Aviation enthusiasts of Sydney, listen up! It is your time to pack a couple of your favourite snacks, a bottle of champagne, some yummy cheese, a thick blanket and your camera. Where are we going? Oh, to the airport. Don’t worry if you do not have an aeroplane ticket, we are going to be just near Kingsford Smith Airport at The Beach. It is a certified spot for plane spotting in Sydney and you will witness some of the best ones here! We kid you not, if you do not believe us then pack your essentials and let’s go.
Plane-Spotting At This Perfect Spot In Sydney Is So Therapeutic
A6-APG from Etihad slowing on 34L infront of the popular Sydney Airport beach. #etihad #avgeek #aviation #airbus #aviationphotography pic.twitter.com/IpYUCoW6u5
— James Lusher Photography🇦🇺🛩 (@jlusherphoto) May 23, 2019
Looking for great plane-spotting places in Sydney? We got you good! It’s at The Beach which is right next to Kingsford Smith Airport. You will get to catch aeroplanes that are taking off and landing on RWY 34L or 16R, these are runaways.
VH-VKD operating @JetstarAirways 61 to Ho Chi Minh #jetstar #boeing #boeing787 #avgeek #aviation pic.twitter.com/9PXvdu7LHu
— James Lusher Photography🇦🇺🛩 (@jlusherphoto) August 20, 2019
You are in for a treat because you do not have to wait for the planes to take off and land as Kingsford Smith Airport is quite a busy airport. Hence, every couple of minutes you can spot some pretty massive aeroplanes. So head over to The Beach, make yourself comfortable and wait for the therapeutic plane spotting to begin.
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You will be mesmerised when it is time for a magical sunset. With the glistening waters of the sea and the entire sky changing colours from warm yellow to soft pink to purple, it is such a perfect spot for plane spotting in Sydney! There is a pretty amazing app called FlightRadar24. Make sure to download it beforehand so you are aware of which new beast is arriving and its directions. This is purely for information and honestly, you just might impress your date, if you are on one.
Things To Remember Before You Plan To Go Here
Looking sharp and grabbing the attention of the beach goers, @Qantas 1 roaring away from @SydneyAirport on Sunday afternoon 18/08/2019#qantas #airbus #a380 #sydney #beach #avgeek #aviation pic.twitter.com/lNmX3jUru8
— James Lusher Photography🇦🇺🛩 (@jlusherphoto) August 20, 2019
- It is said that the perfect time to go for plane spotting at The Beach is after 1 PM because aeroplanes wouldn’t be backlit and pictures will come out flawless.
- The areas near airports are highly restricted and have rules and regulations. So make sure to follow signs and avoid doing anything against the law.
Qantas and the tower
–#canon #canon5d #amateurphotography #amateurphotographer #sydneylocal #sydneyphotographer #photogram #photography #instaphoto #instaphotography #sydney #airport #qantas #aeroplane #aircraft #sunset #beach #water #botanybay https://t.co/hidbcsFLnl pic.twitter.com/XpTR4VO7vT— Luke (@Rakuli) August 15, 2018
- When you are parking your automobiles, check thoroughly as police monitor the roads frequently. Do not get your vehicle towed away and it is better to go for car parking spaces.
- After you are done plane spotting at The Beach, you may also walk to the pristine Brighton Le Sands. Here people enjoy jet-ski riders and surfing.
Now, that you are aware of this cool location near the Kingsford Smith Airport, are you planning to visit soon?
Where: Airport Dr, Mascot NSW 2020, Australia
Timings: 6 AM – 7 PM
Cover Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons
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