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This garage offers views of both runways as well as the midfield taxiway crossovers (Taxiways Sierra and Tango). Level 4 is preferred, as Level 5 is enclosed by a wire fence and Level 6 is the top and exposed to the sun.  The east end of the garage faces the crossover taxiways, and photography is best in the afternoon.  A control tower obstructs some of the view. The corners of the parking garage are best for photography, however, beware of shadows falling across aircraft from the control tower and antenna.  Since most departing traffic uses the south runway, a good mix of traffic will use the crossover. Both north and south gate areas of Terminal 3 can be photographed from the garage as well.  
This garage offers views of both runways as well as the midfield taxiway crossovers (Taxiways Sierra and Tango). Level 4 is preferred, as Level 5 is enclosed by a wire fence and Level 6 is the top and exposed to the sun.  The east end of the garage faces the crossover taxiways, and photography is best in the afternoon.  A control tower obstructs some of the view. The corners of the parking garage are best for photography, however, beware of shadows falling across aircraft from the control tower and antenna.  Since most departing traffic uses the south runway, a good mix of traffic will use the crossover. Both north and south gate areas of Terminal 3 can be photographed from the garage as well.  
===Terminal 2 Garage===
The 2-story parking garage at Terminal 2 is a great location to photograph/spot aircraft on the north runway. Aircraft taxiing on the parallel taxiway are within 50-150mm lens range. Winter sun is good for this location. Go to the top of the parking garage and photograph over the roadway and fenceline (you need to find a gap in the light poles - yes there are some!!).  The old mound near the fenceline corner, closer to the taxiway, is still there, but a new tall chain link fence was constructed during 2004 which prevents photography over the fence.


==Other Spotting Locations==
==Other Spotting Locations==
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==Locations to Avoid==
==Locations to Avoid==
The dirt hill north of the Terminal 2 garage, next to the fenceline, is no longer usable due to a fence built in 2004.


Avoid all employee parking lots as they are secured by card access and are guarded. This includes the East Employee parking lot.
Avoid all employee parking lots as they are secured by card access and are guarded. This includes the East Employee parking lot.
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==Local Resources==
==Local Resources==
[http://www.cactuswings.com/ Cactus Wings]


[http://www.visitingphx.com/ Visiting PHX]
[http://www.visitingphx.com/ Visiting PHX]
[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/phoenixskyharborintlairport/ Phoenix Sky Harbor Yahoo Group]
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