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Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (view source)
Revision as of 23:43, 17 June 2012
, 17 June 2012Changed runway numbers and Northwest Cargo to Atlas/Polar Cargo
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==Other Spotting Locations== | ==Other Spotting Locations== | ||
=== | ===Atlas/Polar Air Cargo Overview=== | ||
Formerly Northwest Cargo, Atlas and Polar Air Cargo now parks here. Boeing 747-400LCF Dreamlifter (operated by Atlas) also parks here. | |||
This is a morning spot for Runway 33 departures or Runway 15 arrivals. Lighting 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. | |||
{{anetlink|1533008}} (Runway | 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 Polar/Atlas Cargo ramp. Turn left and go up the hill to get an unobstructed view of Runway 33/15. | ||
{{anetlink|1528174}} (Runway | |||
{{anetlink|1051844}} (Runway | {{anetlink|1533008}} (Runway 15 arrival) | ||
{{anetlink|1528174}} (Runway 33 departure) | |||
{{anetlink|1051844}} (Runway 33 departure) | |||
===South Airpark=== | ===South Airpark=== | ||