(PICS) Antalya (AYT) 06-14.08.2013
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(PICS) Antalya (AYT) 06-14.08.2013
Hey all,
My first tripreport here on this site. During my recent holiday with my girlfriend near Antalya in August I took the chance to do some spotting at AYT airport.
Anyway, spotting in AYT is quite unconfortable, as mentioned in the previous tripreport AYT has 2 parallel runways with simultaneous usage, traffic is divided almost 50/50 on both runways. As mentioned in other tripreports I read before some airlines have preferred runways, I can confirm this but I saw here many, many exceptions, so nothing to count on when you wait for a particular aircraft. Due to my lack of time I concentrated on the last remaining russian aircraft, I had no scanner so my only chance was to find a position in the middle of both runways to reach both spotting locations on time when I saw the aircraft on approach, that worked quite good but I missed that way many other aircraft, but the russians are always worth to do that.
I only visited the airport in the morning, so all shots taken on the morning positions of Runway 36R and 36C. Nearly all spotting locations here are in small villages around to airports, the people there seem to not see very often foreign people (with camera...), you always feel a little bit "watched". Other spotters I met in AYT also told me it happened in the past that some citizens called the police, so be careful at any time.
Enough to write, here are the pictures:
The first of my wanted-list, SarAvia Yak-42 in AviaPrad-cs, RA-42378
Aeroflot is daily with IL-96, sometimes 2-3 a day, here RA-96011 in the early morning
Ikar Air B757-200 VQ-BAL, this airline was new to me, don't know exactly who they are, operating with 3 Nordwind 757
My very first An-148, RA-61710 with "Ice Hockey Team CSKA Moscow"-sticker
Windrose with their new A330-200, looking stunning!
My most-wanted were the Tatarstan Tu-154, the last regular Tu5 in AYT, however it took me one week to get the first one, the first week Tatarstan came only with A319 and B737, here RA-85799
My highlight of the year so far, Tu-154M Kazaviaspas, UP-T5406, inbound from Aqtau
The second Polet An-148, RA-61709
Red Wings is now daily with Tu-204, sometimes 2-3 flights a day
On the last day, finally, the 2nd Tatarstan Tu-154M, RA-85833 in basic Ural-cs
Transaero can also be seen with their Tu-214 2-3 times a week
Taken out of the Terminal prior my flight back home, all photo opportunity's only at the gates after security controls, no problems here, so be aerly at the airport, some good shots possible here
And last but not least 2 Helicopters taken from my hotel room balkony, althrough back light that Kamov Ka-32T was really nice, UR-CIO
I hope you like the pictures, if you have any questions please feel free.
Many greetings
Daniel
My first tripreport here on this site. During my recent holiday with my girlfriend near Antalya in August I took the chance to do some spotting at AYT airport.
Anyway, spotting in AYT is quite unconfortable, as mentioned in the previous tripreport AYT has 2 parallel runways with simultaneous usage, traffic is divided almost 50/50 on both runways. As mentioned in other tripreports I read before some airlines have preferred runways, I can confirm this but I saw here many, many exceptions, so nothing to count on when you wait for a particular aircraft. Due to my lack of time I concentrated on the last remaining russian aircraft, I had no scanner so my only chance was to find a position in the middle of both runways to reach both spotting locations on time when I saw the aircraft on approach, that worked quite good but I missed that way many other aircraft, but the russians are always worth to do that.
I only visited the airport in the morning, so all shots taken on the morning positions of Runway 36R and 36C. Nearly all spotting locations here are in small villages around to airports, the people there seem to not see very often foreign people (with camera...), you always feel a little bit "watched". Other spotters I met in AYT also told me it happened in the past that some citizens called the police, so be careful at any time.
Enough to write, here are the pictures:
The first of my wanted-list, SarAvia Yak-42 in AviaPrad-cs, RA-42378
Aeroflot is daily with IL-96, sometimes 2-3 a day, here RA-96011 in the early morning
Ikar Air B757-200 VQ-BAL, this airline was new to me, don't know exactly who they are, operating with 3 Nordwind 757
My very first An-148, RA-61710 with "Ice Hockey Team CSKA Moscow"-sticker
Windrose with their new A330-200, looking stunning!
My most-wanted were the Tatarstan Tu-154, the last regular Tu5 in AYT, however it took me one week to get the first one, the first week Tatarstan came only with A319 and B737, here RA-85799
My highlight of the year so far, Tu-154M Kazaviaspas, UP-T5406, inbound from Aqtau
The second Polet An-148, RA-61709
Red Wings is now daily with Tu-204, sometimes 2-3 flights a day
On the last day, finally, the 2nd Tatarstan Tu-154M, RA-85833 in basic Ural-cs
Transaero can also be seen with their Tu-214 2-3 times a week
Taken out of the Terminal prior my flight back home, all photo opportunity's only at the gates after security controls, no problems here, so be aerly at the airport, some good shots possible here
And last but not least 2 Helicopters taken from my hotel room balkony, althrough back light that Kamov Ka-32T was really nice, UR-CIO
I hope you like the pictures, if you have any questions please feel free.
Many greetings
Daniel
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Re: (PICS) Antalya (AYT) 06-14.08.2013
Brilliant pics Thx for sharing, some real candy !
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Re: (PICS) Antalya (AYT) 06-14.08.2013
Nice shots
How did you get to those villages
Rented a car, took the bus/taxi or just walked...
How did you get to those villages
Rented a car, took the bus/taxi or just walked...
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Re: (PICS) Antalya (AYT) 06-14.08.2013
Nice shots !
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I had a rental car, it is a must for AYT spotting. There are some small busses driving through the villages, you could reach the spotting location with them also. But due to the 2 runways you have to be mobile, exspecially when you wait for particular aircraft. Landing directions also chances mostly 2 times a day, in the morning they always land from seaside, between 9-11 they mostly change landing directions and in the early evening they again chance to seaside landing, no matter what wind direction. I could see the approach/departures from my hotel, in 10 days I stayed there it was every day the same, only the times when they change are each day different.
Re: (PICS) Antalya (AYT) 06-14.08.2013
a rental car is essential due to runway changes and the spots at the south side which are very difficult to reach by public transport. You will not be able to explain a bus driver where you want to go. Busses are not like in Europe. People hardly speak english, even in restaurants etc.
For an overview of all spotting places at Antalya and an indication of what comes on what day see my website
http://wheretospotatairports.wordpress. ... a-aytltai/
For an overview of all spotting places at Antalya and an indication of what comes on what day see my website
http://wheretospotatairports.wordpress. ... a-aytltai/
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Re: (PICS) Antalya (AYT) 06-14.08.2013
Very nice and thank you for the report, very usefull. Tesekküler
I notice the Kamov as well ( came across my office twice in june) but it isn't stationed at Antayla airport. as far as I know. Did you see it perhaps there?
Antalya 2013 : Aeroflot IL-96-300 by Hermen Goud, on Flickr
I notice the Kamov as well ( came across my office twice in june) but it isn't stationed at Antayla airport. as far as I know. Did you see it perhaps there?
Antalya 2013 : Aeroflot IL-96-300 by Hermen Goud, on Flickr
Re: (PICS) Antalya (AYT) 06-14.08.2013
One more tip: if you want to go to Antalya for spotting: just do it. Do not be afraid for police or military. Just stay clear of the fence. And it helps to show why you are taking pictures to the locals if they are curious. Bring an aviation magazine or your photos. The people living here are VERY friendly. We meet twice people who did not have a clue what we were doing but a smile and some explain using your hands/gestures helps.
I have been at AYT for four days. Actually we did not see any police during our stay. Only a few of the watchtowers are manned. I guess you better stay outside their view. No problem when you are staying at the south side in the small Streets with the glasshouses. Nobody from the airport can see you there.
northside also no problem if you are staying in the smaller road north of the main road to Anyalya city.
I have been at AYT for four days. Actually we did not see any police during our stay. Only a few of the watchtowers are manned. I guess you better stay outside their view. No problem when you are staying at the south side in the small Streets with the glasshouses. Nobody from the airport can see you there.
northside also no problem if you are staying in the smaller road north of the main road to Anyalya city.
Re: (PICS) Antalya (AYT) 06-14.08.2013
I also did not have any problems with the locals, some looked strange when I was taking pictures, that's all. I would also go again for spotting in AYT, just wanted to say that you should keep your eyes open during spotting there.
I saw the Kamov during my 10 days stay 3-4 times from the hotel, Hotel Adonis, between Antalya Centrum and Lara. The Kamov always flew along the coast, mostly carrying something that looked like a waterbomber-pod, so I guess it is supporting firefighters. I think it is stationed somewhere in Antalya City or west of it as it always came first from Antalya and flew back towards Antalya.
I saw the Kamov during my 10 days stay 3-4 times from the hotel, Hotel Adonis, between Antalya Centrum and Lara. The Kamov always flew along the coast, mostly carrying something that looked like a waterbomber-pod, so I guess it is supporting firefighters. I think it is stationed somewhere in Antalya City or west of it as it always came first from Antalya and flew back towards Antalya.
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Re: (PICS) Antalya (AYT) 06-14.08.2013
I saw the Kamov go into the mountains with the bucket , coming from sea. My location was/ is Konyaalti. Next sunday back for 1,5 week. but for work, so no time for serious spotting. Maybe I have to pull some strings to see if one of my local friends can tell more.
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Re: (PICS) Antalya (AYT) 06-14.08.2013
We got busted 2 years ago. On the north side all behind some offices behind some bush a mailman in yellow car (turkish post) reported us to the police, within 15 minutes we got send away. I would go to AYT again, but probably be more aware of the mail deliverersMarcelb wrote:One more tip: if you want to go to Antalya for spotting: just do it. Do not be afraid for police or military. Just stay clear of the fence. And it helps to show why you are taking pictures to the locals if they are curious. Bring an aviation magazine or your photos. The people living here are VERY friendly. We meet twice people who did not have a clue what we were doing but a smile and some explain using your hands/gestures helps.
I have been at AYT for four days. Actually we did not see any police during our stay. Only a few of the watchtowers are manned. I guess you better stay outside their view. No problem when you are staying at the south side in the small Streets with the glasshouses. Nobody from the airport can see you there.
northside also no problem if you are staying in the smaller road north of the main road to Anyalya city.
Re: (PICS) Antalya (AYT) 06-14.08.2013
I am very curious to other stories about being sent away by police. I think tactics to avoid are:
-look for a hidden place. Do not stay on a spot where you are easily seen by traffic. If traffic driving on the busy road toward Antlaya city is able to see you, higher chances police will sent you away.
-Do not stay at a spot too long. The fact that runway direction changes during the day plus parallel usage helps to keep you moving
-keep a low profile. Stay in your car, do not walk around with your camera.
-avoid staying near the fence at the airport
BTW: Wind Rose seems to operate quite regular to AYT using the A330. Seen listed on at least Monday and Tuesday now. I will monitor other days this week.
Another side effect of the instable situation in Egypt is that more Russian carriers might go to AYT instead of Egypt. Hurgada saw 30 daily Russian airlines, reduced to 2 now.
Turkish people are very unaware of our strange hobby.
-look for a hidden place. Do not stay on a spot where you are easily seen by traffic. If traffic driving on the busy road toward Antlaya city is able to see you, higher chances police will sent you away.
-Do not stay at a spot too long. The fact that runway direction changes during the day plus parallel usage helps to keep you moving
-keep a low profile. Stay in your car, do not walk around with your camera.
-avoid staying near the fence at the airport
BTW: Wind Rose seems to operate quite regular to AYT using the A330. Seen listed on at least Monday and Tuesday now. I will monitor other days this week.
Another side effect of the instable situation in Egypt is that more Russian carriers might go to AYT instead of Egypt. Hurgada saw 30 daily Russian airlines, reduced to 2 now.
Turkish people are very unaware of our strange hobby.
Re: (PICS) Antalya (AYT) 06-14.08.2013
Great pictures, and a nice report !
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Re: (PICS) Antalya (AYT) 06-14.08.2013
I discover your topic and I have no words to resume it. I hope one day to go to AYT to make these beautiful companies
Thanks a lot
Thanks a lot
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