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Malta International Airport

2011-01-05T08:43:10Z

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[[Image: CharlesPolidano_MLA.jpg |left|thumb|200 px|Air Malta A319 at MLA.]]MLA is an airport with a proud history. As RAF Luqa, it was one of the airfields from which the epic defence of Malta was conducted in 1941-42. It was also a base for offensive operations aimed at cutting off supplies to the Axis forces in North Africa, contributing in no small way to the Allied victory in the Mediterranean.

After Malta's independence RAF Luqa was developed as a commercial airport and today it is Malta's only airport for fixed-wing aircraft. It has two runways. Runway 13/31, the longer one at 3.5 km, is normally used for commercial passenger traffic while runway 05/23 (length 2.4 km) is used mainly by light aircraft. The runways were formerly 14/32 and 06/24 but were retitled in June 2008 in keeping with the gradual shift of the earth's magnetic field.

The volume of traffic at MLA is obviously limited by comparison to major airports in large countries. Photographers who are planning a trip to Malta should consult the flight schedules in the airport's official website, which are available two weeks in advance, to ensure that their visit to the airport coincides with the active periods during the day.

That said, MLA still offers the spotter a variety of aircraft types and liveries. It is also a very spotter-friendly airport, both in terms of the availability of good vantage-points for photography and in the sense that photography is officially tolerated.

[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=Malta+&ie=UTF8&t=k&om=0&ll=35.8469,14.482384&spn=0.031864,0.086002&z=14 Google satellite image]

==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal Viewing Gallery===

[[Image: Cpol_P3260077_640.jpg |thumb|200 px|A320 on the ramp. Photo taken at 50mm.]]Offers an excellent view of park 9 (the main apron for passenger aircraft) but is behind glass and reflections are an obstacle. Moreover, much of the space available has been taken up by a children's play area that was installed in summer 2006 and opening hours have been restricted. However there is no other vantage-point suitable for photography within the airport, even airside, unless you have ramp access.

'''Time of day:''' Morning only as most aircraft on the ramp will be backlit in the afternoon. Nightshots are possible, but only for aircraft parked facing the terminal on the central parking bays.

'''Directions:''' The viewing gallery is located on the 3rd floor of the tower between the arrival and departure halls. If arriving by car, you can park in the airport car park. Alternatively you can take a bus to the terminal, and additional routes serve a bus stop on the way to Zurrieq just past the airport McDonald's restaurant. For route numbers see the section on facilities and transportation below.

A note about sample photos: indicative focal lengths refer to 35mm format and you need to apply the crop factor appropriate to your camera, e.g. divide by 1.6 for a Canon 350D/20D/30D or by 1.5 for a Nikon D50/D70/D200.

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==Other Spotting Locations==

===Airport Perimeter Near Taxiway C===

[[Image: 10846_wm.jpg |left|thumb|200 px|MD-83 taking taxiway C]][[Image: 10677_wm.jpg |thumb|200 px|Boeing 737-700 taking off from runway 31. Photo taken at 190mm]]This spot is an excellent morning vantage-point for departing aircraft on their way to runway 31 or arrivals exiting runway 13 via taxiways C or D. Aircraft in the nearer parking bays in park 9 are also reachable. Runway 31 takeoffs can be photographed with a moderately long lens. There are cutouts for photographers at intervals in the fence so a stepladder is not necessary, though shooting takeoffs through the cutouts is difficult.

However, heat distortion can be a problem on hot days when shooting at any distance and to avoid it you may find yourself limited to shooting aircraft on taxiway C.

'''Time of day:''' Morning only (not later than around 9 am in winter).

'''Directions:''' Turn right as you exit from the terminal building and cross the carpark that you will see ahead of you. Shortly you will come to the main road. Turn right and follow the road. It will take you past the airport VIP entry gate and crash gate 3, whereupon you can pick your spot.

If you’re travelling by car, head for the airport but when you reach the Gudja/airport/Luqa roundabout take the road to Hal Far (it runs parallel to the airport access road but does not descend). Watch for the above-mentioned VIP and crash gates. Parking is possible to one side of the crash gate and across the road. Just be very careful when crossing the road!

===Chapel of Our Lady of Loreto===

[[Image: 10330_wm.jpg |thumb|200 px|Airbus A320 backtracking on runway 31 at dawn (160mm)]]An elevated vantage-point for runway 31 landings and for take-offs in either direction. However, for runway 31 movements it is only just high enough to clear the airport perimeter fence and the street lights present an additional obstacle. If you have a step-ladder you would be better off shooting runway 31 take-offs and landings from next to the perimeter fence.

'''Time of day:''' Morning only (up to around 9 am in winter).

'''Directions:''' As with the previous spot, but keep following the road till you see a steep dirt track on the opposite side of the road which provides access to the chapel. Cross with care. The track is accessible by car, but be careful when re-entering the main road.

===Runway 31 Threshold===

[[Image: Charlespolidano_B752.jpg |left|thumb|150 px|Boeing 757 over the perimeter road (40mm)]][[Image: 10966_wm.jpg |thumb|200 px|MD-11F on approach]]This is an excellent location for photos of aircraft approaching runway 31 if you're content with in-the-sky shots (no terrain visible). There is a wide roadside walkway, though you have to cross to the other side of the road to get photos to avoid the streetlights. The road is beneath the level of the runway at this point so through-the-fence touchdown photos are not possible.

'''Time of day:''' You can shoot from either side of the flight path so this spot is good for the whole day, although photos will not turn out so well when the sun is at its highest. On hot days avoid shooting at long range (above say 200mm) because heat distortion will affect the photos in spite of the aircraft still being well above ground.

'''Directions:''' As with the previous spot but keep following the perimeter road until it bends right at the end of the runway. The walk from the terminal should take 20-30 minutes - though this is a non-walker's estimate! If driving, parking is possible at some gaps in the crash barriers on either side of the road.

===Perimeter Fence off Road to Safi===

[[Image: 10670_wm.jpg |thumb|200 px|A330 on touchdown]]Good for runway 31 approaches with terrain visible in the photo. Large building blocks have been deposited at this site, apparently as a prelude to future works, but so far it remains accessible. It is also possible to get touchdown shots from here.

'''Time of day:''' Afternoon and evening (from about 9 am onward in winter).

'''Directions:''' As with the previous spot but follow the road up the hill. Near the top turn right to take an old country road leading to the village of Safi. Very soon you will come to a fork in the road. Keep right and you will soon reach the airport perimeter fence. This spot will add some 15 minutes to your journey from the terminal if you are on foot.
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===The Spotters' Wall (Safi side)===

[[Image: 11067_wm.jpg |thumb|200 px|Embraer 170 departing from runway 31]]The Spotters' Wall, as it is known, is really an elevated viewing platform. Built by the Malta Aviation Society some years ago, it offered unobstructed views of runway 13/31 and it was the place from which to shoot takeoffs in either direction. With any luck the aircraft would rotate right in front of you. It was easily the best spot for photography at MLA, its only drawback being its very popularity since it tended to get crowded when there was a particularly unusual movement.

The above has been amended to the past tense because the Spotters' Wall is inaccessible as of August 2010 due to works in the area.

A short distance down the airport perimeter road (now blocked to traffic), lies the Medavia aircraft maintenance complex. The complex is across the road from the airport perimeter. Aircraft transiting from the airport to the Medavia facilities and vice versa used to cross the perimeter road, offering an opportunity for interesting photos since those present could get within metres of the aircraft at the crossing. However, the above-mentioned works will incorporate the Medavia facilities within the airport perimeter and reroute the perimeter road. Road crossings at MLA will soon be a thing of the past, but hopefully at least access to the Spotters' Wall will be restored once the works are over.

'''Time of day:''' Noon to evening or from around 9 am on in winter for take-offs and landings.

'''Directions:''' Starting from the airport terminal, go left as you leave the building and head for the airport McDonald’s restaurant. Pass it by and you will reach the road to Zurrieq. Turn left and follow the road through a tunnel (there is a roadside pavement for walkers). As you emerge from the other side of the tunnel you will reach a roundabout: go left again. You are now travelling south-east, parallel to the airport perimeter. The walk should take perhaps 20 minutes, but the road is blocked just short of the Spotters' Wall.

If arriving by bus, there is a bus stop just past the end of the tunnel which is served by all the buses mentioned below under facilities and transportation, except the airport bus proper. Get off here then follow the above directions.

If driving, head for the airport but take the road to Zurrieq at the Gudja/airport/Luqa roundabout. Parking used to be available next to the spotting platform, but it is not clear what the situation will be once the works are complete and access is restored.
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===Runway 23 Threshold===

This spot is good for aircraft approaching runway 23. Aerial traffic is usually very light and a visit is only worth it if a movement is expected or if runway 13/31 is closed for some reason.

'''Time of day:''' All day since you can shoot from either side of the flight path.

'''Directions:''' This location is not a feasible proposition for walkers. However, bus no. 35 stops at the airport cargo terminal which is within fairly short walking distance of the rwy 23 threshold. When you get off the bus ask for directions to the Lidl supermarket, which is right under the flight path.

If driving, you need to make your way towards the airport until you reach the outskirts of Luqa. Ignore the signs directing you left to the airport passenger terminal and keep following the road past the Armed Forces of Malta barracks and the airport cargo terminal, until you come to a roundabout with a colourful phallic sculpture (honest!) at its centre. You can park next to the shops on the opposite side of the road.

===Runway 13 Threshold===

[[Image: 10833_wm.jpg |left|thumb|200 px|A320 approaching runway 13]][[Image: 10699_wm.jpg |thumb|200 px|Piaggio P166 in park 3]]This is a good spot for aircraft on approach to runway 13. Unlike runway 31 the road here is at the same level as the runway, but the runway threshold is impossibly far from the perimeter fence. From here you can also see park 3 where the occasional executive jet, light plane or small turboprop may be parked. Beware of heat distortion on hot days however.

'''Time of day:''' The runway 13 approach is viable for morning photography if you are prepared to take head-on shots from directly beneath the flight path, but this location really comes into its own in the afternoon. For aircraft in park 3 you need to wait for the late afternoon.

'''Directions:''' If you do not have your own transport, your best bet is bus no. 35. Ask the driver to stop you by the Express Trailers building (a large garage for commercial vehicles) on the outskirts of Luqa, at the foot of Triq Hal Qormi which runs uphill to the previously mentioned Lidl supermarket and the airport cargo centre. The Express Trailers building is at the corner of this road and Triq Hal Farrug. The runway 13 threshold is about 20 minutes walk up Triq Hal Farrug.

By car, follow the directions to the previous spot but go past the phallic sculpture. You will then descend Triq Hal Qormi, at the bottom of which you will find another roundabout this time sporting a metal rocket-like construction. Turn left here (by the Express Trailers building) and take Triq Hal Farrug uphill. At the crest of the hill you will come to a clearing on your left next to the airport perimeter fence, where you can park. You will be practically under the flight path at this point but you can walk further up the road, angle of the sun permitting, to shoot side-ons.

===Park 4===

[[Image: 10279_wm.jpg |thumb|200 px|C-130 in park 4]]The occasional executive jet, civil or military transport or light plane may be parked here, though light aircraft tend to be parked far from the fence at a point where the ground dips, making them hard to photograph. There are cutouts for photography at intervals in the fence. Unless your subject is close to the fence you'll have to watch out for heat distortion and you may have to wait for the sun to start descending. Nightshots are also possible in this location.

'''Time of day:''' Late afternoons, evenings and nights.

'''Directions:''' As above, but carry on past the runway 13 threshold. Follow the airport perimeter fence past the huge Lufthansa Technik maintenance complex. The road then rises briefly and levels out again, and at this point you have reached park 4. If you are on foot this will add a further 20 minutes or so to your journey from the Express Trailers building.
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===Runway 05 Threshold===

[[Image: 10737_wm.jpg |thumb|200 px|Rare landing by an A319 on runway 05]]Good for approaches to runway 05. As regards traffic the same applies to this spot as to the runway 23 threshold.

'''Time of day:''' Virtually all day.

'''Directions:''' Follow the road all the way past park 4. Watch for oncoming cars where the road narrows. Just past the bottleneck there is a crossroads: turn sharp left and you will come to the runway threshold very shortly thereafter. You can park by the roadside for a while. This spot is not recommended for walkers as the total journey time from the Express Trailers building will probably exceed an hour.
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==Locations to Avoid==

Don't obstruct any roads or airport crash gates, don't cause any damage, don't trespass on private land and you should be perfectly OK. And don't make holes in the perimeter fence!

There may be some restrictions on photography near the VIP Gate should a VIP be boarding or disembarking from an aircraft. Otherwise unrestricted.

==Regular Traffic==

The most important operator at MLA is obviously [http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.search?airlinesearch=Air+Malta Air Malta,] which operates a fleet of Airbus A319s and A320s. Other local airlines have come and gone: BritishJet, European 2000 Airlines and most recently Efly were all local start-ups which have ceased operations. There are three flying schools which contribute to a fairly lively general aviation scene. Also based at MLA is the [http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.search?airlinesearch=Malta+-+Air+Force Air Wing] of the Armed Forces of Malta, which operates a mix of helicopters and light aircraft.

MLA hosts two maintenance and repair facilities. Lufthansa Technik Malta carries out maintenance on Airbus and Boeing narrowbodies and Airbus widebodies in a recently-built complex by the airport perimeter next to park 4. Next to the airport on the Safi side (across the road from the Spotters' Wall), the Medavia complex carries out maintenance work on smaller aircraft. A third maintenance provider, SR Technics, is also to start operating from Malta, where it will perform servicing on easyJet aircraft.

[http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.search?airlinesearch=Medavia Medavia] operates its own small fleet of turboprops, mostly on ferry flights to and from North Africa.

Other airlines which fly to Malta throughout the year include Alitalia, Lufthansa, Emirates, Ryanair, Sevenair of Tunisia, Libyan Airlines, EgyptAir Express, Thomas Cook, Thomsonfly and Easyjet.

In summer traffic increases considerably. Airlines which operate seasonal Malta routes constitute an ever-varying collection but include Austrian Airlines/Lauda Air, Luxair, SAS and Finnair among others. As already mentioned, the best bet for the overseas visitor is to consult the flight schedules on the MLA website. Aircraft types used include Airbus and Boeing narrowbodies, CRJs, ERJ 145s, Embraer 170s and ATR turboprops. Emirates uses A330s (often upgrading to Boeing 777s in summer) and is the only operator to fly widebodies to Malta on a regular basis. Occasional visitors, particularly in summer, can include anything from military aircraft in transit to chartered 747s.

==Facilities and Transportation==

There is a regular bus service (route 8) from Valletta to the airport terminal via Gudja. In addition, routes 32 and 34 (Valletta-Zurrieq) and 35 (Valletta-Qrendi) all serve bus stops within easy reach of the terminal and the Spotters' Wall, which is the best spot for photography. More information can be obtained from the [http://www.maltatransport.com/en/new/publictransport/buses.shtml Malta Transport Authority website.]

==Links==

*[http://www.forums4airports.com Forums4airports] Ideal for Spotters and Enthusiasts. Dedicated Aviation forum for Spotters & Passengers using Malta's airport.

[http://maltaspotters.14.forumer.com/ Malta Aircraft Spotters Forum]

[http://www.maltats.com/ Malta Air Traffic Services]

[http://www.aopa-malta.org/ Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Malta]

[http://www.maltairshow.com/ Malta International Airshow]

[http://www.mas.org.mt/ Malta Aviation Society]

[http://www.aviationinmalta.com/ Aviation in Malta]

[http://www.flightlinemalta.com/ Flightline Malta]

[http://www.maltaspotting.com/ Aviation and Ships Spotting in Malta]

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

2011-01-05T08:37:10Z

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==Official Spotting Locations==

Schiphol has three official viewing areas: The observation deck at Schiphol Plaza, the McDonalds overlooking 09/27 (Buitenveldertbaan), and a parking lot alongside 18R/36L (Polderbaan). The official spot alongside 06/24 (Kaagbaan) has been closed.

===Observation Deck===
The airport hosts a large outdoor observation deck with great views of the terminal. There is also Dakota's Café & Bar, just inside the observation deck with good view if the weather is bad. Unfortunately the platform faces the sun most of the day. For photography it is therefore not too great. If you want to catch registrations this is a great place though! Just don't forget to bring your binoculars!

Operating hours:
*Summer (from the last Sunday in March) 07:00 - 20:00
*Winter (from the last Sunday in October) 09:00 - 17:00

For now access to the observation deck is free of charge, however there are plans to change this. The turnstiles have already been installed, so it is probably just a matter of time. Due to construction works, the section between E and F piers has been closed. However, the terrace in front of Dakota's Bar has been enlarged.

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===09/27 Buitenveldertbaan (McDonalds)===
This spot is not that good. You will face the sun all day at this spot. On top of that, the Buitenveldertbaan is rarely used due to noise regulations. So this place is not really worth it.

Just in case you do want to go here, you can easily get here by busline 190, 191, 192, 193, 196, 198 or 199. Get off at busstop "Loevestijnse Dwarsweg", easily recognisable by the massive McDonalds sign.

=== 18R/36L Polderbaan (west side) ===
The Polderbaan (18R/36L) is the newest runway, located in the middle of nowhere (by Dutch standards anyway). Because of that, few people are annoyed by the aircraft noise, so this runway is used as much as possible.

When the wind comes roughly from the southwest to the west this runway is used for landings. When the wind comes rouhgly from the northwest to the east this runway is used for take-offs.

This spot can not be reached by public transport, so a car or a bike will be required. When coming from the A4 motorway you must take the exit to Hoofddorp. At the exit go to the left and follow this road. After 5 minutes you will be at a large intersection with a fire station on your right. At this intersection you must go to the right. Then take the second road to the right and continue to the end of this road. Now you will be looking over the Polderbaan from the west.

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== Other Spotting Locations ==

Schiphol has a lot of unofficial spots, mostly around the Polderbaan, but every other runway has one or two spots as well. When coming by car: '''''Please park properly'''''. Many spots around Schiphol are due to disappear because of problems caused by people parking recklessly. Many spots have no parking possebilities. So you need to park elsewhere at a proper parking location and walk to the spotting location. Please keep to this unwritten rule, to keep Amsterdam the spotters friendly airport it still is.

=== 18L/36R Aalsmeerderbaan ===
This runway is the back-up runway to the Kaagbaan, and only used during rush hours. Views are rather good here, and you can get close to the action. It is reachable both by car and by bus.

To get to the western side of this runway you must exit the A4 motorway at the exit Hoofddorp/Aalsmeer. Drive towards Aalsmeer, and take the 2nd intersection to the left (Fokkerweg). Follow this road to the end. Once there turn to the left at the roundabout and follow this road to the end. There you can park the car on the side of the road.

Going here by bus is also possible by taking line 191 or 193 to busstop Anchoragelaan. 

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To get on the eastern side of the runway you must also get onto the Fokkerweg. However, at the end of the road you must go to the right. Take the first intersection to the left (or stop half way if you want to stand in the approach) and park there. By bus you can get here by taking line 191 or 193 to busstop Koolhovenlaan. From there you will have to walk the last 15 or 20 minutes though!

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=== 18C/36C Zwanenburgbaan ===
This runway is the back-up runway for the Polderbaan. So this runway is only used when it is very busy.

You can only get into the approach of this runway. In the past you could drive all along the runway, but recent construction works (most notably the Polderbaan and the A5 motorway) have made this impossible.

To get into the approach from motorway A4 (the motorway running through Schiphol) you must follow the signs towards Hoofddorp. This will get you on the N201. Once there take the exit towards Boesingheliede (N520). If you follow this road for a few minutes you will find yourself in the approach. There is not an official parking area, so please be careful where you park. Do not hinder the traffic, as this might give the police a reason to send you off (or worse, give Schiphol a reason to close the spot!).

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=== 18R/36L Polderbaan (east side) ===
This spot can not be reached by public transport, so a car or a bike will be required. When coming from the A4 motorway you must take the exit to Hoofddorp. Follow this road and take the exit onto the N520 towards Boesingheliede. At the end of this road you must go to the left (onto Schipholweg), and then at the first crossing again to the left (IJweg). At the end of this road you can park and look over the Polderbaan from the east.

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The eastern side of the polderbaan is preferable in the morning and early afternoon. After that the western side is preferable.

The taxiway linking this runway to Schiphol is also accessible. However, this place is always very busy. There is a fence so a step ladder will be required. To get here get onto the N520 as mentioned earlier. After a few minutes you will drive under a bridge, this bridge is the taxiway. You can park your car at the cemetery just in front of the bridge on the western side of the river. Of course you can also park your car at the crashgate as many others do, but I would ask you not to. This place has attracted a lot of attention from the local authorities for all the wrong reasons. A lot of people park their car here rather dangerously. If this goes on this spot might well be closed.

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=== Taxiway over A4 ===
Just 15 minutes walk from Schiphol Plaza is the taxiway over the A4 motorway. Planes taxi by really close by. Mostly European, but the cargo flights use this taxiway as well. To get here leave the terminal and walk to the left. You will walk past the ATC tower, cargo facilities and some offices. You can't really miss it. You can spot the planes from either side of the taxiway, so this spot can be used all day.

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=== Schiphol Oost ===
Schiphol East (Oost in Dutch) is the maintenance and executive part of the airport. You can see a limited part of East. This includes the police air wing (Bo-105, C.172), the hangars of the DDA Classic Airlines and some Martinair hangars like 4-RUYS were the Fokker´s 70 and 100 are maintained. The biz jet ramp can also be seen.

There are a lot of private planes based at Schiphol East but in the weekend there is allways a VLM Airlines, Transavia or KLM Cityhopper. Planes from football clus that come to visit Amsterdam can also be seen like the Yak-52 that recently visited Amsterdam. The Netherlands Cost Guard is also based at Schiphol East

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To get here you can easily take bus 190, 191, 196, 198 or 199. When you see the police air hangar on your right, you will know you are there! It is the second stop after the McDonald's adjacent to the Buitenveldertbaan.

By car you can go here by taking exit "Schiphol Oost" from the A9 motorway.

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=== Kaagbaan 06/24 (Approach) ===
Although the official spotter site was closed due to airport expansion, you can still get into the approach of the Kaagbaan, but you are not allowed to park here. You can easily park your car at the local McDonalds though, and walk the last 5 minutes. Just take the exit towards Hoofddorp/Aalsmeer on the A4 motorway. Park the car at the McDonalds across the intersection, and walk under the bridge towards the runway.

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==Regular Traffic==
Adria Airways, Aer Lingus, Air Astana, Air France, Air Malta, Air Moldova, Air Zena, Aeroflot, Alitalia, AMC Airlines, ArkeFly (TUI group), Asiana Cargo, Atlasair, Atlas Blue, Atlasjet, Armavia, Austrian Airlines, Blue 1, BMI Baby, BMI British Midland, British Airways, Bulgaria Air, Cargo Air Lines, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, Continental, Croatia, CSA, Cyprus Airways, Delta Air Lines, DHL, Dragonair Cargo, Easyjet, Egyptair, El Al, Emirates Skycargo, Ethiopian, Eva Air, Finnair, Fly Air, Iberia, Icelandair, Inter Ekspres, Iran Air, Israir, Japan Airlines, JAT, Jet2, Kalitta, Kenya Airways, KLM, KLM Cargo, KLM Cityhopper, Korean Airlines, Kuzu Airlines, Libyan Arab Airlines, Lithuanian Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lotus Airways, Lufthansa, Macedonian Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Malev, Martinair, Martinair Cargo, Meridiana, MNG Airlines, Nippon Cargo Airways, Olympic Airlines, Onur Air, Pegasus Airlines, Portugalia, Pulkovo, Qatar Airways Cargo, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian, SAS, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sky Europe, Smart Wings, Sterling, Surinam Airways, Swiss, Syrian Airlines, TACV, TAP Air Portugal, Thomsonfly.com, TNT, Transavia, Tristar Airways, Tunisair, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United, US Airways, Varig Log, VLM, West Air Sweden

==Facilities and Transportation==
Schiphol has all fascilities you can think of. Shops, casinos, hotels, restaurants. You will find it here.

Schiphol is connected to both local and regional buslines. The railways feature prominently too with local, national and international (Belgium, France and Germany) routes. The Nederlandse Spoorwegen claim that ANY station in the Netherlands can be reached with no more then two changes. Most major cities can be reached directly or with only one change.

=== Car rentals ===
*http://www.avis.nl/
*http://www.europcar.nl/
*http://www.hertz.nl/
*http://www.nationalcar-rental.com/
*http://www.schipholtaxi.info/

=== Bus companies ===
*http://www.connexxion.nl/
*http://www.schipholsternet.com/

=== Train company ===
*http://www.ns.nl/

== External Links ==

=== Spotters ===

*[http://www.forums4airports.com Forums4airports] for Spotters, Enthusiasts and Passengers using European Airports. Forums4airports.com has dedicated forums for all major European Airports.

*http://www.schipholspotter.com/
*http://www.schipholview.nl/
*http://www.scramble.nl/
*http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dutch-spotters/

=== Aviation shops ===
*http://www.lhshop.nl/

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

2011-01-05T08:36:08Z

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==Official Spotting Locations==

Schiphol has three official viewing areas: The observation deck at Schiphol Plaza, the McDonalds overlooking 09/27 (Buitenveldertbaan), and a parking lot alongside 18R/36L (Polderbaan). The official spot alongside 06/24 (Kaagbaan) has been closed.

===Observation Deck===
The airport hosts a large outdoor observation deck with great views of the terminal. There is also Dakota's Café & Bar, just inside the observation deck with good view if the weather is bad. Unfortunately the platform faces the sun most of the day. For photography it is therefore not too great. If you want to catch registrations this is a great place though! Just don't forget to bring your binoculars!

Operating hours:
*Summer (from the last Sunday in March) 07:00 - 20:00
*Winter (from the last Sunday in October) 09:00 - 17:00

For now access to the observation deck is free of charge, however there are plans to change this. The turnstiles have already been installed, so it is probably just a matter of time. Due to construction works, the section between E and F piers has been closed. However, the terrace in front of Dakota's Bar has been enlarged.

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===09/27 Buitenveldertbaan (McDonalds)===
This spot is not that good. You will face the sun all day at this spot. On top of that, the Buitenveldertbaan is rarely used due to noise regulations. So this place is not really worth it.

Just in case you do want to go here, you can easily get here by busline 190, 191, 192, 193, 196, 198 or 199. Get off at busstop "Loevestijnse Dwarsweg", easily recognisable by the massive McDonalds sign.

=== 18R/36L Polderbaan (west side) ===
The Polderbaan (18R/36L) is the newest runway, located in the middle of nowhere (by Dutch standards anyway). Because of that, few people are annoyed by the aircraft noise, so this runway is used as much as possible.

When the wind comes roughly from the southwest to the west this runway is used for landings. When the wind comes rouhgly from the northwest to the east this runway is used for take-offs.

This spot can not be reached by public transport, so a car or a bike will be required. When coming from the A4 motorway you must take the exit to Hoofddorp. At the exit go to the left and follow this road. After 5 minutes you will be at a large intersection with a fire station on your right. At this intersection you must go to the right. Then take the second road to the right and continue to the end of this road. Now you will be looking over the Polderbaan from the west.

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== Other Spotting Locations ==

Schiphol has a lot of unofficial spots, mostly around the Polderbaan, but every other runway has one or two spots as well. When coming by car: '''''Please park properly'''''. Many spots around Schiphol are due to disappear because of problems caused by people parking recklessly. Many spots have no parking possebilities. So you need to park elsewhere at a proper parking location and walk to the spotting location. Please keep to this unwritten rule, to keep Amsterdam the spotters friendly airport it still is.

=== 18L/36R Aalsmeerderbaan ===
This runway is the back-up runway to the Kaagbaan, and only used during rush hours. Views are rather good here, and you can get close to the action. It is reachable both by car and by bus.

To get to the western side of this runway you must exit the A4 motorway at the exit Hoofddorp/Aalsmeer. Drive towards Aalsmeer, and take the 2nd intersection to the left (Fokkerweg). Follow this road to the end. Once there turn to the left at the roundabout and follow this road to the end. There you can park the car on the side of the road.

Going here by bus is also possible by taking line 191 or 193 to busstop Anchoragelaan. 

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To get on the eastern side of the runway you must also get onto the Fokkerweg. However, at the end of the road you must go to the right. Take the first intersection to the left (or stop half way if you want to stand in the approach) and park there. By bus you can get here by taking line 191 or 193 to busstop Koolhovenlaan. From there you will have to walk the last 15 or 20 minutes though!

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=== 18C/36C Zwanenburgbaan ===
This runway is the back-up runway for the Polderbaan. So this runway is only used when it is very busy.

You can only get into the approach of this runway. In the past you could drive all along the runway, but recent construction works (most notably the Polderbaan and the A5 motorway) have made this impossible.

To get into the approach from motorway A4 (the motorway running through Schiphol) you must follow the signs towards Hoofddorp. This will get you on the N201. Once there take the exit towards Boesingheliede (N520). If you follow this road for a few minutes you will find yourself in the approach. There is not an official parking area, so please be careful where you park. Do not hinder the traffic, as this might give the police a reason to send you off (or worse, give Schiphol a reason to close the spot!).

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=== 18R/36L Polderbaan (east side) ===
This spot can not be reached by public transport, so a car or a bike will be required. When coming from the A4 motorway you must take the exit to Hoofddorp. Follow this road and take the exit onto the N520 towards Boesingheliede. At the end of this road you must go to the left (onto Schipholweg), and then at the first crossing again to the left (IJweg). At the end of this road you can park and look over the Polderbaan from the east.

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The eastern side of the polderbaan is preferable in the morning and early afternoon. After that the western side is preferable.

The taxiway linking this runway to Schiphol is also accessible. However, this place is always very busy. There is a fence so a step ladder will be required. To get here get onto the N520 as mentioned earlier. After a few minutes you will drive under a bridge, this bridge is the taxiway. You can park your car at the cemetery just in front of the bridge on the western side of the river. Of course you can also park your car at the crashgate as many others do, but I would ask you not to. This place has attracted a lot of attention from the local authorities for all the wrong reasons. A lot of people park their car here rather dangerously. If this goes on this spot might well be closed.

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=== Taxiway over A4 ===
Just 15 minutes walk from Schiphol Plaza is the taxiway over the A4 motorway. Planes taxi by really close by. Mostly European, but the cargo flights use this taxiway as well. To get here leave the terminal and walk to the left. You will walk past the ATC tower, cargo facilities and some offices. You can't really miss it. You can spot the planes from either side of the taxiway, so this spot can be used all day.

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=== Schiphol Oost ===
Schiphol East (Oost in Dutch) is the maintenance and executive part of the airport. You can see a limited part of East. This includes the police air wing (Bo-105, C.172), the hangars of the DDA Classic Airlines and some Martinair hangars like 4-RUYS were the Fokker´s 70 and 100 are maintained. The biz jet ramp can also be seen.

There are a lot of private planes based at Schiphol East but in the weekend there is allways a VLM Airlines, Transavia or KLM Cityhopper. Planes from football clus that come to visit Amsterdam can also be seen like the Yak-52 that recently visited Amsterdam. The Netherlands Cost Guard is also based at Schiphol East

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To get here you can easily take bus 190, 191, 196, 198 or 199. When you see the police air hangar on your right, you will know you are there! It is the second stop after the McDonald's adjacent to the Buitenveldertbaan.

By car you can go here by taking exit "Schiphol Oost" from the A9 motorway.

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=== Kaagbaan 06/24 (Approach) ===
Although the official spotter site was closed due to airport expansion, you can still get into the approach of the Kaagbaan, but you are not allowed to park here. You can easily park your car at the local McDonalds though, and walk the last 5 minutes. Just take the exit towards Hoofddorp/Aalsmeer on the A4 motorway. Park the car at the McDonalds across the intersection, and walk under the bridge towards the runway.

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==Regular Traffic==
Adria Airways, Aer Lingus, Air Astana, Air France, Air Malta, Air Moldova, Air Zena, Aeroflot, Alitalia, AMC Airlines, ArkeFly (TUI group), Asiana Cargo, Atlasair, Atlas Blue, Atlasjet, Armavia, Austrian Airlines, Blue 1, BMI Baby, BMI British Midland, British Airways, Bulgaria Air, Cargo Air Lines, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, Continental, Croatia, CSA, Cyprus Airways, Delta Air Lines, DHL, Dragonair Cargo, Easyjet, Egyptair, El Al, Emirates Skycargo, Ethiopian, Eva Air, Finnair, Fly Air, Iberia, Icelandair, Inter Ekspres, Iran Air, Israir, Japan Airlines, JAT, Jet2, Kalitta, Kenya Airways, KLM, KLM Cargo, KLM Cityhopper, Korean Airlines, Kuzu Airlines, Libyan Arab Airlines, Lithuanian Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lotus Airways, Lufthansa, Macedonian Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Malev, Martinair, Martinair Cargo, Meridiana, MNG Airlines, Nippon Cargo Airways, Olympic Airlines, Onur Air, Pegasus Airlines, Portugalia, Pulkovo, Qatar Airways Cargo, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian, SAS, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sky Europe, Smart Wings, Sterling, Surinam Airways, Swiss, Syrian Airlines, TACV, TAP Air Portugal, Thomsonfly.com, TNT, Transavia, Tristar Airways, Tunisair, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United, US Airways, Varig Log, VLM, West Air Sweden

==Facilities and Transportation==
Schiphol has all fascilities you can think of. Shops, casinos, hotels, restaurants. You will find it here.

Schiphol is connected to both local and regional buslines. The railways feature prominently too with local, national and international (Belgium, France and Germany) routes. The Nederlandse Spoorwegen claim that ANY station in the Netherlands can be reached with no more then two changes. Most major cities can be reached directly or with only one change.

=== Car rentals ===
*http://www.avis.nl/
*http://www.europcar.nl/
*http://www.hertz.nl/
*http://www.nationalcar-rental.com/
*http://www.schipholtaxi.info/

=== Bus companies ===
*http://www.connexxion.nl/
*http://www.schipholsternet.com/

=== Train company ===
*http://www.ns.nl/

== External Links ==

=== Spotters ===

*[http://www.forums4airports.com Forums4airports] for Spotters, Enthusiasts and Passengers using European Airports. Forums4airports.com has dedicated forums for all major European airports.

*http://www.schipholspotter.com/
*http://www.schipholview.nl/
*http://www.scramble.nl/
*http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dutch-spotters/

=== Aviation shops ===
*http://www.lhshop.nl/

Cardiff International Airport

2011-01-05T08:29:55Z

Aviador: /* External Links */

[[Category:Wales]]
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==Official Spotting Locations==
Spotting at Cardiff is perfect. You can spot at either the flying club (highly recommended) or at the runway 30 Approach lights (Not as good). The flying club is located on the southside and has a nice Cafe and balcony to spot on.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Locations to Avoid==
Terminal Spotting, don't spot in the terminal. Security are quick to remove you.

==Regular Traffic==
Car traffic outside the terminal is very little, Traffic around Roose is not bad.

==Facilities and Transportation==

==External Links==

*[http://www.forums4airports.com Forums4airports] Ideal for Spotters and Enthusiasts, dedicated forum for CWL airport.

Cardiff International Airport

2011-01-05T08:27:32Z

Aviador: /* External Links */

[[Category:Wales]]
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==Official Spotting Locations==
Spotting at Cardiff is perfect. You can spot at either the flying club (highly recommended) or at the runway 30 Approach lights (Not as good). The flying club is located on the southside and has a nice Cafe and balcony to spot on.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Locations to Avoid==
Terminal Spotting, don't spot in the terminal. Security are quick to remove you.

==Regular Traffic==
Car traffic outside the terminal is very little, Traffic around Roose is not bad.

==Facilities and Transportation==

==External Links==

[url=http://www.forums4airports.com Forums4airports] Ideal for Spotters and Enthusiasts, dedicated forum for CWL airport.

Cardiff International Airport

2011-01-05T08:25:43Z

Aviador: /* Facilities and Transportation */

[[Category:Wales]]
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==Official Spotting Locations==
Spotting at Cardiff is perfect. You can spot at either the flying club (highly recommended) or at the runway 30 Approach lights (Not as good). The flying club is located on the southside and has a nice Cafe and balcony to spot on.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Locations to Avoid==
Terminal Spotting, don't spot in the terminal. Security are quick to remove you.

==Regular Traffic==
Car traffic outside the terminal is very little, Traffic around Roose is not bad.

==Facilities and Transportation==

==External Links==

[url=http://www.forums4airports.com Forums4airports] Ideal for Spotters and Enthusiasts, dedicated forum for CWL airport.

Edinburgh Airport

2011-01-05T00:28:46Z

Aviador: /* Facilities and Transportation */

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==Official Spotting Locations==

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Landside===

====River Almond/Boathouse Bridge====
This is an excellent place to capture aircraft landing and taking off in either direction especially from late afternoon and during sunsets. Preferably summertime evenings April through to September although not in the morning or early afternoon as you are facing the sun.
Head to the village of Kirkliston and when you get to the "Village Cross" traffic lights where the War Memorial can be seen on the corner, head east for a just over a mile. You will see the distinctive Radar towers (the first photograph) as you go down this road. There is almost always someone there plane-spotting, fishing in the river when it's in season or just folk fascinated by watching planes taking off and landing. Parking there is generally ok but always be aware to ** keep clear of the crash gates at the perimeter fence **.

The best location for photographs is to go over the bridge, walk left onto the riverside path of the River Almond or follow the perimeter fence and continue for about 100 metres. The area you are heading for is seen in the third photograph with the wooden marker pole. Also note that you are at a higher elevation than the runway, so any aircraft wheels are not obscured by grass.

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====Ingliston Car Park - Old Sunday Market area====
This is the most popular and easily accessible area. Head down towards the Main Airport terminal building as normal from the A8. Keep an eye open for the "Quality Hotel" signposts. This takes you into the Ingliston Show and Market areas. This large area is on the western side of the airport terminal.

It takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes to walk to this location from the passenger terminal. When you exit the passenger terminal, turn right and keep walking towards the Control Tower and then you must stay on the road to the Exhibition Centre. After passing the Control Tower there is a 'Golfing Range' on your left and a 'Grampian Foods' granary on your right. At the junction, turn right. You will pass a cafe/restaurant called the 'Woodside Bistro' on your left hand side as you walk towards the 'Secure Air Parks' portacabins. The wide open spaces and runway becomes visible as you continue. (Do not follow the road around the perimeter fence, it will take you to a dead-end into the Tank Farm, car hire depository and service areas)

If arriving by car, you approach the Quality Hotel, you may go through the large galvanised gates next to the Secure Air Parks, it will take you into the area seen in the photo's above. Occasionally, and often, these access gates are closed. It can vary, depending of what events are on show in the exhibition centre..If there is show being held, it could be free access or sometimes there is a charge, so beware! If the gates are closed, continue past the Quality Hotel for another 200 metres and then turn right at the end of the road. (Which takes you to the location where Lothian Helicopters run their 'Pleasure Flights' from!) It will take you back down to the perimeter fence on a narrow road or you can drive over the open ground, formerly the market. Taking photographs from here is ideal in the morning or afternoon as you are facing northwest. Parking up near the B1 link is a very popular location. The mesh of the new perimeter fence is square and not like the old diamond structure.

Step-ladders will be of no use whatsoever because the new fence is extremely high at this location.

====Railway Bridge at Lennymuir====
At the eastern side of the airport, head up Turnhouse Road passing the ‘Cargo Village’ on your right hand side. There will probably be many cargo aircraft parked facing the ‘Cargo Village’ but unfortunately there are no easy locations to get a clean photograph of any of the aircraft due to the buildings and clutter lying around on the other side of the perimeter fence.

At the top of Turnhouse Road turn left onto ‘Lennymuir’ and head up the hill. You may park your car down on Turnhouse Road and walk up. It is only a couple of minutes walk to the railway bridge. There are some parking places up there but is restricted. From here you can see a single track/access road that takes you down under the approach of Runway 24. Anywhere on this road offers excellent shots of aircraft landing on runway 24. For example, a 135mm lens will capture a B737 in full frame. Even a standard 50mm lens is sufficient for the major jets. The sun is behind you and this is probably the best spot for landing short final shots. As the sun swings around late in the day, try shooting from northern end of this road.(Summer evenings only)

====Ratho - Lochend - Newbridge====
Specifically for approach shots landing on runway 06, this is the western end of the airport perimeter. It is locally known as Lochend. Beware: there is a sewage treatment plant near here. The stench can be awful at times! You have been warned!

Back on the main road junction A8 and Motorway (M9) you will find a Drive Thru’ McDonalds at the Newbridge Roundabout and a Motorway pedestrian footbridge that will look down the 06/24 runway for the more adventurous photographer!

===Airside===

==Locations to Avoid==

==Regular Traffic==
* FlyBe - Norwich, Belfast, Southampton.
* FlyGlobespan - Stanstead, Malaga, Barcelona, Rome.
* Ryanair - Dublin
* BMI - Manchester, London Heathrow, Copenhagen
* British Airways
* Jet2
* Easy Jet
* KLM
* Continental Airlines (1 Daily)
* Scot Airways
* Eastern Airways
* Lufthansa
* Germanwings

==Facilities and Transportation==
Public bus services stop outside the UK Arrivals doors on the terminal forecourt. There is an express bus service to Edinburgh city centre (number 100). The frequency of the service is from every 10 minutes at peak times through the day, to every 30 minutes at night. The ticket cost is £3 single, £5 return. Tickets can be brought from the information desk at International arrivals, from a desk at the bus stop or on the bus itself. The journey takes approximately 25 minutes and terminates at Waverley Bridge, near to the main railway station and bus station and is just off the city's main street, Princes Street.

Edinburgh's main railway station (Waverley) is in the city centre and can be reached by taxi or bus. From here there are services to Glasgow and a variety of other destinations in Scotland and England (operated by Scotrail, GNER, Virgin West Coast and Virgin Cross Country). Most train services also operate from Edinburgh Haymarket station which is on the main bus route between the airport and city centre.

==External Links==

*[http://www.forums4airports.com Forums4airports] - Airport Forum for all UK airports including EDI/EGPH ideal for Spotters and Enthusiasts and people with a general Aviation interest,

Glasgow International Airport

2011-01-05T00:26:27Z

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==Official Spotting Locations==

==Other Spotting Locations==

==Locations to Avoid==

==Regular Traffic==

===UK Carriers===
*'''British Airways''' to [[London Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL)]]; [[London Gatwick Airport (LGW/EGKK)]]
:*'''Loganair''' branded as ''British Airways'' to Scottish Highlands and Islands (agreement to terminate in 2008).
:*'''BA Citiflyer''' to [[London City Airport (LCY/EGLC)]] (from 26 March 2007)
:*'''BA Connect''' renamed from '''BA Citiexpress''' in February 2006 to [[Manchester Airport (MAN/EGCC)]] (operations taken over by Flybe as of 5 March 2007); [[Birmingham Airport (BHX/EGBB)]] (operations taken over by Flybe as of 5 March 2007); [[Bristol Lulsgate Airport (BRS/EGGD)]] (ceases as of 25 March 2007); [[Southampton Eastleigh Airport (SOU/EGHI)]] ''(ceased on 27 October 2006)''; Cork (ORK) ''(ceased in 2006)''; [[Isle of Man (Ronaldsway) Airport (IOM/EGNS)]] ''(ceased in 2006)'' and Londonderry (LDY) ''(ceased in 2006)''
*'''bmi British Midland''' to [[London Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL)]]
:*'''bmi regional''' to [[Manchester Airport (MAN/EGCC)]] [[Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA/EGNM)]]; [[Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH/EKCH)]]
:*'''bmibaby''' to [[Nottingham East Midlands Airport (EMA/EGNX)]]; Cardiff
*'''easyJet''' to [[London Luton Airport (LTN/EGGW)]]; [[London Stansted Airport (STN/EGSS)]]; [[London Gatwick Airport (LGW/EGKK)]] (''from 2 October 2006''); [[Bristol Lulsgate Airport (BRS/EGGD)]]; [[Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS/EHAM)]] (discontinued October 2005); [[Geneva Airport (GVA/LSGG)]] (started Winter 2005)
*'''flyBe''' to [[Birmingham Airport (BHX/EGBB)]]; [[Southampton Eastleigh Airport (SOU/EGHI)]]; [[Belfast City Airport (BHD/EGAC)]]; [[Exeter International Airpot (EXT/EGTE)]]; [[Manchester Airport (MAN/EGCC)]] (commences 25 March 2007 as part of the aquistion of ''BA Connect'') [[Norwich International Airport (NWI/EGSH)]]
*'''flyGlobespan''' to [[Alicante Airport (ALC/LEAL)]]; [[Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS/EHAM)]]; [[Barcelona International Airport (BCN/LEBL)]]; [[Logan International Airport (BOS/KBOS)]] (''from 25 May 2007''); [[Calgary International Airport (YYC/CYYC)]] (''from 4 May 2007''); [[Faro Airport (FAO/LPFR)]]; [[Geneva Airport (GVA/LSGG)]]; [[Gran Canaria International Airport (LPA/GCLP)]]; Hamilton/John C. Munro International Airport (YHM/CYHM) ''from 1 May 2007''; [[Lanzarote Airport (ACE/GCRR)]]; [[London Stansted Airport (STN/EGSS)]] (''ceased 2006''); [[Málaga Airport (AGP/LEMG)]]; [[Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB/KSFB)]]; [[Prague Ruzyně International Airport (PRG/LKPR)]]; [[Paphos International Airport (PFO/LCPH)]]; [[Tenerife Reina Sofía Airport (TFS/GCTS)]]; [[Vancouver International Airport (YVR/CYVR)]] (''from 4 May 2007'')
*'''Virgin Altantic''' to [[Orlando International Airport (MCO/KMCO)]] (''Summer Saturdays in 2007'')

===Other Carriers===
*'''Aer Lingus''' to [[Dublin Airport (DUB/EIDW)]]
*'''Air Berlin''' to [[London Stansted Airport (STN/EGSS)]]
*'''Air Canada''' to [[Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ/CYYZ)]] - Summer Service until 2005 - No service in 2006/7
*'''American Airlines''' to [[Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD/KORD)]] - Summer Service - to cease at the end of the Summer 2006 seaon - 30 September 2006 [http://news.scotsman.com/scotland.cfm?id=1128062006]
*'''Continental''' to [[Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR/KEWR)]] - Daily all year
*'''Emirates''' to [[Dubai International Airport (DXB/OMDB)]] - Daily all year
*'''KLM''' to [[Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS/EHAM)]]
*'''Pakistan International Airlines''' to [[Dubai International Airport (DXB/OMDB)]]; Islamabad (ISB); Karachi (KHI); Lahore (LHE) - Service started November 2005
*'''US Airways''' to [[Philadelphia International Airport (PHL/KPHL)]]; [[San Francisco International Airport (SFO/KSFO)]] - Summer Service (operated with B767 in 2005 and B757 in 2006; expected to be B757 in 2007)

==Facilities and Transportation==

==External Links==

*[http://www.forums4airports.com Forums4airports] - Airport Forum for all UK airports including GLA/EGPF Our forum is ideal for Spotters and Enthusiasts as well as Passengers.

Glasgow Prestwick Airport

2011-01-05T00:23:45Z

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal Terrrace===
Currently Closed

[[Image:PIK 040819 2.jpg|thumb|292px]]

==Other Spotting Locations==
The Mound close to the Control Tower near to the Intersection of Runways 13/31 and 03/21.

A very good Spottingpoint can be located via Google Earth. Use coordinates 55°30'50.87"N; 4°36'9.46"W.

==Locations to Avoid==

==Regular Traffic==

===Scheduled Winter 2005 services===
*'''Air Wales''' / '''bmibaby''' to Cardiff (CWL)
*'''Aer Arran''' to Donegal (CFN)
*'''Ryanair''' to Bournmouth (BOH); Brussels S. Charleroi (CRL); [[Dublin Airport (DUB/EIDW)|Dublin (DUB/EIDW)]]; Duesseldorf-Weeze (NRN); Frankfurt-Hahn (HHN); Girona Barcelona (GRO); [[Gothenburg City Airport (GSE/ESGP)|Gothenburg City Airport (GSE/ESGP)]]; [[Lubeck Blankensee (LBC/EDHL)|Lubeck Blankensee (LBC/EDHL)]]; Krakow (KRK); London Stansted (STN); Milan Bergamo (BGY); Murcia (MJV); Oslo Torp Sandefjord (TRF); Paris Beauvais (BVA); Pisa Florence (PSA); Rome Ciampino (CIA); [[Shannon Airport (SNN/EINN)|Shannon Airport (SNN/EINN)]]; [[Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO/ESKN)|Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO/ESKN)]]

===Scheduled Winter 2006 services===
*'''Ryanair''' to Bournmouth (BOH); Charleroi Brussels South (CRL); Derry (LDY); [[Dublin Airport (DUB/EIDW)]]; Dusseldorf-Weeze (NRN); Frankfurt-Hahn (HHN); Girona Barcelona (GRO); [[Gothenburg City Airport (GSE/ESGP)]]; Grenoble Lyon (GNB); Reus Barcelona (REU); Krakow (KRK); London Stansted (STN); Marseille (MRS); Milan Bergamo (BGY); Murcia (MJV); Oslo Torp Sandefjord (TRF); Paris Beauvais (BVA); Pisa Florence (PSA); Riga (RIX); Rome Ciampino (CIA); [[Shannon Airport (SNN/EINN)]]; [[Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO/ESKN)]]; Wroclaw (WCO)

==Facilities and Transportation==
Connected railway link with direct First Scotrail Services to Glasgow, Ayr, Stranraer, Girvan. Connecting rail services throughout Scotland

==External Links==

*[http://www.forums4airports.com Forums4airports] - Airport Forum for all UK airports including PIK/EGPK Ideal for Spotters and Enthusiasts as well as the flying public.

Norwich International Airport

2011-01-05T00:21:15Z

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

==Facilities and Transportation==

==External Links==

*[http://www.forums4airports.com Forums4airports] - Airport Forum for all UK airports including NWI/EGSH We have dedicated Spotter and Enthusiast forum for Norwich Airport.

Norwich International Airport

2011-01-05T00:19:38Z

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

==Facilities and Transportation==

==External Links==

*[http://www.forums4airports.com Forums4airports] - Airport Forum for all UK airports including NWI/EGSH We have a dedicated forum for Norwich Airport's Spotters and Enthusiasts.

Leeds/Bradford Airport

2011-01-05T00:16:09Z

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal===

You can see the planes from the terminal but it is no good for photography.

==Other Spotting Locations==

A hill on the south side of the airfield locally known as plane tree hill gives very good views over the whole of the airport including both approaches. However the terrain is rather rough and tends to be frequented by motocross bikes and 4x4's. Photography is possible from here although a long lens is required.

There is a bench on the right just before you enter the main runway tunnel heading north from which all movements can be seen and photographed, especially when runway 32 is in use.

When runway 14 is in use a popular location for viewing and photography is a place called cemetery road which can be reached by leaving the terminal and going straight on at the roundabout. Turn left at the end and follow this road round under the 14 approach. Take your second right onto an elevated dead end road where good views of arriving and departing aircraft can be had.

There is also a footpath running along the south side near the threshold of runway 32 by the golf course however the perimeter fence is quite high here.

Also a popular walking area, Yeadon Tarn provides good views of departing (runway 32) and arriving (runway 14) traffic.

Runway 09/27 is now closed making runway 14/32 the sole runway.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

===Scheduled===

*Jet2: Alicante, Almeria, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Belfast, Chambery, Dusseldorf, Faro, Geneva, Ibiza, Lanzarote, Malaga, Menorca, Milan, Murcia, Nice, Palma, Paris, Pisa, Prague, Rome, Tenerife, Venice, Valencia
*BMI: Brussels, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Paris, London Heathrow, Lille, Copenhagen
*Eastern Airways: Aberdeen, Inverness, Southampton
*Flybe: Aberdeen, Bergerac, Belfast City, Exeter, Southampton
*Air Southwest: Bristol, Newquay
*Ryanair: Dublin
*KLM: Amsterdam
*Aer Arran: Cork, Galway
*Manx: Isle Of Man

===Charter===

*Astraeus: Crete, Rhodes, Zante, Funchal, Tenerife South, Corfu, Larnaca, Reus, Las Palmas, Faro, Palma, Malaga, Rhodes, Verona, Alicante, Mahon,
*Thomsonfly.com: Dalaman,Paphos, Ibiza, Palma, - more to come
*Onur Air: Bodrum
*Futura: Palma, Fuerteventura
*Balkan Holidays: Bourgas, Varna
*Air Southwest: Jersey
*Sun Express: Dalaman
*Austrian Arrows: Innsbruck
*Air Europa: Palma, Tenerife
*Spanair: Palma
*First Choice: Faro

==Facilities and Transportation==

There is a bus service from Leeds City Centre to the Airport (first busses 757) and a bus link from Bradford to the airport (737).

==External Links==

*[http://www.forums4airports.com Forums4airports] - Airport Forum for all UK airports including LBA/EGNM with the largest Spotter and Enthusiast forum for Leeds Bradford Airport on the web. Passengers and Frequent Flyers are welcome.

Leeds/Bradford Airport

2011-01-05T00:14:31Z

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Newcastle International Airport

2011-01-05T00:12:29Z

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal===

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===Gate (only before boarding)===

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==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

Aer Lingus: A320

Air France: CRJ 700

British Airways: A319, A320

Eastern Airways: Saab 2000, BAe Jetstream 41, BAe Jetstream 31

Easyjet: A319

Emirates: A330-200

FlyBe: ERJ-145, Emb-195, Dash 8-400, BAe 146-300

Jet2.com: B737-300, B757-200

KLM: F70, F100, B737-300, B737-400, B737-800

Lufthansa: CRJ200

Cimber: CRJ200

Ryanair: B737-800

Thomson Airways: B737-800, Boeing 757-200, Boeing 767-300ER

Thomas Cook.com: Boeing 757-200

TUIfly.com: B737-700, B737-800

Wideroe: Dash 8-100, Dash 8-200

and more...

==Facilities and Transportation==

Bus and Train to City,

== External Links ==

*[http://www.forums4airports.com Forums4airports] - Airport Forum for all UK airports including NCL/EGNT Spotters, Enthusiasts and Passengers welcome.

*[http://www.aeropictures.net/NewcastleNCLInfo.html www.Aeropictures.net by Marcel Vöse, Marvin Meinel, Till Neumann und Christian Weber]

Birmingham Airport

2011-01-05T00:09:30Z

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One of the UK's busiest airports, Birmingham has a wide variety of visitors. Official viewing locations are very scarce, but there are plenty of great places around the airport if you have a car. Sun can be a problem for photos, especially on runway 33, as the runway is one of the very few in the country to go from north to south. But with a bit of creative shooting, and finding the right place, some excellent action shots can be had.

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===The Aviation Experience===
There is a viewing gallery in terminal 1. The glass is tinted and usually quite dirty.
Views are very limited due to extension work on the terminal.
Admission costs one pound.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Runway 33 End===

At the airport, park in the long stay car park to the south of the runway. From here you can park anywhere you like to get excellent photos of landings on runway 33. There is also a small grass area with benches, offering a great view over the apron and terminal areas, with good photos to be had.

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===Runway 15 End===

Follow the A45 from the airport towards Birmingham City Centre. Eventually you will get to some shops and a big set of traffic lights. Turn right here onto Sheaf Lane, into Sheldon. Follow until you get to a roundabout, where you can turn right. Take the first right onto Elstead Avenue, then at the end just before the cul-de-sac turn left onto Hazeldene Road. Just as the road turns sharp left, there is a little cul-de-sac area on the right, with a looped road. Park somewhere here (DO NOT BLOCK IN THE RESIDENTS, PLEASE PARK CONSIDERATELY). Walk through the entrance into Sheldon Country Park, then turn left. The footpath goes right through the approach lights on short final, and you can get good photos of aircraft landing and queuing for takeoff on runway 15.

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===Golf Course===

This location offers great views of the runway, no matter what end they are using. If 15 is in use you get touchdown shots, if 33 is in use you get rotation shots. You have the sun behind you for most of the day.

From the airport follow the A45 down towards Birmingham. Continue past the old terminal to some traffic lights signposted for Hatchford Brook Golf Course.

Park up in the car park of the golf course, then walk towards the airport perimeter fence (you can't miss it). Be very careful - you are walking on an active golf course, so stay clear of the players (they will get mad at you), and keep looking out for stray balls! You will get to a point with a building behind the fence, anywhere around here is good. You can then walk along the fence towards the threshold of 15 (however the runway eventually becomes above your head so not much good for photos if you go too far along).

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Update 20 April 2009

The Golf Club have taken steps to stop people getting in this way. There is now a high fence along the entire length of the car park, so you can only get in by going through the club house. There are also now lots of signs warning that parking is only for users of the golf course.

You can still get to this spot, but it includes a considerably longer walk (about a mile).

Follow the instructions for "Runway 33 End" above, parking considerably. When you go through the gate, instead of turning left, go straight across the path, following the trodden grass down to the fence. From here, you literally follow the fence on your left until you get to the golf ball and the fence cuts across to the right. Anywhere here is good for photos. You cross a couple of bridges and some soggy ground after rain, but you end up in the same position on the golf course as you would have before.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Old Terminal===

You used to be able to go to the old terminal and take photos from the steps. Do not do this. You can expect to be moved on very quickly by security or the police from this location.

==Regular Traffic==

Mainly UK regional traffic. FlyBe have a base here so expect to see lots of their DHC-8s and ERJs. Apart from that, many of the European majors fly here. Aer Lingus, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, SAS, Swiss, all fly in several times a day.

There is a lot of UK charter traffic from the likes of Monarch, MyTravel, ThomsonFly, but mostly short haul.

The foreign long haul aircraft that come in include Pakistan International, Air India and Emirates, all have daily flights.

==Facilities and Transportation==
The airport has a transit link to Birmingham International railway station from where services depart to destinations throughout the country.

The airport terminals are also served by a variety of local bus services and coaches.

The motorways M6 & M42 are a short distance from the airport.

A shop selling aviation books, magazines, radios etc is situated within the Aviation Experience

==External Links==

*[http://www.forums4airports.com Forums4airports] - Airport Forum for all UK airports including BHX/EGBB Spotters, Enthusiasts and Passengers welcome.

Exeter International Airport

2011-01-05T00:06:52Z

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icao=EGTE|
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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal Viewing Gallery===

Unfortunately, the viewing balcony is no longer accessible to the public. You can still use it if you are catching a flight, however, as it is part of the Departure Lounge.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Clyst Honiton Roundabout===

Exit the A30 for the airport and you will immediately come across a roundabout. Instead of going straight over to the airport, turn left and park up in Clyst Honiton somewhere then walk back to the roundabout. You will have views of aircraft climbing out on 26 and views of aircraft approaching 08. You won't get any pictures of anything on the ground.

===Car Park 3===

Going straight across the Clyst Honiton roundabout towards the terminal, Car Park 3 will be on your right behind the hedge. Entrance to this is by turning right at the traffic lights into the car park. Check tariff as I don't believe you get any time for free. Probably the best location for photography as you can see the whole apron and all traffic departing 26 or approaching 08 with the sun behind you.

===Silver Lane===

Continue past the Terminal towards the Flybe hangars and continue past them too. The road then goes to single lane and after just short of a mile, turn left onto Silver Lane. You will think you have driven into a Farmers yard but continue on and eventually if you look to your left you will see the runway. There isn't really any parking here and it's advisable to not stick around too long and not enter any fields, but from this location you will get very long shots of aircraft on the ground and approaching aircraft on 26.

===Car Park 4/5===

Car Park 4 / 5 is commonly used by airport staff and is located right next to the Jack Walker Hangars of Flybe. Obviously there is a fence all the way around so by all means take a ladder but don't be surprised if you get funny looks! If you remain polite you should be left to it. From here you will see whatever is at the Flybe Hangars as well as aircraft taxiing on Taxiway Charlie, or anything on the disused 31/13. The Red Arrows park here when they visit. You will be able to see most of the main runway from here. This may be the 2nd best location for photography (apart from being on the airfield) as the sun will be behind you.

===Exeter Flying Club Fence===

Find Exeter Flying Club, and there is a fence behind which the whole runway is visible. However Balfour Beatty and the caterers will regularly park things in front of this fence and therefore obstruct the view. Do not under any circumstances approach the security gate next to the fire station unless you have airside access, you will not get through and will have trespassed through another gate in order to get there and you'll be asked to leave.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Clyst Honiton Roundabout Road===

The road from the Clyst Honiton roundabout. Do not stop your car along here as you will obstruct traffic and cause grief to everyone. We want to encourage the airport to be more spotter friendly and stopping here will not help, as there are crash gates and double yellow lines along this road anyway. This may be the best view of the apron but you can get an elevated view from further back in Car Park 3.

==Regular Traffic==

'''Flybe'''
Obviously being their main base their Q400's and E195's regularly appear.

'''First Choice/Thomson'''
757/A320 have been the main aircraft, the Thomson takeover may see introduction of the 767

'''Skybus'''
DHC-6 Twin Otter to the Scilly Isles

'''Maintenance'''
Regular appearances from many airlines with CRJs, Q400s, E145s, Dash 8-300s and 146s/RJs for maintenance in the colours of Lufthansa Regional, SAS Scandanavian, Wideroe, Olympic, BA, Air South West, Brussels Airlines, United Arab Emirates (Dubai Wing) and Eurowings.

'''Private Jets'''
Regularly seen are Citations, Challengers, Gulfstreams, and a raft of private jets.

'''Hawker Hunter'''
There is a Hunter Flying Club at Exeter that makes regular trips out during good weather.

'''RAF Red Arrows/Typhoons'''
The Reds come and stop overnight several times during the summer season and park on the disused runway. The Typhoons usually park on the "D" opposite the fire station.

==Facilities and Transportation==

==External Links==

*[http://www.forums4airports.com Forums4airports] - Airport Forum for all UK airports including EXT/EGTE Ideal for Spotters and Passengers alike.

Manchester Airport

2011-01-05T00:03:59Z

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In 2004, Manchester International Airport (Ringway) was voted Britain’s premier spotting airport by a well-known aviation magazine, and anyone who has been there will probably agree with them. It is not a question of which is the best place to watch planes at Manchester, more a question of which spot do I want to choose?

MAN has 2 parallel runways, 23R / 05L (Runway 1) and 23L / 05R (Runway 2) . Aircraft movements are generally inbound on 23R and outbound on 23L. However the wind direction shifts approx 20% of the year and this flow is reversed. During the quieter period of each day from 12.00hrs to 15.00hrs and at night between 22:00hrs and 06:00hrs the airport reverts to single runway use and uses 23R / 05L (Runway 1) for both inbound and outbound flights. [http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/manweb.nsf/alldocs/B40F30197901518780257393003585FE/$File/Single+Runway+Operations+Data+Sheet.pdf Single Runway operations data sheet.]

==Official Spotting Locations==

===Multi Storey Car Park Terminal 1===

[[Image:T2View.JPG|thumb|right|Terminal 2 from the top of the Multi-Story.]]

13th Floor of the multi-storey car park - Terminal 1 - Views of Runway 1 where you can view aircraft landing and taking off, also close views of aircraft parking and moving from Terminals 1 & 2 plus a good view of the Cargo area. Level 13 now being used by the Car Rental Companies. But there isn't any facilities here any more. Toilets are situated in the Terminal 1 arrivals area, just get the lift down from Level 12. Some thoughtfully provided camera holes are in the security fences. Be warned however that this is a short-stay car park and is very expensive to park your car:

http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/manweb.nsf/Content/ShortStayPark

'''The Aviation shop''' is now situated in Terminal 1 arrivals and stocks everything for the enthusiast, binoculars, telescopes, models, airband radios, scanners, DVDs, notebooks, pens, postcards, and the SBS Radar System.

===A.V.P. - Aviation viewing park===

[[Image:B-18703 From The AVP.jpg|thumb|right|China Airlines Cargo Boeing 747-400 photographed from the Aviation Viewing Park.]]

[[Image:AP-BGL PIA 777.jpg|thumb|right|A PIA 777 taxying past the Viewing Park]]

The A.V.P is located approx 2/3 way along Runway 23R (Runway 1) and offers excellent views of both flying and taxiing aircraft,and is widely recognised as the best facility for enthusiasts in the UK.
It has 3 raised platforms for better viewing and photography, a very good snack bar, Family picnic areas and clean Male and Female toilet facilities. There is also a well-stocked aviation shop selling books, aircraft models, binoculars and radios etc.

Signposted from main terminal areas and railway station. This A.V.P also contains a '''British Airways Concorde G-BOAC''' (for details of tours see below), '''BAe Avro 146-RX100''', '''Monarch DC-10''' nose section, De Havilland Vampire jet fighter (at the moment been removed for restoration), and a '''BEA British European Airways Hawker Siddley HS-121 Trident 3B G-AZWK''' aircraft resplendent in full BEA Colours, which you can have a tour of (at cost).

The A.V.P is situated off the A538 between Junction 6 of the M56 motorway and the airport tunnels.

From the Junction 6 Roundabout follow signs for Wilmslow. After a very short distance you will see Sunbank Lane on the left with a sign post for “Concorde”. Turn left here and then immediately right at the crossroads onto Wilmslow Old Road and follow to the end.

You can get to the A.V.P by bus from the "The Station" at the Airport, which is situated mid-way between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 . Journey time by bus is approximately 5 minutes. The Swans Shuttle bus 200 operates year round on weekends and Bank Holidays. Buses leave The Station at 09:16, then every hour until 17.16. Buses leave the Viewing Park every hour 09.25 until 17.25. The fare is around £1.50 for a return ticket.

Arriva North West operates a regular daily service (bus 18, 18A, 20, 20A) stopping at the rear of the World Freight Terminal from where the Aviation Viewing Park is approximately a 10 minute walk. Full timetables for the service can be found at http://www.arrivabus.co.uk but generally there are four services per hour in each direction between The Station (Stand K) and the Freight Terminal. Some evening services are operated by service number 19. The adult single fare is £1. From the Freight Terminal bus stop, turn left out of Viscount Drive on to Avro Way and follow the road to where it bends round to the left. Walk into the junction on the right - you should see LSG SkyChefs on your right hand side, and a yellow and black car barrier ahead with a bollard to allow pedestrians through. Pass the barrier and turn left up the lane (Wilmslow Old Road, as in the directions above.) The AVP is about 6-7 minutes walk, right at the end of this lane.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===South Side (Runway 2 - 23L/05R)===

[[Image:Manchester Airport South side terminal view.jpg|thumb|right|Manchester Airport's Terminal area from the mound behind the new fire station on the South side.]]

A disadvantage of the official Aviation Viewing Park (AVP) is that it faces into the sun until late in the day, making photography more difficult. Better photography is often offered by heading around to Runway 2 on the South side of the airport. Going there is easy by car. By public transport is possible too, but a bit of a handful.

The closest bus stop to Runway 2 is at the Moat House Hotel (Holiday inn) on the A538 Wilmslow road . Bus service no 288 runs along the A538 and there is a stop near to the AVP at the junction with Sunbank lane – from the AVP this means walking back towards the main road (approx ½ mile). From this bus stop it is then 2 stops along to the Moat House Hotel (Holiday inn). The bus runs every 30 mins.

By car, from the Junction 6 Roundabout off the M56, follow signs for Wilmslow along the A538. Approximately 1 mile along this road you will drive under the 2 runway tunnels. As you exit the 2nd tunnel you will come to a roundabout. Turn left at this roundabout and then turn immediately right before the gate - Then park up on the left before the bridge, as this road becomes the Moat House hotel car park beyond the bridge. Do try to tuck your car into the hedge, as the hotel mini-bus screams up and down here every half-hour or so and its a narrow road!!

'''DO NOT''' park anywhere between the roundabout and the gate - you '''WILL''' get a ticket or a '''TOW''' - even on the grass verge.

Once you have reach the Hotel, you have two options. There are raised viewing mounds running the length of runway 23L. These are segregated by the road tunnels which allow the A538 to go under the runways. So your choice is to cross the road and go left and past the new fire station to get to the mid point and beyond of runway 23L for views of aircraft rotating and taking-off OR go right to the start of runway 23L for close-up taxiing and line-up views of aircraft.

====Runway 23L - taxi and line-up====

[[Image:Runway 23L threshold Manchester.JPG|thumb|right|The Elevated Mound next to the Runway 23L threshold]]

From the Hotel entrance, turn right and walk through the car park, over the small stone bridge and up to the top of this road. On the right is a black cattle gate. Walk through the gate and follow this footpath for approx half-a-mile. The path finishes at the runway security fence and you will see long earth mounds either side of you which offer superb elevated views of the first 1/3 of runway 2.Further around to the right is an elevated mound which is directly in front of the link taxi-way between runway 1 and 2 - you can practically count the rivets on the aircraft as they line-up !!!

====Runway 23L - rotation and take-off====

[[Image:Runway 2 landing manchester.JPG|thumb|right|A Thomsonfly.com 737-300 lands on Runway 05R]]

The second option is to walk from the hotel back to the roundabout. On the other side of the road you just came in on, you will see a footpath of steep steps rising to the top of the hill. Follow this path for roughly 15 minutes past the side of the new fire station and up to the runway security fence.

From here, you can go left and follow the path parallel to runway 2 down into a valley and then back up again to raised mounds which offer superb views of aircraft rotating on runway 2 for take-off.

As an alternative, turn left after the fire station and follow the path downhill to the lowest lowest point of the valley. Then turn right and follow the river through the tunnel under runway 2. As you exit the tunnel turn right up the hill for a viewing spot half way between runway 1 and runway 2

Please note that runway 2 is usually closed between 12:00 and 15:00 hours. Also check before making any journey which way the aircraft are flying!. For approx 20% of the year, the wind shifts and the flying changes direction.

===South Side (Runway 1 - 05L/23R)===

====Runway 05L - approach and landing, rotation and take-off====

[[Image:Runway 05L Lights at Manchester.JPG|thumb|right|The Runway 05L Lights Field]]

[[Image:Manchester Airport River Bollin tunnel under RWY 2.jpg|thumb|right|The River Bollin tunnel under Runway 2 (23L/05R)]]

From the Moat House hotel, cross the A538 and head back to the roundabout. On the other side of the road, there is a footpath with steep steps leading up a hill. Follow this path for roughly 15 minutes past the rear side of the new fire station and follow the path on the left side fence of the fire station. Follow this path (it goes a bit up and down) until you descend into a valley and the River Bollin tunnel.

Cross the Bollin using the metal bridge and head North through the tunnel. Then, turn left up the steep hill with Crash Gate No. 12 at the top. Carry on up there until ground levels out and you're beside Runway 2. Then, go right through a gate. Follow the long path past the dead tree (on your right) and then go through the gate at the end of the path. Turn left at this gate and then take the next right turn. This will lead to a field with the lights for Runway 05L. This is a really good place to photograph and film from.

If 05L is being used for landings, aircraft come straight over your head and if the same runway is being used for take-offs, the aircraft take off away from you. Alternatively, if 23R is being used for take-offs, the aircraft will take off directly at you. This spot is especially interesting during the curfew of runway 2 (23L/05R) when all movements are on runway 1 (23R/05L).

(This spot is usually quite quiet and there's normally nobody about.)

=== Junction of Ringway Road & Shadowmoss road ===

Not far from Terminal 1, this area gives excellent views of aircraft on final approach to Runway 23R. Be warned that car parking is limited because of parking restrictions. The local residents get rightly annoyed when thoughtless spotters park cars that partially block access to their driveways and the hand-painted yellow lines outside some houses show the level of feeling about this – please be considerate.

=== Airport Hotel Public House ===

Next to the final approach to Runway 23R, the beer garden of this pub offer great views of landing aircraft and also aircraft holding for departure. This spot is especially interesting during the 12PM - 3PM curfew of Runway 2(23L/06R). Because the public house and it's beer garden have become so popular with spotters, the pub has a pay-and-display car park. It's essential to pay-and-display if you don't wanted to be fined £60.

==Locations to Avoid==

[[Image:Crash Gate No. 12 at Manchester Airport.JPG|thumb|right|Crash Gate No. 6 on the South side of the airport.]]

None really - just be sensible - '''don't park in-front of crash gates''' and stay on the public side of the security fences and you will be ok.

The areas offered as alternatives to the AVP (the mounds and the area beyond the new fire station) are public footpaths and you wont get more than a passing glance from the security staff when they are patrolling airside.

The airport and council have always been fairly spotter-friendly so just read the notices and don't go or park where it says you shouldn't.

==Spotting Locations Map==

[[Image:Manchester Spotting Map.JPG]]

==Regular Traffic==

===Scheduled/Charter Airlines===

*British Airways - Boeing 737, Airbus A319/320/321
*American Airlines - Boeing 767
*Continental Airlines - Boeing 757
*Delta Air Lines - Boeing 757/767
*PIA - Boeing 777, Airbus A310
*US Airways - Airbus A330
*Monarch Airlines - Airbus A300/320/321/330, Boeing 767
*First Choice Airways - Boeing 757/767
*Flybe - Dash 8-400, Embraer 145/195
*Jet2.com - Boeing 737/757
*Thomsonfly - Boeing 737/767
*Air France - Airbus A318/319/320, Embraer 195, Fokker 100
*KLM - Boeing 737, Embraer 190
*Lufthansa - Boeing 737, Airbus A319/320/321, CRJ-100/200/700/900
*BMI & bmibaby - Boeing 737, Airbus A319/320/321, Embraer 135/145
*Finnair - Airbus A319/320, Embraer 170/190
*Turkish Airlines - Airbus A320/321, Boeing 737
*CSA Czech Airlines - Boeing 737
*Ryanair - Boeing 737-800
*Aer Lingus - Airbus A320
*Virgin Atlantic Airways - Boeing 747-400, Airbus A340-300
plus many more, for a full list (and of which Terminal) click on this link: http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk.

===Cargo Airlines===

*Cathay Pacific Cargo - Boeing 747-400
*Great Wall Airlines - Boeing 747-400
*Air China Cargo - Boeing 747-400

Plus you never know what will turn up, the A380 has done a missed approach at Manchester, the Antonov An-225 and a few An-124s have been to Manchester, there are always a few surprises!

==Facilities and Transportation==

===Public Transport===

The Railway Station is situated at the Airport between Terminals 1 & 2.
Services from most of the UK mainline stations.
The Bus & Coach Station is adjacent to railway station. Also served by National Express.
Bus service number 200 serves the viewing park from the airport bus station every Saturday and Sunday at 15 minutes past the hour from the bus station and 25 minutes past the hour from the viewing park at a cost of approx £1.50p adult return.

==Travel tips==
If traveling by car and you do not wish to pay for the airport car parks, you could always park your car at Heald Green Railway Station and catch the train to the airport for a cheap day return costing £1.10 or a single will cost £1.00 each way, fares may vary due to the general increase in fares.

http://www.spotterswiki.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=29#p29

==External links==

*[http://www.forums4airports.com Forums4airports] - Airport Forum for all UK airports including MAN/EGCC, ideal for Spotters, Enthusiasts and Passengers alike. You will find a dedicated forum for Manchester airport and for other airports throughout the UK here.

One page spotter guide for print out - contains radio frequencies, airport map and a brief description of the spotting spots at MAN.

http://www.plane-spotter.com/Airports/UK/MAN/SpotterGuide_MAN.pdf

Manchester airport aircraft movements website - contains every movement of every plane at Manchester since 2003. You can submit your photos or view others from the day as well as view timetables of expected aircraft in a large database.

http://www.ringwayreports.co.uk/ringway.htm

The official Manchester Airport Runway data sheet featuring all the relevant information regarding the runway operations.

http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/manweb.nsf/alldocs/B6F0247D7CBCF65F80257393003585FD/$File/Runway+Data+Sheet+2007-+v+FINAL.pdf

Blackpool International Airport

2011-01-04T23:55:55Z

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Blackpool is one of the oldest airports in the UK, opening in its earliest form in 1909. Today it is a small commercial airport, with a variety of traffic.

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Official Viewing Area===
A small area directly to the left of the passenger terminal.

The whole of the resident aircraft parking area can be seen at a 'nose' or 'tail on' angle with Emerald Airways engineering directly in front plus aircraft on the move along taxiway Alpha, and runway 07/25, 10/28 arrivals and departures. Runway 13/31 activity, if there is any, cannot be viewed from here with the terminal in the way.

CHC Scotia offshore rig helicopter operations can be seen night and day and resident aircraft can be photographed with a camera with up to 300mm/10x optical zoom lense, although at an unfavourable angle. Best in the afternoon due to the position of sunlight.

This spot is a designated airport viewing area but do not be tempted to park on the slip road alongside, blocking the crash gate.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Morrisons===

Exit the Airport and turn right onto Squires Gate Lane. After approximately a two minute drive (five minutes walk) Morrisons Supermarket will appear on the right. At the first set of traffic lights turn right into Blackpool Business Park, along Amy Johnson Way and at the roundabout take the third exit into Morrisons car park (carry straight on to get to the J-MAX hangar), past the McDonalds Restaurant. At the roundabout within the car park carry straight on and take a right, past the store itself, and then a left turn. Follow the road to the top and find a space. Various hangars and aircraft will become visible on the left. Now at the side of the store, follow the path around the side of the Morrisons building until the rest of the airport including all runways and the main terminal itself appears.

The whole of the resident aircraft parking area and most of the airport hangars can be seen. The offshore-helicopter and passenger terminals can be seen from here but aircraft parked on the terminal and main apron visitors are parked 'back-on'. Arrivals on all runways can be viewed, with Runway 10 facing this spot and taxiway Alpha is adjacent to the residents apron.

Resident aircraft on the apron and outside of hangars can be photographed with a camera with up to 300mm/10x optical zoom lense although when the sun decides to shine it can hinder photo opportunities after midday, especially in winter months.

This spot is not a designated airport viewing area so are no official facilities provided but there is the consolation of one of the biggest supermarkets in Blackpool and one a major fast-food restaurant chain in McDonalds close by!

==Locations to Avoid==

==Regular Traffic==

A number of interesting airlines fly within the UK and Europe from Blackpool. In order of most flights to least:

Jet2 - B737-300 - They have a small base here operating regularly to the Mediterannean. 
Manx2 - LET-410 - They operate several times a day out to the Isle of Man. 
FlyBE - SAAB 340 - Operate a daily flight to Belfast via the Isle of Man. 
Aer Arran - ATR72 - A daily flight over to Dublin.

There is also a relatively large executive jet/prop operation from Blackpool, and Isle of Man (M- registrations) are a common sight. There is a large helicopter operation, and many light aircraft based from here.

==Facilities and Transportation==

Rail - Squires Gate railway station. Direct Northern Rail Pacer and Sprinter trains to Blackpool South, Preston and Colne (East Lancashire).
Bus - Blackpool Transport bus services 1, 7, 11, 16 and Stagecoach services 68 and X61 stop near the airport with routes to Blackpool and as far as Fleetwood (northbound) and Lytham St Annes, Preston and Manchester (southbound).
Tram Blackpool Transport tram services are available from Starr Gate terminus on the Blackpool tramway, running along the promenade, along the Golden Mile northward to Bispham, Cleveleys and Fleetwood.
Taxis - free telephone located inside the terminal building.

For an overnight stay at the airport, accommodation is available at the Premier Travel Inn, which gives partial views of the apron, terminal and runway 10 threshold. Rooms facing south give very limited views of the airfield, since blocked by terminal expansion in 2006.

Premier Travel Inn
Blackpool Airport
Squires Gate Lane
Blackpool
FY4 2QS
Tel: 08701 977034

Fax: 01253 362413

==External Links==

*[http://www.forums4airports.com Forums4airports] - Airport Forum for all UK airports including BLK/EGNH, ideal for Spotters, Enthusiasts and Passengers alike.

East Midlands Airport

2011-01-04T23:53:34Z

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Aeropark===

The only official location is the Aeropark. It is located to the north-west of the airport and has a number of preserved aircraft on display. Drive past the airport on the A453 with the entrance on your right. You will come to a roundabout. Continue straight ahead, then turn right at the traffic lights. You will pass Donington Park on your left, then continue through the 09 approach lights. You will then come to another roundabout. Take the second exit, the Aeropark is straight ahead.

There is a mound that lifts you above the fence to view arrivals on 09, however you are south facing so into sun. There is also an admission fee to the Aeropark.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Runway 09 end===

====Diseworth Lane====

By far the most popular location to view aircraft. This spot offers good views of arrivals on runway 09, as well as an overview of the DHL ramp and main apron. Departures from 27 are normally airborne by the time they reach this spot. Landings on 27 normally turn off just before so you can read them off. You are facing into sun however so photography isn't great.

Drive along the A453 with the entrance to the airport on your right. You will come to a roundabout - continue straight on. At the traffic lights turn right towards Castle Donington. You will follow the road through the approach lights to a roundabout with the Aeropark ahead. Turn left and proceed down the hill. After approx. 500 yards there is a pub on the right. At the side of the pub is Diseworth Lane. Drive along this road and you will come to a crash gate. There are normally cars parked either side at the end so you know you're in the right place.

====End of runway 09====

There are several gateways situated on the road at the end of runway 09, near the approach lights. These are good for photographs of arrivals on runway 09, and a good view straight down the runway for nose on shots of heavy departures. Please do not block the gates as they are access to fields.

====DHL Ramp====

By parking in one of the locations just to the south of the approach path, you can park and cross the road and into some bushes. Behind these is a mound with a great view over the DHL apron, where you can see all DHL activity, plus Antonovs and the like which usually park on this apron.

===Runway 27 end===

From the Moto service station, take the A453 towards Nottingham. You will head down the dual carriageway and through the approach lights of runway 27. Immediately after the approach lights there is a turning on the left. Take this turning and you will come to a crash gate with parking.

From here you can stay here (although you are into sun and quite a distance away), or head to one of two spots at the 27 end.

====The Mound====

Walk back towards the A453, shortly before the hedge there is a stile on your right. Cross this and walk along the footpath, keeping to the airport fence. Leave the footpath and follow the fence alongside the runway. You will come to a mound. This mound offers good views of landings and departures from runway 27. It is a good angle for photography of arrivals, and departures hold short right in front of you. With a set of steps you are above fence height.

Warning - although this is great for photography, security are sometimes a little keen here. If you are asked to move on do so immediately. If you don't move when asked they '''will''' send the police around to move you on forcefully. Please don't jeapordise viewing opportunities even further by ignoring them or getting defensive.

====A453====

Leave your car parked and walk back to the A453. Turn right back towards the approach lights, and climb the bank. Walk through the approach lights onto the old disused road. You can get great landing shots on runway 27 here, but you can't see anything else as there is a huge hedge between you and the airport.

===Generic Viewing===

====North Side Crash Gate====

Great location for action shots of aircraft rotating, or just touching down. You are directly opposite the terminal so can get some great action shots here, however you are into sun for most of the day. In the evenings this spot is ideal as the sun is behind you or to your right. In 10 years I have never once been moved on from this location, a lot more than can be said for most of the other locations on the airport.

Drive into Castle Donington, then take the hairpin right turn onto The Hollow. Drive along here and out into the countryside until you come to a left hand bend, and a sign welcoming you to Hemington. Turn right here and follow it down. Eventually it turns into a single track road, pull up in the entrances to one of the fields (being careful not to block the entrances or the road). Then walk the last few hundred yards up the hill, you will see the Radar at the top of the hill. Go through the gate and there is a crash gate. With steps you can shoot over the fence or even through the fence/gate. You can also walk along the fence to get a good angle.

Please note you must not block this road as it leads to the crash gate and needs to be kept clear. I have heard stories of the Fire Brigade physically moving cars that are in their way here so park at your own risk. You cannot park right at the top without blocking the road, so find somewhere further down the hill where you do not block the road, then walk the rest.

====Maintenance Area====

From the terminal, take the road towards the maintenance area. At the mini roundabout turn left, there are a couple of places along here for quick snaps of anything on maintenance.

The first is just before you get to the fuel tanks, pull into this car park for a great close up of an AN-22/24, or sometimes other aircraft that park there. Be very quick however, this is a private car park.

Carry on until the T junction and turn right. As the road bends to the right, there is a car park on the left. Park here and walk to the right of the portakabins, excellent views of BMI's hangars, where you can see inside when the doors are open. Often good bizjet activity parked here. Carry on again, you will pass the air ambulance on the left which you can shoot through the gates, and also see across the the washpans where the Antonov turboprops usually park.

All of the maintenance locations are best for just taking a quick shot and leaving immediately, security regularly patrol this area and will move you on. In any case, once you have your shot of the aircraft around here there is nothing more to see anyway really.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Terminal===

There are no longer any viewing facilities landside in the terminal. There is a gallery after security, although no use for non-passengers.

==Regular Traffic==
===Passenger===

90% easyJet A319s, Ryanair B737-800s and bmibaby 737s. After that, there are the usual UK charters, for example Thomson 757s, First Choice A321s etc.

===Freight===

East Midlands is the UK's largest freight operation. DHL have a base here on the western apron, containing DHL (European Air Transport/DHL Air) 757s and DHL (European Air Transport) A300s. There is a nightly Lufthansa Cargo MD11, and a weekly Kalitta Air 747 on a Saturday.

There are daily UPS 767s and Maersk Air 767s that utilise the eastern apron.

There are two Antonov AN-12s based at the airport, operating ad-hoc charters.

The airport sees regular heavy cargo flights for local company Rolls Royce. AN-124s are a common sight (several times a week) transporting engines to Toulouse.

==Facilities and Transportation==

There are scheduled coach links to Derby, Long Eaton, Loughborough and Nottingham Stations, plus a more frequent shuttle-bus service to the recently opened East Midlands Parkway Station on the Midland Main Line.

National Express offer some long distance coach services at lower frequencies. If travelling by coach, you might save money by booking online before the date of travel, particularly if you can print a ticket at home.

==External Links==

*[http://www.forums4airports.com Forums4airports] - Airport Forum for all UK airports including EMA/EGNX, ideal for Spotters, Enthusiasts and passengers alike.

Doncaster Sheffield Airport

2011-01-04T23:50:52Z

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Doncaster Sheffield Robin Hood Airport is situated south of Doncaster. It is the newest airport to open in the UK, formerly RAF Finningley. Due to still being relatively new, it is very quiet in terms of movements. This has picked up for summer 2009, with a few new operators commencing flights, however it's not the sort of place you would want to spend an entire day at though, unless you take a good book! Well worth stopping by if you're in the area though, and the authorities are very friendly to spotters.

==Official Spotting Locations==
There are no official spotting locations as yet.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Runway 02 end===

From the airport turn left, and head for the A638. Turn left to head south on this road. Take the first road on the left (High Common Lane). This road runs between the A638 and A614. There is a layby on the northern side offering good views and photography of aircraft landing and departing on runway 02.

Map of this location:
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=465625&Y=396545&A=Y&Z=3

===Alongside the runway===

From this location, continue straight past the end of the runway and you will come to a roundabout. Take the first exit, onto the Old Bawtry Road. This road comes closer to the runway and then runs parallel to the runway for most of its length. This offers good views of all traffic landing and departing on both runways, and there is parking for the entire length in a layby that seemingly stretches the length of the runway. You are at the same level as the runway and about 40-100ft from the side of the runway. A 300mm lens is plenty for most traffic.

This spot is good for photography until about 13:00-14:00 before shots start appearing backlit, and is better when 20 is in use for touchdown/rotation shots depending on how far along you go. The location is also popular with the locals and on a sunny afternoon there will be dozens of cars parked watching the planes.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

The airport goes through phases of being quite busy, interspursed with hours of nothing. Unfortunately much of the movement occurs before 9.30am and after 7pm, with only 2-3 movements in between. Most days there is no activity at all between 8am and 1pm.

Consult the schedule before setting off to avoid hours of nothing. This can be found here for Summer 09:

http://www.egcn.co.uk/Index_files/dsaschedule2009summerrev1.xls

For Summer 09, the traffic has picked up quite a bit. Regulars you can expect to see are the following:

Thomsonfly (737/757/767)
FlyBe (DHC-8)
Ryanair (737-800)
Wizzair (A320)
Thomas Cook (A320)
BH Air (A320) (Once a week)
BMI (A320) (Once a week)

==Facilities and Transportation==

==External Links==

*[http://www.forums4airports.com Forums4airports] - Airport Forum for all UK airports including DSA/EGCN

Bristol Airport

2011-01-04T23:48:27Z

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==Main Spotting Location==
===Winters Lane===
Although BRS doesn't have an official Spotting Area, there is a location off Downside Road, on Winters Lane. This area is probably the best out of the few places, because you catch the 09 Line ups and landings, and the long 27 departures when the heavier aircraft such as the FCA 767 are in. Airport Staff and Police seem to have no problem with this; you'll usually get a wave from the ASU. A ladder is recommended for people wishing to partake in photography.

This location is off Downside Road, along Winters Lane, on the turning for Tall Pines Golf Club.[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=BRS&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=48.909425,81.5625&ie=UTF8&ll=51.383835,-2.718&spn=0.037925,0.079651&z=14&om=1 See Map.]

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Runway 09 ILS===

Below the ILS System for 09 is another place where sometimes people stop, only usually used when R/W 09 is active. Here you can get some interesting angles for photography.

This location is off Downside Road, along Winters Lane. [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=BRS&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=48.909425,81.5625&ie=UTF8&om=1&ll=51.382013,-2.735327&spn=0.004741,0.009956&t=k&z=17&iwloc=addr See Map.]

==Locations to Avoid==

===Pathway leading up to RWY27 threshold===

On the Southeast end of the airfield there's an unmarked gate by the A38 through which a path (the old road) can be found that leads right down to near the threshold of RWY27. Whilst this provides great views, one is in clear view of pilots lining up as well as security staff who will ask you to move immediately. The gate leading down that path is not marked and as such one might be fooled into thinking it's a legitimate spot but it would in fact seem that you may be described as a "security scare" if you venture there.

==Regular Traffic==

The following is a list of regular scheduled airlines and their destinations, plus Aircraft operating.

Aer Arann

Cork, Galway, Nantes) '''ATR 72-500'''

Air France

Paris-Charles de Gaulle '''ATR-42-500'''

Air Malta

Luga Airbus '''A320-200'''

Air Southwest

Jersey, Leeds/Bradford, Manchester, Newquay, Plymouth '''DHC-8-311'''

Aurigny Air Services

Guernsey'''ATR-72-202'''

Brussels Airlines

Brussels'''BAE Systems Avro 146-RJ85'''

Continental Airlines

Newark '''Boeing 757-200 W/ Winglets'''

Eastern Airways

Aberdeen, Isle of Man British Aerospace '''Jetstream 41/Saab 2000'''

easyJet

(Alicante, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Belfast-International, Berlin-Schönefeld, Bordeaux,
Edinburgh, Faro, Funchal [starts 29 October 2007], Geneva, Glasgow, Grenoble [from 13 December 2007],
Ibiza, Inverness, Kraków, La Rochelle, Lisbon [starts 31 October 2007], Madrid, Mahon (Menorca), Marseille,
Malaga, Milan-Malpensa, Murcia, Newcastle, Nice, Palma de Mallorca, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Pisa, Prague, Rijeka, Rome-Ciampino, Toulouse, Valencia, Venice, Warsaw [begins October 2, 2007])

'''Airbus A319 On All Routes Apart from Newcastle and Belfast Services which are served with their based 737-700's.'''

Flybe

Jersey'''DHC-8-402Q'''

KLM Cityhopper

Amsterdam '''Fokker 100/70'''

OLT (Ostfriesische Lufttransport)

Bremen, Hamburg '''Saab 2000/Saab 340'''

Ryanair

Bratislava [begins 8 November, 2007], Budapest [begins 7 November, 2007], Derry
[begins 7 November, 2007], Dinard [begins 8 November, 2007], Dublin, Girona, Katowice [begins 10 November, 2007]
, Knock [begins 7 November, 2007], Milan [begins 7 November, 2007], Porto [begins 7 November, 2007], Poznań
[begins 8 November, 2007], Riga [begins 7 November, 2007], Rzeszów [begins 8 November, 2007], Salzburg
[begins 19 December, 2007], Shannon, Wroclaw [begins 7 November, 2007] '''Boeing 737-800'''

Scandinavian Airlines System

Stockholm-Arlanda '''MD-81 (DC-9-81)'''

Skybus

Isles of Scilly '''DHC-6-310 Twin Otter'''

==Facilities and Transportation==

==External Sites==

*[http://www.forums4airports.com Forums4airports] The new home of BISON. Forums4airports has Airport Forums for all UK airports including BRS/EGGD Ideal for Spotters, Enthusiasts and Passengers alike.

Bristol Airport

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==Main Spotting Location==
===Winters Lane===
Although BRS doesn't have an official Spotting Area, there is a location off Downside Road, on Winters Lane. This area is probably the best out of the few places, because you catch the 09 Line ups and landings, and the long 27 departures when the heavier aircraft such as the FCA 767 are in. Airport Staff and Police seem to have no problem with this; you'll usually get a wave from the ASU. A ladder is recommended for people wishing to partake in photography.

This location is off Downside Road, along Winters Lane, on the turning for Tall Pines Golf Club.[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=BRS&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=48.909425,81.5625&ie=UTF8&ll=51.383835,-2.718&spn=0.037925,0.079651&z=14&om=1 See Map.]

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Runway 09 ILS===

Below the ILS System for 09 is another place where sometimes people stop, only usually used when R/W 09 is active. Here you can get some interesting angles for photography.

This location is off Downside Road, along Winters Lane. [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=BRS&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=48.909425,81.5625&ie=UTF8&om=1&ll=51.382013,-2.735327&spn=0.004741,0.009956&t=k&z=17&iwloc=addr See Map.]

==Locations to Avoid==

===Pathway leading up to RWY27 threshold===

On the Southeast end of the airfield there's an unmarked gate by the A38 through which a path (the old road) can be found that leads right down to near the threshold of RWY27. Whilst this provides great views, one is in clear view of pilots lining up as well as security staff who will ask you to move immediately. The gate leading down that path is not marked and as such one might be fooled into thinking it's a legitimate spot but it would in fact seem that you may be described as a "security scare" if you venture there.

==Regular Traffic==

The following is a list of regular scheduled airlines and their destinations, plus Aircraft operating.

Aer Arann

Cork, Galway, Nantes) '''ATR 72-500'''

Air France

Paris-Charles de Gaulle '''ATR-42-500'''

Air Malta

Luga Airbus '''A320-200'''

Air Southwest

Jersey, Leeds/Bradford, Manchester, Newquay, Plymouth '''DHC-8-311'''

Aurigny Air Services

Guernsey'''ATR-72-202'''

Brussels Airlines

Brussels'''BAE Systems Avro 146-RJ85'''

Continental Airlines

Newark '''Boeing 757-200 W/ Winglets'''

Eastern Airways

Aberdeen, Isle of Man British Aerospace '''Jetstream 41/Saab 2000'''

easyJet

(Alicante, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Belfast-International, Berlin-Schönefeld, Bordeaux,
Edinburgh, Faro, Funchal [starts 29 October 2007], Geneva, Glasgow, Grenoble [from 13 December 2007],
Ibiza, Inverness, Kraków, La Rochelle, Lisbon [starts 31 October 2007], Madrid, Mahon (Menorca), Marseille,
Malaga, Milan-Malpensa, Murcia, Newcastle, Nice, Palma de Mallorca, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Pisa, Prague, Rijeka, Rome-Ciampino, Toulouse, Valencia, Venice, Warsaw [begins October 2, 2007])

'''Airbus A319 On All Routes Apart from Newcastle and Belfast Services which are served with their based 737-700's.'''

Flybe

Jersey'''DHC-8-402Q'''

KLM Cityhopper

Amsterdam '''Fokker 100/70'''

OLT (Ostfriesische Lufttransport)

Bremen, Hamburg '''Saab 2000/Saab 340'''

Ryanair

Bratislava [begins 8 November, 2007], Budapest [begins 7 November, 2007], Derry
[begins 7 November, 2007], Dinard [begins 8 November, 2007], Dublin, Girona, Katowice [begins 10 November, 2007]
, Knock [begins 7 November, 2007], Milan [begins 7 November, 2007], Porto [begins 7 November, 2007], Poznań
[begins 8 November, 2007], Riga [begins 7 November, 2007], Rzeszów [begins 8 November, 2007], Salzburg
[begins 19 December, 2007], Shannon, Wroclaw [begins 7 November, 2007] '''Boeing 737-800'''

Scandinavian Airlines System

Stockholm-Arlanda '''MD-81 (DC-9-81)'''

Skybus

Isles of Scilly '''DHC-6-310 Twin Otter'''

==Facilities and Transportation==

==External Sites==

*[http://www.forums4airports.com Forums4airports] Airport Forum for all UK airports including BRS/EGGD Ideal for Spotters, Enthusiasts and Passengers alike.

London Heathrow Airport

2011-01-04T23:44:40Z

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===The Queens Building===
On top of terminal 2. Shut, indefinitely.

===Heathrow Academy===
Located on North Perimeter Road, many spotters choose to spot from here. This location is good for spotting but no good for photography, because of the perimeter fence! From here runway 09L/27R has very close views and also from here views of aircraft parked in Terminal 1 Stands and part of Terminal 3 stands can be seen. Also from here the maintenance area has clear views, here park up South African (747's and A340's) and Qantas (747's). Also some executive and government planes can be seen. When the weather is right views of 09R/27L can be seen, the weather has to be perfect! Sometimes it is to hazy or sometimes too cloudy. Also at the visitors centre there is an [expensive] cafe - although this is only open on weekdays. But there is a McDonald's over the road. Also here is a a enthusiasts shop - where models, books, magazines, etc are sold. This location is only called the visitors centre, but really you are spotting in the car park it cost £1.00 per hour, so be aware of the weather. Happy Spotting at LHR, there are some interesting planes to be seen here, I have listed some further down the article.

The centre has now re-opened under a new name, of Heathrow Academy. It is open at weekends and school holidays from 10am to 4pm. Within the centre, there is a Ritazza coffee shop (open from 7am to 4pm), there is still a aviation model shop.

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==Other Spotting Locations==
===Rwy 27 threshold===
Early in the morning, if traffic is coming down on 27R, you could get lucky and witness dual rwy ops/landings. In such cases most the BA heavies will opt for 27L whilst a lot of the T3 traffic will land on 27R.
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===Block 94 crash gate===
A real no-no, the Police will see you off from here quicker than anything! If you dare to venture into here, as it is open, be aware it's not advisable to hang around for too long. Shots of a/c lining up at B94 (for 27L) can be had though, should you get lucky.
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Or shots of landing a/c onto 27L also.
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Almost as good a spot is across the dual carriageway, which is perfectly fine, where landing a/c can be shot over the fence.
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===09L Field===
There's a field similar to that found at Myrtle Avenue, although this one is for 09L arrivals. Very nice in the mornings when light from the rising Sun hits the fans.
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===Hilton Hill===
Either walk from Myrtle Av. or from terminal 4. Expect a 15 minute walk from Myrtle, 5 from T4. The hill is on the side of the road that leads into terminal 4 itself. Plenty of space to not bother anyone. Very hazy in the summer though. Only good for 27L arrival shots, with a different backdrop from the "normal" LHR ones.
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===Line ups on 27R===
Shooting through the fence on the Northern Perimeter Road. Excellent spot on late summer evenings when the Sun is almost behind you.
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===Gate by Road Crossing===
Only good for 27R ops. Better for landing traffic than departing. Spot is by the mini roundabout near the white huts. Where the a/c cross the road from the airport to the maintenance area there's a red and white gate. Excellent spot for touch downs on 27R.
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Aircraft being tugged across the road are also easily shot here too.
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''This area has now been '''closed''' (as of mid March 2006) with the road being diverted around the back of the BA Maintenance Area, so any shots taken from the level crossing are now impossible.''

===Myrtle Avenue===
A field at the end of Myrtle Avenue, by the approach lights for 27L. By foot, either walk from terminal 4 northbound alongside the dual carriageway or southbound from Hatton cross tube. The field can not be missed; it's about a 10 minute walk from either end. 

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===09R banking/climbout shots:Tesco Dukes Green===
Excellent spot just outside the airport perimeter,located on the A312.About a 10-15 minute southbound walk from Hatton Cross tube station.A good spot for shooting banking,heavy takeoffs when 09R is use(about 30% of the time)especially for heavy A340s.

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===27L climbouts:Former Essso garage alongside the southern perimeter road===
Popular spot for capturing takeoffs from 27L.Hard to park the car here now as the slip lane as been coned off to prevent such activity!Possible to get a bus to the cargo centre but and walk westbound for about 10minutes.Brick bollards provide useful height for shooting aircraft climbing out slowly after a long takeoff run.

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Note : The garage has now re-opened. ( July 2007 )

===Perimeter road in north-west corner 27R climbouts===
The perimeter road in the far north-west corner also provides some excellent opportunities for 27R climbout shots although the sun is not far round enough for this spot to be effective during the winter and autumn months.

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===27R final approaches from the mini trading estate===
Given the road works and the imminent closing of the 'road crossing road' this area may not be around for too much longer.This spot is on a small trading estate,just off the perimeter road,comprising a series of mainly single tier buildings and is generally quiet at the weekend.Parking the car is not advised here as it is a private estate.Others prefer to shoot from the roundabout on the perimeter road and the little patch of land next to it but I personally find that you are a little too 'under' the aircraft compared to the trading estate spot.

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===Runway 27R touchdowns===
Like the 27R climb outs spot,the light here is only good about 1/2 of the year as you are facing south but it is perfect for evening photography.A few different angles can be had from along the north perimeter road depending on where exactly you shoot from.

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==Airside Spotting Locations==
===Airside - Terminal 1; Gate 8 - bmi domestic Lounge===
Glazed floor to Ceiling overlooking the eastern end of the Northern Runway (27R/09L). Touchdowns on 27R, and taxiing aircraft visible. Aircraft landing on 09L have mostly left the runway and those for Terminal 3 turned away before getting close.

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===Airside - Terminal 1; Gates 36-56 ===
Gates 36-56 are located in a glass and steel building at the extreme eastern end of the central area with views over runway 23 and B pier of Terminal 1. There are plenty of windows that line up with gaps in the parked aircraft and photography is best in the afternoon. On the down side the northern most gate offering the best views can be closed off by moveable barriers if it is being used for flights to Israel.
WARNING:If you don't know the gate your flight is departing from allow time to walk back to the main departure lounge (without a moving walkway)to check the monitors there.

===Airside - Terminal 4 ===
In addition to the windows behind the duty free shop the Gate 23 area has windows overlooking the southern taxiway and 27L holding point.
WARNING:If you don't know the gate your flight is departing from allow time to walk back to the main departure lounge (without a moving walkway) to check the monitors there.

===Airside - Terminal 5 ===
If you take a trip to Terminal 5, you will be able to capture ground traffic, but also departures and arrivals on all runways, depending on which side of the terminal you are. If you arrive at terminal 5 by the main entrance, and turn left or right before entering the terminal, you will get to the end of the terminal next to the arriving perimeter roads. From here, you will be able to see ground traffic and lots of pushbacks from the Terminal 5 ramps. If the active runways are 09's then you will be able to see very close arrivals and departures at your eyeline, and if the active is 27's then you will be able to photograph climb outs.
Sometimes police will stop you from spotting here, but i shouldn't see it occurring much, as it's only happened to me once.

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==Locations to Avoid==

===Airport Car Parks===
I used to use the airport short stay car parks to spot, but since security has rose the BAA security move you on VERY quickly. These are very expensive anyway, MY HINT IS TO NOT SPOT FROM THE CAR PARKS!

==Regular Traffic==
British Airways, BMI British Midlands, Heavies from Asia,EU Carriers, 777/767/747 from America.

==Facilities and Transportation==

Heathrow airport is connected directly by Tube (Piccadilly line) and Rail (Heathrow Express) to central London. The Tube is not too expensive for a day ticket, and it takes about 45 minutes from Kings Cross. The Heathrow Express is much faster, but it is a lot more expensive and doesn't allow you to stop at Hatton Cross, which is a more advised station than Heathrow Terminals 1,2&3.
There are also a number of buses which go to Heathrow from cities in the southeast, but I have not used these myself.

Get off at the Hatton Cross tube station to catch 27L&R Arrivals and 9L&R Departures, with most of the named sites not a long walk away.

From Heathrow airport itself (T's 1,2&3) you can catch a free bus to the new Terminal 5 site where you can see 27L&R Departures and 9L&R arrivals not a long walk away.

South West Trains runs a regular service from Central London / Clapham Junction to Feltham, where it is easy to board the 4 times hourly Service 285 to Hatton Cross Tube Station, where it is an easy walk to view 27L/R arrivals.

==External Sites==

*[http://www.forums4airports.com Forums4airports] Airport Forum for all UK airports including LHR/EGLL Ideal for Spotters, Enthusiasts and Passengers alike. Here you will find a dedicated forum just for Heathrow Airport.

*[http://twitter.com/LHR_movements @LHR_movements] - Twitter feed of interesting arrivals/departures and other LHR news

London Gatwick Airport

2011-01-04T23:40:57Z

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Roof Terrace===

Shut, probably indefinitely.

==Other Spotting Locations==

===08R Crash Gate===
Probably the most popular spot at Gatwick, it's excellent for shooting aircraft taxing and holding for departure from 08 (and as a result is only available 30% of the time). The spot provides several different angles depending on where along the crash gate you shoot from. If a ladder is used please take it down after you have taken your shot. If you are arriving here by car, do not attempt to park by the crash gate or under the flightpath as you will be asked to move it by security.

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Around this area as well you are able to get good clear shots of aircraft on final approach, or climbing out from 26L. However, you cannot park anywhere in this area as security or the police will ask you to move - and they do regular checks. Best place to park is further along the road, opposite the Flight pub. There is a huge layby here and it is probably a 20 minute walk back towards the viewing location.

===08R field===
Just south of the 08R crash gate is a gate leading to a farmers field. In the winter months when there is nothing growing here you can use this field to obtain shots of 08R arrivals or heavy 26L departures. It is still possible to use this field in summer, but you must stick to the edge and not under any circumstances step onto the farmer's crop. This spot is north facing so is good for most of the day for photography.

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===26L - Inner Perimeter Road===

The best place to be when 26L is in use, which is about 70% of the time. Provides good landing views and picture opportunities. Very limited shots of ground activity although it is possible through a fence with a long lens.

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===08R - Lowfield Heath Crash Gate===

Situated about half way down the runway near the Travelodge hotel, this location is not really suitable for photography unless 08R is in operation. Even then you have to rely on planes rotating early in order to get them above the fence.

===South Terminal International Departure Lounge===

Only accessible if you are traveling. Situated upstairs in the departure lounge by the Sports Bar, it offers nice views across the airfield and runway. Windows seem to be generally clean so photos may be possible. Please note that this area is currently closed due to refurbishment.

==Locations to Avoid==

===South Terminal Short stay Car Park===

This spot is fantastic for photographs of arrivals on 26L/26R late in the day, when the sun is to your right and behind you. It is possible to get some well lit, amazing photographs at close range, and at a similar height to the aircraft. However, discretion is the key at this location. You're very likely to be moved on by security from here if they see you. Best tips - do not park on the roof level. Instead, park on Level 4. It's still pretty high up but you're nowhere near as exposed. Stay in your car until something is on approach that you want to get a shot of. Get out of the car, take your photo, then get immediately back into your car and wait again. By doing this it is possible to stay there for a few hours, and get some lovely shots.

==Regular Traffic==

Usual for British Airports - i.e. British Airways 737s & 777s, easyJet 319s, Flybe BAe146s and 195s etc.. During the summer months (May-October) there is a large charter airline presence at the airport, including First Choice Airways, Monarch, Thomas Cook and Thomsonfly.

Other carriers include Ghana International Airlines, Malev, Belavia and Ethiopian Airlines

See here for more:[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gatwick#North_Terminal]

==Facilities and Transportation==

There is a busy railway station situated at the South Terminal providing services from/to London and the South oast, plus east/west services from Horsham and Tunbridge Wells via Tonbridge. The Gatwick Express train service operates every 15 minutes direct to London Victoria station.
The station is a 50 minute train journey from Kings Cross Thameslink.

A transit train operates between the North & South Terminals. Each terminal has short stay parking (albeit quite expensive).

Coach services depart/arrive from locations around the country such as central London, Bristol, Brighton, Birmingham, Oxford, Cambridge and Norwich. For those wanting to combine a Gatwick visit with a Heathrow one there is a direct link provided by National Express Coach 700 Service which operates every 15 minutes. Journey takes approximately 80 minutes.

If you want to get to The western end of the airport from the terminals. Take the G4 bus from either terminal (i believe it runs hourly, but check before you travel) to the village of Charlwood. You should then be only a 1 mile walk from the crash gate at the 08R end.

==External Sites==

*[http://www.forums4airports.com Forums4airports] Airport Forum for all UK airports including LGW/EGKK Ideal for Spotters, Enthusiasts and Passengers alike.

*[http://www.lgw.web-wings.co.uk The Gatwick Spotting Site]

London City Airport

2011-01-04T23:37:38Z

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Located in the former Royal Docks only 6 miles from central London, this airport handles turboprop and jet aircraft up to Airbus 318 size on scheduled routes to destinations popular with business travellers. Steep approaches and a minimal noise footprint are both required. In recent years there has been an increase in movements by biz jets. Busiest periods are weekday mornings and evenings and Sunday evenings, and the airport is closed on Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings.

==Official Spotting Locations==
None.

===Outside Terminal Building===
Outside the terminal building there are large parking areas beyond the bus stops and taxi rank. A ten minute walk allows a view of the eastern half of the runway and taxiway Delta.
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==Other Spotting Locations==

===North side of Royal Albert Dock===
From the north side of Royal Albert Dock there is an unobstructed over water view of the entire airport. This is a public area with some offices, restaurants and a canoeing club. To reach this spot take the DLR to Royal Albert station. Photographers may prefer to alight at Cyprus and walk through the University campus to the north of the eastern end of runway 09/27.
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===Jet Centre===
Walking anti-clockwise from Royal Albert dock to the terminal building you will pass the Jet Centre. A double row of fences makes photography difficult but logging is possible after dusk due to a high level of apron lighting.

===Eastern end of Car Park===
From the eastern end of the car park there are views over King George V dock of the runway 27 holding point and turning loop.
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===Airside-Departure Lounge===
The departure lounge is on the upper floor with large windows overlooking the apron and runway.
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==Locations to Avoid==
Controlled access road east of Jet Centre.

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

*Aer Arran (ATR-72)
*Air France / CityJet (BAe 146 Do328 Fokker 50)
*Air One (BAe146)
*Air Southwest (DHC-8)
*British Airways (A318 BAe146 E170)
*Lufthansa (ATR-42 BAe146)
*Swiss (BAe146)
*VLM (Fokker 50)

See airport web site for the full schedule.

==Facilities and Transportation==
In December 2005 the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) extension to the airport terminal opened.

You can use the westbound DLR trains to reach either Bank or Tower Hill station (note: getting to Tower Hill often requires a change at Westferry). From Bank or Tower Hill you can use the Tube (Circle Line is recommended) to reach major stations such as Kings Cross, Paddington, Victoria or Liverpool Street. Between Canning Town and Stratford, the Jubilee Line is faster than using the DLR (with a change at Poplar). If either route is adversely affected by engineering works, consider taking the 473 bus route between Plaistow Station (District Line) and City Airport. This also calls at Custom House library (operated by Newham Council), which includes a computing/internet room.

==External Sites==

*[http://www.forums4airports.com Forums4airports] Airport Forum for all UK airports including LCY/EGLC Ideal for Spotters, Enthusiasts and Passengers alike.

London Luton Airport

2011-01-04T23:30:38Z

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Although Luton airport does not house any official spots there are many spot around the airport.
Luton is one of the best airports in London for spotting, it has many interesting arrivals and the authorities have no problem with photography and spotting so long as you do not tresspass on to forbidden land.

==Official Spotting Locations==

None

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Fire Station Access Road/The Bridge===

[[Image:G-EZJN.jpg|thumb|EasyJet 737 visible from the south side of the bridge]]

Besides taxiway Alpha, opposite the terminal. To reach this point you must head out of the terminal area and through the tunnel which goes under taxiway Alpha. You'll see a small hill straight ahead of you which is where the spot is. Beware that no parking is allowed here as it is a working area!
The North side of the taxiway can also be used, you get closer to the aircraft here, but it may become backlit in the afternoons and winter months, and so you may be advised to use the south side.
The authorities won't move you on from here.
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Taxing over the bridge: {{jplink|6490760}}

===Outside of terminal building===

By the front of the terminal building, by the short term car park, you can see over the parking ramps which are often used by airlines such as Wizz and Monarch. Photography here isn't the best, as only the front aircraft are fully visible, and the taxiway in the distance may be too distant and hazy during the summer. The authorities won't move you on from here.
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===Crash Gate===

If you're most interested in number jotting then this is probably the best place to go. Head towards the M1 and then turn right at the third roundabout you reach. Then turn right again heading towards Wheathampstead. This road goes for a couple of miles before you take the 2nd left at a set of crossroads. Go under the railway and climb up the hill before turning left then immediatley bearing right. Turn left at the next junction and follow the road to the runway. The authorities are usually fine with you here, provided you don't block the gate with any part of your car.
If you plan to take photographs here you will require a step-ladder.

===Mid-Term Car Park===

Just beyond "The Bridge" (see above), there is a large airport car park. From here you can see the runway and the hold point for aircraft awaiting 08 departures. There is a large mound of gravel near the fence here which many photographers use to get above the level of the fence. This spot is facing south, so is best in the summer evenings for photography.
I have never been moved on from here despite spending countless hours at the spot, however if you are asked to move, please do.
Holding before 08: {{jplink|6565543}}
Arrival on 08: {{jplink|6565548}}

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Traffic==
Luton is the largest airport for business jet traffic in the country. At peak times there can be up to 5 or 6 an hour.

The largest operator at the airport is EasyJet, followed by Ryanair.

Below is a list of the scheduled passenger airlines operating into Luton:
*Aer Arran (ATR72),
*Wizz Air (A320),
*Ryanair (737),
*Easyjet (737/A319),
*Monarch (A320series),
*Thomson Airways (757/737),
*Sky Europe (737),
*FlyBe (Dash 8 Q400),
*El Al Israeli Airlines (767),
*Transavia (737)

The airport has a small cargo operation, DHL operate a couple of flights per day with A300s, and Air Atlatique's Bae ATP's often arrive and depart during the night.

Occasionaly the airport is visited by interesting arrivals for maintenance in either the Thomson or Monarch hangers. Visitors in the past have included 767s from First Choice, FlyGlobespan and Air Seychelles.

==Facilities and Transportation==
All the facilities are inside the terminal building.

Luton airport parkway serves the airport, although it is not directly adjacent to it, a shuttle bus runs about once every 10 minutes during peak times. Formerly free, rail passengers now have to pay £1 each way for the shuttle, and non-rail passengers have to pay £1.50 one-way and £3.00 for return. The railway goes all the way from Brighton in the south, through London and up to Bedford, but there are faster services available which go much further north as well.
There are numerous buses running from all over the south east.
All of the spots above except the crash gate are within easy walk of the terminal.

==External Sites==

*[http://www.forums4airports.com Forums4airports] Airport Forum for all UK airports including LTN/EGGW Ideal for spotters and enthusiasts.
*[http://www.freewebs.com/lutonspotters Luton Spotters site]
*[http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/luton-airport-spotters-building-petition.html Luton Airport Spotters Building petition]

London Luton Airport

2011-01-04T23:29:35Z

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Although Luton airport does not house any official spots there are many spot around the airport.
Luton is one of the best airports in London for spotting, it has many interesting arrivals and the authorities have no problem with photography and spotting so long as you do not tresspass on to forbidden land.

==Official Spotting Locations==

None

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Fire Station Access Road/The Bridge===

[[Image:G-EZJN.jpg|thumb|EasyJet 737 visible from the south side of the bridge]]

Besides taxiway Alpha, opposite the terminal. To reach this point you must head out of the terminal area and through the tunnel which goes under taxiway Alpha. You'll see a small hill straight ahead of you which is where the spot is. Beware that no parking is allowed here as it is a working area!
The North side of the taxiway can also be used, you get closer to the aircraft here, but it may become backlit in the afternoons and winter months, and so you may be advised to use the south side.
The authorities won't move you on from here.
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Taxing over the bridge: {{jplink|6490760}}

===Outside of terminal building===

By the front of the terminal building, by the short term car park, you can see over the parking ramps which are often used by airlines such as Wizz and Monarch. Photography here isn't the best, as only the front aircraft are fully visible, and the taxiway in the distance may be too distant and hazy during the summer. The authorities won't move you on from here.
{{jplink|558829}}

===Crash Gate===

If you're most interested in number jotting then this is probably the best place to go. Head towards the M1 and then turn right at the third roundabout you reach. Then turn right again heading towards Wheathampstead. This road goes for a couple of miles before you take the 2nd left at a set of crossroads. Go under the railway and climb up the hill before turning left then immediatley bearing right. Turn left at the next junction and follow the road to the runway. The authorities are usually fine with you here, provided you don't block the gate with any part of your car.
If you plan to take photographs here you will require a step-ladder.

===Mid-Term Car Park===

Just beyond "The Bridge" (see above), there is a large airport car park. From here you can see the runway and the hold point for aircraft awaiting 08 departures. There is a large mound of gravel near the fence here which many photographers use to get above the level of the fence. This spot is facing south, so is best in the summer evenings for photography.
I have never been moved on from here despite spending countless hours at the spot, however if you are asked to move, please do.
Holding before 08: {{jplink|6565543}}
Arrival on 08: {{jplink|6565548}}

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Traffic==
Luton is the largest airport for business jet traffic in the country. At peak times there can be up to 5 or 6 an hour.

The largest operator at the airport is EasyJet, followed by Ryanair.

Below is a list of the scheduled passenger airlines operating into Luton:
*Aer Arran (ATR72),
*Wizz Air (A320),
*Ryanair (737),
*Easyjet (737/A319),
*Monarch (A320series),
*Thomson Airways (757/737),
*Sky Europe (737),
*FlyBe (Dash 8 Q400),
*El Al Israeli Airlines (767),
*Transavia (737)

The airport has a small cargo operation, DHL operate a couple of flights per day with A300s, and Air Atlatique's Bae ATP's often arrive and depart during the night.

Occasionaly the airport is visited by interesting arrivals for maintenance in either the Thomson or Monarch hangers. Visitors in the past have included 767s from First Choice, FlyGlobespan and Air Seychelles.

==Facilities and Transportation==
All the facilities are inside the terminal building.

Luton airport parkway serves the airport, although it is not directly adjacent to it, a shuttle bus runs about once every 10 minutes during peak times. Formerly free, rail passengers now have to pay £1 each way for the shuttle, and non-rail passengers have to pay £1.50 one-way and £3.00 for return. The railway goes all the way from Brighton in the south, through London and up to Bedford, but there are faster services available which go much further north as well.
There are numerous buses running from all over the south east.
All of the spots above except the crash gate are within easy walk of the terminal.

==External Sites==

*[http://www.forums4airports.com Airport Forum for all UK airports including LTN/EGGW Ideal for spotters and enthusiasts.
*[http://www.freewebs.com/lutonspotters Luton Spotters site]
*[http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/luton-airport-spotters-building-petition.html Luton Airport Spotters Building petition]

Liverpool John Lennon Airport

2011-01-04T23:25:15Z

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[[Image:Liverpool Airport EGGP apron from Ryanair 737-800.jpg|thumb|right|The apron area.]]

Liverpool 'John Lennon' Airport is situated on the edge of the River Mersey. It serves the 2008 European Capital of Culture city Liverpool, but the airport itself is sited in Speke. Also at the airport is Liverpool Flying School.

Liverpool airport has one runway (27/09) going from East to West. Aircraft usually land
into the prevailing Westerly wind on runway 27 after lining up with the Runcorn-Widnes bridge. Departures usually take the same direction, Westerly towards the Irish Sea and over the Wirral peninsular. This flow changes when there is a strong Easterly wind and runway 9 is used. Liverpool Airport is not as busy as [[Manchester Airport (MAN/EGCC)]] as It's mainly used by the budget airlines. Aircraft such as the Airbus A319 and the Boeing 737 are in common use at Liverpool but occasionally, larger aircraft come in on freight operations. The existing runway is capable of handling very large aircraft such as the Antonov-124, Ilyushin-76 and the Boeing 747-200F.

==Official Spotting Locations==

===Location===

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Terminal Building===

On the first floor of the terminal building, there are a couple of restaurants offering great views over the apron. Grab a burger and a drink, grab a seat and easily pass an hour or two away.

===Approach to runway 27===

At the eastern end of the runway, there is a car park on short final to runway 27. This offers good views of everything landing on 27, and is south of the approach so isn't into sun. You can also see everything departing from 27 as they line up in front of you.

To get to this location, head out of the airport car park as if you are leaving the airport. Turn right almost straight away onto Dunlop Road, which turns into Hale Road. You have a large council estate on your left hand side. After a short while, take a right turn onto Dungeon Lane. You will pass through the approach lights, and shortly after there is a dusty carpark on the left hand side on the corner of another road.

One word of caution for this location - it can attract some less than pleasant characters from the surrounding areas, as testimented by the abundance of empty beer bottles and cans in the car park by day, and cars meeting other cars, having a brief chat and then driving off again by night. Be careful and keep an eye on your equipment, and generally stay safe!

===GA Apron===

There is a lane that offers great views of the general aviation apron, with bizjets, light aircraft and helicopters. You can also see everything taxying out to runway 27.

To get to this location, head out of the airport car park as if you are leaving the airport. Turn right almost straight away onto Dunlop Road, which turns into Hale Road. Take the third right onto an unsignposted drive. Follow this round to the right, and pull up taking care not to block any access gates.

===Eastham Country Park===

Eastham country park is located on the opposite side of the River Mersey to Liverpool Airport. From this location, you are directly opposite the end of Runway 27 and the start of Runway 9. As it is quite a distance diagonally across the river to the airport, when the Runway 27 departures fly over this place they're already quite high. This means on a day with low cloud, many aircraft will not be visible but, you can always hear them. Eastham Country Park is located about 1 mile from Junction 5 of the M53 Motorway and can also be reached on the A41. There is a Merseyrail station 1 mile away - Bromborough. At the site there is a large stone built jetty opposite the runway that goes about 4 meters into the river. There is the main attraction - a large Country Park and forest, a hotel just across the road and an Ice Cream shop tucked away in the trees.

Wirral Council Eastham Country Park information page

http://www.wirral.gov.uk/LGCL/100006/200073/670/content_0001004.html

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

Ryanair and easyJet both have hubs at Liverpool. The mainstay of an afternoon's spotting will consist of plenty of Ryanair, a little less easyJet, then everything else. You will sometimes see the Airbus Belugas pass overhead travelling to and from Warton.

===Scheduled Airlines===

*Aer Arann (ATR)
*EasyJet (A319)
*FlyBe (DHC8)
*KLM (Fokker 100)
*Ryanair (737-800)
*Spanair (Summer only) (A320)
*Wizz Air (A320)
*VLM (Fokker 50)

===Charter Airlines===
*Thomsonfly (Various)

===Cargo Airlines===
*ANC
*DHL
*Target
*Lynx
*Parcelforce
*TNT

(Most general cargo is handled at night)

==Facilities and Transportation==

*Bus services operate to the airport everyday from in and around Liverpool and the surrounding area.

==External Sites==

*[http://www.forums4airports.com Forums4airports] - Airport Forum for all UK airports including LPL/EGGP. Ideal for spotters and enthusiasts.

Leeds/Bradford Airport

2011-01-04T23:22:12Z

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==Official Spotting Locations==

===Terminal===

You can see the planes from the terminal but it is no good for photography.

==Other Spotting Locations==

A hill on the south side of the airfield locally known as plane tree hill gives very good views over the whole of the airport including both approaches. However the terrain is rather rough and tends to be frequented by motocross bikes and 4x4's. Photography is possible from here although a long lens is required.

There is a bench on the right just before you enter the main runway tunnel heading north from which all movements can be seen and photographed, especially when runway 32 is in use.

When runway 14 is in use a popular location for viewing and photography is a place called cemetery road which can be reached by leaving the terminal and going straight on at the roundabout. Turn left at the end and follow this road round under the 14 approach. Take your second right onto an elevated dead end road where good views of arriving and departing aircraft can be had.

There is also a footpath running along the south side near the threshold of runway 32 by the golf course however the perimeter fence is quite high here.

Also a popular walking area, Yeadon Tarn provides good views of departing (runway 32) and arriving (runway 14) traffic.

Runway 09/27 is now closed making runway 14/32 the sole runway.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

===Scheduled===

*Jet2: Alicante, Almeria, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Belfast, Chambery, Dusseldorf, Faro, Geneva, Ibiza, Lanzarote, Malaga, Menorca, Milan, Murcia, Nice, Palma, Paris, Pisa, Prague, Rome, Tenerife, Venice, Valencia
*BMI: Brussels, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Paris, London Heathrow, Lille, Copenhagen
*Eastern Airways: Aberdeen, Inverness, Southampton
*Flybe: Aberdeen, Bergerac, Belfast City, Exeter, Southampton
*Air Southwest: Bristol, Newquay
*Ryanair: Dublin
*KLM: Amsterdam
*Aer Arran: Cork, Galway
*Manx: Isle Of Man

===Charter===

*Astraeus: Crete, Rhodes, Zante, Funchal, Tenerife South, Corfu, Larnaca, Reus, Las Palmas, Faro, Palma, Malaga, Rhodes, Verona, Alicante, Mahon,
*Thomsonfly.com: Dalaman,Paphos, Ibiza, Palma, - more to come
*Onur Air: Bodrum
*Futura: Palma, Fuerteventura
*Balkan Holidays: Bourgas, Varna
*Air Southwest: Jersey
*Sun Express: Dalaman
*Austrian Arrows: Innsbruck
*Air Europa: Palma, Tenerife
*Spanair: Palma
*First Choice: Faro

==Facilities and Transportation==

There is a bus service from Leeds City Centre to the Airport (first busses 757) and a bus link from Bradford to the airport (737).

==External Links==

*[http://www.lbaviation.co.uk LBAviation] - Leeds & Bradford's Aviation & Photography Group
*[http://www.funtigo.com/planephotos?g=19310665&cr=1 Leeds Bradford Spotting Guide]
*[http://www.forums4airports.com Forums4airports] - Airport Forum for all UK airports including LBA/EGNM