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Best Place To Watch Planes At O'Hare

TWA1985 From United States of America, joined Nov 2006, 639 posts, RR: 0
Posted (6 years 4 months 3 weeks 3 days 6 hours ago) and read 9839 times:

Hi All,

My seven year old cousin in coming to visit from Wisconsin and has never been on a plane. I thought it would be neat to take him to O'Hare to watch planes.

Can anyone tell me some good spots and the directions telling how to get there?

Thanks,

TWA1985

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JAGflyer From Canada, joined Aug 2004, 3321 posts, RR: 4
Reply 1, posted (6 years 4 months 3 weeks 3 days 6 hours ago) and read 9829 times:

Warning: When I was there I "accidently" took some road leading to a fence near one of the cargo carrier's buildings. I remember seeing cargo containers from KL being moved into one of the buildings. The view was the best I'd ever had while spotting at ANY airport. We were inches from moving aircraft. I'll never forget the VS 747 taxiing by us and then taking off. We only lasted about 2 minutes before security approached us and chased us away. Worth being caught by 3 police officers approaching us. As soon as we offered them ID they new we were harmless Canadians and they told us just to leave.

I remember going somewhere else to see planes but I cant remember it. I am sure someone here from ORD can help you find a nice place to spend an afternoon.

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AirTran737 From United States of America, joined Apr 2004, 3639 posts, RR: 12
Reply 2, posted (6 years 4 months 3 weeks 3 days 5 hours ago) and read 9810 times:

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Quoting TWA1985 (Thread starter):
My seven year old cousin in coming to visit from Wisconsin and has never been on a plane. I thought it would be neat to take him to O'Hare to watch planes.

Can anyone tell me some good spots and the directions telling how

ORD is notorious for being rude to spotters. I would recommend going up on the parking deck.

Nice Trip Report!!! Great Pics, thanks for posting!!!! B747Forever

Ordpark From United States of America, joined Nov 2003, 543 posts, RR: 1
Reply 3, posted (6 years 4 months 3 weeks 3 days 2 hours ago) and read 9736 times:

If they are landing on 22R, go to the intersection of Mannheim and Touhey, there is a mall on the corner with several restaurants and ample parking, They come overhead at about 1000 feet on the final...

United767 From United States of America, joined Aug 2006, 356 posts, RR: 5
Reply 4, posted (6 years 4 months 3 weeks 3 days 2 hours ago) and read 9733 times:

Theres a spot near an office complex of Mannheim Road if they are landing on 27L. Just take the side road down to wear the fence is shut, or if you dont want any trouble, you can just park in the office building parking lot.

I wish UA flew mainline to MYR, that way you wouldn't be stuck in a smelly Saturn for 12 hours.

Bohica From United States of America, joined Feb 2004, 2411 posts, RR: 0
Reply 5, posted (6 years 4 months 3 weeks 3 days 2 hours ago) and read 9721 times:

Try this website:

http://chicagoaps.tripod.com/

HBJZA From Switzerland, joined Jan 2006, 376 posts, RR: 0
Reply 6, posted (6 years 4 months 3 weeks 3 days 2 hours ago) and read 9708 times:

Quoting TWA1985 (Thread starter):
I thought it would be neat to take him to O'Hare to watch planes

Your cousin is so lucky, he might as well see a UFO praise

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