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| [https://imgur.com/a/rrSJ3r9 Avianca A320neo roaring out of runway 28L] | | [https://imgur.com/a/rrSJ3r9 Avianca A320neo roaring out of runway 28L] |
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| ===San Bruno Ave Overpass===
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| Between McDonnell Road and San Bruno Ave, immediately east of US-101, there is a small grassy area that is well-positioned at the end of 10L/28R. This is the longest runway at SFO, so in good weather, it is the first choice for departing large aircraft. When 28R is in use, aircraft will pass very low above this spot; when 10L is in use (generally only in marginal weather), this spot has a good view of aircraft as they wait for the runway. Runway 28L/10R is also visible, but is significantly obstructed by the rental car facility and the end of AirTrain.
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| Unfortunately this location is almost nearly spoiled for the good photography because of numerous fences and light poles. You can still get some good shots, with effort. Note that because there is a lot of traffic in this area, you will be seeing through a lot of jetwash. Anything more than about 500mm will be useless because of air quality.
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| * [http://www.flickr.com/photos/midendian/2132591716/ JAL 747 departing 28L shortly after rotation, from San Bruno Ave]
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| * [http://www.flickr.com/photos/exxonvaldez/2716419890/ Light trails of departures from the RWY 28's]
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| * [http://www.flickr.com/photos/midendian/2131825267/ Closeup of JAL 747 departing 28L from San Bruno Ave]
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| * [http://www.flickr.com/photos/midendian/2221488237/ Various aircraft waiting for 10, from San Bruno Ave]
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| If you are traveling by car, take US-101 to the San Bruno Ave exit, go west of the freeway, and park on the street in the residential neighborhood, then walk over the freeway.
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| If you are arriving by air or BART, take the free SFO long term parking bus from the arrivals (upper) level at SFO, get off at long term parking (see above), and walk south on Airport Blvd to San Bruno Ave, then west to the freeway overpass (overall about 15 minutes). Alternatively, take AirTrain (Blue line) to the rental car center and walk north to the overpass (see map); this path is seemingly easier but takes just as long as long term parking due to various fences you have to walk around. On the upside, you get to see the Internation G and cargo ramps from AirTrain.
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| ===Within the airport=== | | ===Within the airport=== |