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Los Angeles International Airport

2008-04-01T23:33:46Z

VTBDflyer: Changed from A340-600 to A340-500, A340-600 was only for equipment substitutions, not on regular schedule

{{categorybox|North America|United States|California}}

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Theme Building===

There is an observation deck on top of the Theme Building, which has been closed since 2001. The [http://encounterlax.com/ Encounter Restaurant] located in the theme building was closed in March 2007 due to repairs to the Theme Building, but reopened on November 12, 2007. This location is generally considered poor for photography since it is distant from aircraft, except for airport overview shots, though it is good for spotters who just which to watch traffic or log tail numbers.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===International Terminal===
The Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) has a food court upstairs which is not in the secure area and overlooks the North-South taxiway affording close encounters with the heavies.
Photography is possible through the glass but you need a 25-80mm zoom or similar, and reflections are a problem. In theory movements on both sets of runways can be logged here with suitable optics, but there have been instances of 'enthusiastic' spotters causing the customers to freak out and call security. Discretion and restraint are necessary if you intend spending any time here.

===Imperial Hill===
In the city of El Segundo. A small roadside park at the intersection of Imperial Avenue and Sheldon Street. A few tables and seats, for other facilities you need to walk west down the hill (towards the ocean) to the small shopping plaza. MTA bus route 439 has a stop right at the park.

All movements on the South runways can be logged here although care must be taken not to miss those arrivals which turn off early. Some photography possible when traffic is westerly, few arrivals come far enough down although spectacular departure shots can be had with a long (300-400mm) lens, though shorter lenses work, especially with larger aircraft. On the rare occasions traffic is landing to the East this is one of the finest locations in the land. Aircraft taxiing on taxiways B and C in the general vicinity of the American Airlines hangars, American Eagle remote terminal building, taxiways Q and S, and the Tom Bradley International Terminal can be photographed from here with a sufficiently powerful lens (300-400mm).

{{jplink|5641249}} (25R departure)
{{jplink|5641237}} (taxiway B)

===In-n-Out Burger===
At the corner of Sepulveda and Westchester, 10-15 minutes walk from the airport.
Small grass area across the road from which all movements on the Northern runways can be seen.
Limited photography as arrivals are almost directly overhead, and you are facing South. However, walking to under the approach lights and jaywalking across Lincoln Blvd. can yield some very nice shots of inbound aircraft.
Parking in this area is limited (for those driving to the spot) depending on the time of day if you park on the street, and can be sparse during lunch hours (1100-~1430lcl).
{{anetlink|1017460}}
{{anetlink|1051796}}
There is a multi-storey car park with good views from the top floor. No photography signs are present, and you will likely be told to leave.

===Westchester Boulevard===
Some other possibilities in the same area as the In-n-Out. A bridge about 1/4 mile West provides good photos but anyone standing there is very visible.
Two car parks either side of Sepulveda, one at ground level (E) the other a multi-story (W).
None of these locations are very satisfactory for a long stay.

===Proud Bird Restaurant===
Off Aviation Boulevard beside the approach to the Southern runways. Good landing shots but care must be taken to avoid lampposts and trees. Take the B parking shuttle from the airport. Shots can be taken from both the parking lot, and from the "backyard" where the old planes are on display. A good lens is suggested.
To achieve shots similar to those taken by In n' Out, walk north on Aviation Blvd. to under the approach path for 25L (you will see the ILS antenna). Be warned as there is no sidewalk, so caution is advised when going for a shot.

===Flight Path Learning Center===
The Flight Path Learning Center is located at 6661 Imperial Hwy, and was formally known as the "Imperial Terminal". This building used to house some charter flights, and regular scheduled flights from MGM Grand Air. It sat empty for 10 years until it was re-opened as a learning center for LAX. The center contains information on the history of aviation, as well as several pictures of the airport (some notably from famed photographer Sam Chui) as well as aircraft scale models, flight attendant uniforms, and general airline shwag (playing cards, china, magazines, signs, even a TWA gate information sign). If you ask nicely, one of the fine docents (who are usually retired Flight Attendants who started work in the 1950's, or have been working at the airport for many years. Great conversations to be had), they will be glad to open one of the restricted access doors and allow you to stand out on the tarmac (behind a small fence) to get shots of the South side. The center is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 3pm. While it does not provide the greatest shots, it is defiantly worth a visit.
{{anetlink|1018047}}
{{anetlink|1046351}}
{{anetlink|1046350}}
http://www.flightpath.us/

===Radisson Hotel===
There is a lounge on the roof of the hotel, step outside and shoot from the rooftop. Please keep in mind this hotel is private property, so it is suggested that you only use this location if you are staying at the hotel or a paying customer of the lounge. Recent reports indicate that this location is only accessible after 5pm, when the lounge opens.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Westchester Bridge===
See above.

===Cargo Parking===
There are 2 parking lots off the first and second cargo roads respectively. These were good locations prior to September 11, 2001, but are now patrolled frequently by not-very-friendly LAWA police and spotters will be asked to leave. However, a two person operation could be useful. Some have reported good experiences driving through the cargo complex. A common method is to drive constantly, stopping only when no police are around.

==Spotting Locations Map==

<googlemap lat="33.943716" lon="-118.404465" zoom="14">
33.944125, -118.402426, [[#Theme Building|Theme Building]]
33.943431, -118.4091, [[#International Terminal|Tom Bradley International Terminal]]
33.930934, -118.411578, [[#Imperial Hill|Imperial Hill]]
33.953644, -118.39674, [[#In-n-Out Burger|In-n-Out Burger]]
33.935581, -118.377353, [[#Proud Bird Restaurant|Proud Bird Restaurant]]
33.931962, -118.405446, [[#Flight Path Learning Center|Flight Path Learning Center]]
33.946021, -118.395152, [[#Radisson Hotel|Raddison Hotel]]
</googlemap>

==Regular Traffic==

===Terminal 1===

*Southwest Airlines (Boeing 737)
*US Airways (Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Airbus A321, Boeing 737-300)
**US Airways Express/Mesa Airlines (Bombardier CRJ-200, Bombardier CRJ-900)

===Terminal 2===

*Air Canada (Airbus A319, Embraer 190)
**Air Canada Jazz (Bombardier CRJ-705)
*Air China (Boeing 747)
*Air France (Boeing 777-200)
*Air New Zealand (Boeing 747-400, Boeing 767-300)
*Aviacsa (Boeing 737)
*Avianca (Boeing 767-200)
*Hawaiian Airlines (Boeing 767-300)
*KLM (Boeing 747-400)
*LACSA (Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Airbus A321)
*Northwest Airlines (Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Boeing 747-400, Boeing 757)
*TACA (Airbus A321)
*Virgin Atlantic (Airbus A340-600)

===Terminal 3===

*AirTran Airways (Boeing 737-700)
*Alaska Airlines (Boeing 737, McDonnell Douglas MD-83)
**Horizon Air (Bombarider CRJ-700, Bombardier Q400)
*ATA Airlines (Boeing 737-800, Boeing 757-300)
*Frontier Airlines (Airbus A319)
*Midwest Airlines (Boeing 717, McDonnell Douglas MD-88)
*Spirit Airlines (Airbus A319)
*Sun Country Airlines (Boeing 737-800)
*WestJet (Boeing 737-700)

===Tom Bradley International Terminal===

*Aer Linugs (Airbus A330-200)
*Aeroflot (Boeing 767-300)
*Air India (Boeing 747-400)
*Air Pacific (Boeing 747)
*Air Tahiti Nui (Airbus A340-300)
*Alaska Airlines (arrivals from Mexico)
*All Nippon Airways (Boeing 777-300)
*Asiana Airlines (Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777-200)
*British Airways (Boeing 747-400)
*Cathay Pacific Airways (Boeing 747-400)
*China Airlines (Boeing 747-400)
*China Eastern Airlines (Airbus A340-600)
*China Southern Airlines (Boeing 777-200)
*Copa Airlines (arrivals) (Boeing 737-800)
*El Al Israel Airlines
*EVA Air (Boeing 777-300)
*Japan Airlines (Boeing 747-400)
*Korean Air (Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777-200)
*LAN Airlines (Airbus A340-300, Boeing 767-300)
*LAN Peru
*Lufthansa (Airbus A340-600, Boeing 747-400)
*Malaysia Airlines (Boeing 747-400)
*Mexicana de Aviación (Airbus A319, Airbus A320)
*Philippine Airlines (Boeing 747-400)
*Qantas Airways (Boeing 747-400)
*Singapore Airlines (Airbus A340-500, Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777-200)
*Swiss International Air Lines (Airbus A340-300)
*TACA (evening arrivals) (Airbus A321)
*Thai Airways International (Airbus A340-500)

===Terminal 4===

*American Airlines
**American Eagle (Bombardier CRJ-700, Embraer ERJ-140, SAAB 340B)
*Qantas Airways (Boeing 747)

===Terminal 5===

*Air Jamaica
*Delta Air Lines
**Delta Connection/ExpressJet Airlines (Embraer ERJ-145)
**Delta Connection/SkyWest Airlines

===Terminal 6===

*Aeromexico (Boeing 737-700, McDonnell Douglas MD-80)
**Aeromexico Connect (Embraer ERJ-145)
*Continental Airlines
**Continental Express/ExpressJet Airlines (Embraer ERJ-145)
*Copa Airlines (departures) (Boeing 737-800)
*JetBlue Airways (Airbus A320) - ''begins May 21, 2008''
*United Airlines
*Virgin America (Airbus A319, Airbus A320)

===Terminal 7===

*United Airlines
**TED (Airbus A320)

===Terminal 8===

*United Airlines
**TED (Airbus A320)
**United Express/SkyWest Airlines (Bombardier CRJ-200, Bombardier CRJ-700, Embraer EMB-120)

==Facilities and Transportation==

The [http://www.metro.net Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority] operates several bus lines that serve LAX and the surrounding area. Consult their web site for specific information. They also operate the Metro Rail system, with service to LAX provided at the Green Line's Aviation/LAX station, where a free shuttle bus provides connections to the airport terminals.

Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport

2008-03-17T19:24:44Z

VTBDflyer:

{{categorybox|North America|United States|Wisconsin}}

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atcground=121.8|
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atcatis=126.4|
atcunicom=122.95}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Layton Avenue Viewing===

Located on Layton Avenue, North of the Airport. Has nice views of runway 19R, however there are multiple fences between the parking lot and the runway. Hard to get a good shot of traffic on runway and neighboring taxiways. Good for landing shots on days where 19R is in use. Shots taken from this location :

{{anetlink|1261162}}

{{anetlink|1249726}}

===Amtrak Station===

Located at South 6th St. and Air Cargo Way. The Amtrak station gives a nice approach shot to runway 7R. When looking east, there is a large hill on your right where the planes fly over on approach. The hill isn't a problem if you have a lens larger than 55mm (100mm should be okay).

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Parking Garage===

On the 6th floor of the parking garage you get a good view of half of the E Concourse. You need a large lens to get any photos of the E Concourse or runway 7R-25L opperations.

{{anetlink|1259504}}
{{anetlink|1283611}}

==Locations to Avoid==

===South 6th Street===

Past the Amtrak Station turn off, the road continues under the approach to runway 7R. There are No Stopping signs posted. Police frequently patrol this road.

==Regular Traffic==
C Concourse
*United Express
**ERJ-145
**CRJ-200
*Air Canada Jazz
**CRJ-100
*American Eagle
**ERJ-135
**ERJ-145
*Frontier
**A318-100
**A319-100
*US Airways Express
**CRJ-200
*Delta
**MD-88
*Delta Connection (Chautauqua)
**ERJ-145
*Delta Connection (Comair)
**CRJ-100

D Concourse
*Midwest
**Boeing 717-200
**MD-80
*Midwest Connect
**CRJ-200
**Dornier 328-300
**Beech 1900D

E Concourse
*Northwest Airlines
**Airbus A320-200
**Airbus A319-100
**Boeing 757-200
**CRJ-900
**DC-9
*AirTran
**Boeing 737-700
**Boeing 717-200
*Continental Express
**ERJ-145

Charter
*Apple Vacations
*Funjet Vacations

Cargo
*DHL
*Federal Express (FedEx)
*UPS

US Air Force
*Boeing KC-135 Refuelers
*Lockheed C-130

==Facilities and Transportation==

===All from www.mitchellairport.com===

Car Rental
*Alamo -- 1-800-327-9633 / TDD 305-468-2132
*Avis -- 1-800-831-2847 / TDD 800-331-2323
*Budget -- 1-800-527-0700 / TDD 800-826-5510
*Dollar Car Rental -- 1-800-800-4000
*Enterprise -- 1-800-325-8007 / TDD 800-736-8227
*Hertz -- 1-800-654-3131 / TDD 800-654-2280
*National -- 1-800-328-4567 / TDD 800-328-6323
*Thrifty Car Rental -- 1-800-847-4389

Airport Shuttle
*Go Airport Connection -- Milwaukee at 414 769-2444 or 800-236-5450; Sheboygan at 920-452-5452
*Go Airport Connection - Fox Valley at 920-380-1176 or 800-236-5452

Buses
*Badger Coaches - Serving Johnson Creek and Madison - 414-276-7490
*Public Transit - Serving Milwaukee County - 414-344-6711 (MCTS Route 80 serves the airport)
*Coach USA - Serving Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Kenosha Counties, O'Hare and Midway airports 262-542-8861

Train
*Amtrak - Nationwide service 1-800-872-7245

Aspen-Pitkin County Airport

2008-02-17T00:29:28Z

VTBDflyer: /* Regular Traffic */

{{categorybox|North America|United States|Colorado}}

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location=Aspen, Colorado|
iata=ASE|
icao=KASE|
aptype=Commercial|
website=http://www.aspenairport.com/|
mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=ASE&ie=UTF8&ll=39.21982,-106.863928&spn=0.028526,0.079823&t=h&z=14&iwloc=addr&om=1|
mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=118.85|
atcground=121.9|
atcclearance=123.75|
atcapproach=123.8|
atcdeparture=123.8|
atcatis=120.4|
atcunicom=122.95}}



Aspen-Pitkin County Airport is the airport for the famous skiing town Aspen. Surrounded by mountains, the approach provides spectacular views and exciting flying. In winter, the airport has frequent diversions and cancellations due to the daily snow showers in the afternoon.

==Official Spotting Locations==

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Owl Creek Road===

Just off to the side of Owl Creek Road. If you park on the side of the road, you can walk up to the fence on the West of runway 15-33. Police do make frequent drives past, so it isn't suggested to stop. Photography is difficult because of the high fence.

==Locations to Avoid==

==Regular Traffic==
*United Express (flights to Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago)
**CRJ-700
*Delta Connection (flights to Salt Lake)
*Frontier (Adding a new service from DEN in mid '08)

==Facilities and Transportation==

Aspen-Pitkin County Airport

2007-12-24T00:43:55Z

VTBDflyer:

Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport

2007-12-24T00:38:57Z

VTBDflyer:

{{categorybox|North America|United States|Wisconsin}}

{{infobox|fullname=Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport|
location=Milwaukee, Wisconsin|
iata=MKE|
icao=KMKE|
aptype=Commercial|
website=http://www.mitchellairport.com/|
mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=MKE&ie=UTF8&ll=42.947251,-87.898521&spn=0.026953,0.079823&t=h&z=14&om=1|
mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=119.1|
atcground=121.8|
atcclearance=120.8|
atcapproach=118.0(B) 126.5(A)|
atcdeparture=119.65(B) 125.35(A)|
atcatis=126.4|
atcunicom=122.95}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Layton Avenue Viewing===

Located on Layton Avenue, North of the Airport. Has nice views of runway 19R, however there are multiple fences between the parking lot and the runway. Hard to get a good shot of traffic on runway and neighboring taxiways. Good for landing shots on days where 19R is in use.

===Amtrak Station===

Located at South 6th St. and Air Cargo Way. The Amtrak station gives a nice approach shot to runway 7R. When looking east, there is a large hill on your right where the planes fly over on approach. The hill isn't a problem if you have a lens larger than 55mm.(100mm should be okay)

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Parking Garage===

On the 6th floor of the parking garage you get a good view of half of the E Concourse. You need a large lens to get any photos of the E Concourse or runway 7R-25L opperations.

{{anetlink|1259504}}
{{anetlink|1283611}}

==Locations to Avoid==

===South 6th Street===

Past the Amtrak Station turn off, the road continues under the approach to runway 7R. There are No Stopping signs posted. Police frequently patrol this road.

==Regular Traffic==
C Concourse
*United Express
**ERJ-145
**CRJ-200
*Air Canada Jazz
*American Eagle
**ERJ-135
**ERJ-145
*Frontier
**A318-100
**A319-100
*US Airways Express
**CRJ-200
*Delta
**MD-88
**Boeing 737-200ADV
*Delta Connection (Comair)
**ERJ-145

D Concourse
*Midwest
**Boeing 717-200
**MD-81
*Midwest Connect
**CRJ-200
**Dornier 328-300
**Beech 1900D

E Concourse
*Northwest Airlines
**Airbus A320-200
**Airbus A319-100
**Boeing 757-200
**CRJ-440
**DC9
*AirTran
**Boeing 737-700
**Boeing 717-200
*Continental Express
**ERJ-145

Charter
*Apple Vacations
*Funjet Vacations

Cargo
*DHL
*Federal Express (FedEx)
*UPS

US Air Force
*Boeing KC-135 Refuelers
*Lockheed C-130

==Facilities and Transportation==

===All from www.mitchellairport.com===

Car Rental
*Alamo -- 1-800-327-9633 / TDD 305-468-2132
*Avis -- 1-800-831-2847 / TDD 800-331-2323
*Budget -- 1-800-527-0700 / TDD 800-826-5510
*Dollar Car Rental -- 1-800-800-4000
*Enterprise -- 1-800-325-8007 / TDD 800-736-8227
*Hertz -- 1-800-654-3131 / TDD 800-654-2280
*National -- 1-800-328-4567 / TDD 800-328-6323
*Thrifty Car Rental -- 1-800-847-4389

Airport Shuttle
*Go Airport Connection -- Milwaukee at 414 769-2444 or 800-236-5450; Sheboygan at 920-452-5452
*Go Airport Connection - Fox Valley at 920-380-1176 or 800-236-5452

Buses
*Badger Coaches - Serving Johnson Creek and Madison - 414-276-7490
*Public Transit - Serving Milwaukee County - 414-344-6711 (MCTS Route 80 serves the airport)
*Coach USA - Serving Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Kenosha Counties, O'Hare and Midway airports 262-542-8861

Train
*Amtrak - Nationwide service 1-800-872-7245

Aspen-Pitkin County Airport

2007-12-24T00:37:56Z

VTBDflyer: /* Owl Creek Road */

{{categorybox|North America|United States|Colorado}}

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location=Aspen, Colorado|
iata=ASE|
icao=KASE|
aptype=Commercial|
website=http://www.aspenairport.com/|
mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=ASE&ie=UTF8&ll=39.21982,-106.863928&spn=0.028526,0.079823&t=h&z=14&iwloc=addr&om=1|
mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=118.85|
atcground=121.9|
atcclearance=123.75|
atcapproach=123.8|
atcdeparture=123.8|
atcatis=120.4|
atcunicom=122.95}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Owl Creek Road===

Just off to the side of Owl Creek Road. If you park on the side of the road, you can walk up to the fence on the West of runway 15-33. Police do make frequent drives past, so it isn't suggested to stop. Photography is difficult because of the high fence.

==Locations to Avoid==

==Regular Traffic==
*United Express (flights to Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago)
**CRJ-700
*Delta Connection (flights to Salt Lake)

==Facilities and Transportation==

KASE

2007-12-24T00:37:24Z

VTBDflyer: Redirecting to Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (ASE/KASE)

#REDIRECT [[Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (ASE/KASE)]]

ASE

2007-12-24T00:36:49Z

VTBDflyer: Redirecting to Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (ASE/KASE)

#REDIRECT [[Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (ASE/KASE)]]

Aspen-Pitkin County Airport

2007-12-24T00:36:01Z

VTBDflyer: New page: {{categorybox|North America|United States|Colorado}} {{infobox|fullname=Aspen-Pitkin County Airport/Sardy Field| location=Aspen, Colorado| iata=ASE| icao=KASE| aptype=Commercial| website=...

{{categorybox|North America|United States|Colorado}}

{{infobox|fullname=Aspen-Pitkin County Airport/Sardy Field|
location=Aspen, Colorado|
iata=ASE|
icao=KASE|
aptype=Commercial|
website=http://www.aspenairport.com/|
mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=ASE&ie=UTF8&ll=39.21982,-106.863928&spn=0.028526,0.079823&t=h&z=14&iwloc=addr&om=1|
mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=118.85|
atcground=121.9|
atcclearance=123.75|
atcapproach=123.8|
atcdeparture=123.8|
atcatis=120.4|
atcunicom=122.95}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Owl Creek Road===

Just off to the side of Owl Creek Road. If you park on the side of the road, you can walk up to the fence on the West of runway 15-33. Police do make frequent drives past, so it isn't suggested stop. Photography is difficult because of the high fence.

==Locations to Avoid==

==Regular Traffic==
*United Express (flights to Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago)
**CRJ-700
*Delta Connection (flights to Salt Lake)

==Facilities and Transportation==

Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport

2007-12-24T00:17:11Z

VTBDflyer: /* Layton Avenue Viewing Location */

{{categorybox|North America|United States|Wisconsin}}

{{infobox|fullname=Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport|
location=Milwaukee, Wisconsin|
iata=MKE|
icao=KMKE|
aptype=Commercial|
website=http://www.mitchellairport.com/|
mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=mke&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl|
mapsource=Google Maps|
atctower=119.1|
atcground=121.8|
atcclearance=120.8|
atcapproach=118.0(B) 126.5(A)|
atcdeparture=119.65(B) 125.35(A)|
atcatis=126.4|
atcunicom=122.95}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Layton Avenue Viewing===

Located on Layton Avenue, North of the Airport. Has nice views of runway 19R, however there are multiple fences between the parking lot and the runway. Hard to get a good shot of traffic on runway and neighboring taxiways. Good for landing shots on days where 19R is in use.

===Amtrak Station===

Located at South 6th St. and Air Cargo Way. The Amtrak station gives a nice approach shot to runway 7R. When looking east, there is a large hill on your right where the planes fly over on approach. The hill isn't a problem if you have a lens larger than 55mm.(100mm should be okay)

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Parking Garage===

On the 6th floor of the parking garage you get a good view of half of the E Concourse. You need a large lens to get any photos of the E Concourse or runway 7R-25L opperations.

{{anetlink|1259504}}
{{anetlink|1283611}}

==Locations to Avoid==

===South 6th Street===

Past the Amtrak Station turn off, the road continues under the approach to runway 7R. There are No Stopping signs posted. Police frequently patrol this road.

==Regular Traffic==
C Concourse
*United Express
**ERJ-145
**CRJ-200
*Air Canada Jazz
*American Eagle
**ERJ-135
**ERJ-145
*Frontier
**A318-100
**A319-100
*US Airways Express
**CRJ-200
*Delta
**MD-88
**Boeing 737-200ADV
*Delta Connection (Comair)
**ERJ-145

D Concourse
*Midwest
**Boeing 717-200
**MD-81
*Midwest Connect
**CRJ-200
**Dornier 328-300
**Beech 1900D

E Concourse
*Northwest Airlines
**Airbus A320-200
**Airbus A319-100
**Boeing 757-200
**CRJ-440
**DC9
*AirTran
**Boeing 737-700
**Boeing 717-200
*Continental Express
**ERJ-145

Charter
*Apple Vacations
*Funjet Vacations

Cargo
*DHL
*Federal Express (FedEx)
*UPS

US Air Force
*Boeing KC-135 Refuelers
*Lockheed C-130

==Facilities and Transportation==

===All from www.mitchellairport.com===

Car Rental
*Alamo -- 1-800-327-9633 / TDD 305-468-2132
*Avis -- 1-800-831-2847 / TDD 800-331-2323
*Budget -- 1-800-527-0700 / TDD 800-826-5510
*Dollar Car Rental -- 1-800-800-4000
*Enterprise -- 1-800-325-8007 / TDD 800-736-8227
*Hertz -- 1-800-654-3131 / TDD 800-654-2280
*National -- 1-800-328-4567 / TDD 800-328-6323
*Thrifty Car Rental -- 1-800-847-4389

Airport Shuttle
*Go Airport Connection -- Milwaukee at 414 769-2444 or 800-236-5450; Sheboygan at 920-452-5452
*Go Airport Connection - Fox Valley at 920-380-1176 or 800-236-5452

Buses
*Badger Coaches - Serving Johnson Creek and Madison - 414-276-7490
*Public Transit - Serving Milwaukee County - 414-344-6711 (MCTS Route 80 serves the airport)
*Coach USA - Serving Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Kenosha Counties, O'Hare and Midway airports 262-542-8861

Train
*Amtrak - Nationwide service 1-800-872-7245

Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport

2007-12-24T00:15:58Z

VTBDflyer: /* Layton Avenue Viewing Location */

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Layton Avenue Viewing Location===

Located on Layton Avenue, North of the Airport. Has nice views of runway 19R, however there are multiple fences between the parking lot and the runway. Hard to get a good shot of traffic on runway and neighboring taxiways. Good for landing shots on days where 19R is in use.

===Amtrak Station===

Located at South 6th St. and Air Cargo Way. The Amtrak station gives a nice approach shot to runway 7R. When looking east, there is a large hill on your right where the planes fly over on approach. The hill isn't a problem if you have a lens larger than 55mm.(100mm should be okay)

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Parking Garage===

On the 6th floor of the parking garage you get a good view of half of the E Concourse. You need a large lens to get any photos of the E Concourse or runway 7R-25L opperations.

{{anetlink|1259504}}
{{anetlink|1283611}}

==Locations to Avoid==

===South 6th Street===

Past the Amtrak Station turn off, the road continues under the approach to runway 7R. There are No Stopping signs posted. Police frequently patrol this road.

==Regular Traffic==
C Concourse
*United Express
**ERJ-145
**CRJ-200
*Air Canada Jazz
*American Eagle
**ERJ-135
**ERJ-145
*Frontier
**A318-100
**A319-100
*US Airways Express
**CRJ-200
*Delta
**MD-88
**Boeing 737-200ADV
*Delta Connection (Comair)
**ERJ-145

D Concourse
*Midwest
**Boeing 717-200
**MD-81
*Midwest Connect
**CRJ-200
**Dornier 328-300
**Beech 1900D

E Concourse
*Northwest Airlines
**Airbus A320-200
**Airbus A319-100
**Boeing 757-200
**CRJ-440
**DC9
*AirTran
**Boeing 737-700
**Boeing 717-200
*Continental Express
**ERJ-145

Charter
*Apple Vacations
*Funjet Vacations

Cargo
*DHL
*Federal Express (FedEx)
*UPS

US Air Force
*Boeing KC-135 Refuelers
*Lockheed C-130

==Facilities and Transportation==

===All from www.mitchellairport.com===

Car Rental
*Alamo -- 1-800-327-9633 / TDD 305-468-2132
*Avis -- 1-800-831-2847 / TDD 800-331-2323
*Budget -- 1-800-527-0700 / TDD 800-826-5510
*Dollar Car Rental -- 1-800-800-4000
*Enterprise -- 1-800-325-8007 / TDD 800-736-8227
*Hertz -- 1-800-654-3131 / TDD 800-654-2280
*National -- 1-800-328-4567 / TDD 800-328-6323
*Thrifty Car Rental -- 1-800-847-4389

Airport Shuttle
*Go Airport Connection -- Milwaukee at 414 769-2444 or 800-236-5450; Sheboygan at 920-452-5452
*Go Airport Connection - Fox Valley at 920-380-1176 or 800-236-5452

Buses
*Badger Coaches - Serving Johnson Creek and Madison - 414-276-7490
*Public Transit - Serving Milwaukee County - 414-344-6711 (MCTS Route 80 serves the airport)
*Coach USA - Serving Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Kenosha Counties, O'Hare and Midway airports 262-542-8861

Train
*Amtrak - Nationwide service 1-800-872-7245

Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport

2007-12-24T00:14:12Z

VTBDflyer:

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atcatis=126.4|
atcunicom=122.95}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Layton Avenue Viewing Location===

Located on Layton Avenue, North of the Airport. Has nice views of runway 19R, however there are multiple fences between the parking lot and the runway.

===Amtrak Station===

Located at South 6th St. and Air Cargo Way. The Amtrak station gives a nice approach shot to runway 7R. When looking east, there is a large hill on your right where the planes fly over on approach. The hill isn't a problem if you have a lens larger than 55mm.(100mm should be okay)

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Parking Garage===

On the 6th floor of the parking garage you get a good view of half of the E Concourse. You need a large lens to get any photos of the E Concourse or runway 7R-25L opperations.

{{anetlink|1259504}}
{{anetlink|1283611}}

==Locations to Avoid==

===South 6th Street===

Past the Amtrak Station turn off, the road continues under the approach to runway 7R. There are No Stopping signs posted. Police frequently patrol this road.

==Regular Traffic==
C Concourse
*United Express
**ERJ-145
**CRJ-200
*Air Canada Jazz
*American Eagle
**ERJ-135
**ERJ-145
*Frontier
**A318-100
**A319-100
*US Airways Express
**CRJ-200
*Delta
**MD-88
**Boeing 737-200ADV
*Delta Connection (Comair)
**ERJ-145

D Concourse
*Midwest
**Boeing 717-200
**MD-81
*Midwest Connect
**CRJ-200
**Dornier 328-300
**Beech 1900D

E Concourse
*Northwest Airlines
**Airbus A320-200
**Airbus A319-100
**Boeing 757-200
**CRJ-440
**DC9
*AirTran
**Boeing 737-700
**Boeing 717-200
*Continental Express
**ERJ-145

Charter
*Apple Vacations
*Funjet Vacations

Cargo
*DHL
*Federal Express (FedEx)
*UPS

US Air Force
*Boeing KC-135 Refuelers
*Lockheed C-130

==Facilities and Transportation==

===All from www.mitchellairport.com===

Car Rental
*Alamo -- 1-800-327-9633 / TDD 305-468-2132
*Avis -- 1-800-831-2847 / TDD 800-331-2323
*Budget -- 1-800-527-0700 / TDD 800-826-5510
*Dollar Car Rental -- 1-800-800-4000
*Enterprise -- 1-800-325-8007 / TDD 800-736-8227
*Hertz -- 1-800-654-3131 / TDD 800-654-2280
*National -- 1-800-328-4567 / TDD 800-328-6323
*Thrifty Car Rental -- 1-800-847-4389

Airport Shuttle
*Go Airport Connection -- Milwaukee at 414 769-2444 or 800-236-5450; Sheboygan at 920-452-5452
*Go Airport Connection - Fox Valley at 920-380-1176 or 800-236-5452

Buses
*Badger Coaches - Serving Johnson Creek and Madison - 414-276-7490
*Public Transit - Serving Milwaukee County - 414-344-6711 (MCTS Route 80 serves the airport)
*Coach USA - Serving Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Kenosha Counties, O'Hare and Midway airports 262-542-8861

Train
*Amtrak - Nationwide service 1-800-872-7245

Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport

2007-12-24T00:12:21Z

VTBDflyer:

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Layton Avenue Viewing Location===

Located on Layton Avenue, North of the Airport. Has nice views of runway 19R, however there are multiple fences between the parking lot and the runway.

===Amtrak Station===

Located at South 6th St. and Air Cargo Way. The Amtrak station gives a nice approach shot to runway 7R. When looking east, there is a large hill on your right where the planes fly over on approach. The hill isn't a problem if you have a lens larger than 55mm.(100mm should be okay)

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Parking Garage===

On the 6th floor of the parking garage you get a good view of half of the E Concourse. You need a large lens to get any photos of the E Concourse or runway 7R-25L opperations.

{{anetlink|1259504}}
{{anetlink|1283611}}

==Locations to Avoid==

===South 6th Street===

Past the Amtrak Station turn off, the road continues under the approach to runway 7R. There are No Stopping signs posted. Police frequently patrol this road.

==Regular Traffic==
C Concourse
*United Express
**ERJ-145
**CRJ-200
*Air Canada Jazz
*American Eagle
**ERJ-135
**ERJ-145
*Frontier
**A318-100
**A319-100
*US Airways Express
**CRJ-200
*Delta
**MD-88
**Boeing 737-200ADV
*Delta Connection (Comair)
**ERJ-145

D Concourse
*Midwest
**Boeing 717-200
**MD-81
*Midwest Connect
**CRJ-200
**Dornier 328-300
**Beech 1900D

E Concourse
*Northwest Airlines
**Airbus A320-200
**Airbus A319-100
**Boeing 757-200
**CRJ-440
**DC9
*AirTran
**Boeing 737-700
**Boeing 717-200
*Continental Express
**ERJ-145

Charter
*Apple Vacations
*Funjet Vacations

Cargo
*DHL
*Federal Express (FedEx)
*UPS

US Air Force
*Boeing KC-135 Refuelers
*Lockheed C-130

==Facilities and Transportation==

===All from www.mitchellairport.com===

Car Rental
*Alamo -- 1-800-327-9633 / TDD 305-468-2132
*Avis -- 1-800-831-2847 / TDD 800-331-2323
*Budget -- 1-800-527-0700 / TDD 800-826-5510
*Dollar Car Rental -- 1-800-800-4000
*Enterprise -- 1-800-325-8007 / TDD 800-736-8227
*Hertz -- 1-800-654-3131 / TDD 800-654-2280
*National -- 1-800-328-4567 / TDD 800-328-6323
*Thrifty Car Rental -- 1-800-847-4389

Airport Shuttle
*Go Airport Connection -- Milwaukee at 414 769-2444 or 800-236-5450; Sheboygan at 920-452-5452
*Go Airport Connection - Fox Valley at 920-380-1176 or 800-236-5452

Buses
*Badger Coaches - Serving Johnson Creek and Madison - 414-276-7490
*Public Transit - Serving Milwaukee County - 414-344-6711 (MCTS Route 80 serves the airport)
*Coach USA - Serving Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Kenosha Counties, O'Hare and Midway airports 262-542-8861

Train
*Amtrak - Nationwide service 1-800-872-7245

KMKE

2007-12-24T00:10:11Z

VTBDflyer: Redirecting to Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport (MKE/KMKE)

#REDIRECT [[Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport (MKE/KMKE)]]

KMKE

2007-12-24T00:09:41Z

VTBDflyer: Redirecting to Milwaukee General MItchell International Airport (MKE/KMKE)

#REDIRECT [[Milwaukee General MItchell International Airport (MKE/KMKE)]]

MKE

2007-12-24T00:08:47Z

VTBDflyer: Redirecting to Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport (MKE/KMKE)

#REDIRECT [[Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport (MKE/KMKE)]]

Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport

2007-12-24T00:06:03Z

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{{categorybox|North America|United States|Wisconsin}}

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atcunicom=122.95}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Layton Avenue Viewing Location===

Located on Layton Avenue, North of the Airport. Has nice views of runway 19R, however there are multiple fences between the parking lot and the runway.

===Amtrak Station===

Located at South 6th St. and Air Cargo Way. The Amtrak station gives a nice approach shot to runway 7R. When looking east, there is a large hill on your right where the planes fly over on approach. The hill isn't a problem if you have a lens larger than 55mm.(100mm should be okay)

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Parking Garage===

On the 6th floor of the parking garage you get a good view of half of the E Concourse. You need a large lens to get any photos of the E Concourse or runway 7R-25L opperations.

{{anetlink|1259504}}
{{anetlink|1283611}}

==Locations to Avoid==

===South 6th Street===

Past the Amtrak Station turn off, the road continues under the approach to runway 7R. There are No Stopping signs posted. Police frequently patrol this road.

==Regular Traffic==
C Concourse
*United Express
**ERJ-145
**CRJ-200
*Air Canada Jazz
*American Eagle
**ERJ-135
**ERJ-145
*Frontier
**A318-100
**A319-100
*US Airways Express
**CRJ-200
*Delta
**MD-88
**Boeing 737-200ADV
*Delta Connection (Comair)
**ERJ-145

D Concourse
*Midwest
**Boeing 717-200
**MD-81
*Midwest Connect
**CRJ-200
**Dornier 328-300
**Beech 1900D

E Concourse
*Northwest Airlines
**Airbus A320-200
**Airbus A319-100
**Boeing 757-200
**CRJ-440
**DC9
*AirTran
**Boeing 737-700
**Boeing 717-200
*Continental Express
**ERJ-145

Charter
*Apple Vacations
*Funjet Vacations

Cargo
*DHL
*Federal Express (FedEx)
*UPS

US Air Force
*Boeing KC-135 Refuelers
*Lockheed C-130

==Facilities and Transportation==

===All from www.mitchellairport.com===

Car Rental
*Alamo -- 1-800-327-9633 / TDD 305-468-2132
*Avis -- 1-800-831-2847 / TDD 800-331-2323
*Budget -- 1-800-527-0700 / TDD 800-826-5510
*Dollar Car Rental -- 1-800-800-4000
*Enterprise -- 1-800-325-8007 / TDD 800-736-8227
*Hertz -- 1-800-654-3131 / TDD 800-654-2280
*National -- 1-800-328-4567 / TDD 800-328-6323
*Thrifty Car Rental -- 1-800-847-4389

Airport Shuttle
*Go Airport Connection -- Milwaukee at 414 769-2444 or 800-236-5450; Sheboygan at 920-452-5452
*Go Airport Connection - Fox Valley at 920-380-1176 or 800-236-5452

Buses
*Badger Coaches - Serving Johnson Creek and Madison - 414-276-7490
*Public Transit - Serving Milwaukee County - 414-344-6711 (MCTS Route 80 serves the airport)
*Coach USA - Serving Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Kenosha Counties, O'Hare and Midway airports 262-542-8861

Train
*Amtrak - Nationwide service 1-800-872-7245

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

2007-12-23T23:14:26Z

VTBDflyer:

{{categorybox|North America|United States|Minnesota}}

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location=Minneapolis, Minnesota|
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icao=KMSP|
aptype=Commercial|
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mapsource=Google Maps|
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atcdeparture=124.7(S or E of arrival Rwys) 125.75(N or W of arrival Rwys)|
atcatis=120.8(Dep) 135.35(Arr)|
atcunicom=122.95}}



==Official Spotting Locations==

===Concourse D Observation Deck===

The observation deck at MSP is located just prior to the Concourse D departure lounge, and is up a flight of stairs marked "Observation Deck", but the stairway and sign are somewhat concealed (it's immediately to your left as you transition from the hallway outside Quizno's to the departure lounge). The deck offers good views of Concourse C, Concourse E, and on Runway 12L/30R, as well as traffic to and from Concourses A, B, and C on the taxiway paralleling Runway 12L/30R. A lens of about 200mm on a 1.6 DSLR should be plenty for just about all operations visible from this location. The observation deck is covered by windows on all sides however.

===Post Road Parking Lot===
The observation deck for those who are ''not'' able to get into the terminal can view 30L/12R operations off Post Road.
From Highway 5: Take the Post Road exit and follow it west past a gas station. The parking lot is on the left.
From I-494/Mall of America: Take the 34th Avenue exit towards the HHH terminal. Go past the terminal and take a left on Post Road.
Spotter notes: There is a large blast fence which blocks the right half of the area. This place is fantastic when 30L is in use as you can get a decent shot of every aircraft landing or departing. When 12R is in use generally you will miss all of the landings as they tend to exit to the left off the runway before they come into a good view.

===Lindbergh Terminal Parking Ramps===
While this option will cost you a few dollars, it gives you a great view of both the 12/30 runways. Drive up to the 8th or 9th floor, and you can walk (or drive) between the different ramps for different views.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Dog Park ===
===Gate F10===

There are a number of gates at MSP that are generally more photo-friendly than most, due to a number of factors (direction the windows face, availability of windows at certain points in relation to the gate, no adjacent gate, etc..), and Gate F10 is one of these. Generally, photography is good earlier in the day, and a standard zoom is more than enough coverage for stuff at the gate, although a long telephoto could be used to shoot ops on Rwy 30L/12R, and also Taxiways A and A7.

{{anetlink|861430}}

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
Northwest has the largest presence by far, accounting for 85%+ of the traffic. Generally you will see these Northwest aircraft daily:
*DC-9-30/40/50
*Airbus A319/A320/A330
*Boeing 757-200/300
*Boeing 747-400
*DC-10
*CRJ-200/440
*Saab 340

Other frequent visits include:
*American Eagle
**ERJ-145
**MD-80
*United
**CRJ-200/700
**Boeing 737-300/500
*US Airways
**Embraer 170
**Boeing 737-400
**Airbus A319
*Continental
**ERJ-145
**Boeing 737-300
*America West
**Airbus A319/A320
*Sun Country (also hubbed, these tend to be 2nd most frequent)
**Boeing 737-800
*Delta
**CRJ-200
**MD-80
**Boeing 737-800
*Midwest
**717-200
**CRJ-200
*Frontier
**A318/319
*AirTran
**717-200
*Champion
**727-200
*FedEx
**MD-10/11
**A300
**767
*UPS
**MD-11
**DC-8
*DHL
**DC-8
**757

==Facilities and Transportation==

Los Angeles International Airport

2007-12-23T23:07:43Z

VTBDflyer:

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Theme Building===

There is an observation deck on top of the Theme Building, which has been closed since 2001. The [http://encounterlax.com/ Encounter Restaurant] located in the theme building was closed in March 2007 due to repairs to the Theme Building, but reopened on November 12, 2007. This location is generally considered poor for photography since it is distant from aircraft, except for airport overview shots, though it is good for spotters who just which to watch traffic or log tail numbers.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===International Terminal===
The Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) has a food court upstairs which is not in the secure area and overlooks the North-South taxiway affording close encounters with the heavies.
Photography is possible through the glass but you need a 25-80mm zoom or similar, and reflections are a problem. In theory movements on both sets of runways can be logged here with suitable optics, but there have been instances of 'enthusiastic' spotters causing the customers to freak out and call security. Discretion and restraint are necessary if you intend spending any time here.

===Imperial Hill===
In the city of El Segundo. A small roadside park at the intersection of Imperial Avenue and Sheldon Street. A few tables and seats, for other facilities you need to walk west down the hill (towards the ocean) to the small shopping plaza. MTA bus route 439 has a stop right at the park.

All movements on the South runways can be logged here although care must be taken not to miss those arrivals which turn off early. Some photography possible when traffic is westerly, few arrivals come far enough down although spectacular departure shots can be had with a long (300-400mm) lens. On the rare occasions traffic is landing to the East this is one of the finest locations in the land. Aircraft taxiing on taxiways B and C in the general vicinity of the American Airlines hangars, American Eagle remote terminal building, taxiways Q and S, and the Tom Bradley International Terminal can be photographed from here with a sufficiently powerful lens (300-400mm).

{{jplink|5641249}} (25R departure)
{{jplink|5641237}} (taxiway B)

===In-n-Out Burger===
At the corner of Sepulveda and Westchester, 10-15 minutes walk from the airport.
Small grass area across the road from which all movements on the Northern runways can be seen.
Limited photography as arrivals are almost directly overhead, and you are facing South. However, walking to under the approach lights and jaywalking across Lincoln Blvd. can yield some very nice shots of inbound aircraft.
Parking in this area is limited (for those driving to the spot) depending on the time of day if you park on the street, and can be sparse during lunch hours (1100-~1430lcl).
{{anetlink|1017460}}
{{anetlink|1051796}}
There is a multi-storey car park with good views from the top floor. No photography signs are present, and you will likely be told to leave.

===Westchester Boulevard===
Some other possibilities in the same area as the In-n-Out. A bridge about 1/4 mile West provides good photos but anyone standing there is very visible.
Two car parks either side of Sepulveda, one at ground level (E) the other a multi-story (W).
None of these locations are very satisfactory for a long stay.

===Proud Bird Restaurant===
Off Aviation Boulevard beside the approach to the Southern runways. Good landing shots but care must be taken to avoid lampposts and trees. Take the B parking shuttle from the airport. Shots can be taken from both the parking lot, and from the "backyard" where the old planes are on display. A good lens is suggested.
To achieve shots similar to those taken by In n' Out, walk north on Aviation Blvd. to under the approach path for 25L (you will see the ILS antenna). Be warned as there is no sidewalk, so caution is advised when going for a shot.

===Flight Path Learning Center===
The Flight Path Learning Center is located at 6661 Imperial Hwy, and was formally known as the "Imperial Terminal". This building used to house some charter flights, and regular scheduled flights from "MGM Air". It sat empty for 10 years until it was re-opened as a learning center for LAX. The center contains information on the history of aviation, as well as several pictures of the airport (some notably from famed photographer Sam Chui) as well as aircraft scale models, flight attendant uniforms, and general airline shwag (playing cards, china, magazines, signs, even a TWA gate information sign). If you ask nicely, one of the fine docents (who are usually retired Flight Attendants who started work in the 1950's, or have been working at the airport for many years. Great conversations to be had), they will be glad to open one of the restricted access doors and allow you to stand out on the tarmac (behind a small fence) to get shots of the South side. The center is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and the first Saturday of each month from 10am to 3pm. While it does not provide the greatest shots, it is defiantly worth a visit.
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===Radisson Hotel===
There is a lounge on the roof of the hotel, step outside and shoot from the rooftop. Please keep in mind this hotel is private property, so it is suggested that you only use this location if you are staying at the hotel or a paying customer of the lounge. Recent reports indicate that this location is only accessible after 5pm, when the lounge opens.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Westchester Bridge===
See above.

===Cargo Parking===
There are 2 parking lots off the first and second cargo roads respectively. These were good locations prior to September 11, 2001, but are now patrolled frequently by not-very-friendly LAWA police and spotters will be asked to leave. However, a two person operation could be useful. Some have reported good experiences driving through the cargo complex. A common method is to drive constantly, stopping only when no police are around.

==Spotting Locations Map==

<googlemap lat="33.943716" lon="-118.404465" zoom="14">
33.944125, -118.402426, [[#Theme Building|Theme Building]]
33.943431, -118.4091, [[#International Terminal|Tom Bradley International Terminal]]
33.930934, -118.411578, [[#Imperial Hill|Imperial Hill]]
33.953644, -118.39674, [[#In-n-Out Burger|In-n-Out Burger]]
33.935581, -118.377353, [[#Proud Bird Restaurant|Proud Bird Restaurant]]
33.931962, -118.405446, [[#Flight Path Learning Center|Flight Path Learning Center]]
33.946021, -118.395152, [[#Radisson Hotel|Raddison Hotel]]
</googlemap>

==Regular Traffic==

===Terminal 1===

*Southwest Airlines (Boeing 737)
*US Airways (Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Airbus A321, Boeing 737)
**US Airways Express/Mesa Airlines (Bombardier CRJ-200, Bombardier CRJ-900)

===Terminal 2===

*Air Canada (Airbus A319)
**Air Canada Jazz (Bombardier CRJ)
*Air China (Boeing 747)
*Air France (Boeing 777-200)
*Air New Zealand (Boeing 747, Boeing 767, Boeing 777)
*Aviacsa (Boeing 737)
*Avianca (Boeing 767)
*Hawaiian Airlines (Boeing 767)
*KLM (Boeing 747)
*LACSA
*Northwest Airlines (Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Boeing 747, Boeing 757)
*TACA (Airbus A321)
*Virgin Atlantic (Airbus A340-600)

===Terminal 3===

*AirTran Airways (Boeing 737)
*Alaska Airlines (Boeing 737, McDonnell Douglas MD-83)
**Horizon Air (Bombarider CRJ-700, Bombardier Q400)
*ATA Airlines (Boeing 737)
*Frontier Airlines (Airbus A319)
*Midwest Airlines (Boeing 717, McDonnell Douglas MD-88)
*Spirit Airlines
*Sun Country Airlines (Boeing 737)
*WestJet (Boeing 737)

===Tom Bradley International Terminal===

*Aer Linugs
*Aeroflot
*Air India (Boeing 747)
*Air Pacific (Boeing 747)
*Air Tahiti Nui (Airbus A340-300)
*Alaska Airlines (arrivals from Mexico)
*All Nippon Airways
*Asiana Airlines
*British Airways
*Cathay Pacific Airways (Boeing 747)
*China Airlines
*China Eastern Airlines
*China Southern Airlines
*Copa Airlines (arrivals)
*El Al Israel Airlines
*EVA Air (Boeing 747)
*Japan Airlines (Boeing 747)
*Korean Air
*LAN Airlines
*LAN Peru
*Lufthansa
*Malaysia Airlines (Boeing 747)
*Mexicana de Aviación
*Philippine Airlines
*Qantas Airways (Boeing 747)
*Singapore Airlines (Airbus A340-500, Boeing 747)
*Swiss International Air Lines
*TACA (evening arrivals)
*Thai Airways International (Airbus A340-500)

===Terminal 4===

*American Airlines
**American Eagle (Bombardier CRJ-700, Embraer ERJ-140, SAAB 340B)
*Qantas Airways (Boeing 747)

===Terminal 5===

*Air Jamaica
*Delta Air Lines
**Delta Connection/ExpressJet Airlines (Embraer ERJ-145)
**Delta Connection/SkyWest Airlines

===Terminal 6===

*Aeromexico
**Aerolitoral (Embraer ERJ-145)
*Continental Airlines
**Continental Express/ExpressJet Airlines (Embraer ERJ-145)
*Copa Airlines (departures)
*United Airlines
*Virgin America (Airbus A319, Airbus A320) - ''begins August 8, 2007''

===Terminal 7===

*United Airlines
**TED (Airbus A320)

===Terminal 8===

*United Airlines
**TED (Airbus A320)
**United Express/SkyWest Airlines (Bombardier CRJ-200, Embraer EMB-120)

==Facilities and Transportation==

The [http://www.metro.net Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority] operates several bus lines that serve LAX and the surrounding area. Consult their web site for specific information. They also operate the Metro Rail system, with service to LAX provided at the Green Line's Aviation/LAX station, where a free shuttle bus provides connections to the airport terminals.