Cornelis Boersma 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Some nice shots! Ths for sharing, really nice A318! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaity 1 Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Hon Kit, nice spot there with some variety of airlines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted February 23, 2012 Some very nice captures at HKT, Hon Kit! Looks like you are inside the airport - great spotting location. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hon Kit 3 Report post Posted February 23, 2012 Thanks guys. Flee, i wasnt at the terminal. I was halfway down the runway at the road somewhere near the control tower. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hon Kit 3 Report post Posted March 3, 2012 (edited) Continuation of my Phuket trip on 17 feb Here are some from 18 feb Orient Thai very early rotation to BKK using my UWA 20mm lens on this 2 A330. so close Virgin 4149 back to Perth Norwind 2474 all the way from Koltsovo , Russia. This conclude my spotting trip to Phuket. Many thanks to Prompong introducing me Jeerapan for spotting info around Phuket. Here is a pic of the location http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/9655/image00001iz.jpg Thanks for viewing. Edited March 3, 2012 by Liew Hon Kit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted March 4, 2012 Great shots Hon Kit! No disturbances from the authority? It stated there TAKE A PHOTO WITHOUT AOT PERMISSION. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornelis Boersma 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2012 Nice shots from HKT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted April 21, 2013 HKT 19/04 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leong Chuo Sheng 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2013 Hi all, would like some advice on Phuket (HKT) spotting scene nowadays. I am planning a one night trip in mid-Jan - this means the beach runway (09) should be in use if I'm not mistaken? Also, is the mound still accessible and safe to go? Thanks in advance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hon Kit 3 Report post Posted December 1, 2013 Chuo Sheng, was there with Waiping in April and been there before in Feb. Rarely 09 in use for me. Most of the time they use 27 as there is ILS for landing. You can go to the beach where there is a resort near by and spot for 27 departure and so far this is the safest spot. We tried spotting from the road side, there will be airport police patrol frequently. And dangerous as need to climb on the fence to shoot where the road is very busy. We even went to the spot near 27 touch down point. There's construction going on and 1 of the contractor who don't speak any English contacted police . The police came in 10 minutes and ask us to leave. Thus, spotting in Phuket is not very nice i would say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waiping 12 Report post Posted December 1, 2013 Ya, I still can't get over missing the UTAIR B757! : The next time I'm there I will rent a 4x4. That should be high enough to shot over the fence. The Thai Smile A320 I posted was shot by standing atop a rather new Vios. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leong Chuo Sheng 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2013 Hon Kit & Waiping, Thanks for your advice....it seems that my only option is the beach, regardless of runway direction...alamak! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted December 2, 2013 Yes that narrow road beside the runway is not easy. I think that there is a hotel on that hill but I am not sure if there is anywhere in the hotel where you can spot from... Have a good spotting trip to HKT Chuo Sheng! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leong Chuo Sheng 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2013 Thanks flee! Just tying up a few loose ends before I commit to this trippy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leong Chuo Sheng 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2014 I've returned from the SXM of Southeast Asia! Not even off the plane and I already acquire my first target! Thomas Cook A330-200 preparing back to Europe on another charter flight The famous Mai Khao beach spot, with a pair of tourists on the prime 'past the fence' spot. MI 319 coming in from SIN TG 216 heading back to BKK, operated by A330-300 HS-TEK And a surprise visitor from Europe on this B767-300ER...can anyone guess who? Will drip feed as I've got 300 shots to sort through! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leong Chuo Sheng 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2014 Nordwind Airlines B767-300ER? Yes Shahid, that's right! Unscheduled Russian visitor of Nordwind Airlines arriving just after 1715hrs to an already packed HKT I decided to be brave and go right up to the fence, and I get my plane going back to KUL as QR 849 This Bombardier Global Express snuck in after QR, owned by JetCraft Corp of North Carolina Nok Air's B737-800 HS-DBM going back to DMK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leong Chuo Sheng 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2014 Lets have some landings B738 9M-MSH from KUL A320 Thai Smile HS-TXH from CNX A332 Air Berlin D-ALPH from AUH/FRA B763 Business Air HS-BIH from ICN That's all from Day 1. Day 2 coming soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leong Chuo Sheng 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2014 Day 2: Bright and early. No cloud cover with max temperature of 33 C. On apron are 2x Thomson B763(W) from GOT & ARN and 1x B788 from LGW PG leased A320 to BKK For Waiping: UTAir B757-200ER (W) TG 201 from BKK on B744 Finnair A343 from HEL RTAF A319CJ. Security was tight with 2 platoons of army troops and 1 navy destroyer offshore because of this aircarft. Another Nordwind Airlines B763 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted January 24, 2014 Great beach shots...seems still be able to go there and be safe to take some pictures !!! Not even asked to leave before RTAF A319 arrival ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leong Chuo Sheng 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2014 Great beach shots...seems still be able to go there and be safe to take some pictures !!! Not even asked to leave before RTAF A319 arrival ? Hi Uncle Pieter, Thanks It is still publicly accessible and there were plenty of tourists from neighbouring hotels. I was led away from being near the fence when the soldiers saw me. They were very friendly though, and with a bit of sign language made their positions on photo taking clear. *Pointing towards the open water/beach* - Photo OK! *Pointing towards the airport* - Photo no OK! After the RTAF A319 landed they all disappeared and I went back to shoot more departures. Heavy departure action... It's a dangerous game we spotters play all round the world One Transaero 744 out, another one comes in... More TG heavies...apron is getting crowded! A333 from ICN B77W from CPH And lastly, this SV B772ER came in. I suspect it was a diversion as SV don't fly here. That's all folks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sri Ramani K. 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2018 (edited) Had a short trip down to HKT over the weekend... A few to share.. The famous Mai Khao beach.. The Thais.. The Europeans.. The Russians.. The bizjets.. The BA of China (as someone had put it) My ride back to KUL - 9M-AJS.. Cheers! Hope you've enjoyed! Edited January 14, 2018 by Sri Ramani K. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted January 14, 2018 Wow, some nice catches there! I sometimes think that traffic at HKT is more interesting than that of BKK. Too bad we don't see those TransAero birds anymore! Thanks for sharing, Ramani! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicknesh PS 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2018 I had a short trip too....these are some pics to share DSC_0049 by Vick-k, on Flickr DSC_0433 by Vick-k, on Flickr DSC00985_1 by Vick-k, on Flickr DSC_0421 by Vick-k, on Flickr DSC_0369 by Vick-k, on Flickr DSC_0308 by Vick-k, on Flickr DSC00993 by Vick-k, on Flickr DSC_0485 by Vick-k, on Flickr DSC_0469 by Vick-k, on Flickr DSC_0032 by Vick-k, on Flickr DSC00979 by Vick-k, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicknesh PS 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2018 I am guessing this is a known fact to many of you, but I thought I'd share it anyway. I had a great time spotting in January so I thought I'd do it again. Just returned from Phuket and it was different this time. 1. Aircraft land on runway 09 (west to east) Dec-Apr (www.phuket.com) when the north east wind blows. Landing aircraft are very low in direct sunlight. 2. The sun is behind you if you are perched on the southern side. ==> great pics May 1. Planes take off from runway 27 (east to west). The planes are pretty high by the time they reach the beachside. You will get belly shots, unless you stand much further away with a longer lens. 2. Now, the sun is now infront of you if you are spotting from the southern end. So...I guess you will need to move to the nothern end. 3. The smoking deck in HKT departure is pretty useless at this time too, backlit pics. 4. The sun also runs parallel almost in line with the runway, making for more backlit issues and heat haze. Use "sunearthtools" website to check the position of the sun any time of the year to plan your trips. Hopefully you find this info useful. Just my personal experience, so if my facts are wrong, I do apologize. Just to clarify...my 1st trip was in Jan Runway 09, had a great time. 2nd trip in May 2018, runway 27, not so great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KS Ong 1 Report post Posted December 24, 2019 Just came back from HKT. Spotting on the beach at the beginning of Rwy 09 is OK. Airport security do patrol from time to time but doesn't 'chase' people away, except for those who climbs up towards the airport perimeter fence. Here are some pictures. Airport Security will not be pleased if someone climbs up to the barb wires at the airport perimeter fence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites