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==Official Spotting Locations==
==Official Spotting Locations==


There is no official spotting location at Canberra Airport. The area which most spotters use is the large carpark next the Brand Depot factory outlet mall. This area gives you a great view of both runways and the Domestic Terminal.
There is no official spotting location at Canberra Airport.


==Other Spotting Locations==
==Other Spotting Locations==
===Brand Depot Carpark===
The area which most spotters use is the large carpark next the Brand Depot factory outlet mall. This area gives you a great view of both runways and the Domestic Terminal.
===Brindabella Business Park Carpark===


Another popular spot at Canberra Airport is the two story carpark at the Brindabella Business park. The best time for this spot in the afternoon when runway 35 is in use. The top floor of the carpark gives you a great view of arrivals on runway 35 as it is close to the touch down markers. This carpark is paid parking but is cheap compared to other airports around Australia.
Another popular spot at Canberra Airport is the two story carpark at the Brindabella Business park. The best time for this spot in the afternoon when runway 35 is in use. The top floor of the carpark gives you a great view of arrivals on runway 35 as it is close to the touch down markers. This carpark is paid parking but is cheap compared to other airports around Australia.

Revision as of 15:31, 4 July 2009

Continent: Oceania Country: Australia Region: Australian Capital Territory
Canberra International Airport
Location Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
IATA code CBR
ICAO code YSCB
Airport type Commercial
Website http://www.canberraairport.com.au
Overview map Google Maps
Communications
Tower 118.7
Ground 121.7
Clearance
Approach 124.5
Departure124.5
ATIS


Official Spotting Locations

There is no official spotting location at Canberra Airport.

Other Spotting Locations

Brand Depot Carpark

The area which most spotters use is the large carpark next the Brand Depot factory outlet mall. This area gives you a great view of both runways and the Domestic Terminal.

Brindabella Business Park Carpark

Another popular spot at Canberra Airport is the two story carpark at the Brindabella Business park. The best time for this spot in the afternoon when runway 35 is in use. The top floor of the carpark gives you a great view of arrivals on runway 35 as it is close to the touch down markers. This carpark is paid parking but is cheap compared to other airports around Australia.

Locations to Avoid

Location

Regular Traffic

Domestic

  • Brindabella Airlines (Fairchild Metro III, Jetstream 41)
  • Tiger Airways (Airbus A320)
  • Qantas (Boeing 737-400, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 767-300)
  • Qantaslink (de Havilland Canada Dash 8-100, de Havilland Canada Dash 8-300, de Havilland Canada Dash 8-400)
  • Virgin Blue (Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-800, Embrear E170, Embraer E190)

Cargo

  • Jetcraft Aviaton (Fairchild Metro III)

VIP

  • Australian Air Force (Boeing 737-700 BBJ, Canadair CL-600)

Facilities and Transportation