Belfast International Airport - Revision history

David: /* Seacash Road */

2017-11-20T23:50:56Z

Seacash Road

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	===Seacash Road===		===Seacash Road===

	Turn right at the long-stay car park entrance. After 50 yards you come to a cross-roads at a mini-roundabout - turn left into British Road. You will pass the entrance of the Cargo Centre and after another 300m you will see the landing lights of runway 17 to your left. Turn left immediately into Seacash Road. This is a dead-end road with plenty of high vegetation but there are a couple of spots where you can stop and look across the airfield towards the runway intersection and the former RAF site. If you carry on along this road to the end you will find yourself near where Aldergrove's Rescue Training (ex-BA) Trident G-AVFE is hiding in the field to the right. You might have to fight your way through some vegetation to get any sort of photo.		Turn right at the long-stay car park entrance. After 50 yards you come to a cross-roads at a mini-roundabout - turn left into British Road. You will pass the entrance of the Cargo Centre and after another 300m you will see the landing lights of runway 17 to your left. Turn left immediately into Seacash Road. This is a dead-end road with plenty of high vegetation but there are a couple of spots where you can stop and look across the airfield towards the runway intersection and the former RAF site. If you carry on along this road to the end you will find yourself near where Aldergrove's Rescue Training (ex-BA) Trident G-AVFE is hiding in the field to the right. You might have to fight your way through some vegetation to get any sort of photo.
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	The airport Police patrol here fairly regularly, but even though it is a control zone, they usually let you stay here if you talk nicely to them :).		The airport Police patrol here fairly regularly, but even though it is a control zone, they usually let you stay here if you talk nicely to them :).
	During 2007 it appeared that work was going to commence along Seacash Road to develop airport hangar and industrial facilities. However this work has failed to materialise (as of Sept 2014) with only a builders storage area left to "threaten" any existing views.		During 2007 it appeared that work was going to commence along Seacash Road to develop airport hangar and industrial facilities. However this work has failed to materialise (as of Sept 2014) with only a builders storage area left to "threaten" any existing views.

Danmadole: Full update - hasn't been updated for about 4 years

2014-09-18T14:05:32Z

Full update - hasn't been updated for about 4 years

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Danmadole at 10:00, 17 January 2011

2011-01-17T10:00:35Z

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	===Terminal Viewing Facility===		===Terminal Viewing Facility===

	Belfast International Airport is currently undergoing significant renovations with landside access severely limited as more of the terminal is taken into the airside. There was a dedicated viewing lounge within the terminal which is currently closed (~~October 09~~) due to the renovation works. There is no confirmation as to whether or not this facility will re-open when work is complete. It is possible that access to the lounge may become available from the domestic baggage reclaim area (landside) at some stage in the future. Ordinarily, entrance to the lounge is free and views are relatively good across the active passenger apron and onto runway 25/07. However the freight ramp is hidden behind the international arrivals pier. Photographs from the viewing lounge can be reasonable but you will have to avoid the grubby windows as the gallery is completely enclosed!		Belfast International Airport is currently undergoing significant renovations with landside access severely limited as more of the terminal is taken into the airside. There was a dedicated viewing lounge within the terminal which is currently closed (January 2011) due to the renovation works. There is no confirmation as to whether or not this facility will re-open when work is complete. It is possible that access to the lounge may become available from the domestic baggage reclaim area (landside) at some stage in the future. Ordinarily, entrance to the lounge is free and views are relatively good across the active passenger apron and onto runway 25/07. However the freight ramp is hidden behind the international arrivals pier. Photographs from the viewing lounge can be reasonable but you will have to avoid the grubby windows as the gallery is completely enclosed!

	In August 09 the security search area was moved closer to the checkin area, therefore limiting the landside views of the ramp from the central terminal complex. If you have a passenger ticket there are ~~still limited~~ views from the ~~bar~~ area in the terminal ~~towards~~ the ~~GA ramp~~. You can get a view of one or two of the ~~Easyjet~~ stands and the ~~remote stands near~~ the ~~GA area~~.		In August 09 the security search area was moved closer to the checkin area, therefore limiting the landside views of the ramp from the central terminal complex. However, if you have a passenger ticket there are reasonable views from the newly located coffee lounge area in the terminal. The coffee shop is now located where the duty free shop used to be however the old duty fre shopfittings have ben removed to open up views across the apron and onto Runway 25. You can get a view of one or two of the stands and the eastern side of the international pier. Most aircraft will taxi past these windows at some point.

	Biz-jet parking is ~~mainly~~ on "Delta" ramp, out of view of the terminal although ~~occasionally~~ they will park next to the GA area.		Biz-jet parking is on "Delta" ramp, out of view of the terminal although more and more frequently they will also park next to the GA area.

	Further into the passenger lounge, there are limited views from the windows at the ~~"Rankin"~~ cafe & wine bar. You can see the international pier and a section of the main runway 25. Most lounges have views of some sort with the best being from the international departure gates. The Easyjet lounge (the old BA Shuttle lounge) also has reasonable views although it can be very busy at times.		Further into the passenger lounge, there are limited views from the windows at the cafe & wine bar. You can see the international pier and a section of the main runway 25. Most lounges have views of some sort with the best being from the international departure gates. The Easyjet lounge (the old BA Shuttle lounge) also has reasonable views although it can be very busy at times.

	==Other Spotting Locations==		==Other Spotting Locations==

David-bot: moved Belfast International Airport (BFS/EGAA) to Belfast International Airport: Bot: Moved page

2010-10-09T01:38:03Z

moved Belfast International Airport (BFS/EGAA) to Belfast International Airport: Bot: Moved page

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Danmadole: /* Southern Perimeter/Former RAF Camp */

2009-10-03T12:49:12Z

Southern Perimeter/Former RAF Camp

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	===Southern Perimeter/Former RAF Camp===		===Southern Perimeter/Former RAF Camp===

	Avoid the road on the south side of the airport leading to the former RAF camp (now army helicopter base). There are security cameras mounted along here and anything more than a 10 second stop is likely to result in you being stopped by the military. The "south side" of the airport in general is out of bounds unless you have permission from someone within the camp. If runway 35 is in use (not often) ~~do not~~ be ~~tempted to locate a~~ spot near the threshold as this ~~is well~~ within the unofficial security zone for the camp.		Avoid the road on the south side of the airport leading to the former RAF camp (now army helicopter base). There are security cameras mounted along here and anything more than a 10 second stop is likely to result in you being stopped by the military. The "south side" of the airport in general is out of bounds unless you have permission from someone within the camp. If runway 35 is in use (not often) be careful when locating the spot near the threshold (see above)as this could be considered as within the "unofficial" security zone for the camp.

	Security is reasonably tight around the perimeter in general and you might be stopped by either airport police (most common), PSNI (Northern Ireland police force) or the British Army (fairly unlikely). The airport police are fine if you explain what you are doing. They might even offer some advice! The PSNI and army are much less regular visitors but you would undoubtedly run into them if you stopped anywhere around the south side of the airport. The locations on approach to 25 are fine as long as you adhere to the signage, you shouldn't have any bother.		Security is reasonably tight around the perimeter in general and you might be stopped by either airport police (most common), PSNI (Northern Ireland police force) or the British Army (fairly unlikely). The airport police are fine if you explain what you are doing. They might even offer some advice! The PSNI and army are much less regular visitors but you would undoubtedly run into them if you stopped anywhere around the south side of the airport. The locations on approach to 25 are fine as long as you adhere to the signage, you shouldn't have any bother.

Danmadole: /* Regular Traffic */

2009-10-03T12:46:51Z

Regular Traffic

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	==Regular Traffic==		==Regular Traffic==

	Movements are dominated by Easyjet, BMi Baby and Jet2 although Thomas Cook and First Choice usually have a based A320 ~~or A321~~. Continental Airlines has a daily flight to Newark throughout the summer which reduces to 6 days per week in the winter schedule. Manx2 operations to the Isle Of Man usually see a Let 410 or Metro at least twice daily.		Movements are dominated by Easyjet, BMi Baby, Aer Lingus and Jet2 although Thomas Cook and Thomson/First Choice usually have a based A320. Continental Airlines has a daily flight to Newark throughout the summer which reduces to 6 days per week in the winter schedule. Manx2 operations to the Isle Of Man usually see a Let 410, Dornier 228 or Metro at least twice daily.

	Summer charters operators include ~~Futura~~, Air ~~Europa~~, ~~LTE~~, Air ~~Transat~~ and ~~Monarch~~. Winter ski charters are usually operated on Saturdays by Austrian and Bulgarian airlines.		Summer charters operators include Air Europa (B738), Bulgaria Air (B737), Balkan Holidays (A320), Onur Air (A321), Iberworld (A320) and Eurocypria (B738). Winter ski charters are usually operated on Saturdays or Sundays by Austrian/Lauda and Bulgarian airlines.

	Military movements are dominated by based helicopters (gazelles, pumas & Lynx's) with occasional ~~influxes of~~ RAF Hercules/VC10/Tristar troop carriers.		Military movements are dominated by based helicopters (gazelles, pumas & Lynx's) with occasional visits from RAF Hercules/VC10/Tristar troop carriers.

	Also a regular is the PSNI EC135 Helicopter, Callsign Police 44 Zulu, which is based at Aldergrove, along with a fixed wing Islander (Scout 1). They have a hangar on the AAC side of the military apron.		Also a regular is the PSNI EC135 Helicopter, Callsign Police 44 Zulu, which is based at Aldergrove, along with a fixed wing Islander (Scout 1). They have a hangar on the AAC side of the military apron.

Danmadole: /* Southern Perimeter/RAF Camp */

2009-10-03T12:42:04Z

Southern Perimeter/RAF Camp

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	==Locations to Avoid==		==Locations to Avoid==

	===Southern Perimeter/RAF Camp===		===Southern Perimeter/Former RAF Camp===

	Avoid the road on the south side of the airport leading to the RAF camp. There are security cameras mounted along here and anything more than a 10 second stop is likely to result in you being stopped by the military. The "south side" of the airport in general is out of bounds unless you have permission from someone within the ~~RAF~~ camp. If runway 35 is in use (not often) do not be tempted to locate a spot near the threshold as this is well within the unofficial security zone for the ~~RAF site.~~		Avoid the road on the south side of the airport leading to the former RAF camp (now army helicopter base). There are security cameras mounted along here and anything more than a 10 second stop is likely to result in you being stopped by the military. The "south side" of the airport in general is out of bounds unless you have permission from someone within the camp. If runway 35 is in use (not often) do not be tempted to locate a spot near the threshold as this is well within the unofficial security zone for the camp.

	Security is reasonably tight around the perimeter in general and you might be stopped by either airport police (most common), PSNI (Northern Ireland police force) or British Army. The airport police are fine if you explain what you are doing. They might even offer some advice! The PSNI and army are less regular visitors but you would undoubtedly run into them if you stopped anywhere around the south side of the airport. The locations on approach to 25 are fine as long as you adhere to the signage, you shouldn't have any bother.

			Security is reasonably tight around the perimeter in general and you might be stopped by either airport police (most common), PSNI (Northern Ireland police force) or the British Army (fairly unlikely). The airport police are fine if you explain what you are doing. They might even offer some advice! The PSNI and army are much less regular visitors but you would undoubtedly run into them if you stopped anywhere around the south side of the airport. The locations on approach to 25 are fine as long as you adhere to the signage, you shouldn't have any bother.

	==Regular Traffic==		==Regular Traffic==

Danmadole: /* Seacash Road */

2009-10-03T12:38:14Z

Seacash Road

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	===Seacash Road===		===Seacash Road===

	Turn right at the long-stay car park entrance. After 50 yards you come to a cross-roads at a mini-roundabout - turn left into British Road. You will pass the entrance of the Cargo Centre and after another 300m you will see the landing lights of runway 17 to your left. Turn left immediately into Seacash Road. This is a dead-end road but there are a couple of spots where you can pull in and look across the airfield towards the runway intersection, the Woodgate Hangar area and the RAF site. If you carry on along this road to the end you will find yourself at the back of the Woodgate hangar. You can normally see one or two of their light aircraft parked up outside ~~as well as a withdrawn RAF Wessex hulk and~~ Aldergrove's Rescue Training ex-BA Trident G-AVFE.		Turn right at the long-stay car park entrance. After 50 yards you come to a cross-roads at a mini-roundabout - turn left into British Road. You will pass the entrance of the Cargo Centre and after another 300m you will see the landing lights of runway 17 to your left. Turn left immediately into Seacash Road. This is a dead-end road but there are a couple of spots where you can pull in and look across the airfield towards the runway intersection, the Woodgate Hangar area and the former RAF site. If you carry on along this road to the end you will find yourself at the back of the Woodgate hangar. You can normally see one or two of their light aircraft parked up outside. Aldergrove's Rescue Training ex-BA Trident G-AVFE is hiding in the field to the right of the Woodgate hangar.
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	The airport Police patrol here regularly, but even though it is a control zone, they ~~will sometimes~~ let you stay ~~for a while~~ if you talk nicely to them :).		The airport Police patrol here regularly, but even though it is a control zone, they usually let you stay here if you talk nicely to them :).
	During 2007 it appeared that work was going to commence along Seacash Road to develop airport ~~hanger~~ and industrial facilities. However this work has failed to materialise (as of ~~March 08~~) with only a builders storage area left to "threaten" any existing views.		During 2007 it appeared that work was going to commence along Seacash Road to develop airport hangar and industrial facilities. However this work has failed to materialise (as of October 09) with only a builders storage area left to "threaten" any existing views.

	===Runway 07 Approach===		===Runway 07 Approach===

Danmadole: /* Terminal Viewing Facility */

2009-10-03T12:32:23Z

Terminal Viewing Facility

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	===Terminal Viewing Facility===		===Terminal Viewing Facility===

	Belfast International Airport is currently undergoing significant renovations with ~~lanside~~ access severely limited as more of the terminal is taken into the airside. There was a dedicated viewing lounge within the terminal which is currently closed (October 09) due to the renovation works. There is no confirmation as to whether or not this facility will re-open when work is complete. Ordinarily, entrance is free and views are relatively good across the active passenger apron and onto runway 25/07. However the freight ramp is hidden behind the international arrivals pier. Photographs from the viewing lounge can be reasonable but you will have to avoid the grubby windows as the gallery is completely enclosed!		Belfast International Airport is currently undergoing significant renovations with landside access severely limited as more of the terminal is taken into the airside. There was a dedicated viewing lounge within the terminal which is currently closed (October 09) due to the renovation works. There is no confirmation as to whether or not this facility will re-open when work is complete. It is possible that access to the lounge may become available from the domestic baggage reclaim area (landside) at some stage in the future. Ordinarily, entrance to the lounge is free and views are relatively good across the active passenger apron and onto runway 25/07. However the freight ramp is hidden behind the international arrivals pier. Photographs from the viewing lounge can be reasonable but you will have to avoid the grubby windows as the gallery is completely enclosed!

	In August 09 the security search area was moved closer to the checkin area, therefore limiting the landside views from the central terminal complex. If you have a passenger ticket there are still limited views from the bar area in the terminal towards the GA ramp. You can get a view of one or two of the Easyjet stands and the remote stands near the GA area.		In August 09 the security search area was moved closer to the checkin area, therefore limiting the landside views of the ramp from the central terminal complex. If you have a passenger ticket there are still limited views from the bar area in the terminal towards the GA ramp. You can get a view of one or two of the Easyjet stands and the remote stands near the GA area.

	Biz-jet parking is mainly on "Delta" ramp, out of view of the terminal although occasionally they will park next to the GA area.		Biz-jet parking is mainly on "Delta" ramp, out of view of the terminal although occasionally they will park next to the GA area.

Danmadole: /* Terminal Viewing Facility */

2009-10-03T12:29:13Z

Terminal Viewing Facility

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	===Terminal Viewing Facility===		===Terminal Viewing Facility===

	Belfast International Airport ~~has~~ a dedicated viewing ~~facility~~ within the terminal. ~~Entrance~~ is free~~. Views~~ are relatively good across the active passenger apron and onto runway 25/07. However, the freight ramp is hidden behind the international arrivals pier. Photographs from the viewing lounge can be reasonable but you will have to avoid the grubby windows as the gallery is completely enclosed!		Belfast International Airport is currently undergoing significant renovations with lanside access severely limited as more of the terminal is taken into the airside. There was a dedicated viewing lounge within the terminal which is currently closed (October 09) due to the renovation works. There is no confirmation as to whether or not this facility will re-open when work is complete. Ordinarily, entrance is free and views are relatively good across the active passenger apron and onto runway 25/07. However the freight ramp is hidden behind the international arrivals pier. Photographs from the viewing lounge can be reasonable but you will have to avoid the grubby windows as the gallery is completely enclosed!

	~~Also~~ landside, there are limited views from the bar area in the terminal towards the GA ramp ~~parking~~. You ~~also~~ get a view of one or two of the Easyjet stands ~~that are out of sight of~~ the ~~viewing gallery. There is currently (March 08) some work in this~~ area ~~to drain the ramp and relocate parking stands, however views are still available. Biz-jet parking has moved to "Delta" ramp as a result~~.		In August 09 the security search area was moved closer to the checkin area, therefore limiting the landside views from the central terminal complex. If you have a passenger ticket there are still limited views from the bar area in the terminal towards the GA ramp. You can get a view of one or two of the Easyjet stands and the remote stands near the GA area.

	~~Airside~~ - there are limited views from the windows ~~beside~~ the "Rankin" cafe. You can see the international pier and a section of the main runway 25. Most lounges have views of some sort with the best being from the international departure gates. The Easyjet lounge (the old BA lounge) also has reasonable views although it can be very busy.		Biz-jet parking is mainly on "Delta" ramp, out of view of the terminal although occasionally they will park next to the GA area.

			Further into the passenger lounge, there are limited views from the windows at the "Rankin" cafe & wine bar. You can see the international pier and a section of the main runway 25. Most lounges have views of some sort with the best being from the international departure gates. The Easyjet lounge (the old BA Shuttle lounge) also has reasonable views although it can be very busy at times.

	==Other Spotting Locations==		==Other Spotting Locations==