Welcome To Auburn University Regional Airport! This has long been a family favorite spot for the kids to watch planes landing and taking off. There are several "parking spots" just outside the airport property to pull up, park, and watch planes. However, the coordinates will lead you to the main lobby of the airport where you can find free parking and free entrance. Located just above the main lobby is a 2nd level, publicly accessible viewing deck. It is covered and fenced in, so perfect for kids. The purpose of this cache is to show you this hidden jewel - a quiet viewing deck that you can watch planes close up. You do not have to be a customer or pay to visit this viewing deck. This website will tell you of upcoming flights, but does not include the small local planes used by Auburn University students to practice their landing and take offs.
https://www.flightaware.com/live/airport/KAUO
To receive credit for this cache visit the 2nd level viewing deck located above the lobby and post a photo of a plane. You do not have to be in the photo. I will delete posts that are taken from the parking lots or otherwise not following the instructions. Enjoy plane watching!
Congrats to hankpixie for the FTF!
Virtual Rewards 5.0 - 2026-2027
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