Cleveland Hopkins International – KCLE Spotting Guide
Here you will find information about aircraft spotting at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is the 35th busiest airport in the nation (based on passenger volume for 2007). On average, the busiest times at the airport are 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., and 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. There were 244,719 operations (takeoffs and landings) in 2007, with more than 325 daily nonstop flights to over 85 destinations. CLE offers direct international air service to London England (seasonal), Mexico and Canada. CLE is a hub for United Airlines, and hosts a wide variety of regional jet aircraft and sees many sports and casino charters. The airfield has two parallel runways, 9,000 foot 24R/06L, and 9,955 foot 24L/06R. In addition, 6,017 foot runway 10/28 serves as a crosswind runway, and each has all-weather capabilities. There are over 7,000 public parking spaces on the premises.
Uinted Airlines is the hub carrier at CLE, and is among a total of of ten carriers providing regular service, including: Air Canada Jazz, American, Southwest, American Eagle, United, Delta, Republic Airways, US Airways and Gulfstream International Airlines.
Click the ICONS in the map for more information/photos/directions. Guide to map icons:
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Click the camera icon for spotting/info/directions around Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) |
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Click the Food/Drink! icon for food. Spotting sometimes requires a lot of time out in the sun. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water, and get food when you need it. I usually bring a cooler with water. More food locations can be found by following this Google map link: http://g.co/maps/u4gub |
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Click the Gas icon for gas. Most have convenience stores as well. More gas stations around KCLE can be found by following this Google map link: http://g.co/maps/5wurh |
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Click the Hotel icon for a place to stay if you are going to be here overnight. More hotels around KCLE can be found by following this Google map link: http://g.co/maps/39y4m |
Random Photos from Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE/KCLE)
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