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==Official Spotting Locations== | ==Official Spotting Locations== | ||
'''Observation Deck''' | |||
There is an observation deck within the Airport terminal before the security checkpoints on the second floor. The observation deck has a perfect view of Runway 35/17 when it is in use. You can also see the gates, Gates 11-15 serve Southwest (visible) Gate 10 is usually never in use, Gates 9-7 houses American Airlines (American Eagle), and gates 6-4 are used by Delta and Delta Connection. Gate 3 is also visible, but is not seen with any airline using it. You also have a great view of the cargo apron, where FedEx planes are, and you will also be able to see the UPS planes located across from gates 3-1. | |||
'''Aviation Museum of NH''' | |||
The aviation museum gives a perfect opportunity to see planes using Runway 35/17, and is also great to view aircraft very close when using taxiway Hotel, via Echo. There is a fence that can obstruct the view of aircraft taxiing. You can go near the fence, but be wary of passing security cars as they may stop and ask you to back away from the fence, though this is extremely rare, as they will usually just pass without any problems. | |||
==Other Spotting Locations== | ==Other Spotting Locations== | ||
Revision as of 18:51, 27 March 2016
| Continent: North America | Country: United States | Region: New Hampshire |
| Manchester-Boston Regional Airport | |
| Location | Manchester, New Hampshire |
| IATA code | MHT |
| ICAO code | KMHT |
| Airport type | Commercial |
| Website | http://www.flymanchester.com |
| Overview map | Google Maps |
| Communications | |
| Tower | 121.3 |
| Ground | 121.9 |
| Clearance | 135.9 |
| Approach | |
| ATIS | 119.55 |
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is the fourth-largest airport in New England and is located about 3 miles south of the city.
Official Spotting Locations
Observation Deck There is an observation deck within the Airport terminal before the security checkpoints on the second floor. The observation deck has a perfect view of Runway 35/17 when it is in use. You can also see the gates, Gates 11-15 serve Southwest (visible) Gate 10 is usually never in use, Gates 9-7 houses American Airlines (American Eagle), and gates 6-4 are used by Delta and Delta Connection. Gate 3 is also visible, but is not seen with any airline using it. You also have a great view of the cargo apron, where FedEx planes are, and you will also be able to see the UPS planes located across from gates 3-1. Aviation Museum of NH The aviation museum gives a perfect opportunity to see planes using Runway 35/17, and is also great to view aircraft very close when using taxiway Hotel, via Echo. There is a fence that can obstruct the view of aircraft taxiing. You can go near the fence, but be wary of passing security cars as they may stop and ask you to back away from the fence, though this is extremely rare, as they will usually just pass without any problems.
Other Spotting Locations
Aviation Museum
There is a small parking lot at the Aviation Museum, located at the end of Kelly Ave. It offers a view at the terminal and the approach of runway 35 if in use. You need a ladder because of the high fence and the taxiway A which is lower as the runway.
Locations to Avoid
Regular Traffic
Most flights are operated by US Airways/US Airways Express and Southwest, followed by Continental Connection/Express, Delta Connection and United Express.
Cargo flights are operated by ABX Air, FedEx and UPS.