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Hafa adai,
A journey begins at the airport with
boarding a plane. The aircraft that takes us across the sea to foreign lands is
impressive and dreamlike, soaring through the sky with grace. Many people
likely admire planes as they evoke excitement and anticipation.
The Guam International Airport, used by
tourists, is located right in the center of the island. It is well-known for
its good access to Guam’s main shopping district, Tumon, the commercial center,
Tamuning, and Hagatna, which is not only the economic hub but also a government
district with numerous historical sites. Therefore, tourists enjoying Guam
often find themselves looking up at planes flying overhead.
When driving around the airport area in a
rental car, you might find yourself near it. On the other side of the airport
from Tumon is the Barrigada area, and Route 8 connecting Barrigada and Hagatna
is a perfect spot for plane watching. Depending on the weather and wind
direction, you can see planes just before landing flying directly above you as
you drive through here.
The photo above shows the view while
driving on Route 8 towards Hagatna. The fence visible on the right side is part
of the airport property. Route 8 runs along the airport.
With a roar, a plane deploying its landing
gear approaches, right overhead—it’s quite an impressive sight. As I was in the
car, it passed just above me.
In addition to commercial passenger planes,
some areas of Guam International Airport are used by Cessna planes for optional
tours and skydiving flights, so you can see these around the airport as well.
The photo above seems to show a Cessna.
Once you start watching the planes take off
and land, you may want to follow them closely, but unfortunately, doing so
while driving is very dangerous. At such times, it’s best to take a break.
There’s a McDonald’s along Route 8 where you can enjoy a coffee and watch the
planes leisurely.
Just a few dozen meters away is the
Kentucky Fried Chicken Barrigada location. Both restaurants have window-side
seating where you can enjoy watching the planes take off and land at the
airport.
You can check the flight schedule for Guam
International Airport at https://www.guamairport.com/passenger/flights/flight-schedule.
If you love planes, this is a must-visit. Against Guam’s blue sky, it’s an
exhilarating experience!
