Plane spotting Philadelphia airport, Philadelphia spotting hotels

The Marriott Philadelphia Airport is situated right at the centre of the airport. Connected to Terminal B by a skybridge, this hotel offers spotters a great chance to make inroads into the USAir fleet. When reserving a room ask for a high floor number and for a room overlooking the airport. If you get both of these options you will not be disappointed. From these rooms expect to read off about 95% of the traffic with a good pair of binoculars. You will have great views of the two parallel runways and many taxiways. There is a crossing runway which is mainly used by commuter traffic which can be a bit more tricky, but thankfully the vast majority of the traffic uses the two parallel runways. Even at night you will still read aircraft off courtesy of a well lit taxiway between the USAir and Northwest gates.

Location *** Very conveniently located so close to the terminal.

Spotting *** Reading off 95% of all movements at an airport as busy as this means that you won't be disappointed.

Photos ** No actual reports but there seems every likelihood that there will be opportunities for photos.

Value ** Not particularly cheap, but when you consider the location of the hotel and the spotting opportunities, it must be considered well worth it. A twin room at weekends is approximately £73.

Prices can be found through the AGODA website

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