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​Buchanan Field: Concord

Concord's airport, Buchanan Field (CCR/KCCR) may not sound like much to some, however it has an observation area and some really nice areas to go spotting, along with a colorful history. JetSuite provides the only commercial service to the airport, however you may be able to catch a CALSTAR heli and a few business jets. 

There are multiple businesses within walking distance of the airport, including Sam's Club, Sports Authority, a hotel, and a golf course.

Frequencies:

Listen to Live CCR ATC
129.700 - Tower 

Plane Spotting Locations:

Buchanan Field has a large area for spotting, which is actually pretty good with a lens of 300mm and a height of at least 5'6". There are bleachers that you can stand on and give a great view over the fence line (but you have to be a bit on the taller side), along with some covered tables and a fence separating this area from the parking lot.

It's a good place to bring children too, and the area is fenced off from the parking lot. There are tables, a map, info on the airport, and a little play structure in the location.

During the summerheat waves will affect photography to 19 Right, however 19 L was fine. 

Parking is free.
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To get here, just follow the Buchanan field sign and drive down the airport road, all the way to the end. The road ends in a parking lot near the control tower. 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE CCR PHOTO INDEX
Here are some photos from the area, click on the thumbnails to view the full size image.
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  • About
  • Airport Histories
    • SFO History
    • SJC History
  • Locations
    • ATC
    • Flight Tracking
    • San Francisco
    • Oakland International
    • Mineta San Jose
    • Buchanan Field
    • Livermore
  • Photo Index
    • Passenger Aircraft >
      • Passenger Aircraft SFO
      • Passenger Aircraft SJC
      • Passenger Aircraft OAK
    • Cargo Aircraft >
      • Cargo Aircraft SFO
      • Cargo Aircraft OAK
      • Cargo Aircraft SJC
    • Bizjets >
      • Bizjets SFO
      • Bizjets OAK
      • Bizjets SJC
    • Smaller Airports >
      • Moffett Field
      • Buchanan Field Aircraft
      • Hayward Aircraft
      • Monterey Aircraft
      • Livermore Aircraft
      • San Carlos Aircraft
    • Tower Tour
    • Special Liveries
    • Other airports >
      • Long Beach
      • Chicago O'Hare
    • Photo Index Archive >
      • SFO Photo Index Archive
      • OAK Photo Index Archive
      • SJC Photo Index Archive
    • Accidents
    • Historic Photos
    • Preservation
  • Archived Pages
    • Traffic Updates >
      • Past Updates
    • Logbook >
      • Logbook 2018
  • Links
    • SFO Show
    • Dioramas