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At the west end of airport is a York Rd/Elmhurst Rd and along that street is a lot of places where can we take a shots. First of all is a Thorthons gas station area and there is a good place to take a shot of aircraft climbing out from rwy 32L and approaching rwy 14R mainly in the afternoon, but in the next two years this runway will be closed.

Early morning at sunrise you can stop at a small construction area with separated parking (orange fence around) north of Devon Ave heading north at east side. Approaching aircraft to rwy 14R are clearly visible.

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Arrivals/departures at rwy 14L/32R

Driving along Touhy/ Higgins east when pass R/R turn right at Mt Prospect road towards employees airport gate. After 50-100 feet turn right on small circle. Good place to take some shots , but sometimes Aviatio Police can be there. This rwy also will be closed for about two three years.  

The best way to take a good shot is the car. Without a car you can get one maybe two places but you'll never know the wind direction even if you check METAR.

Interesting place is the spot area at rwy 10. Construction site made two hills between York Rd and airport south of rwy 10 glidepath. Acces is easy - only pass R/R ang climb on chosen hill (one if closer glidepath and one is more south). There is no fence separating airport from hills. Whole airport is visible.  

But summertime afternoons good place is abandoned fastfood restaurant near to Foster Ave.