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Rhodes International Airport
"Diagoras"

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How to get there

Spotting point 2, lies parallel to the threshold of runway 25, yet on its northern side. Leave the air terminal following the direction towards Rhodes Town (green line on map). Approximately 100m right after the EKO gas station, you'll find a gravel road on your left hand side, leading to the perimeter of ILS and PAPI and HIRL lights of runway 25. At this point, the internal airport perimeter road is safeguarded by a high wooden fence. In order to get a view of aircraft preparing for take-off, you'll need a ladder or your car's roof.

There is no obstacle for landing airgraft. This point is shady and the sea shore is just 50 metres away, yet the strong NW winds make swimming a challenge. Walking from the air terminal takes 25 minutes. Getting here on you own car or by cab, will take you roughly 10 minutes.

Light conditions

Spotting point 1 enables you to take photos  either of aircraft taxiing for take-off from runway 25 or landing aircraft. Optimal light conditions occur between noon time and afternoon.

Photographic equipment

300 mm lens will be enough for landing aircraft, or those on runway 25 (B737 or A320).

Other information

You are advised to stock up supplies before getting there, since Observation Point 2 is remote and cars hardly pass from there.