YSSY Viewing Spots

Mike W · #1 26th May 2009, 03:04 PM

Please excuse my ignorance, but if an individual wanted to go to SYD to check out the comings and goings (particularly International), but said individual was on foot, what area is recommended by the learned members of this forum?

I suppose it would be the Observation Deck but I'm interested to hear if there is anything else I'm unaware of.

Thanks in advance.

matthew mcdonald · #2 26th May 2009, 03:08 PM

If it is a sunny day and the observation deck is backlit it is possible to walk over to Qantas Drive where it is not backlit. It is about a 20minute walk from the deck.

David M · #3 28th May 2009, 09:29 PM

a shamless plug - http://www.digitalairstrip.net/brows...Smith/_Airport

David.M.

Lee G · #4 28th May 2009, 11:42 PM

Great website David.

Could I also make a suggestion - maybe add Twr/App/Dep (etc) frequencies so that it becomes a one stop shop.... everything you need to know about the airport particularly if you're a visitor to that airport. Even a link or popup form anoth site would be reasonable in the circumstances (after all photos are the game and maintaining databases are for others)

BernieL · #5 31st May 2009, 08:34 AM

I saw in an another thread something about pedestrian/bicycle access to the beach- still not having my truck; could anyone tell me where it originates so that I may walk there from a reasonably close bus stop?

Grahame Hutchison · #6 31st May 2009, 09:29 AM

Mike, I have some images and details of the various spotting locations on www.16Right.com which may be of use (select YSSY Spotting on the home screen). Also frequencies and approx cargo movements.

Lee G · #7 2nd June 2009, 05:57 PM

Guys, I will just say that the effect of continually entering an area which is posted as a Restricted Area, will eventually wear thin and someone will end up getting chewed out - not just told to remove themselves.

This may also end up causing more harm than good for other spots around the airport that we all take for granted.

Just because it is accessable does not make it justifiable.

Moderator · #8 2nd June 2009, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Bowrey

Easy, Because its a mad place to go spotting.

Refer:

http://yssyforum.net/board/showpost.php?p=21101&postcount=32

The Sydney Airport Message Board will not play host to the minority's unacceptable spotting behaviour, where it could potentially ruin opportunities for other spotters in the future.