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Luxembourg Findel Airport (LUX/ELLX)

BlackBird — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:49:42 GMT

Regular Traffic:

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	==Locations to Avoid==		==Locations to Avoid==
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		+	Avoid to park your car in front of any gate. (The police will then visit you!)

	===Location===		===Location===

	==Regular Traffic==		==Regular Traffic==
		+	===General Aviation===
		+	Every day, ELLX is being visited by many general aviation aircrafts, because a lot of companies has their headquarter in Luxembourg (ArcelorMittal, many European institutions,...) and because Luxembourg has much banks.
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	===Passenger Airlines===		===Passenger Airlines===
	* British Airways (Boeing 737-400)		* British Airways (Boeing 737-400)

Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL/KSTL)

David — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:17:48 GMT

Official Spotting Locations:

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

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	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==

Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF/KSGF)

David — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:14:52 GMT

Regular Traffic:

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-	Allegiant ~~air~~ is the dominant airline at SGF. ~~As of September 2010 they only fly~~ MD-80 series twin-jets ~~which~~ are the largest planes that regularly fly to SGF. Allegiant recently acquired six 757s which will enter service later in 2010 servicing routes to Hawaii. It is not yet known which airports in Allegiant's network will include this new service, and, as a result see the 757s.	+	Allegiant Air is the dominant airline at SGF. Their MD-80 series twin-jets are the largest planes that regularly fly to SGF.

-	United Express, American Eagle, Delta Connection ~~and NWA Airlink~~ fly a variety of small Embraer and Canadair regional jets into SGF. The combined volume of all other carriers is far less than that of Allegiant.	+	United Express, American Eagle, and Delta Connection fly a variety of small Embraer and Canadair regional jets into SGF. The combined volume of all other carriers is far less than that of Allegiant.

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

KSGF

David — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:13:07 GMT

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SGF

David — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:12:47 GMT

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Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL/KSTL)

Jlj4774 — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:03:40 GMT

Planespotting Policy:

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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 ~~12's~~ and the ~~30's~~.	+	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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		+	===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.
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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.
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		+	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==
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	===McDonnell Blvd. / Runways 30L/30R===		===McDonnell Blvd. / Runways 30L/30R===
-	When aircraft are landing on the ~~30's~~, great views are offered when they cross over McDonnell Blvd. The road circles around the approach ends of the ~~30's~~ and then parallels runway 30R.	+	When aircraft are landing on the 30s, great views are offered when they cross over McDonnell Blvd. The road circles around the approach ends of the 30s and then parallels runway 30R.
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		+	===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.
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		+	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==

Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF/KSGF)

Jlj4774 — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:48:16 GMT

Regular Traffic:

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
Allegiant air is the dominant airline at SGF. As of September 2010 they only fly MD-80 series twin-jets which are the largest planes that regularly fly to SGF. Allegiant recently acquired six 757s which will enter service later in 2010 servicing routes to Hawaii. It is not yet known which airports in Allegiant's network will include this new service, and, as a result see the 757s.

United Express, American Eagle, Delta Connection and NWA Airlink fly a variety of small Embraer and Canadair regional jets into SGF. The combined volume of all other carriers is far less than that of Allegiant.

==Facilities and Transportation==

Luxembourg Findel Airport (LUX/ELLX)

BlackBird — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:24:42 GMT

Official Spotting Locations:

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		+	On Luxembourg's main airport Findel there are no official spotting locations!

	==Other Spotting Locations==		==Other Spotting Locations==
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	Important: When approaching the airport listen to the tower radio on 118.10 to find out which runway is in use, because when Runway 24 is in use (66%) the 06 Location is absolutely useless and opposite.		Important: When approaching the airport listen to the tower radio on 118.10 to find out which runway is in use, because when Runway 24 is in use (66%) the 06 Location is absolutely useless and opposite.

-	For both locations on the 24 leave the ~~Autoroute Trier Luxembourg~~ immediately after passing the the runway bridge at the entrance "Cargo Center". ~~Entering a little circuit~~ you enter a ~~small road after~~ the ~~entrance of Luxcargo~~.	+	For both locations on the 24 leave the motorway A1 immediately after passing the the runway bridge at the entrance "Cargo Center". If you are driving the motorway from Luxembourg to Trier, then take the exit "Centre Fret Est" (just before the runway bridge). Then you will enter a little circuit. Take the exit to "Neihaischen".

	===Runway 24 Location 1 (afternoon)===		===Runway 24 Location 1 (afternoon)===

-	~~On right hand after about 30 meters~~ you ~~will find the entrance~~ to ~~a field where employees of~~ the ~~cargo center usually leave their cars. You will face a closed gate to~~ the ~~runway. It is better~~ to ~~leave~~ the ~~entrance~~ to ~~either~~ left ~~or right~~, ~~because parking~~ your car in ~~front~~ of ~~the~~ gate ~~may be the reason for problems with~~ the police. By using a ladder this location is very good for inbound flights on runway 24 and for planes starting at runway 24. Bad light conditions before ~~2 pm~~.	+	*Requires: ladder if you want to take photos over the fence
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		+	After taking the exit "Neihaischen" you have to take the turn to the left. Then immediately after that turn, you can enter to a little place on your right. Take that exit and park your car! PAY ATTENTION! THE GROUND IS VERY WAVY! On that place you shouldn't park your car in face of that gate, otherwise the police wants to talk to you! By using a ladder this location is very good for inbound flights on runway 24 and for planes starting at runway 24. Bad light conditions before 14:00.

	===Runway 24 Location 2 (morning)===		===Runway 24 Location 2 (morning)===

-	~~Going back to~~ the ~~small~~ road ~~where you came from and heading to the right you drive along the airfield fence~~. ~~Drive~~ under the runway bridge ~~not leaving the~~ road to the left ~~but continuing an~~ little uphill ~~you stay on this road for about 500 meters, going~~ a little downhill, ~~then~~ on ~~the~~ right side ~~in the forest~~ is a little parking area. Leave your car there and ~~follow~~ the ~~small way to the runway~~. ~~When~~ reaching the runway fence ~~after about 300 meters turn~~ to ~~the left. Ladder required~~ for ~~pictures of incoming or starting planes on runway 24~~. Good light conditions until ~~2 pm~~.	+	*Requires: ladder
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		+	After taking the exit "Neihaischen" take the left turn and continue on that road. Pass under the runway bridge and continue. Don't leave that road neither on the right neither on the left. You have to drive a little bit uphill then a little bit downhill. In the forest, on your right side, there is a little parking area. Leave your car there and walk the remaining 300 meters. After reaching the runway fence you can choose your position as you want. From here you can take pictures from landing airplanes and you will get an eye to eye picture for departing airplanes. Good light conditions until 14:00.

	===Runway 06 Location 3 (afternoon)===		===Runway 06 Location 3 (afternoon)===
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		+	*Requires: (ladder if you want to be as close as possible to take pictures over the fence)

	For this location leave the Autoroute Trier Luxembourg at "Airport". Pass the Banking buildings enter the first large circuit, drive along the airport buildings for about 2,5 KM after passing a "Norsk Bank" on the left the road goes a little uphill, when reaching the hill you have to go immediately to the left entering a small street without any Signs. This location is for the traffic on runway 06. No ladder required for inbound flights. A unique chance (at least in Europe!) to get as close as about 15 meters to the wings of starting planes on the taxiway by using a ladder. When you are at the fence and close to the starting planes be careful with the exhaust of the 747 (they produce a lot of exhaust) don't breath in!		For this location leave the Autoroute Trier Luxembourg at "Airport". Pass the Banking buildings enter the first large circuit, drive along the airport buildings for about 2,5 KM after passing a "Norsk Bank" on the left the road goes a little uphill, when reaching the hill you have to go immediately to the left entering a small street without any Signs. This location is for the traffic on runway 06. No ladder required for inbound flights. A unique chance (at least in Europe!) to get as close as about 15 meters to the wings of starting planes on the taxiway by using a ladder. When you are at the fence and close to the starting planes be careful with the exhaust of the 747 (they produce a lot of exhaust) don't breath in!
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	* Cimber Air (Canadair CRJ200)		* Cimber Air (Canadair CRJ200)
	* Hamburg International (Airbus A319)		* Hamburg International (Airbus A319)
-	* Iceland Express (Boeing 737-700, Boeing 757)
	* KLM cityhopper (Fokker 50, Fokker 70, Embraer ERJ 170)		* KLM cityhopper (Fokker 50, Fokker 70, Embraer ERJ 170)
		+	* Lufthansa Cityline (CRJ700) ROUTE BEGINS ON WINTER SCHEDULE 2010!
	* Luxair (Being 737, EMB-134/145, Bombardier Q400)		* Luxair (Being 737, EMB-134/145, Bombardier Q400)
	* SAS Scandinavian Airlines (Canadair CRJ900)		* SAS Scandinavian Airlines (Canadair CRJ900)

Kansas City International Airport (MCI/KMCI)

David — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:02:26 GMT

Common planes:

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-	~~===Location===~~	+	None.
-	None ~~exist~~.	+

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	Southwest has by far the biggest presence with Republic/Frontier/Midwest coming in second.		Southwest has by far the biggest presence with Republic/Frontier/Midwest coming in second.

-	Because KCI is relatively small expect the regional counterparts of Delta, United, Continental, Air Canada and US Airways. AirTran and Great Lakes serve KCI as well. Great ~~lakes~~ is somewhat unique in that they generally serve extremely small airports. KCI and Denver are the two largest airports they serve. Great Lakes primarily operates Beechcraft 1900D turboprops.	+	Because KCI is relatively small expect the regional counterparts of Delta, United, Continental, Air Canada and US Airways. AirTran and Great Lakes serve KCI as well. Great Lakes is somewhat unique in that they generally serve extremely small airports. KCI and Denver are the two largest airports they serve. Great Lakes primarily operates Beechcraft 1900D turboprops.

	===Common planes===		===Common planes===
-	KCI is dominated by Boeing 737s, Airbus ~~319s~~, McDonnell Douglas twin-jets and various Embraer and Canadair regional jets.	+	KCI is dominated by Boeing 737s, Airbus A319s, McDonnell Douglas twin-jets and various Embraer and Canadair regional jets.

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

Kansas City International Airport (MCI/KMCI)

Jlj4774 — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:47:55 GMT

Corn Fields:

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		+	None exist.

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

-	===~~Location~~===	+	===Terminals===
		+	Spotting from the KCI terminals is generally poor and various security folks are not keen on cameras. As with any other airport, the degree of enforcement is sporadic at best. Some days photographers are asked to put their cameras away as soon as they get them out, other days you can shoot for hours with no interruption.
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		+	===Economy Parking===
		+	Perhaps the best spotting areas are at the far south side of economy parking lots A and B. Here you are less than 200 feet from the northern end of 19L. On a day with wind from the south you can catch planes flying low directly overhead. Spotters have been known to catch planes taxiing to the northern end for a southbound departure. The only problem here is that 19L is the lesser used of the two primary runways. Economy parking is free for the first 30 minutes, after that it's $4 for a partial day. Security patrols very often, if they see you acting suspicious you will be asked to leave. At KCI it's best not to be seen.
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		+	===Corn Fields===
		+	A secondary location is only good on days when planes are landing on 1L from the south or 9 from the west (rare), there is a small gravel lot at the corner of 104th street and NW Hampton road to the south west of the airport. This spot is far off the beaten path, it's miles out of the way regardless of where you are coming from. Bear in mind that KCI owns most of the farmland surrounding the airport, including this area. Just because you are outside of the perimeter fence does not mean you aren't on airport property. I've never been asked to leave this location, likely because it is so remote.

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

-	===~~Location~~===	+	===High-traffic side roads===
		+	There are no known decent spotting locations for arrivals on 1R. Spotting on runways 19R and 27 is easy, however, there are no parking spots and local police will arrive within minutes of a car parking on the shoulder of I29 or an access road.
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		+	===Short-term parking===
		+	Spotters may be tempted to park in the short term parking called the "circle lots". Photography from these lots will quickly attract unwanted attention. Recent "enhancements" to the perimeter fences have made it nearly impossible to get quality shots of taxiing planes anyway.

	==Regular Traffic==		==Regular Traffic==
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		+	===Airlines===
		+	Southwest has by far the biggest presence with Republic/Frontier/Midwest coming in second.
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		+	Because KCI is relatively small expect the regional counterparts of Delta, United, Continental, Air Canada and US Airways. AirTran and Great Lakes serve KCI as well. Great lakes is somewhat unique in that they generally serve extremely small airports. KCI and Denver are the two largest airports they serve. Great Lakes primarily operates Beechcraft 1900D turboprops.
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		+	===Common planes===
		+	KCI is dominated by Boeing 737s, Airbus 319s, McDonnell Douglas twin-jets and various Embraer and Canadair regional jets.

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

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