Spotting at JFK

matthew mcdonald · #1 18th January 2010, 01:40 PM

Can somebody with the knowledge please tell me the best spotting locations at JFK as I will be spotting there at the end of May.

Thanks in advance.

Rick G. · #2 18th January 2010, 09:05 PM

I found this for you:

http://aircraftspotting.webs.com/newyorkjfk.htm

I hope some others will come forth with some personal experiences of JFK for you.

Rick G.

Montague S · #3 20th January 2010, 08:16 AM

you need a car for a start, bayswater is a good spot, then you have Howard beach for the banking shots & costco for approach.

not the easiest airport to spot at, best you contact someone who spots there and get them to assist you, or it will be a pointless exercise if you don't get a car.

Will H · #4 5th February 2010, 10:31 AM

NYC Aviation is the source of info.

http://nycaviation.com/new-york-area-spotting-guides/

Used to live in NYC and spotted with the NYC Aviation crew.

May will be nice spotting weather. If you're going to go out on a weekend, check the forums to see who else will be about. Perhaps even get some contacts.

For JFK you don't necessarily need a car. You can get to most locations by train and bus. If they switch runways a car is helpful, but again, you can use public transport. I spotted at JFK over a dozen times with no car.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Gareth Forwood · #5 5th February 2010, 02:51 PM

Matt, not sure if you're still planning on going, but if you do it's definitely worth introducing yourself on the forums that Will mentioned before you go - I'm sure you'll be able to find someone who can show you the best spots, especially if you chip in some money for petrol or buy them some lunch.