Shuttle Spotting @ LAX
 

So does anyone have any details on what side Endeavour will land @ LAX?

Perhaps a FT LAX Shuttle Do?

http://www.latimes.com/news/nation/n...,7851736.story

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/472240...science-space/

I would *think* they would use 25L as it's longer and wider. But, I have no idea which ramp they are going to park.

The one time I saw Air Force One come in, they parked at one of the remote pads at the end of the north (Playa Del Rey) side of the airport and the 747 landed on 24R. The view from In-N-Out would be pretty amazing if they used 24R!

I'm hoping they will do some flyby of iconic LA landmark (like above the Hollywood sign or Griffith Park Observatory) like they did when the shuttle was delivered to NY and DC.

For better spotting, I'm hoping it lands on 24R so I can see it from In-N-Out.

I think it depends on where they plan on parking; there's only a few places you can stash a 747 at LAX (let alone one with a shuttle on it's back); the cargo ramps adjacent to the start of 25R and L, the airline ramps (midfield) and the remote pads at the end of 24L. I suppose the FBOs along Imperial Highway can also take a heavy, but I know for security reasons, they like to park the VC-25s out at the remote pads.

This says it'll land at the southernmost runway, which should be 25L. Any ideas of best place to watch the landing from?

Los Angeles County Superior Court Airport Courthouse.

Cool. I've noticed that building when driving by on the 105. Is it open to the public though? Since it's a courthouse, are you allowed to bring in cameras?

I've had the pleasure of visiting the courthouse a few times to attend trials; yes, it's open to the public (there's a branch of the County Clerk there as well). You will need to go through airport-style security with walk-though metal detectors and bag x-ray. There isn't any free parking in the complex, though.

The other obvious spots would be from the parking lot of the Proud Bird and the viewing deck at Imperial Avenue and Sheldon Street in El Segundo. I suspect that is going to be PACKED there.

The courthouse is open to the public during business hours.

The use of cameras is prohibited in the courtrooms (unless specifically authorized by the judge). Bringing cameras into the building is at the discretion of the security screeners who can be as predictable as the TSA. I suspect that compact cameras would not present a problem. DSLR equipment? Who knows. You can always call the sheriff's office in the building and ask (310-727-6185).

Where's is the viewing deck? When I search on "viewing deck LAX" all I get is the observation deck on top of Encounter. And when I use Google Maps' "satellite view" I don't see anything that looks like a viewing deck in the vicinity of Sheldon and Imperial.

Shuttle Endeavour will be landing at LAX on Sept 20. It will be moved to Exposition Park on Oct 12~13.

http://thesource.metro.net/2012/08/0...teps-from-expo

Shuttle Endeavour LAX landing Sept. 20
 

Okay so the news of the day is that the Space Shuttle Endeavour is landing at LAX atop the 747 on Sept. 20.

Which runway?

What time will it land? I'm going to take a day off work just to see this! :eek: ^^^^

they say "mid-day" and of course everything is "weather permitting," which could mean 'weather' from where ever it takes off from to weather at LAX.

It will leave Florida on Sept. 17, and it will take a few days to get to LAX on Sept. 20...it will stop to re-fuel, ceremonies, etc.

So best to be flexible and patient.

http://www.californiasciencecenter.o.../endeavour.php

Cool! Thanks. Now I hope I'm at the right runway! :)

Any FT DOs for the LAX landing? We can have it at the In 'N Out or the Proud Bird depending on the landing runway! :D