KAL744 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Posted (9 years 6 months 16 hours ago) and read 1517 times:
This year I went to Korea for spotting and vacation. During my trip I went to GMP and ICN airport.
Anyone knows other good airports in Korea for spotting? And are there any hotels or other accomodations to stay near the airports, from where it is possible to watch departing or arriving aircrafts?
James From Taiwan, joined Dec 2002, 53 posts, RR: 0 Reply 1, posted (9 years 6 months 15 hours ago) and read 1503 times:
KAL744, They just opened a Hyatt Regency at ICN. Not sure what the facilities are like there. PUS is a little difficult due to the combined civil/military use. I would not recommend trying to take any photos in or outside the terminals. Hope this helps.
Flykal From Australia, joined Sep 2003, 441 posts, RR: 4 Reply 2, posted (9 years 6 months 12 hours ago) and read 1485 times:
Hi KAL744,
I was also going to mention the new Hyatt Regency at ICN, but haven't stayed there yet so can't comment on its location. Another option is the Mayfield hotel (very nice 5 star hotel) at GMP airport - and right across the road from my main office, KE Headquarters! While this hotel is not in a perfect location, you can see aircraft on short final from its vicinity.
If I can help anymore, drop me an email.
Cheers,
Phil
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Manni From South Korea, joined Nov 2001, 4221 posts, RR: 23 Reply 4, posted (9 years 6 months 8 hours ago) and read 1460 times:
Jeju is great for spotting. The airport is only minutes away from downtown Jeju city. Lots of KE and OZ aircraft in all sizes come in troughout the day, but nothing else realy. It's easy to walk from the terminal building to the fences surrounding the apron.
Kdonohue From Canada, joined Sep 2001, 365 posts, RR: 0 Reply 5, posted (9 years 5 months 4 weeks 1 day 20 hours ago) and read 1422 times:
I don't know if things have changed, but six years ago I was at Kimpo and they had a great observation deck on top of the terminal. I tried taking some pictures and security told me pretty quick not to take any photos.
UTA_flyinghigh From Tunisia, joined Oct 2001, 6495 posts, RR: 52 Reply 7, posted (9 years 5 months 4 weeks 1 day 17 hours ago) and read 1392 times:
I have been quite a lot of times and Kimpo and I have never been harassed by the authorities. However, there are some pretty good spots at the runway thresholds, provided you have a car. As for the terrace, as it was on top of what was the domestic terminal, there's now not much to be seen apart from KE,OZ,KE,KE,OZ, you get it.
ICN also has some good spots for approach shots, but again, you need a vehicle. Forget about runway shots as most airports in Korea have very high walls and military guarding the perimeter :
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