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added: Spotters hills along the runways; Traffic; link to wikipedia
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===Visitors' Hill / Visitors' Park=== | ===Visitors' Hill / Visitors' Park=== | ||
The observation platform atop the 28-metre Viewing Hill provides views of Terminal 1-apron and activities on both runways. | The observation platform atop the 28-metre Viewing Hill provides views of Terminal 1-apron and activities on both runways. | ||
However, action at Terimal 2 is can not be seen, as the terminal buildings block views. | However, action at Terimal 2 is can not be seen, as the terminal buildings block views. It is either 172 steps to the top or a graded footpath circling the hill.<br> | ||
It is either 172 steps to the top or a graded footpath circling the hill.<br> | |||
Be aware, that there is no real shelter from the elements on the hill.<br> | Be aware, that there is no real shelter from the elements on the hill.<br> | ||
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Opening times: 24h<br> | Opening times: 24h<br> | ||
Admission: €1 (bring coins); combined ticket with Info Center / Exhibition / Aircraft visit available. | Admission: €1 (bring coins); combined ticket with Info Center / Exhibition / Aircraft visit available. | ||
===Spotters hills along the runways=== | |||
Alongside each of the two runways there is a dedicated spotters hill complete with car park (no charges for car parking or access to the hill). These locations are too far away from the terminal in order to reach them on foot. Car or bike are recommended. | |||
The one to the south at 48.340930, 11.795520 gives also (rather distant) views of Terminal 2 area and the sun will be behind you for action on runway 08R/26L. Be prepared for intersection departures of smaller aircraft on runway 26L. | |||
==Other Spotting Locations== | ==Other Spotting Locations== | ||
Foot paths along the extensive street-system within the airport provides options for shooting aircraft on taxiways. However, at most times, aircraft will be positioned higher than the photographer. As usual, fences can obstruct views. | |||
==Locations to Avoid== | ==Locations to Avoid== | ||
none. The area is pretty safe and as long as you do not park illegally, Police tends to be friendly. | |||
==Regular Traffic== | ==Regular Traffic== | ||
MUC handled about 34 million passengers in 2007, so it is among the more busy airports in Europe. Although longhaul traffic is growing at MUC, the vast mojority of passengers are transported in aircraft the size of Boeing B737 / Airbus A320 and smaller.<br> | |||
Lufthansa, together with its affiliates and StarAlliance partners, dominates traffic at MUC; they are the exclusive users of Terminal 2.<br> | |||
Details of other airlines (all using Terminal 1) can be found on wikipedia (see link below) | |||
==Facilities and Transportation== | |||
Details can be found on wikipedia (see link below) | |||
== | ==Links== | ||
MUC on wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munich_airport | |||