Spotting at LAX

Spartan13 · 12-05-2002, 03:20 PM

Guys I need your help, I'll be flying home to LA on Dec 15. I plan to do some spotting while im out there, other than spotting at the in and out is there another location to go without getting in trouble. I use to be able to go into the employee parking across the street from 24L/R but not anymore for obvious reasons.

Chansen · 12-05-2002, 03:33 PM

Read it some years back here but forgot exact location from LAX.

Tracon Doug · 12-05-2002, 05:18 PM

Well, you could go "up on the hill", on Imperial Highway, near the departure end of the 25's.

Can't miss it, although it's been awhile, there's usually a sign on the hill that says "NO JETS", put there by the El Segundo noise mongers association.

Spartan13 · 12-06-2002, 04:40 PM

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Originally posted by Tracon Doug
Well, you could go "up on the hill", on Imperial Highway, near the departure end of the 25's.

Can't miss it, although it's been awhile, there's usually a sign on the hill that says "NO JETS", put there by the El Segundo noise mongers association.

will I get any crap from the police if I go on the hill.

Tracon Doug · 12-06-2002, 05:25 PM

Nope. It's a residential neighborhood. Just park on the street on top of the hill. There used to be benches up there pointed at the 25's, but I don'tknow if they're still up there or not.

Spartan13 · 12-07-2002, 03:50 AM

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Originally posted by Tracon Doug
Nope. It's a residential neighborhood. Just park on the street on top of the hill. There used to be benches up there pointed at the 25's, but I don'tknow if they're still up there or not.

Thanks for the info Doug. I'm going to have to try this spot.

Airliners! · 12-08-2002, 04:22 AM

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Originally posted by Craig H. Hansen
Read it some years back here but forgot exact location from LAX.

There is! As you drive out of LAX, turn North on Sepulveda Blvd (or some such spelling...), it's right under the end of the northerm runways! Great hamburgers and shakes, and heavy metal a hundred feet over your head!

12-08-2002, 01:29 PM

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Originally posted by Airliners!
There is! As you drive out of LAX, turn North on Sepulveda Blvd (or some such spelling...), it's right under the end of the northerm runways! Great hamburgers and shakes, and heavy metal a hundred feet over your head!

Been there, I didn't remember the street name. There is a small park right on the side of In & Out, finding parking is not a problem since patrons leave very consistently.
When approaching In & Out stay on your right, as there is a "Y" deviation on Sepuveda and you may end by the beach. Stay put on the second line from your left and make a quick "U" turn at the light.
At this place you see 1/2 of LAXs action since the paralell runway in the other side of the airport get as much action at this spot. (terminals 4 to 7)

If you go on Sunday around noon I'll pay for lunch and you bring me a nice safety card (BTW: what are you flying?)

12-08-2002, 10:36 PM

There building a parking structure, about 3 stories tall in that abondand lot next to IN' out. Hope when the finish I can go up there a take some pics of there.

Starliner · 12-11-2002, 12:18 AM

About a year ago (and AFTER 9-11), I spent several hours rotating between the Proud Bird Restaurant and the "Big Cargo" parking lot right across the street. No one bothered me, and the Big Cargo parking lot is on airport property right next to a gate that leads airside. Several times airport police drove by, and didn't even stop, despite seeing me standing next to the fence with a camera. BTW, this is at the southeast corner of the airport, and In N Out Burger is towards the NE corner.

honduras_socal · 12-11-2002, 12:22 AM

on the 105 east you can get great views just before the freeway ends and puts you on imperial highway

Jeremy F. · 12-11-2002, 05:57 PM

In N Out by LAX is right by Sepulveda and Westchester Pkwy. The "Imperial Hill" spot does indeed still have the benches, and is a great location for rotation shots or planes leaving and arriving at the Tom Bradley terminal. No cops/law enforcement will bother you here. Another good spot is off of Westchester Pkwy, alongside 24L and 24R. There is a small road that is blocked off, unfortunatly since 9/11, before that it was open. It is still accessable if you park your car nearby and walk. You can get some good above-the-fence shots. However, I dont know if cops will bother you here. They shouldn't however. If you want anymore info, you can PM me and I'll try to help you with any questions.

Spartan13 · 12-12-2002, 02:32 AM

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Originally posted by Starliner
About a year ago (and AFTER 9-11), I spent several hours rotating between the Proud Bird Restaurant and the "Big Cargo" parking lot right across the street. No one bothered me, and the Big Cargo parking lot is on airport property right next to a gate that leads airside. Several times airport police drove by, and didn't even stop, despite seeing me standing next to the fence with a camera. BTW, this is at the southeast corner of the airport, and In N Out Burger is towards the NE corner.

Last June when I did some spotting I was actually on the other cargo side. Me and my friend sat at the edge of the fence at the Virgin Cargo center and the cops kept driving by but never did anything.

12-05-2002, 03:20 PM	#1
Spartan13 Insane Collector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: TULSA Age: 28 Posts: 1,409	Spotting at LAX Guys I need your help, I'll be flying home to LA on Dec 15. I plan to do some spotting while im out there, other than spotting at the in and out is there another location to go without getting in trouble. I use to be able to go into the employee parking across the street from 24L/R but not anymore for obvious reasons.

12-05-2002, 03:33 PM	#2
Chansen Complete Wacko! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 3,041	I hear that the IN and OUT Burgers is a great place to watch! Read it some years back here but forgot exact location from LAX.

12-05-2002, 05:18 PM	#3
Tracon Doug Vector For Spacing Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 51 Posts: 857	Well, you could go "up on the hill", on Imperial Highway, near the departure end of the 25's. Can't miss it, although it's been awhile, there's usually a sign on the hill that says "NO JETS", put there by the El Segundo noise mongers association. __________________ Piss On Noise Abatement! Doug Kenaga Portland TRACON Dallas/Fort Worth TRACON SoCal TRACON Los Angeles TRACON

12-06-2002, 05:25 PM	#5
Tracon Doug Vector For Spacing Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 51 Posts: 857	Nope. It's a residential neighborhood. Just park on the street on top of the hill. There used to be benches up there pointed at the 25's, but I don'tknow if they're still up there or not. __________________ Piss On Noise Abatement! Doug Kenaga Portland TRACON Dallas/Fort Worth TRACON SoCal TRACON Los Angeles TRACON

12-11-2002, 12:22 AM	#11
honduras_socal Master Collector Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: socal (southbay) Age: 21 Posts: 628	on the 105 east you can get great views just before the freeway ends and puts you on imperial highway __________________ Visit My Site: http://sanpedrosula-airport.tripod.com/ SAHSA (HONDURAS) 737/727 TAN (HONDURAS) 737/727 TAN SAHSA (HONDURAS) 737

12-08-2002, 10:36 PM	#9
Romania is #1 Guest Posts: n/a	There building a parking structure, about 3 stories tall in that abondand lot next to IN' out. Hope when the finish I can go up there a take some pics of there.

12-11-2002, 12:18 AM	#10
Starliner Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Norman OK USA Posts: 452	About a year ago (and AFTER 9-11), I spent several hours rotating between the Proud Bird Restaurant and the "Big Cargo" parking lot right across the street. No one bothered me, and the Big Cargo parking lot is on airport property right next to a gate that leads airside. Several times airport police drove by, and didn't even stop, despite seeing me standing next to the fence with a camera. BTW, this is at the southeast corner of the airport, and In N Out Burger is towards the NE corner.

12-11-2002, 05:57 PM	#12
Jeremy F. Insane Collector Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,981	In N Out by LAX is right by Sepulveda and Westchester Pkwy. The "Imperial Hill" spot does indeed still have the benches, and is a great location for rotation shots or planes leaving and arriving at the Tom Bradley terminal. No cops/law enforcement will bother you here. Another good spot is off of Westchester Pkwy, alongside 24L and 24R. There is a small road that is blocked off, unfortunatly since 9/11, before that it was open. It is still accessable if you park your car nearby and walk. You can get some good above-the-fence shots. However, I dont know if cops will bother you here. They shouldn't however. If you want anymore info, you can PM me and I'll try to help you with any questions.

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