Spotting locations at KMHT

Airport terminal observation area (landside, pre-security)

35/17

Located on the second floor before security, offering a view of Runway 35/17, the gates (Southwest, American, Delta), the cargo apron with FedEx planes, and UPS planes.

Aviation Museum of New Hampshire parking lot

35/17

Public parking lot next to the airport for close-up views of takeoffs and landings; view of Runway 35/17 and close taxiway traffic on Taxiway Hotel/Echo. Busiest during cargo flights, early morning and evenings starting 6 p.m.

Ammon Drive, inside long-term Parking Lot C

6

Requires entering and paying for long-term Parking Lot C; provides views of Taxiway Mike and Mike 1, Runway 6, and Gates 1 and 2 (United).

Baggage claim area, north end of the terminal

Landside terminal area giving the closest view of Gates 1, 4, 5, and 6, including parked Delta jets such as an MD-88; no runway view.

Triangle Plaza, off South Willow Street

6/24

Public plaza/road area near the Runway 6/24 end; a spotter described it as a perfect spot to see planes fly overhead when Runway 6 was in use, with landing traffic rolling out toward Taxiway J1.