UN Week: New York’s Greatest Plane Spotting Week of the Year

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UN Week: New York’s Greatest Plane Spotting Week of the Year

Each September, the leaders of the world converge on New York City for what is known as UN Week. The many VIP aircraft that arrive during this time make this week a plane spotter's paradise. Here is a look at where you should go to join in the fun and what you might see.
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[Mateo]

Nice article, Ben. Couple of quick comments - Andrews is in Maryland; the Pakistani bizjet is a G450, and Yemen did bring their 747SP in 2012 - arrived about 10 minutes past dusk on the Monday. Where did you go to get that up-high perspective on the Pakistan at Stewart? Really easy to miss things on that ramp, and a view from not at ground level would be helpful.

[Landing Lights]

Thanks for the feedback! I've made some corrections. :)

Where did you go to get that up-high perspective on the Pakistan at Stewart? Really easy to miss things on that ramp, and a view from not at ground level would be helpful.

I'd love to say a helicopter, but there is a big hill to the west of the ramp overlooking everything. From one side you can get a shot of the runways and cargo ramp, from the other is the passenger terminal and parking ramp. The road is Hudson Valley Ave, and there's a map here. If I did it right, there should be blue dots along where there is a view from. Its a bit distant and there are lots of buildings and poles and wires in the way. You have to get out of the car and climb up the hill a little or find a dirt mound to stand on.

[Mateo]

Thanks! Definitely would not have found that on my own. I usually just stick close to the fence and try to find a crack in the buildings. I like that the Kuwait 345 is on the ground in the picture on Google Maps!