Aircraft Spotting

oneofakind · 17th February 2007

Hi all,

I could do with some advice here. Do y'all know where is the best place for aircraft spotting around changi airport? I would wish to take photos of aircraft landing and taking off. Is the viewing deck in Changi airport go enough to take photos?

Happy New Year to all clubsnappers!

Cheers,
daryl

FilterFunk · 17th February 2007

there used to be 1 road near changi village that has a perfect view for what you want to do until that piece of land was acquired by the govt for other usage..

dolphinworkz · 18th February 2007

It is technically possible to take photos of aircraft taking off from the T1 viewing mall if you have at least a 400mm lens hehe. But I guess you would end up with pretty bad distortion due to the distance & the glass barrier. In the past, it is possible to get decent pictures of aircraft landing or taking off at the viewing mall, until CAAS closed off the section (where Swensens used to be) in Mar 2006. It is now an Emirates lounge which is off limits to the public.

For aircraft approaching to land you can try your luck near Expo MRT in the afternoon up till Mar/Apr, then the wind & runway direction would change so you might want to consider Changi Beach instead.

Hope it helps

andylausk · 18th February 2007

Changi Business Park. Big open space there.
But can take airplane landing photo only.Not suitable to shoot taking-off photo as the planes will be too high up over the place.
Best time in evening due to sun light direction.
Please note that they always swap the take-off/landing direction depending on the wind direction.

drewdam · 19th February 2007

Originally Posted by FilterFunk

there used to be 1 road near changi village that has a perfect view for what you want to do until that piece of land was acquired by the govt for other usage..

there's a temple near the road entance, m not sure the availability of teh area now but that's the nearest to get close the airplanr take off/landing...

jbma · 19th February 2007

Changi Coast Road will be the best. It is parallel to the runway. You can shoot take off and landing depending on where you are.

FilterFunk · 19th February 2007

Originally Posted by drewdam

there's a temple near the road entance, m not sure the availability of teh area now but that's the nearest to get close the airplanr take off/landing...

the angle there is very bad...

Originally Posted by jbma

Changi Coast Road will be the best. It is parallel to the runway. You can shoot take off and landing depending on where you are.

that location is alright but i am not so sure about stopping by the side of the road and taking pictures over there..

oneofakind · 19th February 2007

thx for all the information guys! will reccee the places out when i'm free! keep the comments coming so everybody here will have a clearer idea on where to spot aircrafts k! (:

Lubber Duckie · 20th February 2007

Changi Coastal has a few pit stops along the road.
Turn in and park there, not advisable to park on the main road.

donchua · 20th February 2007

Originally Posted by FilterFunk

there used to be 1 road near changi village that has a perfect view for what you want to do until that piece of land was acquired by the govt for other usage..

Originally Posted by drewdam

there's a temple near the road entance, m not sure the availability of teh area now but that's the nearest to get close the airplanr take off/landing...

That road was acquired by Changi Air Base.
That road will lead to a good spot last time..

night86mare · 20th February 2007

This morning around 630 to 800 I was at Changi Beach near the Carpark 1 area; couldn't go to other carparks because some inconsiderate idiot block the whole path with his car.

Anyways, the area SUCKS for sunset/sunrise, fyi, but er, I reckon I saw about 4 aircrafts taking off overhead during this period.

donchua · 20th February 2007

Originally Posted by night86mare

This morning around 630 to 800 I was at Changi Beach near the Carpark 1 area; couldn't go to other carparks because some inconsiderate idiot block the whole path with his car.

Anyways, the area SUCKS for sunset/sunrise, fyi, but er, I reckon I saw about 4 aircrafts taking off overhead during this period.

If wanna capture Sunrise, will be the beach around Carpark 6 instead..
or at Changi broad walk..

hortwizer · 20th February 2007

U could try East Coast Park, near the SAF Yacht Club there. there s one area where u can see planes land.

night86mare · 20th February 2007

Originally Posted by donchua

If wanna capture Sunrise, will be the beach around Carpark 6 instead..
or at Changi broad walk..

I knowwwww. It's beyond.. Carpark 1 right,
Some coconut 90 degree parking to the path.. Cannot ask my driver (my dad,hahaha) to just ram right.. =(

Mavvy · 20th February 2007

Don't stop/park along Changi Coastal Road. The POLICE will 'shoo' you away...

donchua · 20th February 2007

Originally Posted by night86mare

I knowwwww. It's beyond.. Carpark 1 right,
Some coconut 90 degree parking to the path.. Cannot ask my driver (my dad,hahaha) to just ram right.. =(

I think you got it wrong..
Carpark 6 is further down to the left of the SAF Ferry Terminal..Just out side the
Cargo Complex Check Point.
Accessable via Nicoll Drive leh & not carpark 1..

night86mare · 20th February 2007

Originally Posted by donchua

I think you got it wrong..
Carpark 6 is further down to the left of the SAF Ferry Terminal..Just out side the
Cargo Complex Check Point.
Accessable via Nicoll Drive leh & not carpark 1..

Oops.

Ok, I know where SAF Ferry Terminal is..

Next time then! Thanks for the help.

creampuff · 20th February 2007

There is now a new second fence erected along the airport perimeter along Changi Coastal Road presumably to increase security. Makes it even more difficult to photograph the planes.

Staphylococcus · 22nd February 2007

Good spot is road towards Tanah Merah Ferry terminal. There's a path next to canal that leads towards southern beach area.

philliptan · 22nd February 2007

Originally Posted by andylausk

Please note that they always swap the take-off/landing direction depending on the wind direction.

Generally, they only swap directions twice a year... Of cuz on an ad-hoc basis they might swap it for a while, but that would be the exception, not the rule. Currently, aircraft are landing from the south (aka Changi Business Park best place to shoot landings)... sometime in March/April (I forgot... Damien/Tango, pls confirm), they will land from the north (shoot from Changi Beach... beach in front of Carpark 2 best)...

Please note that while aircraft spotting is not illegal, it is frown upon (somehow). So be a bit discreet. Dun spoil it all for the local spotting community by demanding your rights if approached. Esp if you are shooting along Changi Coastal Road next to the fence. Live to fight another day.

For more information on aircraft spotting and special liveries visiting, go to www.ninervictor.com

17th February 2007	#1
oneofakind Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 225	Aircraft Spotting Hi all, I could do with some advice here. Do y'all know where is the best place for aircraft spotting around changi airport? I would wish to take photos of aircraft landing and taking off. Is the viewing deck in Changi airport go enough to take photos? Happy New Year to all clubsnappers! Cheers, daryl

17th February 2007	#2
FilterFunk Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 卧龙岗 Posts: 2,668	Re: Aircraft Spotting there used to be 1 road near changi village that has a perfect view for what you want to do until that piece of land was acquired by the govt for other usage..

18th February 2007	#3
dolphinworkz New Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 27	Re: Aircraft Spotting It is technically possible to take photos of aircraft taking off from the T1 viewing mall if you have at least a 400mm lens hehe. But I guess you would end up with pretty bad distortion due to the distance & the glass barrier. In the past, it is possible to get decent pictures of aircraft landing or taking off at the viewing mall, until CAAS closed off the section (where Swensens used to be) in Mar 2006. It is now an Emirates lounge which is off limits to the public. For aircraft approaching to land you can try your luck near Expo MRT in the afternoon up till Mar/Apr, then the wind & runway direction would change so you might want to consider Changi Beach instead. Hope it helps

18th February 2007	#4
andylausk Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tampines Posts: 141	Re: Aircraft Spotting Changi Business Park. Big open space there. But can take airplane landing photo only.Not suitable to shoot taking-off photo as the planes will be too high up over the place. Best time in evening due to sun light direction. Please note that they always swap the take-off/landing direction depending on the wind direction.

19th February 2007	#6
jbma Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tampines Posts: 3,315	Re: Aircraft Spotting Changi Coast Road will be the best. It is parallel to the runway. You can shoot take off and landing depending on where you are.

19th February 2007	#8
oneofakind Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 225	Re: Aircraft Spotting thx for all the information guys! will reccee the places out when i'm free! keep the comments coming so everybody here will have a clearer idea on where to spot aircrafts k! (:

20th February 2007	#9
Lubber Duckie Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tampines Posts: 117	Re: Aircraft Spotting Changi Coastal has a few pit stops along the road. Turn in and park there, not advisable to park on the main road.

20th February 2007	#11
night86mare Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: in your mind Posts: 20,964	Re: Aircraft Spotting This morning around 630 to 800 I was at Changi Beach near the Carpark 1 area; couldn't go to other carparks because some inconsiderate idiot block the whole path with his car. Anyways, the area SUCKS for sunset/sunrise, fyi, but er, I reckon I saw about 4 aircrafts taking off overhead during this period. __________________ Gallery \| Dreamscapes 2010 Pentaxian

20th February 2007	#13
hortwizer Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 179	Re: Aircraft Spotting U could try East Coast Park, near the SAF Yacht Club there. there s one area where u can see planes land.

20th February 2007	#15
Mavvy Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Outta This World Posts: 64	Re: Aircraft Spotting Don't stop/park along Changi Coastal Road. The POLICE will 'shoo' you away...

20th February 2007	#18
creampuff Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: East side Posts: 3,599	Re: Aircraft Spotting There is now a new second fence erected along the airport perimeter along Changi Coastal Road presumably to increase security. Makes it even more difficult to photograph the planes.

22nd February 2007	#19
Staphylococcus Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 60	Re: Aircraft Spotting Good spot is road towards Tanah Merah Ferry terminal. There's a path next to canal that leads towards southern beach area.