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Anchorage can be best described as the cross roads between Asia and North America. Located approximately halfway between the Pacific Rim and the U.S. Midwest and East Coast on the Great Circle, most heavy freighters make their fuel stop in Anchorage. In addition, both FedEx and UPS have a hub here as well. | |||
Heavy freighters are just one of things that make Anchorage an interesting place to visit for the aviation enthusiast. Here, you will also see classic props and 737 freighters. Nearby Lake Hood floatplane base also offers excellent spotting opportunities. | |||
==Official Spotting Locations== | ==Official Spotting Locations== | ||
There are no official spotting locations at Anchorage. | |||
===Location=== | ===Location=== | ||
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==Other Spotting Locations== | ==Other Spotting Locations== | ||
=== | ===Northwest Cargo Overview=== | ||
This is a morning spot for Runway 32 departures or Runway 14 arrivals. Viewing is good from sunrise to about noon. A medium telephoto zoom (70-300mm) is sufficient for jets and large props, a large telephoto (300 to 400mm) is needed for small props. | |||
Park your car either next to the street or the open dirt area as shown on the map. There are no signs, except the large open dirt area and some airport concrete barriers. Walk along the trail next to the airport fence line for about ¼ mile. As you approach the end of the fence, you will see the Northwest Cargo ramp. Turn left and go up the hill to get an unobstructed view of Runway 32/14. | |||
{{anetlink|1533008}} (Runway 14 arrival) | |||
{{anetlink|1528174}} (Runway 32 departure) | |||
{{anetlink|1051844}} (Runway 32 departure) | |||
===South Airpark=== | |||
This is a morning/midday spot for Runway 7 arrivals. Viewing is good through mid-afternoon, however, you may be susceptible to heat haze. Plus, some aircraft may turn off early before it taxies by this spot. 70-300 is sufficient at this spot. | |||
Park your car at the end of S. Airpark Pl. Walk up the hill to the dirt path. You might want to stay near the top of the hill so that the fence won’t obstruct your view. | |||
Do not drive your car up and park on this dirt path. Just walk up from the street. | |||
{{anetlink|1532370}} (Runway 7R arrival) | |||
{{anetlink|1288868}} (Runway 7R arrival) | |||
{{anetlink|1133049}} (Runway 7R arrival) | |||
===Point Woronzof / West Access Road=== | |||
This is an afternoon spot for Runway 32 or 14. Viewing is good from mid-afternoon to evening. This is where most of the signature Anchorage are taken. | |||
As you approach this spot on Point Woronzof Road, you will see a gate marked with a warning sign. If there are no emergencies or high threat levels, the gate will be open and you can drive on through. Park your car in the open dirt area on the fence side of the road (but not too close to the fence – there is a sign to remind you). Walk up the path up the hill across the street. | |||
Here you can get rotation shot of Runway 32 departures with mountains and the cargo ramp in the background. Or, if Runway 14 is in use, you can get approach and touchdown shots right in front of you. | |||
If Runway 32 is in use, either a 70-300 or 100-400 lens will be useful. Some early rotations will require the extra reach of a 400mm. If Runway 14 is in use, you will be something even wider than 70 mm for a side shot of a 747. Other than that, 70mm+ is sufficient. | |||
You can drive down West Access Road south and seek out other spots along the road – especially if Runway 32 is in use and you prefer an earlier rotation shot. You can park your car anywhere next to the street and explore the view from the various hills along the road. | |||
{{anetlink|1353852}} (Runway 14 arrival) | |||
{{anetlink|1528174}} (Runway 32 departure) | |||
{{anetlink|1532364}} (Runway 14 arrival) | |||
{{anetlink|1345788}} (Runway 32 departure) | |||
==Locations to Avoid== | ==Locations to Avoid== | ||
In general, spotting is friendly throughout Alaska. However, the golden rule is do not stand, photograph, or park your car next to the fence. The Airport Police will stop and warn you and remind you of the signs warning you of the same. | |||
At the Runway 7 South Airpark spot, do not drive your car up the dirt path. Instead, park your car at the end of the street and walk up the hill. | |||
===Location=== | ===Location=== | ||
<googlemap lat=" 61.183308" lon="-149.994749" zoom="12"> | |||
61.202086, -150.010262, [[#Northwest Cargo Parking|Northwest Cargo Parking - Park here for Northwest Cargo spot]] | |||
61.198995, -150.007199, [[#Northwest Cargo Overview|Hike to here to the Northwest Cargo overview]] | |||
61.165077,-149.988253, [[#South Airpark Parking|Park here at the end of the street for South Airpark]] | |||
61.165631, -149.988550, [[#South Airpark|Walk up the hill to here for the overview]] | |||
61.196683, -150.016579, [[#Point Woronzof / West Access Road spot|Point Woronzof / West Access Road spot - Note path up the hill]] | |||
</googlemap> | |||
==Regular Traffic== | ==Regular Traffic== | ||
==Facilities and Transportation== | ==Facilities and Transportation== | ||