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This is the best place to spot aircraft arriving on runway 20R and 20C. Most of the time aircraft bound for Terminal 3 or cargo aircraft use 20R, aircraft bound for Terminal 2 use 20C and aircraft heading for Terminal 1 can use either runway except during runway maintenence which would usually last 20-30 mins and arrival traffic would temporarily be diverted to the other runway. Runway maintenence only occurs once every 6-7 hours. As the landing path is such that the plane's entire body will face the sun, it is important to know where to position yourself to get a sunlit shot of the aircraft. The park has a walking path which you can use to find the best position before walking onto the shore to spot.

'''In the morning''': For 20R arrivals it would be best to go to carpark 5. Depending on your lens you can walk around to align yourself in the best spot. For 20C you can try carpark 7 although the angle will be a little awkward and slightly more difficult to shoot. Runway 20R/20C is usually used between March-October after which landings are changed to 02L/02C due to seasonal wind changes.  

'''In the afternoon/evening''': For 20R arrivals go to carpark 3. 20C arrivals are best shot from the beach after carpark 6.

'''Lens''': You will need a focal length of around 50mm to 150mm depending on where you stand and the size of the aircraft. A lens of 300mm or more will get you some nice closeups.

'''Transport''': Public bus services 9, 19 and 89 service the bus stops near carparks 1 to 5. You will need a car or taxi to get to carpark 6 or 7, however finding a taxi to take you out will not be easy.

'''Notes''': 1. Listening to VHF radios is strictly forbidden and hefty fines are given to those caught listening or using it. 2. Do not point your lens toward or attempt to photograph the CAFHI and SAF jetties after carpark 5.