8.) Paine Field at Everett, Washington
Want to see a jet airliner fly for the first time? Paine Field is the place to see brand new Boeing jets depart on their inaugural journeys. Plus they have the Boeing Future of Flight museum located right on the airport grounds.
9.) Any Street Bordering Midway Airport, Chicago
Midway Airport is a one square mile postage stamp of an airport. It is located on Chicago’s south west side. Home to over 200 daily Southwest Airlines arrivals along with a smattering of Frontier, Delta, Porter, and business jets. To see jets fly just 60 feet over your head, just pick a downwind corner intersection that borders the airport.
10.) San Jose Mineta International Airport, San Jose, California
Located just across the street from an In-N-Out burger, the park located near the approach end of 30L offers excellent views of arriving airline and Silicon Valley business jets.
11.) San Diego Embarcadero near San Diego International Airport
Sun, Sky, Skyline. These three things make for a great plane spotting experience, particularly when jets are landing on runway 27.
12.) Changi Beach, Singapore
If you can brave the heat and the weather, Changi Beach offers a picturesque view of non-stop flow of jets arriving into Singapore’s Changi International Airport.
13.) Kekaha Kai State Park near Kona International Airport, Hawaii
This off-airport viewing location is off the beaten trail and its quite a journey to get there. You’ll be rewarded though with a beautiful landscape of lava and arriving airliners. It’s worth the journey.
14.) Bayfront Park Near San Francisco International Airport
Located just a across a small bay from SFO airport, this park offers a unique view of both arrivals on runway 20L and 20R and departures on the 1’s. There is also a fantastic fast-casual lobster restaurant just down the street.
What other awesome places do you recommend to planes land? Share your favorite places in the comments below.
