Idlewild park is a very good park for watching planes. It is right next to a school, however as long as you are not filming the school and are not on school property, you should be alright. You will see traffic landing on runway 22R. This spot is recommended for afternoon until evening due to the sun setting in the west. In the summer season, there are more trees, but in the winter, there is an unobstructed view of the...
ย ย ย Read moreGreat view of landing planes at JFK. You can spot heavier planes such as the B747 and A380. A super high zoom lens is not needed, but I would recommend at least 100mm even though a 55mm would do.
However, the neighborhood is shady and I would not recommended taking public transit here, especially after sunset. Try to come by car with...
ย ย ย Read moreThe problem with Idlewild Park is that you have illegal dumping of debris along snake road, and on 147th Ave across from Brookville Park. Currently, NYC has a contractor doing wetland mitigation inside...
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