Tinker AFB

1Runway 35

This runway is often in use. It can be reached by taking the S Douglas Blvd exit from I-240. Go north and take the first left (SE 74th St). This road will take you under the approach. Take the first right (S Midwest Blvd) which is a dead end street and will stop at an unused gate. From here you have a great view on the aircraft comming and going. You need about 300mm (digital) for full-frame shots of the large aircraft. From this point you also have a good view on the AWACS on the ramp nearby and the ALC accross the runway. By looking in the north west (below the watertower) you can clearly see the preserved EC-130Q and by looking a little bit more left the instructional B-52 and KC-135 (obscured by bushes).

2ALC

By going back east on SE 74th St and north on S Douglas Blvd you will pass the ALC. At times this road is very busy but there are enough places for a quick stop to read of tailnumbers.

3Runway 17

From point 2 go further north and then west on SE 29th St. Take the S Midwest Blvd north and somewhere along this road or one of the sidestreets a good view on approaching aircraft can be had.

4Welcome Center

By going further west on SE 29th St you will pass the Oklahoma Welcome Center which is guarded by a blue AT-38B. From here you have a limited view on the preserved aircraft near the main gate. Walk a bit further west and the view will improve.

5ARINC

Again go further west and take S Sooner Road south. Take SE 59th St east and just before you reach the Gott Gate you will see the ARINC company on you right hand side. They have a couple of Chilean T-37B fuselages outside and inside a KC-135 forward fuselage.