Copenhagen Kastrup Airport: Difference between revisions

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website=http://www.cph.dk|
website=http://www.cph.dk|
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atctower=118.1 (arrivals), 119.350 (departures)|
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==Runway Usage==
==Runway Usage==
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Except for a few landings on runway 30, runway 12-30 is only used in case of extreme weather, emergencies etc.
Except for a few landings on runway 30, runway 12-30 is only used in case of extreme weather, emergencies etc.


The active runways will always be broadcasted on the ATIS (see the frequencies in the menu to the right). You can also easily get an overview by visiting [http://www.flightradar24.com/55.66,12.55/10 Flightradar24]
The active runways will always be broadcasted on the ATIS (see the frequencies in the box to the right). You can also easily get an overview by visiting [http://www.flightradar24.com/55.66,12.55/10 Flightradar24].


==Official Spotting Locations==
==Official Spotting Locations==
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Location F on below overview map
Location F on below overview map


"The Flying Grillbar" - a small grillbar located near the threshold of runway 22R (just west of the perimeter fence). There is a small (unpaved) platform from which you can see some of runway 22R and the adjacent taxiway A. When runway 22R is used for departures, you will see departures accelerating past. When 04L is used for landings, arriving planes will taxi by on taxiway A. Terrain to one side and tall trees and bushed to the other makes it a far from than ideal place for photography - combined with the fact that the sun will be directly against you most of the day, this is not the place to go if you want great photos.
"The Flying Grillbar" - a small grillbar located near the threshold of runway 22R (just west of the perimeter fence). There is a small (unpaved) platform from which you can see some of runway 22R and the adjacent taxiway A. When runway 22R is used for departures, you will see departures accelerating past. When 04L is used for landings, arriving planes will taxi by on taxiway A. Terrain to one side and tall trees and bushes to the other makes it a far from than ideal place for photography - combined with the fact that the sun will be directly against you most of the day, this is not the place to go if you want great photos.
Many parents bring their children to Flyvergrillen to grab a burger and look at the planes. It is a fine - although pricey - place for lunch, but the serious photographer will want to go somewhere else.
Many parents bring their children to Flyvergrillen to grab a burger and look at the planes. It is a fine - although pricey - place for lunch, but the serious photographer will want to go somewhere else.


It is possible to take a bus (line 35) from the airport to Flyvergrillen. See [http://www.rejseplanen.dk/ rejseplanen.dk] for more information (search From: Copenhagen Airport, and To: Amager Landevej 290)
It is possible to take a bus (line 35) from the airport to Flyvergrillen. See [http://www.rejseplanen.dk/ rejseplanen.dk] for more information (search From: Copenhagen Airport, and To: Amager Landevej 290).


For photographers, a 55-200mm lens will do for take-offs on 22R / landings on 04L and a 300-400mm to catch aircraft taxying from landings on 12 and 22L / 04R.
For photographers, a 55-200mm lens will do for take-offs on 22R / landings on 04L and a 300-400mm to catch aircraft taxying from landings on 12 and 22L / 04R.
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The end of Pier B (walk toward gate B16) or Pier A (walk toward gate A12) provides a view of taxiing aircraft, however it faces south so the sun is a problem. Note that this area is beyond security, so only accessible for passengers.
The end of Pier B (walk toward gate B16) or Pier A (walk toward gate A12) provides a view of taxiing aircraft, however it faces south so the sun is a problem. Note that this area is beyond security, so only accessible for passengers.


===Runway 22L Approach===
===Runway 22L Approach===
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==Locations to Avoid==
==Locations to Avoid==
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==Regular Traffic==
==Regular Traffic==


You will see a lot of Scandinavian (SAS) Airbuses (everything from A319 to A340-300), CRJ900's and Boeing 737's. Norwegian Air Shuttle Boeing 737's are also very common.
You will see a lot of Scandinavian (SAS) Airbuses (everything from A319 to A340-300), CRJ900s and Boeing 737s. Norwegian Air Shuttle Boeing 737s are also very common.
Most major European airlines visit Copenhagen daily, so there is a good mix of narrow body aircraft from all over Europe.
Most major European airlines visit Copenhagen daily, so there is a good mix of narrow body aircraft from all over Europe.
As for wide bodies, you have a couple of 777's, a few 787's and an A380 besides the regular SAS A330/A340's. A few North American airlines fly in with wide bodies as well. See the [http://www.cph.dk airport website] for arrival and departure information.
As for wide bodies, you have a couple of 777s, a few 787s and an A380 besides the regular SAS A330/A340s. A few North American airlines fly in with wide bodies as well. See the [http://www.cph.dk airport website] for arrival and departure information.
 


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