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Built by the Malta Aviation Society some years ago, this elevated platform offers unobstructed views of Runway 14/32. This is the place from which to shoot takeoffs from either direction: with any luck the aircraft will rotate right in front of you. It is easily the best spot for photography at MLA. Its only drawbacks are its unsuitability for morning photography and its very popularity: it can get crowded if there is a particularly unusual movement.

'''Time of day:''' Noon to evening.

'''Directions:''' Starting from the terminal, go left as you leave the building and head for the airport McDonald’s restaurant. Pass it by and you will reach the road to Zurrieq. Turn left and follow the road through the tunnel which goes beneath Runway 14-32. Once out of the tunnel you will reach a roundabout: go left again and carry on till you reach the viewing platform. The walk should take about 20 minutes.

If arriving by bus, there is a bus stop shortly before the tunnel which is served by all the buses mentioned below under facilities and transportation, except the airport bus proper. From there, follow the above directions.