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'''Skydeck above Terminal 2'''

This is deemed the 'official' spotting point at HKIA. It is located just about a few hundred meters south of the RWY 25R landing path, and the deck itself is on top of a building which is about 30 - 40 meters high. Planes landing on both RWY 25R and RWY 25L can be viewed from here, also a bit apron movements. There is no fence / glasses in front of you and it is just simply a 'building roof' overlooking the airport. Note that the viewing area has no roof-top and also no any facility for instance toilet, food kiosk or even vending machine. Visitors need to go downstairs back to Terminal 2 for drinks, snacks, toilet, etc.

''Opening Hours''

Monday to Friday: 1045 (approx.) - 2145 local time

Saturday / Sunday / public holiday: 1000 (approx.) - 2145 local time

Not open when thunderstorm warning is up.   

Entrance fee: HKD 15.00 (ticket to be bought at entrance of the Aviation Discovery Centre on the 2nd floor of Terminal 2)

''Photo opportunity during RWY 25 direction''  

Planes landing on RWY 25R (majority of the landing movements):  

Always high (around 100mm lens for a B777-200 whole body). However, it is only good during morning especially summer time as that would be backlit staring from 2pm onwards. Sample pics for RWY 25R landing viewing from skydeck: {{jplink|6230369}}

Planes landing on RWY 25L (some private jets / cargo movements):  

As the viewing deck is situated between RWY 25R and 25L landing paths, planes approaching RWY 25L can also taken. You would need a longer lens for that(around 200mm for a B777-200 whole body and more for private jets). However, it is only good during afternoon especially in summer time. Sample pics for RWY 25L landing viewing from skydeck: {{jplink|6680193}}

Planes lining up near RWY 25L (all of the take-off movements):  

Difficult, as that is distinct from view and with many ground obstruction.

Planes lining up near RWY 25R (During RWY 25L is closed for overnight maintenance):

Possible. But RWY 25L maintenance closure would be finished by approx. 0830 local time, which is before the opening time of skydeck.   

''Photo opportunity during RWY 07 direction''

Planes rotating from RWY 07R (all of the take-off movements):

Possible. But limiting to those long-haul heavies and planes with high loading.

Planes rotating from RWY 07L (During RWY 07R is closed for overnight maintenance):

Possible, but limiting to those long-haul heavies and planes with high loading. RWY 07L maintenance closure would be finished by approx. 0830 local time, which is before the opening time of skydeck.