Gravelly Point Park

Washington DC, DC

Arguably the best commercial plane-spotting location in America - aircraft pass 100 feet overhead on final approach to Reagan National while you picnic on the Potomac.

Photography Guide

Best Time: golden hour
Crowds: Moderate
Shot Types: aviationactionwide
Best Seasons: springsummerfall

Practical Tips

Planes land from the north most of the year, passing directly over the park. Use a 70–200mm lens. Late afternoon gives planes backlit against the sky with Monument views.

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