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==Official Spotting Locations== | ==Official Spotting Locations== | ||
=== | ===View Heathrow Observation Deck=== | ||
A former airline lounge in Terminal 4, between gates 15 and 16. Free to enter during Terminal 4's operating hours. Only available to ticketed passengers. | |||
===Terrace at Thistle London Heathrow Hotel=== | ===Terrace at Thistle London Heathrow Hotel=== | ||
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===Heathrow Academy=== | ===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 | 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 an 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. | 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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===Novotel Heathrow T1 T2 and T3=== | |||
The [https://all.accor.com/hotel/A1C1/index.en.shtml Novotel London Heathrow Airport T1 T2 and T3] on Bath Road opened a plane spotting deck in August 2020. Located on the fourth floor, it overlooks the northern runway 09L/27R. Photos will be through glass windows. It is open from 4am to 10pm. | |||
The area is open to the public; visitors who are not staying at the hotel can pay £10 for four hours or £50 per month for unlimited access. Reduced admission prices are offered for children under 12. | |||
===Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3=== | |||
The [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/lhrhegi-hilton-garden-inn-london-heathrow-terminals-2-and-3/ Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3] has opened it's "Sky Bar" to the public. Check in with the reception desk on level 2 to access the sky bar. Large cameras and tripods are not permitted, however binoculars and photography with phones are allowed. Visitors are required to make a purchase from the bar. The bar is open from 3pm to 11:30pm. See [https://www.instagram.com/p/CRFCDaWsKes/ this Instagram post] for more details. | |||
===The Queens Building=== | |||
On top of terminal 2. Shut, indefinitely. | |||
==Other Spotting Locations== | ==Other Spotting Locations== | ||
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==Airside Spotting Locations== | ==Airside Spotting Locations== | ||
===Airside - Terminal 4 === | |||
View Heathrow is located up some stairs opposite Gate 11. This is a small spectators area, which has Flightradar24 screens installed. Last time visited (June 2017) none of these were working. View Heathrow has excellent views over 27L and movements from Terminal 2 and 4. Facing North is good for photography with minimal reflections. | |||
In addition to the windows behind the duty free shop the Gate 23 area has windows overlooking the southern taxiway and 27L holding point. | 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. | 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. | ||
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==Regular Traffic== | ==Regular Traffic== | ||
British Airways | British Airways, Heavies from Asia, EU Carriers, Boeing 787/777/767/757/747 and Airbus A330 from America. | ||
==Facilities and Transportation== | ==Facilities and Transportation== | ||
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*[http://www.forums4airports.com/forum421.html Forum for Heathrow Airport] For LHR spotters, aviation enthusiasts as well as aviation professionals wishing to discuss all aspects of Heathrow airport. | *[http://www.forums4airports.com/forum421.html Forum for Heathrow Airport] For LHR spotters, aviation enthusiasts as well as aviation professionals wishing to discuss all aspects of Heathrow airport. | ||
*[http://twitter.com/LHR_movements @LHR_movements] - Twitter feed of interesting arrivals/departures and other LHR news | *[http://twitter.com/LHR_movements @LHR_movements] - Twitter feed of interesting arrivals/departures and other LHR news | ||
*[http://www.plane-spotting-hotels.com/index.php/plane-spotting-heathrow/ Plane Spotting Hotels] Hotels with views of Heathrow including room numbers, photos and videos of the views available. | |||
*[http://spotterlead.net/EGLL/spotting London Heathrow Planespotting Timetables] London Heathrow Planespotting Timetables: Live flights, weather reports, runway usage, lighting conditions. | |||