Iberia A340-600
2007-03-22, 07:20 PM
I figured since people have been showing in interest in spotting at SWF that I would post a short thread with descriptions of the main spots I use:
I use four main spots at SWF for taking pictures. The two main spots are what I will describe to since the other two are for taking photos of the VIP aircraft. Come VIP week if you would like to know about the spots let me know. Below are two photos that have been taken from each location with a description of how to get there:
Spot #1
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p148/JanuarySWF/airtran2.jpg
This spot is located next to the runway and is good for arrivals and departures. Depending on how heavy the aircraft are they should rotate right in front of you or before. The C-5's usually rotate slightly after. To reach this spot enter the airport and follow the main road all the way till the end until it reaches a hill where you can either go right or left. Take a left and go down to road until you reach the end. You should be at a field of grass to your right with a few concrete blocks scattered around. I usually stand on one of the blocks. If you continue walking past the spot along the fence you will find it will take you on a hike around the airport with some points which over look the runway.
Spot #2
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o282/JetBlueSWF/jetbluewatercannon5.jpg
This spot is good for getting shots of aircraft coming into the terminal. You need to have a lens that fits through a fence to catch the aircraft. The spot is a long-term parking lot located right next to the terminal. I suggest parking else where and then walk in. The spot is easy to find as it is located to the right of the terminal. You can also view aircraft on the VIP ramps from this spot.
Hope these helped and let me know if you need more detail!
I use four main spots at SWF for taking pictures. The two main spots are what I will describe to since the other two are for taking photos of the VIP aircraft. Come VIP week if you would like to know about the spots let me know. Below are two photos that have been taken from each location with a description of how to get there:
Spot #1
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p148/JanuarySWF/airtran2.jpg
This spot is located next to the runway and is good for arrivals and departures. Depending on how heavy the aircraft are they should rotate right in front of you or before. The C-5's usually rotate slightly after. To reach this spot enter the airport and follow the main road all the way till the end until it reaches a hill where you can either go right or left. Take a left and go down to road until you reach the end. You should be at a field of grass to your right with a few concrete blocks scattered around. I usually stand on one of the blocks. If you continue walking past the spot along the fence you will find it will take you on a hike around the airport with some points which over look the runway.
Spot #2
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o282/JetBlueSWF/jetbluewatercannon5.jpg
This spot is good for getting shots of aircraft coming into the terminal. You need to have a lens that fits through a fence to catch the aircraft. The spot is a long-term parking lot located right next to the terminal. I suggest parking else where and then walk in. The spot is easy to find as it is located to the right of the terminal. You can also view aircraft on the VIP ramps from this spot.
Hope these helped and let me know if you need more detail!