Lambert-St. Louis International Airport - Revision history

Jlj4774: /* Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel */

2011-03-04T22:34:14Z

Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel

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	===Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel===		===Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel===
	While an unlikely spotting location, appropriate rooms at this hotel allow for all day planespotting in luxury. Upper-level rooms on the northwest side of this hotel offer a commanding view of the eastern end of the airport. According to the hotel staff, special requests for these rooms are quite common. Be sure to make arrangements in advance unless you hold some form of Marriott elite status. As a gold member I was able to get the second best positioned room ~~on the second highest floor~~ on a Thursday evening with no special arrangements, room 1044, ~~if I'm not mistaken~~.		While an unlikely spotting location, appropriate rooms at this hotel allow for all day planespotting in luxury. Upper-level rooms on the northwest side of this hotel offer a commanding view of the eastern end of the airport. According to the hotel staff, special requests for these rooms are quite common. Be sure to make arrangements in advance unless you hold some form of Marriott elite status. As a gold member I was able to get the second best positioned room on a Thursday evening with no special arrangements, room 1044. 1046 is the northwestern most room with the very best view it is a double queen room. The 11th floor the houses the concierge lounge and the 12th the penthouse(s). 944 and 946 are ok as well being the third and fourth best rooms for spotting, respectively.

	Planes taxiing, arriving, and departing on the 30s can be easily captured with a 70-300 although a slightly longer lens will come in handy. Anything less than a 70-300, say a lens with an upper reach of 200mm will likely not have enough reach for arrivals and departures on the 30s but will still reach taxiways. Friendly reminder: Be sure to bring a sturdy tripod, IS/VR lenses, or both.		Planes taxiing, arriving, and departing on the 30s can be easily captured with a 70-300 although a slightly longer lens will come in handy. Anything less than a 70-300, say a lens with an upper reach of 200mm will likely not have enough reach for arrivals and departures on the 30s but will still reach taxiways. Friendly reminder: Be sure to bring a sturdy tripod, IS/VR lenses, or both.

Jlj4774: /* Planespotting Policy */

2011-03-04T22:29:58Z

Planespotting Policy

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	===Planespotting Policy===		===Planespotting Policy===
	The following is paraphrased from a phone call which occurred on Friday, September 3 between a SpottersWiki contributer and Jeff Lea, Public Information Manager for Lambert-St. Louis airport:		The following is paraphrased from a phone call which occurred on Friday, September 3, 2010 between a SpottersWiki contributer JLJ4774 and Jeff Lea, Public Information Manager for Lambert-St. Louis airport:

	:Mr. Lea confirmed that STL airport does not have an official policy or stance toward non-media photography or "planespotting". The airport does not encourage or advocate planespotting, nor do they offer any offer any suggestions or tips. Mr. Lea pointed out that the airport and roads surrounding it fall within the jurisdiction of various municipalities as well as airport police. In addition, STL airport has provided no guidance to airport police with regard to the treatment of spotters.		:Mr. Lea confirmed that STL airport does not have an official policy or stance toward non-media photography or "planespotting". The airport does not encourage or advocate planespotting, nor do they offer any offer any suggestions or tips. Mr. Lea pointed out that the airport and roads surrounding it fall within the jurisdiction of various municipalities as well as airport police. In addition, STL airport has provided no guidance to airport police with regard to the treatment of spotters.
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	:Official documentation for the media can be found in the STL [http://www.lambert-stlouis.com/flystl/media-newsroom/media-guide/ Media Guide].		:Official documentation for the media can be found in the STL [http://www.lambert-stlouis.com/flystl/media-newsroom/media-guide/ Media Guide].

	Plane spotting at Lambert usually brings unwanted attention by the airport police, which have been known to force deletion of all images taken on or around airport property.		Plane spotting at Lambert usually brings unwanted attention by the airport police, which have been known to force deletion of all images taken on or around airport property. It is illegal to force photographers to delete their photos but be aware that law enforcement can take anyone they want to jail without justification. If upon arrival they can't find valid charges you will be released. If approached by a badge, use common sense remain calm and explain yourself.

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

David: /* Planespotting Policy */

2010-12-02T04:16:38Z

Planespotting Policy

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	===Planespotting Policy===		===Planespotting Policy===
	The following is paraphrased from a phone call which occurred on Friday, September 3 between a SpottersWiki contributer and Jeff Lea, Public Information Manager for Lambert-St. Louis airport.		The following is paraphrased from a phone call which occurred on Friday, September 3 between a SpottersWiki contributer and Jeff Lea, Public Information Manager for Lambert-St. Louis airport:

	Mr. Lea confirmed that STL airport does not have an official policy or stance toward non-media photography or "planespotting". The airport does not encourage or advocate planespotting, nor do they offer any offer any suggestions or tips. Mr. Lea pointed out that the airport and roads surrounding it fall within the jurisdiction of various municipalities as well as airport police. In addition, STL airport has provided no guidance to airport police with regard to the treatment of spotters.		:Mr. Lea confirmed that STL airport does not have an official policy or stance toward non-media photography or "planespotting". The airport does not encourage or advocate planespotting, nor do they offer any offer any suggestions or tips. Mr. Lea pointed out that the airport and roads surrounding it fall within the jurisdiction of various municipalities as well as airport police. In addition, STL airport has provided no guidance to airport police with regard to the treatment of spotters.

	Official documentation for the media can be found in the STL [http://www.lambert-stlouis.com/flystl/media-newsroom/media-guide/ Media Guide].		:Official documentation for the media can be found in the STL [http://www.lambert-stlouis.com/flystl/media-newsroom/media-guide/ Media Guide].

	Plane spotting at Lambert usually brings unwanted attention by the airport police, which have been known to force deletion of all images taken on or around airport property.		Plane spotting at Lambert usually brings unwanted attention by the airport police, which have been known to force deletion of all images taken on or around airport property.

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

Lambertspotter at 22:14, 30 November 2010

2010-11-30T22:14:53Z

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	Official documentation for the media can be found in the STL [http://www.lambert-stlouis.com/flystl/media-newsroom/media-guide/ Media Guide].		Official documentation for the media can be found in the STL [http://www.lambert-stlouis.com/flystl/media-newsroom/media-guide/ Media Guide].

			Plane spotting at Lambert usually brings unwanted attention by the airport police, which have been known to force deletion of all images taken on or around airport property.

	==Other Spotting Locations==		==Other Spotting Locations==
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	==Regular Traffic==		==Regular Traffic==
	Unfortunately STL is not what it once was. Traffic consists mainly of a variety of regional jets and turbo-props. However, there are still a number of mainline flights that fly into STL. The two largest mainline airlines in STL are American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. When spotting at STL, aircraft that can be seen include Boeing 727,737,757, Airbus A319,A320, McDonnell Douglas MD-80,MD-11,DC-8, BAe 146, Canadair CRJ-200,CRJ-700,CRJ-900, Embraer ERJ-140,ERJ-145, British Aerospace J-31,J32, ATR-72, ATR-42.		Unfortunately STL is not what it once was. Traffic consists mainly of a variety of regional jets and turbo-props. However, there are still a number of mainline flights that fly into STL. The two largest mainline airlines in STL are American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. When spotting at STL, aircraft that can be seen include Boeing 727,737,757, Airbus A319,A320, McDonnell Douglas MD-80,MD-11,DC-8, BAe 146, Canadair CRJ-200,CRJ-700,CRJ-900, Embraer ERJ-140,ERJ-145, British Aerospace J-31,J32, ATR-72, ATR-42.

			In addition to commercial traffic, Boeing has there defense headquarters located at the airport. Brand new F/A-18 Super Hornets and F-15 Strike Eagle fighter jets are regularly seen multiple times a week taking off, landing, and performing touch-and-go's on the airports runways. The production plant is located to the left side of the airport behind the original McDonnell plant. However, any close photography of the facility brings attention to both airport and Boeing security.

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

David-bot: moved Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL/KSTL) to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport: Bot: Moved page

2010-10-09T01:56:53Z

moved Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL/KSTL) to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport: Bot: Moved page

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David: /* Official Spotting Locations */

2010-09-06T02:17:48Z

Official Spotting Locations

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	==Official Spotting Locations==		==Official Spotting Locations==

	~~===Location===~~
	STL no longer has any "official" spotting locations. In the past, there have been viewing areas located at the end of the 12s and the 30s. As of September 2010 the gravel lot which used to be at the eastern end of the 30s is now behind a fence.		STL no longer has any "official" spotting locations. In the past, there have been viewing areas located at the end of the 12s and the 30s. As of September 2010 the gravel lot which used to be at the eastern end of the 30s is now behind a fence.

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	Mr. Lea confirmed that STL airport does not have an official policy or stance toward non-media photography or "planespotting". The airport does not encourage or advocate planespotting, nor do they offer any offer any suggestions or tips. Mr. Lea pointed out that the airport and roads surrounding it fall within the jurisdiction of various municipalities as well as airport police. In addition, STL airport has provided no guidance to airport police with regard to the treatment of spotters.		Mr. Lea confirmed that STL airport does not have an official policy or stance toward non-media photography or "planespotting". The airport does not encourage or advocate planespotting, nor do they offer any offer any suggestions or tips. Mr. Lea pointed out that the airport and roads surrounding it fall within the jurisdiction of various municipalities as well as airport police. In addition, STL airport has provided no guidance to airport police with regard to the treatment of spotters.

	Official documentation for ~~[old]~~ media can be found in the STL [http://www.lambert-stlouis.com/flystl/media-newsroom/media-guide/ Media Guide.]		Official documentation for the media can be found in the STL [http://www.lambert-stlouis.com/flystl/media-newsroom/media-guide/ Media Guide].

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

Jlj4774: /* Planespotting Policy */

2010-09-05T22:03:40Z

Planespotting Policy

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	===Planespotting Policy===		===Planespotting Policy===
	The following ~~was~~ paraphrased from a phone call which occurred on Friday, September 3 between a SpottersWiki contributer and Jeff Lea, Public Information Manager for Lambert-St. Louis airport.		The following is paraphrased from a phone call which occurred on Friday, September 3 between a SpottersWiki contributer and Jeff Lea, Public Information Manager for Lambert-St. Louis airport.

	Mr. Lea confirmed that STL airport does not have an official policy or stance toward non-media photography or "planespotting". The airport does not encourage or advocate planespotting, nor do they offer any offer any suggestions or tips. Mr. Lea pointed out that the airport and roads surrounding it fall within the jurisdiction of various municipalities as well as airport police. In addition, STL airport has provided no guidance to airport police with regard to the treatment of spotters.		Mr. Lea confirmed that STL airport does not have an official policy or stance toward non-media photography or "planespotting". The airport does not encourage or advocate planespotting, nor do they offer any offer any suggestions or tips. Mr. Lea pointed out that the airport and roads surrounding it fall within the jurisdiction of various municipalities as well as airport police. In addition, STL airport has provided no guidance to airport police with regard to the treatment of spotters.

Jlj4774: minor updates, added planespotting policy section

2010-09-05T22:02:56Z

minor updates, added planespotting policy section

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	===Location===		===Location===
	STL no longer has any "official" spotting locations. In the past, there have been viewing areas located at the end of the 12s and the 30s.		STL no longer has any "official" spotting locations. In the past, there have been viewing areas located at the end of the 12s and the 30s. As of September 2010 the gravel lot which used to be at the eastern end of the 30s is now behind a fence.

			===Planespotting Policy===
			The following was paraphrased from a phone call which occurred on Friday, September 3 between a SpottersWiki contributer and Jeff Lea, Public Information Manager for Lambert-St. Louis airport.

			Mr. Lea confirmed that STL airport does not have an official policy or stance toward non-media photography or "planespotting". The airport does not encourage or advocate planespotting, nor do they offer any offer any suggestions or tips. Mr. Lea pointed out that the airport and roads surrounding it fall within the jurisdiction of various municipalities as well as airport police. In addition, STL airport has provided no guidance to airport police with regard to the treatment of spotters.

			Official documentation for [old] media can be found in the STL [http://www.lambert-stlouis.com/flystl/media-newsroom/media-guide/ Media Guide.]

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

Jlj4774: /* Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel */

2010-09-05T17:36:53Z

Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel

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	===Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel===		===Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel===
	While an unlikely spotting location, appropriate rooms at this hotel allow for all day planespotting in luxury. Upper-level rooms on the northwest side of this hotel offer a commanding view of the eastern end of the airport. According to the hotel staff, special requests for these rooms are quite common. Be sure to make arrangements in advance unless you hold some form of Marriott elite status. As a gold member I was able to get the second best positioned room on the second highest floor on a Thursday evening with no special arrangements, room ~~was~~ 1044, if I'm not mistaken.		While an unlikely spotting location, appropriate rooms at this hotel allow for all day planespotting in luxury. Upper-level rooms on the northwest side of this hotel offer a commanding view of the eastern end of the airport. According to the hotel staff, special requests for these rooms are quite common. Be sure to make arrangements in advance unless you hold some form of Marriott elite status. As a gold member I was able to get the second best positioned room on the second highest floor on a Thursday evening with no special arrangements, room 1044, if I'm not mistaken.

	Planes taxiing, arriving, and departing on the 30s can be easily captured with a 70-300 although a slightly longer lens will come in handy. Anything less than a 70-300 will likely not have enough reach. Friendly reminder: Be sure to bring a sturdy tripod, IS/VR lenses, or both.		Planes taxiing, arriving, and departing on the 30s can be easily captured with a 70-300 although a slightly longer lens will come in handy. Anything less than a 70-300, say a lens with an upper reach of 200mm will likely not have enough reach for arrivals and departures on the 30s but will still reach taxiways. Friendly reminder: Be sure to bring a sturdy tripod, IS/VR lenses, or both.

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

Jlj4774: /* Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel */

2010-09-05T05:37:50Z

Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel

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	===Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel===		===Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel===
	While an unlikely spotting location, appropriate rooms at this hotel allow for all day planespotting in luxury. Upper-level rooms on the northwest side of this hotel offer a commanding view of the eastern end of the airport. According to the hotel staff, special requests for these rooms are quite common. Be sure to make arrangements in advance unless you hold some form of Marriott elite status. As a gold member I was able to get the second best positioned room on the second highest floor on a Thursday evening with no special arrangements~~. My~~ room was 1044, if I'm not mistaken.		While an unlikely spotting location, appropriate rooms at this hotel allow for all day planespotting in luxury. Upper-level rooms on the northwest side of this hotel offer a commanding view of the eastern end of the airport. According to the hotel staff, special requests for these rooms are quite common. Be sure to make arrangements in advance unless you hold some form of Marriott elite status. As a gold member I was able to get the second best positioned room on the second highest floor on a Thursday evening with no special arrangements, room was 1044, if I'm not mistaken.

	Planes taxiing, arriving, and departing on the 30s can be easily captured with a 70-300 although a slightly longer lens will come in handy. Anything less than a 70-300 will likely not have enough reach. Friendly reminder: Be sure to bring a sturdy tripod, IS/VR lenses, or both.		Planes taxiing, arriving, and departing on the 30s can be easily captured with a 70-300 although a slightly longer lens will come in handy. Anything less than a 70-300 will likely not have enough reach. Friendly reminder: Be sure to bring a sturdy tripod, IS/VR lenses, or both.