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Links

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	http://www.dpts.org for all information about timetables, and expected special visitors.		http://www.dpts.org for all information about timetables, and expected special visitors.

	~~http://www.airplane-photos.com for a lot of examples of pictures taken in GVA~~

PipoA380: /* Regular Traffic */

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Regular Traffic

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	==Regular Traffic==		==Regular Traffic==

	~~Airlines usually coming~~ to ~~GVA~~ are mostly European flights ~~made by Easy Jet~~, ~~Swiss~~, ~~British Airways, Lufthansa~~ and ~~Air France. The other big users of~~ the ~~single 23-05 runway are Alitalia, Iberia, Tap, SN Brussels, KLM, SAS, Aer Lingus, etc~~.		Being centrally located in Europe, and being a very international city, close to the Alps, the traffic in Geneva is really interesting as it is very diverse. There are some long-haul flights, and mostly European flights. But at least, you will see a lot of different airlines in Geneva, and not always the same tails like in major hubs.

	~~Intercontinental Flights are made by Air Mauritius, Kuwait Airways, Air Canada~~, ~~Continental Airlines, United Airlines, Saudi Arabian, Qatar Airways~~ and Etihad. ~~The planes mostly seen are A320 Family planes, 737s~~, ~~MD8x and Avro. There are also~~ a ~~couple~~ of ~~CRJs and ERJs. Intercontinental flights are on A330s, A340s, B767s and B777s~~.		Geneva is a hub for EasyJet, Swiss and Etihad Regional (Darwin). Despite being more frequent than other airlines, these three leave a lot of space for the other carriers.

	In Geneva you can see also a lot of Biz Jets, because it is a very political city. Jet Aviation and PrivatAir have their home base at GVA.		Airlines (short-medium haul) flying to Geneva: British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, Alitalia, Iberia, TAP, SN Brussels, KLM, LuXair, Eurowings, LOT Polish, Finnair, Norwegian, SAS, Aer Lingus, El Al, MEA, Royal Jordanian, Tarom, Ukraine International, Aeroflot, Aegean, Turkish Airlines, Vueling, among others

			Intercontinental or Long-haul Flights are made by, Swiss to New York, Kuwait Airways to Kuwait City via Frankfurt, Air Canada to Montreal, Air China to Beijing, United Airlines to Washington and Newark, Saudi Arabian to Jeddah,, Qatar Airways to Doha, Etihad to Abu Dhabi or Emirates to Dubai.

			The types mostly seen are A320 Family planes and 737s for most European flights. You will also see ERJs, CRJs, Avros, Dashs or Fokkers. The C-Series will also fly for Swiss out of Geneva soon. Intercontinental flights are on A330s (Swiss, Etihad, Kuwait, Air Canada, Air China) B767s (United) and B777s (Emirates). Qatar will fly the 788 as of Summer 2016. Kuwait sometimes flies the A300B.

			Winter Charter Season brings a wide range of other airplanes: it is not unlikely to see an El Al 744 or an Aeroflot 330 during that period. Equipment changes frequently to respond to high demand in the December to Easter period.

			In Geneva you can see also a lot of Biz Jets, because it is a very political city. Jet Aviation and PrivatAir have their home base at GVA. You are likely to see some Boeing Business Jets from 707 to 787 on a regular basis, and a wide range of Airbus, from the smaller 318 to the bigger 340.

	==Facilities and Transportation==		==Facilities and Transportation==

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Other Spotting Locations

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	'''For runway 05 in use'''		'''For runway 05 in use'''

	~~[http://www.airplane-photos.com/JPG/05_1.jpg~~ '''Spot 1'''] From the terminal, head to the south (take the road and follow "Meyrin". The road will drive parallel to the runway and highway (to the left). One you pass the control tower and the Skyguide building, you will see a ~~Carrefour~~ in front of you. Before that one, turn right and you get on a bigger road ("Route de Meyrin"). Drive 200m further and then, turn right heading "Tag Aviation" and "Private Jet" terminal. To park your car. Drive down the road approx. 200m more and when the road turns left, you will have a public parking lot to your right. From the parking, walk back to where you came from until you reach a pedestrian/bicycle path and by getting closer to the threshold, you will find some holes in the fence there. Good for line-ups only. It can provide some nice views of touchdowns but it is hard to get good shots.		'''Spot 1''' From the terminal, head to the south (take the road and follow "Meyrin". The road will drive parallel to the runway and highway (to the left). One you pass the control tower and the Skyguide building, you will see a Coop in front of you. Before that one, turn right and you get on a bigger road ("Route de Meyrin"). Drive 200m further and then, turn right heading "Tag Aviation" and "Private Jet" terminal. To park your car. Drive down the road approx. 200m more and when the road turns left, you will have a public parking lot to your right. From the parking, walk back to where you came from until you reach a pedestrian/bicycle path and by getting closer to the threshold, you will find some holes in the fence there. Good for line-ups only. It can provide some nice views of touchdowns but it is hard to get good shots. [http://www.airliners.net/open.file/1096482/L/ Example].

	'''Spot 2''' Is better for approach pictures, though only in the afternoon (summer) and late afternoon (spring + fall). Walk across the runway threshold and to the west. Get near the petol station, but don't cross the road. From there, there are some electrical "boxes" on the side of the pedestian path where you can climb on to get some pictures. The pictures you will take are like [http://www.airliners.net/open.file/899942/L/ this one].		'''Spot 2''' Is better for approach pictures, though only in the afternoon (summer) and late afternoon (spring + fall). Walk across the runway threshold and to the west. Get near the petol station, but don't cross the road. From there, there are some electrical "boxes" on the side of the pedestian path where you can climb on to get some pictures. The pictures you will take are like [http://www.airliners.net/open.file/899942/L/ this one].
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	'''Spot 3''' is good in the morning till early afternoon. From the terminal, drive north taking the direction of the highway to Lausanne. Don't enter the highway, keep on driving along the airport cargo terminal and follow "Ferney". Just when you see you're about to enter a tunnel going under the runway, take a left (direction "Cargo"), and then 200m further, you'll see a ~~couple of wooden barracks a bit higer on the~~ hill. ~~These are the refugee center~~. ~~Clim~~ (but stay on the road side, outside ~~the refugee centre fence~~). From there, you can have all the approaches. The approach pictures you will take are like [http://www.airliners.net/open.file/893447/L/ this one].		'''Spot 3''' is good in the morning till early afternoon. From the terminal, drive north taking the direction of the highway to Lausanne. Don't enter the highway, keep on driving along the airport cargo terminal and follow "Ferney". Just when you see you're about to enter a tunnel going under the runway, take a left (direction "Cargo"), and then 200m further, you'll see a hill.. Climb on it (but stay on the road side, outside any private property). From there, you can have all the approaches. The approach pictures you will take are like [http://www.airliners.net/open.file/893447/L/ this one].

	~~[http://www.airplane-photos.com/JPG/050720gva/parc.jpg~~ '''Spot 4'''] Certainly the best spot in GVA. Good from early afternoon to the evening. In winter, the sun gets behind you quite late. The alternative is spot 4 as long as the sun is not good enough. It is a parc, situated on the French territory. Please note that you have to pass the border there so be sure to have your ID/Passport. Just like for Spot 4, drive all the way in the direction of "Ferney", but this time, take the tunnel. The other side is France. You will then pass the border (no problem, takes no time). Take immediately to the right (Direction "Auberge Schweitzer"). Drive about 300m and then, you will see a Lidl supermarket to the right. Park your car there and then, you can just walk up into the park. You will have excellent line-up and approach shots, as you are on a little hill and the fence is no problem there. The approach pictures you will take are like [http://www.airliners.net/open.file/953920/L/ this one], and the line-up shots are like [http://www.airliners.net/open.file/953982/L/ this one]. If you are lucky enough like in the line-up picture shown, you will be able to have the mountains visible in the background, such as the famous "Mont-Blanc" mountain, Europe's highest peak.		'''Spot 4''' Certainly the best spot in GVA. Good from early afternoon to the evening. In winter, the sun gets behind you quite late. The alternative is spot 4 as long as the sun is not good enough. It is a parc, situated on the French territory. Please note that you have to pass the border there so be sure to have your ID/Passport. Just like for Spot 4, drive all the way in the direction of "Ferney", but this time, take the tunnel. The other side is France. You will then pass the border (no problem, takes no time). Take immediately to the right at the roundabout (Direction "Auberge Schweitzer"). Drive about 300m and then, you will see a Lidl supermarket to the right. Park your car there and then, you can just walk up into the park. You will have excellent line-up and approach shots, as you are on a little hill and the fence is no problem there. The approach pictures you will take are like [http://www.airliners.net/open.file/953920/L/ this one], and the line-up shots are like [http://www.airliners.net/open.file/953982/L/ this one]. If you are lucky enough like in the line-up picture shown, you will be able to have the mountains visible in the background, such as the famous "Mont-Blanc" mountain, Europe's highest peak.

	==Locations to Avoid==		==Locations to Avoid==

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Viewing Terrace

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	===Viewing Terrace===		===Viewing Terrace===

	The only place to spot that is "official" was the "viewing terrace". This area has been closed and is being converted into a restaurant.		The only place to spot that is "official" was the "viewing terrace". This area has been closed and is being converted into a restaurant. The restaurant offres great views on the Tarmac and on the runway, but bear in mind that this is a top-notch restaurant and the prices are to be expected accordingly.

	==Other Spotting Locations==		==Other Spotting Locations==

David at 00:51, 10 March 2014

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	Winter time is the most interesting time in GVA as there are a lot of charter planes coming in from all over Europe for skiing. The traffic gets quite dense on Saturdays and Sundays.		Winter time is the most interesting time in GVA as there are a lot of charter planes coming in from all over Europe for skiing. The traffic gets quite dense on Saturdays and Sundays.

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David: /* Regular Traffic */

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Regular Traffic

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	Intercontinental Flights are made by Air Mauritius, Kuwait Airways, Air Canada, Continental Airlines, United Airlines, Saudi Arabian, Qatar Airways and Etihad. The planes mostly seen are A320 Family planes, 737s, MD8x and Avro. There are also a couple of CRJs and ERJs. Intercontinental flights are on A330s, A340s, B767s and B777s.		Intercontinental Flights are made by Air Mauritius, Kuwait Airways, Air Canada, Continental Airlines, United Airlines, Saudi Arabian, Qatar Airways and Etihad. The planes mostly seen are A320 Family planes, 737s, MD8x and Avro. There are also a couple of CRJs and ERJs. Intercontinental flights are on A330s, A340s, B767s and B777s.

	In Geneva you can see also a lot of Biz Jets, because it is a very political city. Jet Aviation and PrivatAir have ~~here~~ their ~~homebase~~.		In Geneva you can see also a lot of Biz Jets, because it is a very political city. Jet Aviation and PrivatAir have their home base at GVA.

	==Facilities and Transportation==		==Facilities and Transportation==

Rafael: /* Other Spotting Locations */

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Other Spotting Locations

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	'''For runway 23 in use'''		'''For runway 23 in use'''

	This runway is more appreciable, as there are better spots to take good pictures.		This runway is more appreciable, as there are better spots to take good pictures. [[File:Spotting LSGG.jpg\|right\|thumb\|Location for the Runway 23]]


	'''Spot 3''' is good in the morning till early afternoon. From the terminal, drive north taking the direction of the highway to Lausanne. Don't enter the highway, keep on driving along the airport cargo terminal and follow "Ferney". Just when you see you're about to enter a tunnel going under the runway, take a left (direction "Cargo"), and then 200m further, you'll see a couple of wooden barracks a bit higer on the hill. These are the refugee center. Clim (but stay on the road side, outside the refugee centre fence). From there, you can have all the approaches. The approach pictures you will take are like [http://www.airliners.net/open.file/893447/L/ this one].		'''Spot 3''' is good in the morning till early afternoon. From the terminal, drive north taking the direction of the highway to Lausanne. Don't enter the highway, keep on driving along the airport cargo terminal and follow "Ferney". Just when you see you're about to enter a tunnel going under the runway, take a left (direction "Cargo"), and then 200m further, you'll see a couple of wooden barracks a bit higer on the hill. These are the refugee center. Clim (but stay on the road side, outside the refugee centre fence). From there, you can have all the approaches. The approach pictures you will take are like [http://www.airliners.net/open.file/893447/L/ this one].
	~~[[File:Spotting LSGG.jpg\|right\|thumb\|Location for the Runway 23]]~~


	[http://www.airplane-photos.com/JPG/050720gva/parc.jpg '''Spot 4'''] Certainly the best spot in GVA. Good from early afternoon to the evening. In winter, the sun gets behind you quite late. The alternative is spot 4 as long as the sun is not good enough. It is a parc, situated on the French territory. Please note that you have to pass the border there so be sure to have your ID/Passport. Just like for Spot 4, drive all the way in the direction of "Ferney", but this time, take the tunnel. The other side is France. You will then pass the border (no problem, takes no time). Take immediately to the right (Direction "Auberge Schweitzer"). Drive about 300m and then, you will see a Lidl supermarket to the right. Park your car there and then, you can just walk up into the park. You will have excellent line-up and approach shots, as you are on a little hill and the fence is no problem there. The approach pictures you will take are like [http://www.airliners.net/open.file/953920/L/ this one], and the line-up shots are like [http://www.airliners.net/open.file/953982/L/ this one]. If you are lucky enough like in the line-up picture shown, you will be able to have the mountains visible in the background, such as the famous "Mont-Blanc" mountain, Europe's highest peak.		[http://www.airplane-photos.com/JPG/050720gva/parc.jpg '''Spot 4'''] Certainly the best spot in GVA. Good from early afternoon to the evening. In winter, the sun gets behind you quite late. The alternative is spot 4 as long as the sun is not good enough. It is a parc, situated on the French territory. Please note that you have to pass the border there so be sure to have your ID/Passport. Just like for Spot 4, drive all the way in the direction of "Ferney", but this time, take the tunnel. The other side is France. You will then pass the border (no problem, takes no time). Take immediately to the right (Direction "Auberge Schweitzer"). Drive about 300m and then, you will see a Lidl supermarket to the right. Park your car there and then, you can just walk up into the park. You will have excellent line-up and approach shots, as you are on a little hill and the fence is no problem there. The approach pictures you will take are like [http://www.airliners.net/open.file/953920/L/ this one], and the line-up shots are like [http://www.airliners.net/open.file/953982/L/ this one]. If you are lucky enough like in the line-up picture shown, you will be able to have the mountains visible in the background, such as the famous "Mont-Blanc" mountain, Europe's highest peak.

Rafael: /* Regular Traffic */

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Regular Traffic

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	Intercontinental Flights are made by Air Mauritius, Kuwait Airways, Air Canada, Continental Airlines, United Airlines, Saudi Arabian, Qatar Airways and Etihad. The planes mostly seen are A320 Family planes, 737s, MD8x and Avro. There are also a couple of CRJs and ERJs. Intercontinental flights are on A330s, A340s, B767s and B777s.		Intercontinental Flights are made by Air Mauritius, Kuwait Airways, Air Canada, Continental Airlines, United Airlines, Saudi Arabian, Qatar Airways and Etihad. The planes mostly seen are A320 Family planes, 737s, MD8x and Avro. There are also a couple of CRJs and ERJs. Intercontinental flights are on A330s, A340s, B767s and B777s.

			In Geneva you can see also a lot of Biz Jets, because it is a very political city. Jet Aviation and PrivatAir have here their homebase.

	==Facilities and Transportation==		==Facilities and Transportation==

Rafael: /* Regular Traffic */

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Regular Traffic

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	Airlines usually coming to GVA are mostly European flights made by Easy Jet, Swiss, British Airways, Lufthansa and Air France. The other big users of the single 23-05 runway are Alitalia, Iberia, Tap, SN Brussels, KLM, SAS, Aer Lingus, etc.		Airlines usually coming to GVA are mostly European flights made by Easy Jet, Swiss, British Airways, Lufthansa and Air France. The other big users of the single 23-05 runway are Alitalia, Iberia, Tap, SN Brussels, KLM, SAS, Aer Lingus, etc.

	Intercontinental Flights are made by Air Mauritius, Kuwait Airways, ~~Emirates (in 2006 planned)~~, Continental, Saudi Arabian and Etihad. The planes mostly seen are A320 Family planes, 737s, MD8x and Avro. There are also a couple of CRJs and ERJs. Intercontinental flights are on A330s, A340s, B767s and B777s.		Intercontinental Flights are made by Air Mauritius, Kuwait Airways, Air Canada, Continental Airlines, United Airlines, Saudi Arabian, Qatar Airways and Etihad. The planes mostly seen are A320 Family planes, 737s, MD8x and Avro. There are also a couple of CRJs and ERJs. Intercontinental flights are on A330s, A340s, B767s and B777s.

	==Facilities and Transportation==		==Facilities and Transportation==