I am putting together some bits from various Canadian trips over the years. Hopefully, some pictures of interest, and maybe a few pointers for anyone spotting / photographing.
Vancouver Airport is on an island, imaginatively named Sea Island. The central area is used by all the main airlines. The South Terminal is used by Pacific Coastal AL, other small operators and general aviation.
The central area has a viewing area inside the terminal. It is about 25m length, with plenty of seating. Better than nothing, but you will not see everything.
Examples
EMB-190 Air Canada C-FNAN Vancouver
A320 Air Canada C-FNVU Vancouver
DHC8 AC Jazz C-FADF Vancouver
DHC8 AC Express C-GNON Vancouver
Canadair RJ-200 AC Jazz C-GKEP Vancouver
B787 Air Canada C-GHPY Vancouver
B787 JAL JA-827J a Vancouver
Beech 1900 Central Mountain C-FCMU Vancouver
Beech 1900 CMA C-GGBY Vancouver
There is a multi-storey car park in the centre, but views very limited. Any pictures are luck. But, you have a partial view towards South Terminal and GA so can make out a few regs.
A319 Air Canada C-FYKW 1 Vancouver
B737 Continental N17321 Vancouver
Canadair RJ-200 AC Jazz C-FDJA Vancouver
B747 Cathay Pacific B-HUJ Vancouver
B767 Air China B-2499 Vancouver
HS748 Air North C-FYDY Vancouver (2)
There is one hotel, The Fairmont. They cater for enthusiasts ie North facing rooms give brilliant view over the gates used by USA airlines. Some of the higher rooms have a telescope.
Even if you do not stay overnight, have a meal, the breakfast/dining room overlooks the USA gates.
A319 AC Rouge C-FYNS 1 Vancouver
A320 Delta AL N364NW Vancouver
EMB-170 Delta Compass N636CZ 2 Vancouver
Canadair RJ-702 Delta N606SK 2 Vancouver
Canadair RJ-701 Delta Skywest N603QX 1 Vancouver
EMB-170 American Eagle N206NN Vancouver
B737 Delta AL N3765 Vancouver
B737 Alaska AL N796AS Vancouver
B737 Westjet C-GWRG 1 Vancouver
Finally, airside, once checked in, easy to wander a fair bit. OK for spotting but photography harder.
B737 Westjet C-GAWS Vancouver
B787 ANA JA-803A 2 Vancouver
You will enjoy it if you go.
Pete.
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Re: Canadian Ramblings
nice selection Pete and thanks for the info re the viewing, trying to plan a trip to western Canada for later in the year so it's very useful
Andy
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Re: Canadian Ramblings
Enjoyed your selection, in particular the HS 748.
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