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==Official Spotting Locations== | ==Official Spotting Locations== | ||
===South Terminal Observation Deck=== | |||
This is inside the South Terminal, behind security check. It is located on the corner of B and C Concourses, one level up (Level 3) from the main check-in and gate level. Airport directory shows it as “Native Art Collection” on the level 3 mezannine. | |||
Viewing is through large windows with most facing west and a small area facing north towards the C gates. Lighting is good in the morning through midday. | |||
===Location=== | ===Location=== | ||
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You can drive down West Access Road south and seek out other spots along the road – especially if Runway 32 is in use and you prefer an earlier rotation shot. You can park your car anywhere next to the street and explore the view from the various hills along the road. | You can drive down West Access Road south and seek out other spots along the road – especially if Runway 32 is in use and you prefer an earlier rotation shot. You can park your car anywhere next to the street and explore the view from the various hills along the road. | ||
{{anetlink| | {{anetlink|1238617}} (Runway 32 departure) | ||
{{anetlink|1532364}} (Runway 14 arrival) | {{anetlink|1532364}} (Runway 14 arrival) | ||
{{anetlink|1345788}} (Runway 32 departure) | {{anetlink|1345788}} (Runway 32 departure) | ||
{{anetlink|1353852}} (Runway 14 arrival) | |||
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==Regular Traffic== | ==Regular Traffic== | ||
These are seen regularly during daytime hours: | |||
Alaska Airlines - all types, including 737-400 Combi and freighter. Look for special liveries. Continental Airlines – 737-800/-900. Delta Airlines (Northwest Airlines) – 757-200 | |||
FedEx – MD-11F, ATR-42, C208, and occasional MD-10. UPS – 747-400F, MD-11F, 767-300F. Everts Air Cargo – DC-6, C-46, EMB-120. Northern Air Cargo - 737-200F with gravel kit. ConocoPhillips – 737-200 with gravel kit and 737-700. Lynden Air Cargo – L-100 Hercules. Alaska Air National Guard – C-130 Hercules. PenAir – Saab 340. Era Aviation – B1900, DHC-8-100/200. Alaska Central Express – B1900 | |||
Northwest Cargo – 747-200F (through December 2009). China Airlines – 747-400F and Passenger. EVA Air – 747-400F and BCF, MD-11F. Air China Cargo – 747-400F and BCF. China Cargo (former China Eastern Cargo) – 747-400F. Southern Air – 747-200F and -300F both in their own colors and Cargo 360 colors. Atlas Air – 747-200F/-400F. Polar Air Cargo – 747-400F. Cathay Pacific Cargo – 747-400F and BCF. Asiana Cargo – 747-400F. Korean Air Cargo – 747-400F. | |||
==Facilities and Transportation== | ==Facilities and Transportation== | ||