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 Probably the best all-around location for spotters.  Located on the west side of the airport, near the threshold of 18C.
-Large parking lot, with benches and picnic tables.  Good up close views, a great area for families and no hassles from police.  Will sometimes be closed during elevated terror threat levels.  It is scheduled to close at some point in the future to make way for construction of a fourth runway, but the airport has stated that the current airport overlook location will remain open until a new overlook area is open to the public.
+Large parking lot, with benches and covered picnic tables, restrooms, a playground, and educational displays.  Good up close views, a great area for families and no hassles from police.  Will sometimes be closed during elevated terror threat levels.  A retired F-4 Phantom II is on display.
-Located on Old Dowd Road.  Open from 8:30am until 10:30pm. Light best from 1pm onwards especially if taking photos of 36L departures that mostly rotate way before the viewing area.
+Located off of Old Dowd Road at 5130 Airport Overlook Drive.  Open from 8:00am until 10:00pm. Light best from 1pm onwards especially if taking photos of 36L departures that mostly rotate way before the viewing area.
+Further details on the [https://www.cltairport.com/community/airport-overlook/ airport's web site].
 ===Carolinas Aviation Museum===