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===Long-Term Parking=== | ===Long-Term Parking=== | ||
You can take the elevators to the top floor and you get a sweeping view of the main runway, 12R/30L, and to your left is runway 3. Most traffic is usually on 12R, you can get some nice rotation shots from that angle. Sometimes runway 3 is used and although I have never been spotting when runway 3 is used, I'm sure you can get some nice shots of approaching aircraft, the only problem is that the floodlights will probably get in your way. A quick call to Public Affairs at 210-207-3450 is usually a good idea prior to going out. | You can take the elevators to the top floor and you get a sweeping view of the main runway, 12R/30L, and to your left is runway 3. Most traffic is usually on 12R, you can get some nice rotation shots from that angle. Sometimes runway 3 is used and although I have never been spotting when runway 3 is used, I'm sure you can get some nice shots of approaching aircraft, the only problem is that the floodlights will probably get in your way. A quick call to Public Affairs at 210-207-3450 is usually a good idea prior to going out. | ||
===Raytheon Parking Lot=== | |||
Located on the right side of John Cape Rd, this parking lot for Raytheon offers a close-up view to rotations on 30L and touchdowns on 12R. Airport Police driving by on the perimeter road don't have a problem with spotters there, but sometimes employees of Raytheon might ask you to leave. Most weekends the lot is empty and is perfect for spotting. | |||
===Approach View for 12R=== | |||
There are a few good places along Hwy 281 for spotting approaches to 12R. In the mornings the lot for Adult Video Megaplex is good and in the evenings the lot for Motel 8 is good. Also on Warfield Drive (Drive NW on Rhapsody Dr: it's the first right... feel free to check mapquest), there are a few businesses off to the right that offer a great view looking down the center line of 12R. This road is up on a hill so you have a vantage point that looks down on the runway... it's an impressive sight. | |||
==Locations to Avoid== | ==Locations to Avoid== | ||