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==Official Spotting Locations==
==Official Spotting Locations==
===Terminal Observation Lounge===
There is a very nice observation lounge in the terminal, located above the food court. Stairs are located on either side of the food court. However, it is past the security checkpoint so it is accessible only if you are traveling. There are several comfortable chairs, couches, and tables, and there are very nice floor to ceiling windows that provide a view of the ramp and runways.


===Spirit Drive===
===Spirit Drive===
A gravel lot at the threshhold of runway 03.
A gravel lot at the threshold of runway 03.
This runway is used less than 08/26 so movements here can be slow.
This runway is used less than 08/26 so movements here can be slow.
Because of the distance from the runway and the fence, photographing arrivals is difficult and few departures use this runway.
Because of the distance from the runway and the fence, photographing arrivals is difficult and few departures use this runway.
The cargo facilities are close and offer a few opporunites for photos.
The cargo facilities are close and offer a few opportunities for photos.
All movements on this runway can be logged however.
All movements on this runway can be logged however.


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A small pull-off at the South end of this cul-de-sac.
A small pull-off at the South end of this cul-de-sac.
Most movements on 08/26 (the main runway) can be logged but are too distant for photography.
Most movements on 08/26 (the main runway) can be logged but are too distant for photography.
Some arrivals on 03 may be missed.  
Some arrivals on 03 may be missed.
On the rare occasions when runway 17 is in use this is an excellent location, although photos will need to be taken through the fence. Some early-morning shots of the apron are possible.
On the rare occasions when runway 17 is in use this is an excellent location, although photos will need to be taken through the fence. Some early-morning shots of the apron are possible.