Budapest Ferihegy International Airport
Continent: Europe | Country: Hungary | Region: Budapest |
Budapest Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | |
Location | Budapest, Hungary |
IATA code | BUD |
ICAO code | LHBP |
Airport type | Mixed-Use |
Website | http://www.bud.hu |
Overview map | [1] |
Communications | |
Tower | 118.1 MHz |
Ground | 121.9 MHz |
Clearance | 134.550 MHz |
Approach | 129.7 MHz |
ATIS | 132.375 MHz |
Official Spotting Locations
"Kisterasz" at T2 Departure level
Description: This spot is located at the departure level drop-off parking next to Terminal 2A. It is a public area with nice view to some parts of T2 Apron. You can take night-shots as well of parking airplanes. As 'government terminal' is located here VIP aircrafts usually use 78-79 (84) stands for parking.
Traffic: From this spot you can take photos of aircrafts taxying on the Apron and parking planes on stands 72-79 (82, 84) and push-back from gate 46.
Lens: 70-300mm
Sun: various -depends on which stand you take photo, night-shots possible.
Other: Beware of ground vehicles, pylons and heat haze. Parking is very expensive here. Place might be closed upon VIP movements.
Observation decks on Terminal 2A and 2B
Description: Observation decks on Terminal 2A and 2B are closed currently due to the construction works of SkyCourt terminal building. Deck on 2B probably won't be reopened, deck on 2A will be reopened but timing is unknown. Probably glass wall will be applied.
Traffic: From these spots you can take photos of aircrafts taxying on the Apron and parking planes on stands.
Lens: Wide angle to telephoto
Sun: various - depends on which stand you take photo
Other: Currently closed! Entrance fee, security check. Closed in winters and bad weather. Closed upon VIP movements.
Observation deck on Terminal 1
Description: This spot is located on the first level of Terminal 1. The observation deck gives nice view to the APRON of Terminal 1 (107-109, 11-18 stands) and Runway 13R/31L. There is a glass wall on the deck but small steps (3 steps is optimal) are allowed for spotters. Do not climb up to the glass it may result penalty from the Police. Night shots are also possible if you have high tripod. Traffic: When the direction is 31 departure traffic from Terminal 1 and 2 uses this runway (31L) for departure, in case direction is 13 traffic for Terminal 1 and 2 uses the this runway (13R) for landing (the runway is a bit far then optimal for landings). You can take photos of parking, taxying, pused-back aircrafts on Apron of T1 107-109, 11-18 stands. Lens: 70-300mm Sun: Afternoon, evening. Night shots are possible. Other: Open usually from 06:00-22:00lt. May be closed in winter, bad weather and upon VIP movements. Take small steps/ladder to be able to take shots over the glass wall.