Zurich day two 11.09.2010

[buryspotter]

Day two started with a trip up to level 10 of car-park No 3.

View towards SR Technics


Looking over to the “Runway 34 restaurant” the vague shape in the domed area is supposedly Ilyushin Il-14 EX-1146K.


Next was the airside tour, excellent value at 8CHF. (Kiosk opens 10.30 with people already queing for the first tour at 11.00)

Close to the action but reflections from the bus windows are a problem.


The tours goes to areas that can’t be seen from the terminal areas – approx 30+ aircraft were seen that did not move over the weekend.



To save space aircraft are hung from the hanger roof when not in use.


You can get off the tour at Terminal E which has the only currently open viewing terrace.










Aircraft taking off on R16 bank sharply to the left, circle within the airport boundary then route back over terminal E before departing onwards.


Evening shot of 3 x Ryanairs heading home - just a thought, I wonder if Mr O'Leary has thought about towing gliders behind the Boeings then dropping them off at regional airports on the way?




Alan

[copperbob]

Alan, a mate of mine and myself are in Zurich for two days at the end of this month. We're booked in to a local hotel just off the tram line (3 stops down) What would you recommend as the best spot to log aircraft from? I do take photo's but mainly will be a number crunching trip for both of us
Any help would be appreciated

Bob

[buryspotter]

Bob,

From what I noted whilst there for numbers the best spot would be the viewing terrace on the roof of terminal E. This is situated in the middle of the airport and can only be reached by bus after having passed through security. Tickets (2CHF) are from a machine in the portacabin where the airport tours start (located by leaving main Terminal, turn right, approx 200 metres along just near the start of the elevated roadway).

Make sure you stock up from the large supermarket in the food hall (opposite the main terminal) as there are no facilities over on "E" apart from a couple of vending machines. There are toilets and an under-cover area (with arrivals/departure screen) if the weather is not good.

Everything tends to land / take-off / taxy past the terrace here.

Do take the airport tour as it visits areas not visable from any of the terminals and with the two of you nothing will be missed.

Some views from Terminal E terrace




Hope this helps

Alan

[copperbob]

Alan, thats wonderful thanks, here's hoping for decent weather!!

Bob