The IT Nerd

Here’s another question that popped up in my inbox:

Good morning IT Nerd. I am interested in taking my son out to see planes land at Pearson Airport. However, I can never figure out where I need to go. Could you tell me what your secret is seeing as you do this frequently to test out phones (by the way, I like your phone reviews)? Thanks so much. 

Thanks for the question and I am glad you like my phone reviews.

My secret is an app called Flightradar24 Pro which I have for iOS. It allows me to see the flight path for planes taking off and landing at Pearson Airport in Toronto, or any other airport for that matter. I take a quick look at it before I leave for the airport to see what runway is being used for landings. That way I know where to go up front. When I arrive, I use it to see what specific types of aircraft are landing. That’s important to me as big aircraft look better in pictures and video.

To make life easier for you, here are the three best areas that you want to hang out at if you want to see planes landing at Pearson Airport in Toronto:

• The field in the south west corner behind 1551 Enterprise Road near Dixie Road & Highway 401.
• Director Gate road just south of the Dixie Road and Derry Road intersection.
• The parking lot in front of 6655 Airport Road beside the Petro Canada gas station.

There are a couple of other locations that exist, but these are the best ones to see planes landing.

Happy viewing!

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