{"id":272764,"date":"2025-06-04T13:12:43","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T13:12:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/airline\/airport-spotting-in-the-usa-the-top-10-locations-for-variety\/"},"modified":"2025-06-04T13:12:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T13:12:43","slug":"airport-spotting-in-the-usa-the-top-10-locations-for-variety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=272764","title":{"rendered":"Airport Spotting in the USA: The Top 10 Locations for Variety"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"penci-post-entry-inner\">\n<p>\t\t\t<i class=\"penci-post-countview-number-check\" style=\"display:none\">2<\/i><\/p>\n<p>The United States is a plane spotter\u2019s paradise. It offers an unmatched mix of heavy traffic, diverse aircraft types, bustling hubs, regional airports, and aircraft storage boneyards. If you\u2019re chasing variety \u2014 from A380s and freighters to military jets and classic airliners \u2014 this country has it all.<\/p>\n<p>With the help of the <a href=\"https:\/\/destinworld.com\/product\/world-airports-spotting-guides-book-3rd-edition\/\"><em>World Airport Spotting Guides (3rd Edition)<\/em><\/a>, we\u2019ve put together a list of the <strong>top 10 airports in the USA<\/strong> where spotters can enjoy the most action, the most types, and the best locations to watch from.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"penci-ilrltpost-insert\">\n<div class=\"penci-ilrelated-posts pcilrt-grid pcilrt-none pcilrt-col-2\">\n<p>\n                                <span>You Might Be Interested In<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"penci-1-Los-Angeles-International-LAX-The-Classic-Spotters-Playground\"><strong>1. Los Angeles International (LAX) \u2013 The Classic Spotter\u2019s Playground<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_26036\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26036\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26036 lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/LAX-Airport-Sign.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/LAX-Airport-Sign.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/LAX-Airport-Sign-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/LAX-Airport-Sign-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/LAX-Airport-Sign-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/LAX-Airport-Sign-263x175.jpg 263w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-26036\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo (c) Ian Abbott<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>LAX is unbeatable for international diversity, constant movements, and iconic spotting locations like <strong>Imperial Hill<\/strong> and <strong>In-N-Out Burger<\/strong>. You\u2019ll catch everything from widebody heavies to domestic shuttles, VIP jets, and freighters.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccd Spotting highlights:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tom Bradley Terminal rooftop parking for great views<\/li>\n<li>Spotting hotels like the Sonesta and H Hotel<\/li>\n<li>Frequent A380, 747, and long-haul movements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"penci-2-Anchorage-Ted-Stevens-ANC-Cargo-Heaven\"><strong>2. Anchorage Ted Stevens (ANC) \u2013 Cargo Heaven<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_16472\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16472\" class=\"size-large wp-image-16472 lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/ANC-Airport-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Photo (c) Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/ANC-Airport-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/ANC-Airport-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/ANC-Airport-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/ANC-Airport-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/ANC-Airport-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/ANC-Airport-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/ANC-Airport-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/ANC-Airport-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/ANC-Airport.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-16472\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo (c) Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re into cargo and widebody aircraft, ANC is a must. Located along key Asia\u2013USA freight routes, you\u2019ll regularly see <strong>747-8Fs<\/strong>, <strong>MD-11Fs<\/strong>, <strong>777Fs<\/strong>, and unique Asian carriers during daylight and night-time.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccd Best spots:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Point Woronzof for amazing approach shots and mountain backdrops<\/li>\n<li>Look out for classic DC-3, DC-6 and MD-80 freighters<\/li>\n<li>Ideal for rare liveries and transpolar routing traffic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"penci-3-Miami-International-MIA-Latin-Americas-Gateway\"><strong>3. Miami International (MIA) \u2013 Latin America\u2019s Gateway<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23092 lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Miami-Hilton-Blue-Lagoon-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Miami-Hilton-Blue-Lagoon-3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Miami-Hilton-Blue-Lagoon-3-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Miami-Hilton-Blue-Lagoon-3-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Miami-Hilton-Blue-Lagoon-3-585x410.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>MIA offers a mix of North American, South American, Caribbean, and European traffic. Add in tons of freighter operations and executive traffic and you\u2019ve got unbeatable variety.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccd Highlights:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Daily 747, 767, and A330 freighters<\/li>\n<li>Latin American and Caribbean airlines you won\u2019t find elsewhere<\/li>\n<li>Dedicated cargo ramps viewable from airport roads<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"penci-4-Chicago-OHare-ORD-High-Volume-Global-Reach\"><strong>4. Chicago O\u2019Hare (ORD) \u2013 High Volume, Global Reach<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11096 lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Chicago-OHare-Spotting3-1024x597.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Chicago-OHare-Spotting3-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Chicago-OHare-Spotting3-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Chicago-OHare-Spotting3-768x447.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Chicago-OHare-Spotting3.jpg 1500w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With nonstop domestic traffic and long-haul heavies from every continent, ORD delivers volume and diversity. You\u2019ll see <strong>American and United hubs<\/strong>, plus airlines from Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccd Tips:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Great views from garages and Hilton hotel<\/li>\n<li>Domestic and international variety in every hour<\/li>\n<li>Expect busy ramps and ground movements all day long<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"penci-5-Atlanta-Hartsfield-Jackson-ATL-Number-Crunchers-Paradise\"><strong>5. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) \u2013 Number Cruncher\u2019s Paradise<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25567 lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Delta-717-ATL.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Delta-717-ATL.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Delta-717-ATL-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Delta-717-ATL-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Delta-717-ATL-585x439.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As the world\u2019s busiest airport by passenger traffic, ATL is <strong>Delta\u2019s home<\/strong> and a beast for volume. While dominated by Delta, the amount of traffic is unbeatable for loggers. Great to visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/visiting-the-delta-flight-museum\/\">Delta Flight Museum<\/a> too!<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccd What to expect:<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"penci-6-San-Francisco-International-SFO-West-Coast-Widebodies\"><strong>6. San Francisco International (SFO) \u2013 West Coast Widebodies<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-14331 lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/N62883_SFO_30.12.2018-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/N62883_SFO_30.12.2018-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/N62883_SFO_30.12.2018-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/N62883_SFO_30.12.2018-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/N62883_SFO_30.12.2018.jpg 1600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>SFO\u2019s bay-side location and intersecting runways offer scenic views and lots of international heavies. Spot A350s, 777s, 747s, and Dreamliners from Asia and Europe, plus US domestic hubs.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccd Spotting advice:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Good views from garages and shoreline areas, like <strong>Bayfront Park<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Great light conditions for photographers<\/li>\n<li>Frequent long-haul international departures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"penci-7-DallasFort-Worth-DFW-Big-Hub-with-Big-Variety\"><strong>7. Dallas\/Fort Worth (DFW) \u2013 Big Hub with Big Variety<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_23209\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23209\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23209 lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/American-A321-DFW-John-Millar.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/American-A321-DFW-John-Millar.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/American-A321-DFW-John-Millar-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/American-A321-DFW-John-Millar-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/American-A321-DFW-John-Millar-585x410.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-23209\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">American Airlines takeoff from runway 18L, taken in Room 714.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>DFW is A<strong>merican Airlines<\/strong>\u2019 fortress, but still sees widebody international traffic, cargo ops, and plenty of bizjets. Five runways and a central terminal complex make for good visibility.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccd Perks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ideal for logging domestic fleets<\/li>\n<li><strong>Founders Plaza<\/strong> is a dedicated viewing area near the runways<\/li>\n<li>Plenty of parking garages with views<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"penci-8-Roswell-International-ROW-Desert-Graveyard-for-Airliners\"><strong>8. Roswell International (ROW) \u2013 Desert Graveyard for Airliners<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_26071\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26071\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26071 lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Roswell-MD-80s.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Roswell-MD-80s.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Roswell-MD-80s-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Roswell-MD-80s-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Roswell-MD-80s-585x439.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-26071\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Former American Airlines MD-80s at Roswell. Photo (c) <a id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1748942946181_104896\" class=\"owner-name truncate\" title=\"Go to Jeffrey Rowland\u2019s photostream\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/wigu\/\" rel=\"author\" data-track=\"attributionNameClick\">Jeffrey Rowland<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>This New Mexico airport is legendary among enthusiasts for being one of the USA\u2019s largest storage and scrapping airfields. Think lines of <strong>retired 747s, MD-80s, A320s<\/strong>, and more.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccd What to know:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drive around perimeter roads to view storage ramps<\/li>\n<li>Binoculars or scopes essential<\/li>\n<li>Bring a camera for one-of-a-kind shots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"penci-9-New-York-JFK-JFK-International-Heavy-Metal\"><strong>9. New York JFK (JFK) \u2013 International Heavy Metal<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_26070\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26070\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26070 lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/New-York-JFK-Emirates-A380.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/New-York-JFK-Emirates-A380.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/New-York-JFK-Emirates-A380-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/New-York-JFK-Emirates-A380-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/New-York-JFK-Emirates-A380-585x329.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-26070\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Emirates A380 at JFK. Photo (c) <a id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1748943171129_41708\" class=\"owner-name truncate\" title=\"Go to Mark Bess\u2019s photostream\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/757200er\/\" rel=\"author\" data-track=\"attributionNameClick\">Mark Bess<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>JFK is the East Coast\u2019s international gateway. You\u2019ll see daily movements by <strong>Emirates A380s<\/strong>, <strong>Singapore Airlines<\/strong>, <strong>British Airways<\/strong>, hub operations by JetBlue, American Airlines and Delta, and freighters from Atlas, Kalitta, and more.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccd Best spots:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Terminal 5 and AirTrain areas<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/spotting-at-the-twa-hotel-jfk-airport\/\">TWA Hotel<\/a>, with apron views and preserved Lockheed Constellation.<\/li>\n<li>Incredible variety and nonstop action<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"penci-10-Seattle-Boeing-Field-BFI-Where-Airliners-are-Born\"><strong>10. Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) \u2013 Where Airliners are Born<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-25338 lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Boeing-Field-Spotting-Guide-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Boeing-Field-Spotting-Guide-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Boeing-Field-Spotting-Guide-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Boeing-Field-Spotting-Guide-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Boeing-Field-Spotting-Guide-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Boeing-Field-Spotting-Guide-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Boeing-Field-Spotting-Guide-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Boeing-Field-Spotting-Guide-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Boeing-Field-Spotting-Guide.jpg 1600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Boeing operates a number of airfields in the Seattle area, including at Renton and Everett Paine Field. Close to Downtown is King County, also known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/plane-spotting-at-boeing-field-in-seattle-new-airliners-and-the-museum-of-flight\/\">Boeing Field<\/a>. Here, brand new airliners are tested and prepared for delivery \u2013 particularly the 737 MAX. You can see examples about to head off to all corners of the globe.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccd Tips:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Midfield viewing point is great for seeing aircraft on the ground<\/li>\n<li>Visit the Museum of Flight where hundreds of aircraft are preserved<\/li>\n<li>Look up and you\u2019ll see airliners on approach to Seattle\/Tacoma too!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"penci-%F0%9F%93%98-Plan-Your-Ultimate-USA-Spotting-Trip\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/destinworld.com\/product\/world-airports-spotting-guides-book-3rd-edition\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-25966 lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/World-Airport-Spotting-Guides-3rd-Edition-195x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/World-Airport-Spotting-Guides-3rd-Edition-195x300.jpg 195w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/World-Airport-Spotting-Guides-3rd-Edition-664x1024.jpg 664w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/World-Airport-Spotting-Guides-3rd-Edition-768x1184.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/World-Airport-Spotting-Guides-3rd-Edition-997x1536.jpg 997w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/World-Airport-Spotting-Guides-3rd-Edition-585x901.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/World-Airport-Spotting-Guides-3rd-Edition.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px\"\/><\/a>\ud83d\udcd8 Plan Your Ultimate USA Spotting Trip<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Want even more detailed tips, maps, and hotel info? The <strong>World Airport Spotting Guides (3rd Edition)<\/strong> has listings for <strong>dozens of US airports<\/strong> \u2014 from the major hubs to niche regional fields, cargo hotspots, and airliner graveyards.<\/p>\n<p>Inside you\u2019ll find:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The best spotting locations<\/li>\n<li>Where to park, walk, or stay overnight<\/li>\n<li>Tips for photography and security<\/li>\n<li>Nearby aviation museums and storage sites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/destinworld.com\/product\/world-airports-spotting-guides-book-3rd-edition\/\"><strong>Grab your copy now <\/strong><\/a>and take your US spotting adventure to the next level.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Title image: <a id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1748942946181_209785\" class=\"owner-name truncate\" title=\"Go to Mark Bess\u2019s photostream\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/757200er\/\" rel=\"author\" data-track=\"attributionNameClick\">Mark Bess<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/member\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.airportspotting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Get-Premium-Membership.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 4 --><\/p><\/div>\n<p><script>\n!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\nn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;\nn.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\nt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,\ndocument,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\nfbq('init', '1453723304922399'); \/\/ Insert your pixel ID here.\nfbq('track', 'PageView');\n<\/script><script>\n\t\t\t\twindow.fbAsyncInit = function() {\n\t\t\t\t\tFB.init({ appId:\"354047517996093\", status:true,  cookie:true, xfbml:true});\n\t\t\t\t\tFB.getLoginStatus(function(response){\n\t\t\t\t\t\tif (response.status != \"unknown\") {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\trecord_login_status(4, \"Facebook\", true);\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\telse {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\trecord_login_status(4, \"Facebook\", false);\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t});\n\t\t\t\t};\n\t\t\t\t(function(d){\n\t\t\t\t\tvar js, id = \"facebook-jssdk\"; if (d.getElementById(id)) {return;}\n\t\t\t\t\tjs = d.createElement(\"script\"); js.id = id; js.async = true;\n\t\t\t\t\tjs.src = \"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/all.js\";\n\t\t\t\t\td.getElementsByTagName(\"head\")[0].appendChild(js);\n\t\t\t\t}(document));\n\t\t\t<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2 The United States is a plane spotter\u2019s paradise. 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