Shanghai Airport

Continent: Asia

Country: China

Shanghai Hongqiao Airport
Location	Shanghai, China
IATA code	SHA
ICAO code	ZSSS
Airport type	Commercial
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Official Spotting Locations

Other Spotting Locations

At the end of runway 18 there's a medium-sided mound which was recently found (as of 26 Jan 2010). It has the height over the fence and is suitable to spot the plane during the time when runway 18 is used.

Transportation: Take bus No. 141 to the final stop SuiNing Rd, and walk back about 100 meters. When you see a construction site at the east part of the road, you should find a small path on the left. Walk along the path and you'll find the mound.

It's only suitable for spotting in the morning because it will be backlight since 12 p.m.

Locations to Avoid

The fences near Airport Gate No.10 are not suitable to spot, for there're a lot of security guys walking around that part and will chase anyone coming too close to the fence.

Regular Traffic

This is the home airport of China Eastern (MU) and Shanghai Airlines (FM) although other operators such as Air China, China Southern, Xiamen, Shandong, Hainan are all regular visitors.

China Eastern use a mixture of A310, A320, A321, 737, MD80 & MD90 aircraft.

Shanghai use 737, 757, 767 and CRJ200's

The first departure is approx 07.15 with the first arrival at 08.00 approx) Movements do continue until midnight or after.

Facilities and Transportation

If you need an overnight stay then the Hong Gang Hotel is at the airport. Even numbered rooms on the 6,7 & 8th floor offer good view of the main ramp and part of the runway.

There are frequent coach links to Pudong Airport which are reasonable priced.