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Edinburgh Airport

2009-05-27T11:30:45Z

TheDr2: Fixed error in Photo link.

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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.

Edinburgh Airport

2009-05-27T11:29:33Z

TheDr2: /* Landside */ added a photo link

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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.

{{jplink6349188}}

====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.

London Luton Airport

2009-05-26T20:55:27Z

TheDr2: Forgot one :P

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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.

*[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 Gatwick Airport

2009-05-25T11:24:35Z

TheDr2: Added location

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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 Links==

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

London Luton Airport

2009-05-25T11:10:05Z

TheDr2: /* Traffic */

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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.
{{anetlink|438677}}
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),

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.

*[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

2009-05-25T11:09:36Z

TheDr2: /* Traffic */

[[Category:England]]
{{categorywithregion|Europe|United Kingdom|England}}

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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.
{{anetlink|438677}}
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),
*El Al Israeli Airlines (767),

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.

*[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

2009-05-25T00:31:58Z

TheDr2: /* Facilities and Transportation */

[[Category:England]]
{{categorywithregion|Europe|United Kingdom|England}}

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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.
{{anetlink|438677}}
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),
*El Al (767),

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.

*[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

2009-05-25T00:30:31Z

TheDr2: Added new location. Posted photo links.

[[Category:England]]
{{categorywithregion|Europe|United Kingdom|England}}

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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.
{{anetlink|438677}}
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),
*El Al (767),

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.

*[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

2009-05-25T00:15:26Z

TheDr2: Fixed duplicated spots.

[[Category:England]]
{{categorywithregion|Europe|United Kingdom|England}}

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location=Luton, England|iata=LTN|
icao=EGGW|aptype=Commercial|
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atcunicom=
}}


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.
{{anetlink|438677}}

===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.

==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),
*El Al (767),

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.

*[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

2009-05-25T00:14:16Z

TheDr2: /* Traffic */

[[Category:England]]
{{categorywithregion|Europe|United Kingdom|England}}

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fullname=London Luton Airport|
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icao=EGGW|aptype=Commercial|
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mapurl=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=luton&ie=UTF8&ll=51.879352,-0.370317&spn=0.018386,0.039911&t=h&z=15&om=1|
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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.
{{anetlink|438677}}

===Taxi rank and set down area===

This is the closest thing Luton has to an official viewing area. As the roadway is higher than the apron there are views of the east apron and taxiway over the fence.
{{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.

===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.

==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),
*El Al (767),

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.

*[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

2009-05-25T00:10:39Z

TheDr2: Changed a few things, and updated the traffic info.

[[Category:England]]
{{categorywithregion|Europe|United Kingdom|England}}

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atcunicom=
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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.
{{anetlink|438677}}

===Taxi rank and set down area===

This is the closest thing Luton has to an official viewing area. As the roadway is higher than the apron there are views of the east apron and taxiway over the fence.
{{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.

===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.

==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)
El Al (767)

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.

*[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 Gatwick Airport

2008-03-21T15:01:14Z

TheDr2: /* Facilities and Transportation */

[[Category:England]]
{{categorywithregion|Europe|United Kingdom|England}}

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|atcground=121.800
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|atcapproach=126.825
|atcdeparture=|atcatis=|atcunicom=}}

==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.

{{anetlink|517794}}
{{anetlink|933562}}
{{anetlink|941072}}

===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.

{{anetlink|1039387}}
{{anetlink|1015682}}
{{jplink|5703223}}

===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===

You're very likely to be moved on by security from here.

==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, Thomas Cook and Thomsonfly.

Other carriers include Ghana International Airlines, Zoom, 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 Links==

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

London Luton Airport

2008-02-08T17:06:13Z

TheDr2: /* Facilities and Transportation */

[[Category:England]]
{{categorywithregion|Europe|United Kingdom|England}}

{{
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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.
{{anetlink|438677}}

===Taxi rank and set down area===

This is the closest thing Luton has to an official viewing area. As the roadway is higher than the apron there are views of the east apron and taxiway over the fence.
{{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.

===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.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
EasyJet and business jets

===Other Traffic===
LTN is the place for business jets.
Many companies land at Luton I have listed some:
Aer Arran,
Wizz (A320),
Wizz Air Bulgaria (A320),
Ryanair (737),
Easyjet (737/A319),
First Choice,
Monarch,
TUI,
Silver Jet,
XL Airways

TUESDAY EVENING - Sunexpress (737)

WEDNESDAY MORNING - Onur Air (A321)

A good variety of CARGO also lands at LTN...
DHL (757/A300),
MNG Cargo ,
Air Atlantique (Bae ATP),
TNT,
Varig Log,
BacExpress (Shorts 360/DHC-6)

==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 (Note this has now been taken over by First Capital Connect and rail passengers will have to pay £1 each way. Non-rail passengers will have to pay £1.50 one-way and £3.00 for return) runs about once every 10 minutes during peak times. 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 aswell.
There are numerous buses running from all over the south east.

*[http://www.freewebs.com/lutonspotters Spotters site]
*[http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/luton-airport-spotters-building-petition.html]

London City Airport

2007-09-29T10:18:29Z

TheDr2:

[[Category:England]]
{{categorywithregion|Europe|United Kingdom|England}}

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mapurl=http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=LCY&ie=UTF8&z=15&ll=51.502171,0.057077&spn=0.022413,0.053086&t=h&om=1|
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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 BAe 146 size on scheduled routes to business destinations in Europe. In recent years there has been an increase in movements by biz jets. Busiest periods are weekday mornings and evenings and Sunday evenings, the airport is closed on Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings.

==Official Spotting Locations==

===Outside Terminal Building===
Outside the terminal building there are some seats facing the runway over the water, this area is mainly used by airport staff on a smoking break or passengers in need of a pre flight cigarette. From here only the eastern half of the runway can be seen.
{{jplink|518164}}

==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 boat club that use the dock. To reach this spot take the DLR to Royal Albert station.
{{jplink|518162}}
{{jplink|518206}}

===Jet Centre Gates===
Walking anti clockwise from Royal Albert dock to the terminal building you will pass the Jet Centre. Sometimes a photo or two is possible depending on how the biz jets are parked, there are no problems logging.

===Eastern end of Car Park===
From the eastern end of the car park there are views over King George V dock of the runway 28 holding point and turning loop.
{{jplink|518161}}

===Airside-Departure Lounge===
The departure lounge is on the upper floor with large windows overlooking the apron and runway.
{{jplink|460226}}

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

*VLM (Fokker 50)
*British Airways (Bae 146)
*Swiss air (Bae 146)
*Air France / CityJet (Bae 146)
*Scot Airways (Do 328)
*EuroManx (DHC-8)

See airport web site for a full schedule.

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

You can use the DLR to reach both Bank and Tower Hill station (note: getting to Tower Hill will require a change half way down the line). From Bank or Tower Hill you can use the tube (circle line is reccomended) to reach major stations such as Kings Cross, Paddington and Liverpool street.

London City Airport

2007-09-29T10:16:50Z

TheDr2:

[[Category:England]]
{{categorywithregion|Europe|United Kingdom|England}}

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icao=EGLC|
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mapurl=http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=LCY&ie=UTF8&z=15&ll=51.502171,0.057077&spn=0.022413,0.053086&t=h&om=1|
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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 BAe 146 size on scheduled routes to business destinations in Europe. In recent years there has been an increase in movements by biz jets. Busiest periods are weekday mornings and evenings and Sunday evenings, the airport is closed on Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings.

==Official Spotting Locations==

===Outside Terminal Building===
Outside the terminal building there are some seats facing the runway over the water, this area is mainly used by airport staff on a smoking break or passengers in need of a pre flight cigarette. From here only the eastern half of the runway can be seen.
{{jplink|518164}}

==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 boat club that use the dock. To reach this spot take the DLR to Royal Albert station.
{{jplink|518162}}
{{jplink|518206}}

===Jet Centre Gates===
Walking anti clockwise from Royal Albert dock to the terminal building you will pass the Jet Centre. Sometimes a photo or two is possible depending on how the biz jets are parked, there are no problems logging.

===Eastern end of Car Park===
From the eastern end of the car park there are views over King George V dock of the runway 28 holding point and turning loop.
{{jplink|518161}}

===Airside-Departure Lounge===
The departure lounge is on the upper floor with large windows overlooking the apron and runway.
{{jplink|460226}}

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

*VLM (Fokker 50)
*British Airways (Bae 146)
*Swiss air (Bae 146)
*Air France / CityJet (Bae 146)

See airport web site for a full schedule.

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

You can use the DLR to reach both Bank and Tower Hill station (note: getting to Tower Hill will require a change half way down the line). From Bank or Tower Hill you can use the tube (circle line is reccomended) to reach major stations such as Kings Cross, Paddington and Liverpool street.

London Gatwick Airport

2007-08-15T01:38:10Z

TheDr2: /* Facilities and Transportation */

London Luton Airport

2007-08-14T00:18:10Z

TheDr2:

[[Category:England]]
{{categorywithregion|Europe|United Kingdom|England}}

{{infobox|fullname=London Luton Airport|location=Luton, England|iata=LTN|icao=EGGW|aptype=Commercial|website=http://www.london-luton.co.uk|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=132.55|atcground=121.75|atcclearance=|atcapproach=129.55|atcdeparture=|atcatis=120.575|atcunicom=}}


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.
{{anetlink|438677}}

===Taxi rank and set down area===

This is the closest thing Luton has to an official viewing area. As the roadway is higher than the apron there are views of the east apron and taxiway over the fence.
{{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.

===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.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
EasyJet and business jets

===Other Traffic===
LTN is the place for business jets.
Many companies land at luton I have listed some below,
Aer Arran,
Wizz (320's),
Wizz Air Bulgaria (320's),
Ryanair (737),
Easyjet (737/ 320),
First Choice,
Monarch,
TUI,
Silver Jet,
XL Airways,

A good variety of CARGO also lands at LTN...
DHL (757/A300),
MNG Cargo ,
Air Atlantique (Bae ATP),
TNT,
Varig Log,

==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 free shuttle bus runs about once every 10 minutes during peak times. 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 aswell.
There are numerous buses running from all over the south east.

*[http://www.freewebs.com/lutonspotters Spotters site]
*[http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/luton-airport-spotters-building-petition.html]

London Luton Airport

2007-08-14T00:16:34Z

TheDr2: /* Fire Station Access Road/The Bridge */

[[Category:England]]
{{categorywithregion|Europe|United Kingdom|England}}

{{infobox|fullname=London Luton Airport|location=Luton, England|iata=LTN|icao=EGGW|aptype=Commercial|website=http://www.london-luton.co.uk|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=132.55|atcground=121.75|atcclearance=|atcapproach=129.55|atcdeparture=|atcatis=120.575|atcunicom=}}


Although Luton airport does not house any official spots there are many spot around the airport.

==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.
{{anetlink|438677}}

===Taxi rank and set down area===

This is the closest thing Luton has to an official viewing area. As the roadway is higher than the apron there are views of the east apron and taxiway over the fence.
{{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.

===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.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
EasyJet and business jets

===Other Traffic===
LTN is the place for business jets.
Many companies land at luton I have listed some below,
Aer Arran,
Wizz (320's),
Wizz Air Bulgaria (320's),
Ryanair (737),
Easyjet (737/ 320),
First Choice,
Monarch,
TUI,
Silver Jet,
XL Airways,

A good variety of CARGO also lands at LTN...
DHL (757/A300),
MNG Cargo ,
Air Atlantique (Bae ATP),
TNT,
Varig Log,

==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 free shuttle bus runs about once every 10 minutes during peak times. 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 aswell.
There are numerous buses running from all over the south east.

*[http://www.freewebs.com/lutonspotters Spotters site]
*[http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/luton-airport-spotters-building-petition.html]

File:G-EZJN.jpg

2007-08-14T00:14:02Z

TheDr2: Visible from the south side of "The Bridge".

== Summary ==
Visible from the south side of "The Bridge".
== Licensing ==
{{copynoredist}}

London Luton Airport

2007-08-14T00:10:08Z

TheDr2: /* Facilities and Transportation */ added transport info

[[Category:England]]
{{categorywithregion|Europe|United Kingdom|England}}

{{infobox|fullname=London Luton Airport|location=Luton, England|iata=LTN|icao=EGGW|aptype=Commercial|website=http://www.london-luton.co.uk|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=132.55|atcground=121.75|atcclearance=|atcapproach=129.55|atcdeparture=|atcatis=120.575|atcunicom=}}


Although Luton airport does not house any official spots there are many spot around the airport.

==Official Spotting Locations==

None

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Fire Station Access Road/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.
{{anetlink|438677}}

===Taxi rank and set down area===

This is the closest thing Luton has to an official viewing area. As the roadway is higher than the apron there are views of the east apron and taxiway over the fence.
{{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.

===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.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
EasyJet and business jets

===Other Traffic===
LTN is the place for business jets.
Many companies land at luton I have listed some below,
Aer Arran,
Wizz (320's),
Wizz Air Bulgaria (320's),
Ryanair (737),
Easyjet (737/ 320),
First Choice,
Monarch,
TUI,
Silver Jet,
XL Airways,

A good variety of CARGO also lands at LTN...
DHL (757/A300),
MNG Cargo ,
Air Atlantique (Bae ATP),
TNT,
Varig Log,

==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 free shuttle bus runs about once every 10 minutes during peak times. 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 aswell.
There are numerous buses running from all over the south east.

*[http://www.freewebs.com/lutonspotters Spotters site]
*[http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/luton-airport-spotters-building-petition.html]

London Luton Airport

2007-08-14T00:06:30Z

TheDr2: /* Other Spotting Locations */ added some extra info and another location

[[Category:England]]
{{categorywithregion|Europe|United Kingdom|England}}

{{infobox|fullname=London Luton Airport|location=Luton, England|iata=LTN|icao=EGGW|aptype=Commercial|website=http://www.london-luton.co.uk|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=132.55|atcground=121.75|atcclearance=|atcapproach=129.55|atcdeparture=|atcatis=120.575|atcunicom=}}


Although Luton airport does not house any official spots there are many spot around the airport.

==Official Spotting Locations==

None

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Fire Station Access Road/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.
{{anetlink|438677}}

===Taxi rank and set down area===

This is the closest thing Luton has to an official viewing area. As the roadway is higher than the apron there are views of the east apron and taxiway over the fence.
{{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.

===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.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
EasyJet and business jets

===Other Traffic===
LTN is the place for business jets.
Many companies land at luton I have listed some below,
Aer Arran,
Wizz (320's),
Wizz Air Bulgaria (320's),
Ryanair (737),
Easyjet (737/ 320),
First Choice,
Monarch,
TUI,
Silver Jet,
XL Airways,

A good variety of CARGO also lands at LTN...
DHL (757/A300),
MNG Cargo ,
Air Atlantique (Bae ATP),
TNT,
Varig Log,

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

*[http://www.freewebs.com/lutonspotters Spotters site]
*[http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/luton-airport-spotters-building-petition.html]

London Luton Airport

2007-08-14T00:02:31Z

TheDr2: /* Fire Station Access Road */

[[Category:England]]
{{categorywithregion|Europe|United Kingdom|England}}

{{infobox|fullname=London Luton Airport|location=Luton, England|iata=LTN|icao=EGGW|aptype=Commercial|website=http://www.london-luton.co.uk|mapurl=|mapsource=|atctower=132.55|atcground=121.75|atcclearance=|atcapproach=129.55|atcdeparture=|atcatis=120.575|atcunicom=}}


Although Luton airport does not house any official spots there are many spot around the airport.

==Official Spotting Locations==

None

==Other Spotting Locations==

===Fire Station Access Road/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.
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===Taxi rank and set down area===

This is the closest thing Luton has to an official viewing area. As the roadway is higher than the apron there are views of the east apron and taxiway over the fence.
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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.

==Locations to Avoid==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==
EasyJet and business jets

===Other Traffic===
LTN is the place for business jets.
Many companies land at luton I have listed some below,
Aer Arran,
Wizz (320's),
Wizz Air Bulgaria (320's),
Ryanair (737),
Easyjet (737/ 320),
First Choice,
Monarch,
TUI,
Silver Jet,
XL Airways,

A good variety of CARGO also lands at LTN...
DHL (757/A300),
MNG Cargo ,
Air Atlantique (Bae ATP),
TNT,
Varig Log,

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

*[http://www.freewebs.com/lutonspotters Spotters site]
*[http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/luton-airport-spotters-building-petition.html]

London City Airport

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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 BAe 146 size on scheduled routes to business destinations in Europe. In recent years there has been an increase in movements by biz jets. Busiest periods are weekday mornings and evenings and Sunday evenings, the airport is closed on Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings.

==Official Spotting Locations==

===Outside Terminal Building===
Outside the terminal building there are some seats facing the runway over the water, this area is mainly used by airport staff on a smoking break or passengers in need of a pre flight cigarette. From here only the eastern half of the runway can be seen.
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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 boat club that use the dock. To reach this spot take the DLR to Royal Albert station.
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===Jet Centre Gates===
Walking anti clockwise from Royal Albert dock to the terminal building you will pass the Jet Centre. Sometimes a photo or two is possible depending on how the biz jets are parked, there are no problems logging.

===Eastern end of Car Park===
From the eastern end of the car park there are views over King George V dock of the runway 28 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==

===Location===

==Regular Traffic==

*VLM (Fokker 50)
*British Airways (Bae 146)
*Swiss air (Bae 146)
*Air France / CityJet (Bae 146)

See airport web site for a full schedule.

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

London Heathrow Airport

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==Official Spotting Locations==

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

===Heathrow Visitors Centre===
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 23 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. <br />

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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.

==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, Heavy's from Asia, 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.