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===16L Mound=== | ===16L Mound=== | ||
The 16L Mound is a small hill located directly under the 16L approach. The view from this spot is similar to Qantas Drive in that aircraft pass dizzyingly low overhead, however the 16L Mound is less exciting than Qantas Drive | The 16L Mound is a small hill located directly under the 16L approach. The view from this spot is similar to Qantas Drive in that aircraft pass dizzyingly low overhead, however the 16L Mound is less exciting than Qantas Drive because the aircraft involved are much smaller (16L is normally only used for A330-size aircraft or smaller). Still, the 16L Mound offers the best view of 16L/34R operations, and it is the place to come to see the bulk of 'smaller' movements. | ||
To get to the 16L Mound from General Holmes Drive or Southern Cross Drive, driving west, take the lefthand exit for Foreshore Road. Right after you exit, the road will fork. Take the righthand fork, which brings you to a set of traffic lights. There should be a sign for Gate 16. Go straight through the intersection, following the sign for Gate 16. From here, park somewhere along the bottom of the grass hill on your right (either right after the intersection next to the "end restricted parking area" sign, or further along past the 16L threshhold) and then walk up onto the grass hill. This is the 16L Mound. Make sure you park away from the 16L threshhold, as airport security can be picky as to where you park. | To get to the 16L Mound from General Holmes Drive or Southern Cross Drive, driving west, take the lefthand exit for Foreshore Road. Right after you exit, the road will fork. Take the righthand fork, which brings you to a set of traffic lights. There should be a sign for Gate 16. Go straight through the intersection, following the sign for Gate 16. From here, park somewhere along the bottom of the grass hill on your right (either right after the intersection next to the "end restricted parking area" sign, or further along past the 16L threshhold) and then walk up onto the grass hill. This is the 16L Mound. Make sure you park away from the 16L threshhold, as airport security can be picky as to where you park. | ||
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'''Update''': During the course of construction in the area, the earth composing the 16L mound was removed. The spot is still good for viewing 16L/34R operations, however the view is no longer elevated. | |||
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