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===Oak Street=== | ===Oak Street=== | ||
At the dead end of Oak Street you have a nice view of planes coming in on Runway 1L. Only good in the afternoon when the sun is behind you. A lens between 70-300mm is perfect to catch all kinds of aircraft. WARNING: No Parking signs are posted. | At the dead end of Oak Street you have a nice view of planes coming in on Runway 1L. Only good in the afternoon when the sun is behind you. A lens between 70-300mm is perfect to catch all kinds of aircraft. | ||
WARNING: No Parking signs are posted. | |||
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The Runway Dog Park is a great place to spot 1L Arrivals. Located on Rawson Avenue, the entrance to the park can only be accessed from the westbound side of the road. Pay the park fee and walk to the hill at the North End of the Park. The best light for this location is in the afternoon. | The Runway Dog Park is a great place to spot 1L Arrivals. Located on Rawson Avenue, the entrance to the park can only be accessed from the westbound side of the road. Pay the park fee and walk to the hill at the North End of the Park. The best light for this location is in the afternoon. | ||
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This park is located on South 13th Street. Street parking is available on both sides of the street. There is a hill directly under the approach to 7R. Good light can be found most times of day most of the year in this park. | This park is located on South 13th Street. Street parking is available on both sides of the street. There is a hill directly under the approach to 7R. Good light can be found most times of day most of the year in this park. | ||
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This park is bounded on three sides by Layton Avenue, Brust Avenue, and Whitnall Avenue. Parking is somewhat limited here. Mitchell Airport Park is an open green space that provides an excellent up-close view of runway 19R arrivals. There is room to stand directly under the approach or off to the side. Good lighting may be found most times of day here. | This park is bounded on three sides by Layton Avenue, Brust Avenue, and Whitnall Avenue. Parking is somewhat limited here. Mitchell Airport Park is an open green space that provides an excellent up-close view of runway 19R arrivals. There is room to stand directly under the approach or off to the side. Good lighting may be found most times of day here. | ||
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WARNING: While this is a public park, it should go without saying to stay well clear of all airport lighting and navigation equipment. | WARNING: While this is a public park, it should go without saying to stay well clear of all airport lighting and navigation equipment. | ||