Guayaquil-Simon Bolivar

1Runway 21

The approach of runway 21 is a very good spot to visit. Approaching aircraft can be pictured nicely after they pass the Duale river. Due to the lighting conditions this spot is best visited from mid-day. You can position yourself in the shrubbery that grows between the river bank and the road.

2Parking garage

Just after passing the treshold of runway 21 (when coming from spot 1) you can see a giant parking garage on the left. From this garage you have a good view of the major part of the airport. Photography is not that good since you are facing the sun most of the times but it gives extra serials.

3Runway 03 - one

From the road (well actually the footpath) adjacent to the airport you can view the Air Force part. Helo's are not easy to read but the smaller types of aircraft can be read from here. The stored CL-44 and DC-8 are visible from here as well.

4Runway 03 - two

This is a very nice spot for both runway 21 take-off and runway 03 landing shots (though approaching aircraft appear a bit late). The sun is best before mid-day. The Army and Navy activity can be monitored from here. If possible bring a stepladder though. This spot is frequented by numerous people.

5Air Force platform

A bit further down the road (Macara) the Air Force platform can be overlooked. From this spot the Bell 206' can be read. Be a bit cautious thought since there is a secundary military gate nearby. If you go down the road a bit more (and head left) you can see the other preserved aircraft of the airport/base. First you meet the Meteor and S-55 and the T-33 after that (near the main gate).

6Sheraton Four Points

From the seventh floor of the Sheraton Four Points hotel you get a great view of the airport. Aircraft (military and civil) can be read from here early in the morning and during the late afternoon. Photography is a bit harder because of the windows in the hotel rooms. The hotel is located on (Av) Constitucion (Plaza del sol).