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Offers an excellent view of Park 9 (the main apron for passenger aircraft) but is behind glass and reflections are an obstacle.  
Offers an excellent view of Park 9 (the main apron for passenger aircraft) but is behind glass and reflections are an obstacle.  


Time of day: Morning only as in most positions on the ramp aircraft will be backlit in the afternoon.
'''Time of day:''' Morning only as in most positions on the ramp aircraft will be backlit in the afternoon.


Directions: The viewing gallery is located on the 3rd floor of the tower between the arrival and departure halls. If arriving by car, you can park in the airport car park; otherwise see the section on facilities and transportation below.
'''Directions:''' The viewing gallery is located on the 3rd floor of the tower between the arrival and departure halls. If arriving by car, you can park in the airport car park; otherwise see the section on facilities and transportation below.


Sample photos: indicative focal lengths refer to 35mm format and you need to apply the crop factor appropriate to your camera, e.g. divide by 1.6 for a Canon 350D or 20D.
A note about sample photos: indicative focal lengths refer to 35mm format and you need to apply the crop factor appropriate to your camera, e.g. divide by 1.6 for a Canon 350D or 20D.
{{anetlink|0808856}} (Airbus A320 on ramp - c.50mm)
{{anetlink|0808856}} (Airbus A320 on ramp - c.40mm)
{{anetlink|0828813}} (Bombardier Global Express taxiing - 100mm)
{{anetlink|0828813}} (Bombardier Global Express taxiing - 100mm)


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