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===Balcony=== | ===Balcony=== | ||
From the balcony on level 3 in the terminal there is a limited overview of the western part of the apron and the runway. The balcony is accessible via an elevator located in the opposite side of the terminal when entering level 1 in the terminal via the western entrance. | From the balcony on level 3 in the terminal there is a limited overview of the western part of the apron and the runway. The balcony is accessible via an elevator located in the opposite side of the terminal when entering level 1 in the terminal via the western entrance. '''Please note, the balcony is no longer accessible (May 2015)''' | ||
==Other Spotting Locations== | ==Other Spotting Locations== | ||
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The terrain elevation just north-west of the terminal is a bit higher than the runway elevation, making it possible to get a good overview of the western runway end when standing a few hundred metres west of the terminal building. To get there, just follow the road from the terminal westbound. Just west of the terminal is a staff parking area, behind which the previously mention spot is located (location A on the map below). | The terrain elevation just north-west of the terminal is a bit higher than the runway elevation, making it possible to get a good overview of the western runway end when standing a few hundred metres west of the terminal building. To get there, just follow the road from the terminal westbound. Just west of the terminal is a staff parking area, behind which the previously mention spot is located (location A on the map below). | ||
It is also possible to continue west a bit further to get a better view of planes taking off from runway 09 and planes on final approach. Simply follow the road west from the terminal, keeping to the left (location B on the map below). [https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Cirrusvej&daddr=B%C3%A5stlundvej&hl=da&ie=UTF8&sll=55.742323,9.14017&sspn=0.010255,0.033023&geocode=FaycUgMdI4KLAA%3BFRaPUgMdHlWLAA&t=w&mra=me&mrsp=1,0&sz=16&z=16 Overview map] | |||
===Runway 27 approach - South East side of airport=== | |||
On the south side of the airport (drive past Legoland, turn left into Firhojevej and past Lalandia Resort and the cargo/maintenance hangers and carry for another 1km) there is an open area of grass (on the left hand side if coming from the cargo hangers) where you can park and have excellent views of arrivals and departures on runway 27. | |||
==Locations to Avoid== | ==Locations to Avoid== | ||
Generally, avoid getting too close to the fence. Using stepladders is a bad idea, unless you wish to meet the local police. | Generally, avoid getting too close to the fence. Using stepladders is a bad idea, unless you wish to meet the local police. | ||
==Regular Traffic== | ==Regular Traffic== | ||
Ryanair uses Billund as a base airport and operates a number of destinations from the airport. SAS operates a few routes out of Billund, including a domestic route to Copenhagen, operated by Cimber A/S with ATR 72's. Primarely during the summer period, the airport | Ryanair uses Billund as a base airport and operates a number of destinations from the airport. SAS operates a few routes out of Billund, including a domestic route to Copenhagen, operated by Cimber A/S with ATR 72's. Primarely during the summer period, the airport hosts a number of charter compaines as well such as Jet Time and Primera Air. | ||
SUN-AIR of Scandinavia A/S (British Airways) uses Billund as their main hub, flying to multiple destinations with Dornier 328 (both jet and turbo-prop versions). | |||
DHL operates a nightly cargo flight to [[Leipzig/Halle Airport|Leipzig]] with a Boeing 757. | |||
==Facilities and Transportation== | ==Facilities and Transportation== | ||
Getting to the airport by car is very easy, however, parking fees apply. | Getting to the airport by car is very easy, however, parking fees apply. '''However, you can park for 1 hour in car park P3 for free.''' | ||
A number of bus routes go to the airport. Busses 143 and 43 route from Vejle on the east coast of Jutland to the airport. Bus 43 stops at less locations than 143, making the trip shorter and faster. Vejle is connected to the rest of Denmark by train, and if going to the airport from fx. Copenhagen, it would be most | A number of bus routes go to the airport. Busses 143 and 43 route from Vejle on the east coast of Jutland to the airport. Bus 43 stops at less locations than 143, making the trip shorter and faster. Vejle is connected to the rest of Denmark by train, and if going to the airport from fx. Copenhagen, it would be most logical to take the train to Vejle, and then bus (1)43 to the airport. Airport busses between Billund airport and Aarhus city depart almost every hour during the day. | ||
For a complete overview of bus routes, see [http://bll.dk/Rejseinfo/Til_og_fra_lufthavnen/Lufthavnsbusser.aspx?sc_lang=en this] page. | For a complete overview of bus routes, see [http://bll.dk/Rejseinfo/Til_og_fra_lufthavnen/Lufthavnsbusser.aspx?sc_lang=en this] page. | ||