br /> <br /> ==Other Spotting Locations==<br /> ===25L/R approach===<br /> If the winds are in favor of the '''25L/R''' being used, which is the case most of the times, there is one spot in particular where you can take really good photos of the approaching aircraft. Especially on the weekends you will run into quite a few fellow spotters there. Since this spot brings you pretty close to the action you won't be needing a lot of focal length to get good results. 200mm will be enough to cover the aircraft coming in on '''25L'''. However, since you will be standing closer to '''25L''' the right approach will still be kind of far, so to ensure that you can get all the pictures you want you might actually need a 400mm lens. Just a few examples to show the different motives at this spot.<br /> <br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/7199/daihkapprgoodweather1yq.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/6208/hzakdtaxiing252bs.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/8122/yemenia33025approachii6dj.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/5150/darfetaxi182dm.jpg<br /> <br /> To get to this location from the airport you will have to get on the Autobahn A5 towards Basel. Get off at the first exit called &quot;Zeppelinheim&quot;. After getting off the Autobahn you just drive straight for about 400m and then take a left. There will be a sign for a Recreational Area. Just follow that. That will lead you into a forest and there will be a small parking lot. Park there, since that will be as close as you can get with your car. From there it is a 5 minute walk towards the airport. You will cross the A5 on a bridge and then you're there. Just pick a spot and have fun!<br /> <br /> ===07L/R Approach===<br /> Should the situation of a '''07L/R''' approach occur, you have two choices. You can either go to the platform next to '''rwy 18''' as I described already, or there is a small parking lot on either side of the road on the way to the platform, where you can park and then spot. You will be right in between of the left and the right approach. No matter which choice you like better, the approaching planes can't be seen until they're almost right in front of you, so you won't know long in advance what's coming in.<br /> <br /> Just take the &quot;Airportring&quot; as described in how to get to the viewing platform next to '''rwy 18''', but park in the lots shortly after the first left turn.<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=File:GulfAirA343Taxi18.jpg&diff=2595 2005-11-15T13:23:43Z

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FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Frankfurt_Main_Airport&diff=2029 2005-11-14T17:09:16Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* 25L/R approach */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|location=Frankfurt, Germany|iata=FRA|icao=EDDF|aptype=Commercial|website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|atcground=121.800 Mhz|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=118.025 Mhz|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''07L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/8456/gulfaira343taxi185ns.jpg<br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/4289/varigppvredesktop9nd.jpg<br /> http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/9626/9317289jc.jpg<br /> http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/5114/daihctaxi0xq.jpg<br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18===<br /> Right next to '''rwy 18''' (south departure) there is a concrete platform for viewing purposes. However there is a fence between you and the runway, and you will need a small ladder to shoot over it. From there you can also see the '''07L/R''' approach but you will need some focal length to take adequate pictures, since it is kind of far.<br /> <br /> =====Location=====<br /> There is a road right next to the airport called &quot;Airportring&quot;. Take that from the Terminal towards the west, which is where '''rwy 18''' is located. The road will make a left turn and shortly after another left turn. Right in the middle of that second left turn there is a parking lot on the right where you can park. From there you can walk to the platform. It is just a 2-3 minute walk from there.<br /> <br /> ==Unofficial Spotting Locations==<br /> ===25L/R approach===<br /> If the winds are in favor of the '''25L/R''' being used, which is the case most of the times, there is one spot in particular where you can take really good photos of the approaching aircraft. Especially on the weekends you will run into quite a few fellow spotters there. Since this spot brings you pretty close to the action you won't be needing a lot of focal length to get good results. 200mm will be enough to cover the aircraft coming in on '''25L'''. However, since you will be standing closer to '''25L''' the right approach will still be kind of far, so to ensure that you can get all the pictures you want you might actually need a 400mm lens. Just a few examples to show the different motives at this spot.<br /> <br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/7199/daihkapprgoodweather1yq.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/6208/hzakdtaxiing252bs.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/8122/yemenia33025approachii6dj.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/5150/darfetaxi182dm.jpg<br /> <br /> ====Location====<br /> To get to this location from the airport you will have to get on the Autobahn A5 towards Basel. Get off at the first exit called &quot;Zeppelinheim&quot;. After getting off the Autobahn you just drive straight for about 400m and then take a left. There will be a sign for a Recreational Area. Just follow that. That will lead you into a forest and there will be a small parking lot. Park there, since that will be as close as you can get with your car. From there it is a 5 minute walk towards the airport. You will cross the A5 on a bridge and then you're there. Just pick a spot and have fun!<br /> <br /> ===07L/R Approach===<br /> Should the situation of a '''07L/R''' approach occur, you have two choices. You can either go to the platform next to '''rwy 18''' as I described already, or there is a small parking lot on either side of the road on the way to the platform, where you can park and then spot. You will be right in between of the left and the right approach. No matter which choice you like better, the approaching planes can't be seen until they're almost right in front of you, so you won't know long in advance what's coming in.<br /> <br /> ====Location====<br /> Just take the &quot;Airportring&quot; as described in how to get to the viewing platform next to '''rwy 18''', but park in the lots shortly after the first left turn.<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Frankfurt_Main_Airport&diff=2023 2005-11-14T16:41:17Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|location=Frankfurt, Germany|iata=FRA|icao=EDDF|aptype=Commercial|website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|atcground=121.800 Mhz|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=118.025 Mhz|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''07L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/8456/gulfaira343taxi185ns.jpg<br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/4289/varigppvredesktop9nd.jpg<br /> http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/9626/9317289jc.jpg<br /> http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/5114/daihctaxi0xq.jpg<br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18===<br /> Right next to '''rwy 18''' (south departure) there is a concrete platform for viewing purposes. However there is a fence between you and the runway, and you will need a small ladder to shoot over it. From there you can also see the '''07L/R''' approach but you will need some focal length to take adequate pictures, since it is kind of far.<br /> <br /> =====Location=====<br /> There is a road right next to the airport called &quot;Airportring&quot;. Take that from the Terminal towards the west, which is where '''rwy 18''' is located. The road will make a left turn and shortly after another left turn. Right in the middle of that second left turn there is a parking lot on the right where you can park. From there you can walk to the platform. It is just a 2-3 minute walk from there.<br /> <br /> ==Unofficial Spotting Locations==<br /> ===25L/R approach===<br /> If the winds are in favor of the '''25L/R''' being used, which is the case most of the times, there is one spot in particular where you can take really good photos of the approaching aircraft. Especially on the weekends you will run into quite a few fellow spotters there. Since this spot brings you pretty close to the action you won't be needing a lot of focal length to get good results. 200mm will be enough to cover the aircraft coming in on '''25L'''. However, since you will be standing closer to '''25L''' the right approach will still be kind of far, so to ensure that you can get all the pictures you want you might actually need a 400mm lens. Just a few examples to show the different motives at this spot.<br /> <br /> <br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/7199/daihkapprgoodweather1yq.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/6208/hzakdtaxiing252bs.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/8122/yemenia33025approachii6dj.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/5150/darfetaxi182dm.jpg<br /> <br /> ====Location====<br /> To get to this location from the airport you will have to get on the Autobahn A5 towards Basel. Get off at the first exit called &quot;Zeppelinheim&quot;. After getting off the Autobahn you just drive straight for about 400m and then take a left. There will be a sign for a Recreational Area. Just follow that. That will lead you into a forest and there will be a small parking lot. Park there, since that will be as close as you can get with your car. From there it is a 5 minute walk towards the airport. You will cross the A5 on a bridge and then you're there. Just pick a spot and have fun!<br /> <br /> ===07L/R Approach===<br /> Should the situation of a '''07L/R''' approach occur, you have two choices. You can either go to the platform next to '''rwy 18''' as I described already, or there is a small parking lot on either side of the road on the way to the platform, where you can park and then spot. You will be right in between of the left and the right approach. No matter which choice you like better, the approaching planes can't be seen until they're almost right in front of you, so you won't know long in advance what's coming in.<br /> <br /> ====Location====<br /> Just take the &quot;Airportring&quot; as described in how to get to the viewing platform next to '''rwy 18''', but park in the lots shortly after the first left turn.<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Frankfurt_Main_Airport&diff=2022 2005-11-14T16:41:03Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|location=Frankfurt, Germany|iata=FRA|icao=EDDF|aptype=Commercial|website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|atcground=121.800 Mhz|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=118.025 Mhz|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''07L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> <br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/8456/gulfaira343taxi185ns.jpg<br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/4289/varigppvredesktop9nd.jpg<br /> http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/9626/9317289jc.jpg<br /> http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/5114/daihctaxi0xq.jpg<br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18===<br /> Right next to '''rwy 18''' (south departure) there is a concrete platform for viewing purposes. However there is a fence between you and the runway, and you will need a small ladder to shoot over it. From there you can also see the '''07L/R''' approach but you will need some focal length to take adequate pictures, since it is kind of far.<br /> <br /> =====Location=====<br /> There is a road right next to the airport called &quot;Airportring&quot;. Take that from the Terminal towards the west, which is where '''rwy 18''' is located. The road will make a left turn and shortly after another left turn. Right in the middle of that second left turn there is a parking lot on the right where you can park. From there you can walk to the platform. It is just a 2-3 minute walk from there.<br /> <br /> ==Unofficial Spotting Locations==<br /> ===25L/R approach===<br /> If the winds are in favor of the '''25L/R''' being used, which is the case most of the times, there is one spot in particular where you can take really good photos of the approaching aircraft. Especially on the weekends you will run into quite a few fellow spotters there. Since this spot brings you pretty close to the action you won't be needing a lot of focal length to get good results. 200mm will be enough to cover the aircraft coming in on '''25L'''. However, since you will be standing closer to '''25L''' the right approach will still be kind of far, so to ensure that you can get all the pictures you want you might actually need a 400mm lens. Just a few examples to show the different motives at this spot.<br /> <br /> <br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/7199/daihkapprgoodweather1yq.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/6208/hzakdtaxiing252bs.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/8122/yemenia33025approachii6dj.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/5150/darfetaxi182dm.jpg<br /> <br /> ====Location====<br /> To get to this location from the airport you will have to get on the Autobahn A5 towards Basel. Get off at the first exit called &quot;Zeppelinheim&quot;. After getting off the Autobahn you just drive straight for about 400m and then take a left. There will be a sign for a Recreational Area. Just follow that. That will lead you into a forest and there will be a small parking lot. Park there, since that will be as close as you can get with your car. From there it is a 5 minute walk towards the airport. You will cross the A5 on a bridge and then you're there. Just pick a spot and have fun!<br /> <br /> ===07L/R Approach===<br /> Should the situation of a '''07L/R''' approach occur, you have two choices. You can either go to the platform next to '''rwy 18''' as I described already, or there is a small parking lot on either side of the road on the way to the platform, where you can park and then spot. You will be right in between of the left and the right approach. No matter which choice you like better, the approaching planes can't be seen until they're almost right in front of you, so you won't know long in advance what's coming in.<br /> <br /> ====Location====<br /> Just take the &quot;Airportring&quot; as described in how to get to the viewing platform next to '''rwy 18''', but park in the lots shortly after the first left turn.<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Stuttgart_Airport&diff=2017 2005-11-14T16:32:09Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* Observation Deck */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport|location=Stuttgart, Germany|iata=STR|icao=EDDS|aptype=Commercial|website=www.stuttgart-airport.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=|atcground=|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> &lt;!-- Introductory paragraph goes here --&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> ===Observation Deck===<br /> The entrance to the observation deck of Stuttgart's airport is located on the top floor of Terminal 3. There is a 2€ fee for adults, 1€ for teenagers under 16 and 1.50€ for handicapped people.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :April - September: 8:00 - 21:00h<br /> :October - March: 9:00 - 18:00h<br /> <br /> Since the observation deck is on top of the terminal buildings it is really long. When aircraft are approaching on '''rwy 07''' you can see them better, since the '''rwy 25''' is on the other end of the airport. However there is a fence. Depending on what kind of lens you use you might be able to navigate in between. If not, photography opportunities won't be that great for you. Also the gates are a little further away compared to the observation deck at FRA. Other than that, it is a pretty good place to go spotting.<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Unofficial Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Stuttgart_Airport&diff=2013 2005-11-14T16:29:34Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* Observation Deck */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport|location=Stuttgart, Germany|iata=STR|icao=EDDS|aptype=Commercial|website=www.stuttgart-airport.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=|atcground=|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> &lt;!-- Introductory paragraph goes here --&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> ===Observation Deck===<br /> The entrance to the observation deck of Stuttgart's airport is located on the top floor of Terminal 3. There is a 2€ fee for adults, 1€ for teenagers under 16 and 1.50€ for handicapped people.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :April - September: 8:00 - 21:00h<br /> :October - March: 9:00 - 18:00h<br /> <br /> Since the observation deck is on top of the terminal buildings it is really long. When aircraft are approaching on '''rwy 07''' you can see them better, since the '''rwy 25''' is on the other end of the airport. However there is a fence. Depending on what kind of lens you use you might be able to navigate in between. If not, photography opportunities won't be that great for you. Also the gates are a little further away compared to the observation deck at FRA. Other than that, it is a pretty good place to go spotting.<br /> <br /> http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/1121/de753close6kt.jpg<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Unofficial Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Stuttgart_Airport&diff=2012 2005-11-14T16:28:09Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* Observation Deck */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport|location=Stuttgart, Germany|iata=STR|icao=EDDS|aptype=Commercial|website=www.stuttgart-airport.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=|atcground=|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> &lt;!-- Introductory paragraph goes here --&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> ===Observation Deck===<br /> The entrance to the observation deck of Stuttgart's airport is located on the top floor of Terminal 3. There is a 2€ fee for adults, 1€ for teenagers under 16 and 1.50€ for handicapped people.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :April - September: 8:00 - 21:00h<br /> :October - March: 9:00 - 18:00h<br /> <br /> Since the observation deck is on top of the terminal buildings it is really long. When aircraft are approaching on '''rwy 07''' you can see them better, since the '''rwy 25''' is on the other end of the airport. However there is a fence. Depending on what kind of lens you use you might be able to navigate in between. If not, photography opportunities won't be that great for you. Also the gates are a little further away compared to the observation deck at FRA. Other than that, it is a pretty good place to go spotting.<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Unofficial Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Stuttgart_Airport&diff=2008 2005-11-14T16:24:59Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* Official Spotting Locations */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport|location=Stuttgart, Germany|iata=STR|icao=EDDS|aptype=Commercial|website=www.stuttgart-airport.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=|atcground=|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> &lt;!-- Introductory paragraph goes here --&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> ===Observation Deck===<br /> The entrance to the observation deck of Stuttgart's airport is located on the top floor of Terminal 3. There is a 2€ fee for adults, 1€ for teenagers under 16 and 1.50€ for handicapped people.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :April - September: 8:00 - 21:00h<br /> :October - March: 9:00 - 18:00h<br /> <br /> Since the observation deck is on top of the terminal buildings it is really long. When aircraft are approaching on '''rwy 07''' you can see them better, since the '''rwy 25''' is on the other end of the airport. However there is a fence. Depending on what kind of lens you use you might be able to navigate in between. If not, photography opportunities won't be that great for you. Also the gates are a little further away compared to the observation deck at FRA. Other than that, it is a pretty good place to go spotting.<br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Unofficial Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Frankfurt_Main_Airport&diff=1953 2005-11-14T12:42:22Z

<p>FlyingZacko: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|location=Frankfurt, Germany|iata=FRA|icao=EDDF|aptype=Commercial|website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|atcground=121.800 Mhz|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=118.025 Mhz|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''07L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/8456/gulfaira343taxi185ns.jpg<br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/4289/varigppvredesktop9nd.jpg<br /> http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/9626/9317289jc.jpg<br /> http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/5114/daihctaxi0xq.jpg<br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18===<br /> Right next to '''rwy 18''' (south departure) there is a concrete platform for viewing purposes. However there is a fence between you and the runway, and you will need a small ladder to shoot over it. From there you can also see the '''07L/R''' approach but you will need some focal length to take adequate pictures, since it is kind of far.<br /> <br /> =====Location=====<br /> There is a road right next to the airport called &quot;Airportring&quot;. Take that from the Terminal towards the west, which is where '''rwy 18''' is located. The road will make a left turn and shortly after another left turn. Right in the middle of that second left turn there is a parking lot on the right where you can park. From there you can walk to the platform. It is just a 2-3 minute walk from there.<br /> <br /> ==Unofficial Spotting Locations==<br /> ===25L/R approach===<br /> If the winds are in favor of the '''25L/R''' being used, which is the case most of the times, there is one spot in particular where you can take really good photos of the approaching aircraft. Especially on the weekends you will run into quite a few fellow spotters there. Since this spot brings you pretty close to the action you won't be needing a lot of focal length to get good results. 200mm will be enough to cover the aircraft coming in on '''25L'''. However, since you will be standing closer to '''25L''' the right approach will still be kind of far, so to ensure that you can get all the pictures you want you might actually need a 400mm lens. Just a few examples to show the different motives at this spot.<br /> <br /> <br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/7199/daihkapprgoodweather1yq.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/6208/hzakdtaxiing252bs.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/8122/yemenia33025approachii6dj.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/5150/darfetaxi182dm.jpg<br /> <br /> ====Location====<br /> To get to this location from the airport you will have to get on the Autobahn A5 towards Basel. Get off at the first exit called &quot;Zeppelinheim&quot;. After getting off the Autobahn you just drive straight for about 400m and then take a left. There will be a sign for a Recreational Area. Just follow that. That will lead you into a forest and there will be a small parking lot. Park there, since that will be as close as you can get with your car. From there it is a 5 minute walk towards the airport. You will cross the A5 on a bridge and then you're there. Just pick a spot and have fun!<br /> <br /> ===07L/R Approach===<br /> Should the situation of a '''07L/R''' approach occur, you have two choices. You can either go to the platform next to '''rwy 18''' as I described already, or there is a small parking lot on either side of the road on the way to the platform, where you can park and then spot. You will be right in between of the left and the right approach. No matter which choice you like better, the approaching planes can't be seen until they're almost right in front of you, so you won't know long in advance what's coming in.<br /> <br /> ====Location====<br /> Just take the &quot;Airportring&quot; as described in how to get to the viewing platform next to '''rwy 18''', but park in the lots shortly after the first left turn.<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Frankfurt_Main_Airport&diff=1952 2005-11-14T12:41:17Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* Location */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|location=Frankfurt, Germany|iata=FRA|icao=EDDF|aptype=Commercial|website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|atcground=121.800 Mhz|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=118.025 Mhz|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''07L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/8456/gulfaira343taxi185ns.jpg<br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/4289/varigppvredesktop9nd.jpg<br /> http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/9626/9317289jc.jpg<br /> http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/5114/daihctaxi0xq.jpg<br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18===<br /> Right next to '''rwy 18''' (south departure) there is a concrete platform for viewing purposes. However there is a fence between you and the runway, and you will need a small ladder to shoot over it. From there you can also see the '''07L/R''' approach but you will need some focal length to take adequate pictures, since it is kind of far.<br /> <br /> =====Location=====<br /> There is a road right next to the airport called &quot;Airportring&quot;. Take that from the Terminal towards the west, which is where '''rwy 18''' is located. The road will make a left turn and shortly after another left turn. Right in the middle of that second left turn there is a parking lot on the right where you can park. From there you can walk to the platform. It is just a 2-3 minute walk from there.<br /> <br /> ==Unofficial Spotting Locations==<br /> ===25L/R approach===<br /> If the winds are in favor of the '''25L/R''' being used, which is the case most of the times, there is one spot in particular where you can take really good photos of the approaching aircraft. Especially on the weekends you will run into quite a few fellow spotters there. Since this spot brings you pretty close to the action you won't be needing a lot of focal length to get good results. 200mm will be enough to cover the aircraft coming in on '''25L'''. However, since you will be standing closer to '''25L''' the right approach will still be kind of far, so to ensure that you can get all the pictures you want you might actually need a 400mm lens. Just a few examples to show the different motives at this spot.<br /> <br /> <br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/7199/daihkapprgoodweather1yq.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/6208/hzakdtaxiing252bs.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/8122/yemenia33025approachii6dj.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/5150/darfetaxi182dm.jpg<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> To get to this location from the airport you will have to get on the Autobahn A5 towards Basel. Get off at the first exit called &quot;Zeppelinheim&quot;. After getting off the Autobahn you just drive straight for about 400m and then take a left. There will be a sign for a Recreational Area. Just follow that. That will lead you into a forest and there will be a small parking lot. Park there, since that will be as close as you can get with your car. From there it is a 5 minute walk towards the airport. You will cross the A5 on a bridge and then you're there. Just pick a spot and have fun!<br /> <br /> ===07L/R Approach===<br /> Should the situation of a '''07L/R''' approach occur, you have two choices. You can either go to the platform next to '''rwy 18''' as I described already, or there is a small parking lot on either side of the road on the way to the platform, where you can park and then spot. You will be right in between of the left and the right approach. No matter which choice you like better, the approaching planes can't be seen until they're almost right in front of you, so you won't know long in advance what's coming in.<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> Just take the &quot;Airportring&quot; as described in how to get to the viewing platform next to '''rwy 18''', but park in the lots shortly after the first left turn.<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Frankfurt_Main_Airport&diff=1951 2005-11-14T12:40:57Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* Location */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|location=Frankfurt, Germany|iata=FRA|icao=EDDF|aptype=Commercial|website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|atcground=121.800 Mhz|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=118.025 Mhz|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''07L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/8456/gulfaira343taxi185ns.jpg<br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/4289/varigppvredesktop9nd.jpg<br /> http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/9626/9317289jc.jpg<br /> http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/5114/daihctaxi0xq.jpg<br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18===<br /> Right next to '''rwy 18''' (south departure) there is a concrete platform for viewing purposes. However there is a fence between you and the runway, and you will need a small ladder to shoot over it. From there you can also see the '''07L/R''' approach but you will need some focal length to take adequate pictures, since it is kind of far.<br /> <br /> ====Location====<br /> There is a road right next to the airport called &quot;Airportring&quot;. Take that from the Terminal towards the west, which is where '''rwy 18''' is located. The road will make a left turn and shortly after another left turn. Right in the middle of that second left turn there is a parking lot on the right where you can park. From there you can walk to the platform. It is just a 2-3 minute walk from there.<br /> <br /> ==Unofficial Spotting Locations==<br /> ===25L/R approach===<br /> If the winds are in favor of the '''25L/R''' being used, which is the case most of the times, there is one spot in particular where you can take really good photos of the approaching aircraft. Especially on the weekends you will run into quite a few fellow spotters there. Since this spot brings you pretty close to the action you won't be needing a lot of focal length to get good results. 200mm will be enough to cover the aircraft coming in on '''25L'''. However, since you will be standing closer to '''25L''' the right approach will still be kind of far, so to ensure that you can get all the pictures you want you might actually need a 400mm lens. Just a few examples to show the different motives at this spot.<br /> <br /> <br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/7199/daihkapprgoodweather1yq.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/6208/hzakdtaxiing252bs.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/8122/yemenia33025approachii6dj.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/5150/darfetaxi182dm.jpg<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> To get to this location from the airport you will have to get on the Autobahn A5 towards Basel. Get off at the first exit called &quot;Zeppelinheim&quot;. After getting off the Autobahn you just drive straight for about 400m and then take a left. There will be a sign for a Recreational Area. Just follow that. That will lead you into a forest and there will be a small parking lot. Park there, since that will be as close as you can get with your car. From there it is a 5 minute walk towards the airport. You will cross the A5 on a bridge and then you're there. Just pick a spot and have fun!<br /> <br /> ===07L/R Approach===<br /> Should the situation of a '''07L/R''' approach occur, you have two choices. You can either go to the platform next to '''rwy 18''' as I described already, or there is a small parking lot on either side of the road on the way to the platform, where you can park and then spot. You will be right in between of the left and the right approach. No matter which choice you like better, the approaching planes can't be seen until they're almost right in front of you, so you won't know long in advance what's coming in.<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> Just take the &quot;Airportring&quot; as described in how to get to the viewing platform next to '''rwy 18''', but park in the lots shortly after the first left turn.<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Frankfurt_Main_Airport&diff=1950 2005-11-14T12:40:39Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* Location */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|location=Frankfurt, Germany|iata=FRA|icao=EDDF|aptype=Commercial|website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|atcground=121.800 Mhz|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=118.025 Mhz|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''07L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/8456/gulfaira343taxi185ns.jpg<br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/4289/varigppvredesktop9nd.jpg<br /> http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/9626/9317289jc.jpg<br /> http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/5114/daihctaxi0xq.jpg<br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18===<br /> Right next to '''rwy 18''' (south departure) there is a concrete platform for viewing purposes. However there is a fence between you and the runway, and you will need a small ladder to shoot over it. From there you can also see the '''07L/R''' approach but you will need some focal length to take adequate pictures, since it is kind of far.<br /> <br /> ==Location==<br /> There is a road right next to the airport called &quot;Airportring&quot;. Take that from the Terminal towards the west, which is where '''rwy 18''' is located. The road will make a left turn and shortly after another left turn. Right in the middle of that second left turn there is a parking lot on the right where you can park. From there you can walk to the platform. It is just a 2-3 minute walk from there.<br /> <br /> ==Unofficial Spotting Locations==<br /> ===25L/R approach===<br /> If the winds are in favor of the '''25L/R''' being used, which is the case most of the times, there is one spot in particular where you can take really good photos of the approaching aircraft. Especially on the weekends you will run into quite a few fellow spotters there. Since this spot brings you pretty close to the action you won't be needing a lot of focal length to get good results. 200mm will be enough to cover the aircraft coming in on '''25L'''. However, since you will be standing closer to '''25L''' the right approach will still be kind of far, so to ensure that you can get all the pictures you want you might actually need a 400mm lens. Just a few examples to show the different motives at this spot.<br /> <br /> <br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/7199/daihkapprgoodweather1yq.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/6208/hzakdtaxiing252bs.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/8122/yemenia33025approachii6dj.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/5150/darfetaxi182dm.jpg<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> To get to this location from the airport you will have to get on the Autobahn A5 towards Basel. Get off at the first exit called &quot;Zeppelinheim&quot;. After getting off the Autobahn you just drive straight for about 400m and then take a left. There will be a sign for a Recreational Area. Just follow that. That will lead you into a forest and there will be a small parking lot. Park there, since that will be as close as you can get with your car. From there it is a 5 minute walk towards the airport. You will cross the A5 on a bridge and then you're there. Just pick a spot and have fun!<br /> <br /> ===07L/R Approach===<br /> Should the situation of a '''07L/R''' approach occur, you have two choices. You can either go to the platform next to '''rwy 18''' as I described already, or there is a small parking lot on either side of the road on the way to the platform, where you can park and then spot. You will be right in between of the left and the right approach. No matter which choice you like better, the approaching planes can't be seen until they're almost right in front of you, so you won't know long in advance what's coming in.<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> Just take the &quot;Airportring&quot; as described in how to get to the viewing platform next to '''rwy 18''', but park in the lots shortly after the first left turn.<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Stuttgart_Airport&diff=1949 2005-11-14T12:39:59Z

<p>FlyingZacko: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Stuttgart Echterdingen Airport|location=Stuttgart, Germany|iata=STR|icao=EDDS|aptype=Commercial|website=www.stuttgart-airport.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=|atcground=|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> &lt;!-- Introductory paragraph goes here --&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Unofficial Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Frankfurt_Main_Airport&diff=1930 2005-11-14T11:29:09Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* 07L/R Approach */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|location=Frankfurt, Germany|iata=FRA|icao=EDDF|aptype=Commercial|website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|atcground=121.800 Mhz|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=118.025 Mhz|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''07L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/8456/gulfaira343taxi185ns.jpg<br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/4289/varigppvredesktop9nd.jpg<br /> http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/9626/9317289jc.jpg<br /> http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/5114/daihctaxi0xq.jpg<br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18===<br /> Right next to '''rwy 18''' (south departure) there is a concrete platform for viewing purposes. However there is a fence between you and the runway, and you will need a small ladder to shoot over it. From there you can also see the '''07L/R''' approach but you will need some focal length to take adequate pictures, since it is kind of far.<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> There is a road right next to the airport called &quot;Airportring&quot;. Take that from the Terminal towards the west, which is where '''rwy 18''' is located. The road will make a left turn and shortly after another left turn. Right in the middle of that second left turn there is a parking lot on the right where you can park. From there you can walk to the platform. It is just a 2-3 minute walk from there.<br /> <br /> ==Unofficial Spotting Locations==<br /> ===25L/R approach===<br /> If the winds are in favor of the '''25L/R''' being used, which is the case most of the times, there is one spot in particular where you can take really good photos of the approaching aircraft. Especially on the weekends you will run into quite a few fellow spotters there. Since this spot brings you pretty close to the action you won't be needing a lot of focal length to get good results. 200mm will be enough to cover the aircraft coming in on '''25L'''. However, since you will be standing closer to '''25L''' the right approach will still be kind of far, so to ensure that you can get all the pictures you want you might actually need a 400mm lens. Just a few examples to show the different motives at this spot.<br /> <br /> <br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/7199/daihkapprgoodweather1yq.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/6208/hzakdtaxiing252bs.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/8122/yemenia33025approachii6dj.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/5150/darfetaxi182dm.jpg<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> To get to this location from the airport you will have to get on the Autobahn A5 towards Basel. Get off at the first exit called &quot;Zeppelinheim&quot;. After getting off the Autobahn you just drive straight for about 400m and then take a left. There will be a sign for a Recreational Area. Just follow that. That will lead you into a forest and there will be a small parking lot. Park there, since that will be as close as you can get with your car. From there it is a 5 minute walk towards the airport. You will cross the A5 on a bridge and then you're there. Just pick a spot and have fun!<br /> <br /> ===07L/R Approach===<br /> Should the situation of a '''07L/R''' approach occur, you have two choices. You can either go to the platform next to '''rwy 18''' as I described already, or there is a small parking lot on either side of the road on the way to the platform, where you can park and then spot. You will be right in between of the left and the right approach. No matter which choice you like better, the approaching planes can't be seen until they're almost right in front of you, so you won't know long in advance what's coming in.<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> Just take the &quot;Airportring&quot; as described in how to get to the viewing platform next to '''rwy 18''', but park in the lots shortly after the first left turn.<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Frankfurt_Main_Airport&diff=1929 2005-11-14T11:26:07Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* Viewing Platform next to rwy 18 */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|location=Frankfurt, Germany|iata=FRA|icao=EDDF|aptype=Commercial|website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|atcground=121.800 Mhz|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=118.025 Mhz|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''07L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/8456/gulfaira343taxi185ns.jpg<br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/4289/varigppvredesktop9nd.jpg<br /> http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/9626/9317289jc.jpg<br /> http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/5114/daihctaxi0xq.jpg<br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18===<br /> Right next to '''rwy 18''' (south departure) there is a concrete platform for viewing purposes. However there is a fence between you and the runway, and you will need a small ladder to shoot over it. From there you can also see the '''07L/R''' approach but you will need some focal length to take adequate pictures, since it is kind of far.<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> There is a road right next to the airport called &quot;Airportring&quot;. Take that from the Terminal towards the west, which is where '''rwy 18''' is located. The road will make a left turn and shortly after another left turn. Right in the middle of that second left turn there is a parking lot on the right where you can park. From there you can walk to the platform. It is just a 2-3 minute walk from there.<br /> <br /> ==Unofficial Spotting Locations==<br /> ===25L/R approach===<br /> If the winds are in favor of the '''25L/R''' being used, which is the case most of the times, there is one spot in particular where you can take really good photos of the approaching aircraft. Especially on the weekends you will run into quite a few fellow spotters there. Since this spot brings you pretty close to the action you won't be needing a lot of focal length to get good results. 200mm will be enough to cover the aircraft coming in on '''25L'''. However, since you will be standing closer to '''25L''' the right approach will still be kind of far, so to ensure that you can get all the pictures you want you might actually need a 400mm lens. Just a few examples to show the different motives at this spot.<br /> <br /> <br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/7199/daihkapprgoodweather1yq.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/6208/hzakdtaxiing252bs.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/8122/yemenia33025approachii6dj.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/5150/darfetaxi182dm.jpg<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> To get to this location from the airport you will have to get on the Autobahn A5 towards Basel. Get off at the first exit called &quot;Zeppelinheim&quot;. After getting off the Autobahn you just drive straight for about 400m and then take a left. There will be a sign for a Recreational Area. Just follow that. That will lead you into a forest and there will be a small parking lot. Park there, since that will be as close as you can get with your car. From there it is a 5 minute walk towards the airport. You will cross the A5 on a bridge and then you're there. Just pick a spot and have fun!<br /> <br /> ===07L/R Approach===<br /> Should the situation of a '''07L/R''' approach occur, you have two choices. You can either go to the platform next to '''rwy 18''' as I described already, or there is a small parking lot on either side of the road on the way to the platform, where you can park and then spot. No matter which choice you like better, the approaching planes can't be seen until they're almost right in front of you, so you won't know long in advance what's coming in.<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Frankfurt_Main_Airport&diff=1928 2005-11-14T11:11:55Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* 07L/R Approach */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|location=Frankfurt, Germany|iata=FRA|icao=EDDF|aptype=Commercial|website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|atcground=121.800 Mhz|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=118.025 Mhz|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''07L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/8456/gulfaira343taxi185ns.jpg<br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/4289/varigppvredesktop9nd.jpg<br /> http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/9626/9317289jc.jpg<br /> http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/5114/daihctaxi0xq.jpg<br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18===<br /> Right next to '''rwy 18''' (south departure) there is a concrete platform for viewing purposes. However there is a fence between you and the runway, and you will need a small ladder to shoot over it. From there you can also see the '''07L/R''' approach but you will need some focal length to take adequate pictures, since it is kind of far.<br /> <br /> ==Unofficial Spotting Locations==<br /> ===25L/R approach===<br /> If the winds are in favor of the '''25L/R''' being used, which is the case most of the times, there is one spot in particular where you can take really good photos of the approaching aircraft. Especially on the weekends you will run into quite a few fellow spotters there. Since this spot brings you pretty close to the action you won't be needing a lot of focal length to get good results. 200mm will be enough to cover the aircraft coming in on '''25L'''. However, since you will be standing closer to '''25L''' the right approach will still be kind of far, so to ensure that you can get all the pictures you want you might actually need a 400mm lens. Just a few examples to show the different motives at this spot.<br /> <br /> <br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/7199/daihkapprgoodweather1yq.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/6208/hzakdtaxiing252bs.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/8122/yemenia33025approachii6dj.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/5150/darfetaxi182dm.jpg<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> To get to this location from the airport you will have to get on the Autobahn A5 towards Basel. Get off at the first exit called &quot;Zeppelinheim&quot;. After getting off the Autobahn you just drive straight for about 400m and then take a left. There will be a sign for a Recreational Area. Just follow that. That will lead you into a forest and there will be a small parking lot. Park there, since that will be as close as you can get with your car. From there it is a 5 minute walk towards the airport. You will cross the A5 on a bridge and then you're there. Just pick a spot and have fun!<br /> <br /> ===07L/R Approach===<br /> Should the situation of a '''07L/R''' approach occur, you have two choices. You can either go to the platform next to '''rwy 18''' as I described already, or there is a small parking lot on either side of the road on the way to the platform, where you can park and then spot. No matter which choice you like better, the approaching planes can't be seen until they're almost right in front of you, so you won't know long in advance what's coming in.<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Frankfurt_Main_Airport&diff=1926 2005-11-14T11:08:07Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* Unofficial Spotting Locations */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|location=Frankfurt, Germany|iata=FRA|icao=EDDF|aptype=Commercial|website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|atcground=121.800 Mhz|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=118.025 Mhz|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''07L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/8456/gulfaira343taxi185ns.jpg<br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/4289/varigppvredesktop9nd.jpg<br /> http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/9626/9317289jc.jpg<br /> http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/5114/daihctaxi0xq.jpg<br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18===<br /> Right next to '''rwy 18''' (south departure) there is a concrete platform for viewing purposes. However there is a fence between you and the runway, and you will need a small ladder to shoot over it. From there you can also see the '''07L/R''' approach but you will need some focal length to take adequate pictures, since it is kind of far.<br /> <br /> ==Unofficial Spotting Locations==<br /> ===25L/R approach===<br /> If the winds are in favor of the '''25L/R''' being used, which is the case most of the times, there is one spot in particular where you can take really good photos of the approaching aircraft. Especially on the weekends you will run into quite a few fellow spotters there. Since this spot brings you pretty close to the action you won't be needing a lot of focal length to get good results. 200mm will be enough to cover the aircraft coming in on '''25L'''. However, since you will be standing closer to '''25L''' the right approach will still be kind of far, so to ensure that you can get all the pictures you want you might actually need a 400mm lens. Just a few examples to show the different motives at this spot.<br /> <br /> <br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/7199/daihkapprgoodweather1yq.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/6208/hzakdtaxiing252bs.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/8122/yemenia33025approachii6dj.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/5150/darfetaxi182dm.jpg<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> To get to this location from the airport you will have to get on the Autobahn A5 towards Basel. Get off at the first exit called &quot;Zeppelinheim&quot;. After getting off the Autobahn you just drive straight for about 400m and then take a left. There will be a sign for a Recreational Area. Just follow that. That will lead you into a forest and there will be a small parking lot. Park there, since that will be as close as you can get with your car. From there it is a 5 minute walk towards the airport. You will cross the A5 on a bridge and then you're there. Just pick a spot and have fun!<br /> <br /> ===07L/R Approach===<br /> Should the situation of a '''07L/R''' approach occur, you have two choices. You can either go to the platform next to '''runway 18''' as I described already, or there is a small parking lot on either side of the road on the way to the platform, where you can park and then spot. No matter which choice you like better, the approaching planes can't be seen until they're almost right in front of you, so you won't know long in advance what's coming in.<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Frankfurt_Main_Airport&diff=1924 2005-11-14T11:02:17Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|location=Frankfurt, Germany|iata=FRA|icao=EDDF|aptype=Commercial|website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|atcground=121.800 Mhz|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=118.025 Mhz|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''07L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/8456/gulfaira343taxi185ns.jpg<br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/4289/varigppvredesktop9nd.jpg<br /> http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/9626/9317289jc.jpg<br /> http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/5114/daihctaxi0xq.jpg<br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18===<br /> Right next to '''rwy 18''' (south departure) there is a concrete platform for viewing purposes. However there is a fence between you and the runway, and you will need a small ladder to shoot over it. From there you can also see the '''07L/R''' approach but you will need some focal length to take adequate pictures, since it is kind of far.<br /> <br /> ==Unofficial Spotting Locations==<br /> ===25L/R approach===<br /> If the winds are in favor of the '''25L/R''' being used, which is the case most of the times, there is one spot in particular where you can take really good photos of the approaching aircraft. Especially on the weekends you will run into quite a few fellow spotters there. Since this spot brings you pretty close to the action you won't be needing a lot of focal length to get good results. 200mm will be enough to cover the aircraft coming in on '''25L'''. However, since you will be standing closer to '''25L''' the right approach will still be kind of far, so to ensure that you can get all the pictures you want you might actually need a 400mm lens. Just a few examples to show the different motives at this spot.<br /> <br /> <br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/7199/daihkapprgoodweather1yq.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/6208/hzakdtaxiing252bs.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/8122/yemenia33025approachii6dj.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/5150/darfetaxi182dm.jpg<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> To get to this location from the airport you will have to get on the Autobahn A5 towards Basel. Get off at the first exit called &quot;Zeppelinheim&quot;. After getting off the Autobahn you just drive straight for about 400m and then take a left. There will be a sign for a Recreational Area. Just follow that. That will lead you into a forest and there will be a small parking lot. Park there, since that will be as close as you can get with your car. From there it is a 5 minute walk towards the airport. You will cross the A5 on a bridge and then you're there. Just pick a spot and have fun!<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Frankfurt_Main_Airport&diff=1923 2005-11-14T11:01:56Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* Viewing Platform next to rwy 18 */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|location=Frankfurt, Germany|iata=FRA|icao=EDDF|aptype=Commercial|website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|atcground=121.800 Mhz|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=118.025 Mhz|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''7L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/8456/gulfaira343taxi185ns.jpg<br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/4289/varigppvredesktop9nd.jpg<br /> http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/9626/9317289jc.jpg<br /> http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/5114/daihctaxi0xq.jpg<br /> <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18===<br /> Right next to '''rwy 18''' (south departure) there is a concrete platform for viewing purposes. However there is a fence between you and the runway, and you will need a small ladder to shoot over it. From there you can also see the '''07L/R''' approach but you will need some focal length to take adequate pictures, since it is kind of far.<br /> <br /> ==Unofficial Spotting Locations==<br /> ===25L/R approach===<br /> If the winds are in favor of the '''25L/R''' being used, which is the case most of the times, there is one spot in particular where you can take really good photos of the approaching aircraft. Especially on the weekends you will run into quite a few fellow spotters there. Since this spot brings you pretty close to the action you won't be needing a lot of focal length to get good results. 200mm will be enough to cover the aircraft coming in on '''25L'''. However, since you will be standing closer to '''25L''' the right approach will still be kind of far, so to ensure that you can get all the pictures you want you might actually need a 400mm lens. Just a few examples to show the different motives at this spot.<br /> <br /> <br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/7199/daihkapprgoodweather1yq.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/6208/hzakdtaxiing252bs.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/8122/yemenia33025approachii6dj.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/5150/darfetaxi182dm.jpg<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> To get to this location from the airport you will have to get on the Autobahn A5 towards Basel. Get off at the first exit called &quot;Zeppelinheim&quot;. After getting off the Autobahn you just drive straight for about 400m and then take a left. There will be a sign for a Recreational Area. Just follow that. That will lead you into a forest and there will be a small parking lot. Park there, since that will be as close as you can get with your car. From there it is a 5 minute walk towards the airport. You will cross the A5 on a bridge and then you're there. Just pick a spot and have fun!<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Frankfurt_Main_Airport&diff=1922 2005-11-14T11:00:14Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* 25L/R approach */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|location=Frankfurt, Germany|iata=FRA|icao=EDDF|aptype=Commercial|website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|atcground=121.800 Mhz|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=118.025 Mhz|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''7L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/8456/gulfaira343taxi185ns.jpg<br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/4289/varigppvredesktop9nd.jpg<br /> http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/9626/9317289jc.jpg<br /> http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/5114/daihctaxi0xq.jpg<br /> <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18===<br /> Right next to '''rwy 18''' (south departure) there is a concrete platform for viewing purposes. However there is a fence between you and the runway, and you will need a small ladder to shoot over it. From there you can also see the '''7L/R''' approach but you will need some focal length to take adequate pictures, since it is kind of far.<br /> <br /> ==Unofficial Spotting Locations==<br /> ===25L/R approach===<br /> If the winds are in favor of the '''25L/R''' being used, which is the case most of the times, there is one spot in particular where you can take really good photos of the approaching aircraft. Especially on the weekends you will run into quite a few fellow spotters there. Since this spot brings you pretty close to the action you won't be needing a lot of focal length to get good results. 200mm will be enough to cover the aircraft coming in on '''25L'''. However, since you will be standing closer to '''25L''' the right approach will still be kind of far, so to ensure that you can get all the pictures you want you might actually need a 400mm lens. Just a few examples to show the different motives at this spot.<br /> <br /> <br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/7199/daihkapprgoodweather1yq.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/6208/hzakdtaxiing252bs.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/8122/yemenia33025approachii6dj.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/5150/darfetaxi182dm.jpg<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> To get to this location from the airport you will have to get on the Autobahn A5 towards Basel. Get off at the first exit called &quot;Zeppelinheim&quot;. After getting off the Autobahn you just drive straight for about 400m and then take a left. There will be a sign for a Recreational Area. Just follow that. That will lead you into a forest and there will be a small parking lot. Park there, since that will be as close as you can get with your car. From there it is a 5 minute walk towards the airport. You will cross the A5 on a bridge and then you're there. Just pick a spot and have fun!<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Frankfurt_Main_Airport&diff=1921 2005-11-14T10:59:07Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* 25L/R approach */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|location=Frankfurt, Germany|iata=FRA|icao=EDDF|aptype=Commercial|website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|atcground=121.800 Mhz|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=118.025 Mhz|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''7L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/8456/gulfaira343taxi185ns.jpg<br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/4289/varigppvredesktop9nd.jpg<br /> http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/9626/9317289jc.jpg<br /> http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/5114/daihctaxi0xq.jpg<br /> <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18===<br /> Right next to '''rwy 18''' (south departure) there is a concrete platform for viewing purposes. However there is a fence between you and the runway, and you will need a small ladder to shoot over it. From there you can also see the '''7L/R''' approach but you will need some focal length to take adequate pictures, since it is kind of far.<br /> <br /> ==Unofficial Spotting Locations==<br /> ===25L/R approach===<br /> If the winds are in favor of the '''25L/R''' being used, which is the case most of the times, there is one spot in particular where you can take really good photos of the approaching aircraft. Especially on the weekends you will run into quite a few fellow spotters there. Since this spot brings you pretty close to the action you won't be needing a lot of focal length to get good results. 200mm at the far end will definitely be enough. However, since you will be standing closer to '''25L''' the right approach will still be kind of far, so to ensure that you can get all the pictures you want you might actually need a 400mm lens. Just a few examples to show the different motives at this spot.<br /> <br /> <br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/7199/daihkapprgoodweather1yq.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/6208/hzakdtaxiing252bs.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/8122/yemenia33025approachii6dj.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/5150/darfetaxi182dm.jpg<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> To get to this location from the airport you will have to get on the Autobahn A5 towards Basel. Get off at the first exit called &quot;Zeppelinheim&quot;. After getting off the Autobahn you just drive straight for about 400m and then take a left. There will be a sign for a Recreational Area. Just follow that. That will lead you into a forest and there will be a small parking lot. Park there, since that will be as close as you can get with your car. From there it is a 5 minute walk towards the airport. You will cross the A5 on a bridge and then you're there. Just pick a spot and have fun!<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Frankfurt_Main_Airport&diff=1919 2005-11-14T10:53:20Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* 25L/R approach */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|location=Frankfurt, Germany|iata=FRA|icao=EDDF|aptype=Commercial|website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|atcground=121.800 Mhz|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=118.025 Mhz|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''7L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/8456/gulfaira343taxi185ns.jpg<br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/4289/varigppvredesktop9nd.jpg<br /> http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/9626/9317289jc.jpg<br /> http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/5114/daihctaxi0xq.jpg<br /> <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18===<br /> Right next to '''rwy 18''' (south departure) there is a concrete platform for viewing purposes. However there is a fence between you and the runway, and you will need a small ladder to shoot over it. From there you can also see the '''7L/R''' approach but you will need some focal length to take adequate pictures, since it is kind of far.<br /> <br /> ==Unofficial Spotting Locations==<br /> ===25L/R approach===<br /> If the winds are in favor of the '''25L/R''' being used, which is the case most of the times, there is one spot in particular where you can take really good photos of the approaching aircraft. Especially on the weekends you will run into quite a few fellow spotters there. Just a few examples to show the different motives at this spot.<br /> <br /> <br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/7199/daihkapprgoodweather1yq.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/6208/hzakdtaxiing252bs.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/8122/yemenia33025approachii6dj.jpg<br /> http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/5150/darfetaxi182dm.jpg<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> To get to this location from the airport you will have to get on the Autobahn A5 towards Basel. Get off at the first exit called &quot;Zeppelinheim&quot;. After getting off the Autobahn you just drive straight for about 400m and then take a left. There will be a sign for a Recreational Area. Just follow that. That will lead you into a forest and there will be a small parking lot. Park there, since that will be as close as you can get with your car. From there it is a 5 minute walk towards the airport. You will cross the A5 on a bridge and then you're there. Just pick a spot and have fun!<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Frankfurt_Main_Airport&diff=1917 2005-11-14T10:47:29Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* Unofficial Spotting Locations */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|location=Frankfurt, Germany|iata=FRA|icao=EDDF|aptype=Commercial|website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|atcground=121.800 Mhz|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=118.025 Mhz|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''7L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/8456/gulfaira343taxi185ns.jpg<br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/4289/varigppvredesktop9nd.jpg<br /> http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/9626/9317289jc.jpg<br /> http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/5114/daihctaxi0xq.jpg<br /> <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18===<br /> Right next to '''rwy 18''' (south departure) there is a concrete platform for viewing purposes. However there is a fence between you and the runway, and you will need a small ladder to shoot over it. From there you can also see the '''7L/R''' approach but you will need some focal length to take adequate pictures, since it is kind of far.<br /> <br /> ==Unofficial Spotting Locations==<br /> ===25L/R approach===<br /> If the winds are in favor of the '''25L/R''' being used, which is the case most of the times, there is one spot in particular where you can take really good photos of the approaching aircraft. Especially on the weekends you will run into quite a few fellow spotters there.<br /> ===Location===<br /> To get to this location from the airport you will have to get on the Autobahn A5 towards Basel. Get off at the first exit called &quot;Zeppelinheim&quot;. After getting off the Autobahn you just drive straight for about 400m and then take a left. There will be a sign for a Recreational Area. Just follow that. That will lead you into a forest and there will be a small parking lot. Park there, since that will be as close as you can get with your car. From there it is a 5 minute walk towards the airport. You will cross the A5 on a bridge and then you're there. Just pick a spot and have fun!<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Frankfurt_Main_Airport&diff=1916 2005-11-14T10:39:41Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* Official Spotting Locations */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|location=Frankfurt, Germany|iata=FRA|icao=EDDF|aptype=Commercial|website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|atcground=121.800 Mhz|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=118.025 Mhz|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''7L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/8456/gulfaira343taxi185ns.jpg<br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/4289/varigppvredesktop9nd.jpg<br /> http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/9626/9317289jc.jpg<br /> http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/5114/daihctaxi0xq.jpg<br /> <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ===Viewing Platform next to rwy 18===<br /> Right next to '''rwy 18''' (south departure) there is a concrete platform for viewing purposes. However there is a fence between you and the runway, and you will need a small ladder to shoot over it. From there you can also see the '''7L/R''' approach but you will need some focal length to take adequate pictures, since it is kind of far.<br /> <br /> ==Unofficial Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

FlyingZacko https://www.spotterswiki.com/index.php?title=Frankfurt_Main_Airport&diff=1910 2005-11-14T10:34:09Z

<p>FlyingZacko: /* Official Spotting Locations */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Germany]]<br /> {{categorynoregion|Europe|Germany}}<br /> <br /> {{infobox|fullname=Frankfurt Main Airport|location=Frankfurt, Germany|iata=FRA|icao=EDDF|aptype=Commercial|website=www.airportcity-frankfurt.com|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=119.900, 124.850 Mhz|atcground=121.800 Mhz|atcclearance=|atcapproach=|atcdeparture=|atcatis=118.025 Mhz|atcunicom=}}<br /> <br /> ==Official Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> FRA has two observation decks, of which one is permanently closed. <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 1, Concourse B Observation Deck===<br /> The open observation deck is in Terminal 1, Concourse B. The fee to get on the observation deck is 3€ for adults and 2€ for teenagers up to 15 years of age, students, and handicapped people. It is free of charge for those under 6 years of age.<br /> <br /> :'''The opening times are:'''<br /> <br /> :November - February: 10:00 - 18:30h<br /> :March - October: 8:00 - 20:30h<br /> <br /> This observation deck will also be closed starting in 2006.<br /> <br /> From the observation deck you can see the '''25L/R''' approach pretty well, better than '''7L/R'''. You are standing very close to the gates, so you will get good photo opportunities for planes that are being pushed back and for the ones that are pulling up to the gate. Here are just a couple of examples of photos taken from the deck.<br /> <br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/8456/gulfaira343taxi185ns.jpg<br /> http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/4289/varigppvredesktop9nd.jpg<br /> http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/9626/9317289jc.jpg<br /> http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/5114/daihctaxi0xq.jpg<br /> <br /> <br /> ===Terminal 2, Concourse E Observation Deck (closed)===<br /> The closed observation deck is in Terminal 2, Concourse E right next to McDonald's.<br /> <br /> ==Unofficial Spotting Locations==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Locations to Avoid==<br /> <br /> ===Location===<br /> <br /> ==Facilities and Transportation==</div>

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