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This is a morning/midday spot for Runway 7 arrivals. Lighting is good through mid-afternoon. Unfortunately, with the newly extended Runway 7R, most all arriving aircraft turn off before they reach this spot, making heat haze a big problem for photography when trying to shoot across the runway as they turn on to the | This is a morning/midday spot for Runway 7 arrivals. Lighting is good through mid-afternoon. Unfortunately, with the newly extended Runway 7R, most all arriving aircraft turn off before they reach this spot, making heat haze a big problem for photography when trying to shoot across the runway as they turn on to the high speed taxiway. | ||
If you are just spotting tail numbers, all arrivals and departures can be | If you are just spotting tail numbers, all arrivals and departures can be viewed from here. | ||
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 | 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 does not obstruct your view. | ||
Do not drive your car up and park on this dirt path. There is a sign warning you this is a restricted area. Just walk up from the street. | Do not drive your car up and park on this dirt path. There is a sign warning you this is a restricted area. Just walk up from the street. | ||