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PLANE SPOTTING NARITA AIRPORT
HOTELS
The Holiday Inn Tobu Narita is situated in the general vicinity to the Marroad Road Hotel below but is more central between the two terminal complexes offering a greater overall view. Note, the rooms with views are all twin rooms, you need to book a twin room even if you travel alone in order to get the best views. Location ** On the outskirts of the terminal complex between the parallel runways this hotel gives a good view of half of the airport complex. With a SBS and a little walking the majority of the traffic can be seen. A regular shuttle bus links the hotel to the terminals and their associated viewing decks.
Spotting ** Ask for a high level
room overlooking the airport, the hotel staff are generally used
to this request and will oblige where possible. Room 1250-1257 on the west wing of the hotel have reported views over
the terminal 1 complex and the link taxiway between the
terminals. Out in the corridor the windows by the lifts face in
the other direction giving views of runway 16L/34R which the
majority of flights using the other terminal (2) use. With a SBS
giving warnings of movements it is therefore possible to see
most of the traffic by monitoring terminal 1 from the room and
walking to the lift area when traffic arrives on the terminal 2
runway.
Photos * None possible from the hotel.
Value **
Rooms in the west wing starting from £60 a night
This hotel can be booked through the following site AGODA
Above: View from room 1225 at the Holiday Inn Tobu. A Singapore 747 can be seen landing to the right of the radar Credit Findlay Osborn The Marroad International Hotel is located approximately 3/4 mile North of runway 16R threshold and is linked to the airport by a free courtesy bus. Ask for an airport facing room and you will have great views of runway 16R, the cargo apron and the near stands on Terminal 1. Traffic climbing off the terminal 2 runway can be seen in the distance but SBS is required to identify the traffic. On the top floor of the hotel there is a restaurant which offers great views of all of the airport where you should read most things off with a good telescope.
Location *** Very convenient for spotters.
A shuttle bus links the hotel to the terminals.
Spotting ** Many things can be read off but not all. Try and ensure you get an airport facing room to avoid disappointment.
Room 1107 in the central complex gives views of the action on
both runways although some can be distant.
Photos ** Ask
for a room overlooking runway 16R and you will get photos such
as the one seen below. Please be aware that from these rooms you
can only see the above runway, anything using the terminal 2
runway would be out of site.
Value *** Outstanding value at just £45 per twin room per night.
This hotel is available through the AGODA website
Typical shot taking from a runway facing room at the Marroad hotel. Credit : Brendan Vanderwerf / airliners.net
The Narita Excel Tokyu Hotel is situated just 1/2 mile from the threshold of runway 16R and is connected with the terminals by a free shuttle bus. The hotel has 11 floors with many rooms having very good views of runway 16R / 34L as well as the cargo aprons. Ask for an airport facing room on a high floor to get the best views. With a good pair of binoculars or a telescope expect to read everything off
on 16R (the normal landing direction for the vast majority of the movements). To make life easier the windows in the room open! Despite this don't expect to get any quality photos from the hotel as the action is just too far away. Use the viewing decks on both terminals for great photos. Also worth bearing in mind is that there are arrival and departure screens in the hotel lobby which could come in handy.
Location *** Great location being so close to runway 16R.
Spotting *** With a room facing the airport, expect to read off the vast majority of movements with little or no problem.
Photos ** Not really possible from the hotel.
Value ** At £64 for a twin room , this hotel offers good value for money, bearing in mind its location.
This hotel is available through the
AGODA
The Narita View Hotel Tokyo is located near to the above hotel just 1/2 mile form the threshold of runway 16R. The hotel provides a free shuttle bus to and from the terminals. Reports suggest that rooms 1135 to 1150 offer great views of landing and departing traffic on 16R as well as the cargo area. As the hotel is so close to the action, expect to read off all movements on this runway during daylight hours
with no problem at all. There are quite likely to be many other rooms with good views but as is often the case, try and get a room on a high floor with an airport facing room.
Location *** Very convenient for the airport and its great viewing decks.
Spotting *** With an airport facing room you will not miss many movements.
Photos ** Not possible from the hotel. Use the viewing decks for great photos.
Value *** A typical price for a twin room is just £55 per night.
This hotel is available through the
AGODA
For a list of other airport hotels in the Narita area please click here
TOKYO HANEDA
The Haneda Excel Hotel Tokyo is found adjacent to Terminal 2 at Haneda Airport and offers spotters great views of the runways and terminal. Room 554 is one room number that has been suggested as offering good views but there are bound to be others. The hotel has six floors so as usual it is a good idea to ask for a room on a high floor with an airport view. Anyone who doesn't get a room with a decent view
should not be disappointed as there is always the excellent viewing deck to compensate.
Location *** Extremely convenient being right next to the terminal building.
Spotting *** Depending on the room you get there will be plenty of opportunity to read off all the interesting movements.
Photos ** No reports available, but it is quite likely that there will be chances for photos from this hotel.
Value ** Not particularly cheap at £100 for a twin room, but considering its location it is money well spent!
This hotel is available through the
AGODA
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