decks, at each end of the building, also have
holes in the fences for photographers, and
there are some covered areas to shelter from
the rain or sun.
The one on the right (looking towards the
apron) is on top of the terminal area used
by JAL. The other is better to see overseas
carriers as is above the part of the building
used by these ights. It also gives good views
of Terminal 3 (which comprises low-cost
operators) movements.
As a result, many international airlines’
types can be seen at close quarters. The
light at both of these viewing areas is good
in the afternoon, again a 70 to 200mm zoom
lens being adequate, while for an A320 using
Runway 16L/34R, for example, a minimum of
300mm would be required.
A further option is at the Museum of
Aeronautical Sciences on the airport’s
boundary which has around 15 aircraft on
display with an indoor observation deckhttp://www.aviation-news.co.uk 63Left: Airbus A320-200 B-LCC of Hong Kong
Express on nals for Runway 34R, taken
from Terminal 2’s right-hand viewing deck
at approximately 350mm. All photos Barry
Ambrose unless stated
Above right: Jetstar Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
VH-VKH, taken at approximately 150mm, taxies
past the Terminal 2 right-hand viewing deck as
it heads for a Runway 34L departure.
Right: Air China Airbus A320-200 departs Runway
34L (250mm focal length), photographed from
the Terminal 1 observation deck.Above right: Terminal 1’s observation deck is
an ideal location to catch the early morning
rush of cargo aircraft. A Nippon Cargo
Airlines Boeing 747-8F rolls out after landing
on Runway 16R while a ANA Cargo 767-300F
heads for the cargo terminal.
Right: A Vanilla Air Airbus A320 is parked
on a remote stand while a Spring Airlines
Japan Boeing 737-800 heads for departure
from Runway 34L. Both are viewed from the
Terminal 2 right-hand viewing deck.
Below: A general view from the left-hand deck
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