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Newly opened in November 2010, this area is just about the only public place in the airport which you can have a clear view of aircraft movements in air conditioned comfort. It provides a clear view of the central apron, as well as movements along the three North Cross taxiways. Aircraft parked at the remote bays off the terminal, the cargo terminal and at SIAEC hangars are also visible from a distance, although the many obstacles make a full, unblocked view of the aircraft there impossible. From a distance, 20R and 20C approaches, 02L and 02C departures and 20R lineups for departure are visible.

The most common airlines using central apron gates are AirAsia and Jetstar, although a variety of airlines use these gates on a regular basis as well. It is advisable to check the gates of the flights online at the airport website (information is usually online up to four to 12 hours before) as on some days there are very few flights using the central apron whilst on other days it can be full house there.

The required lens focal length to spot here would be about 18mm-300mm [on 1.5x crop body] for most shots.

 

Photography of aircraft is best when the aircraft are located inside the central apron or on North Cross 1, as North Cross 2 and 3 are often shrouded in heat haze from nearby aircraft.