Doncaster Sheffield Airport - Revision history

Jackrawls58 at 22:10, 26 January 2023

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			'''Please Note: Doncaster Sheffield Airport is now closed as of November 2022, please read the below section "Airport Closure" for further detail.'''

	Doncaster Sheffield Airport is situated to the South-East of Doncaster, and was formerly known as RAF Finningley. Doncaster Sheffield Airport was a Regional Airport that served scheduled Passenger flights, complemented by Business flights, Cargo flights and General Aviation until its closure in November 2022.		Doncaster Sheffield Airport is situated to the South-East of Doncaster, and was formerly known as RAF Finningley. Doncaster Sheffield Airport was a Regional Airport that served scheduled Passenger flights, complemented by Business flights, Cargo flights and General Aviation until its closure in November 2022.

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	Doncaster Sheffield Airport is situated ~~south~~ of Doncaster, formerly known as RAF Finningley. Doncaster Sheffield Airport is a ~~relatively quiet~~ Airport, ~~with the majority of operations (during the COVID-19 Pandemic) being~~ Cargo flights and General Aviation.		Doncaster Sheffield Airport is situated to the South-East of Doncaster, and was formerly known as RAF Finningley. Doncaster Sheffield Airport was a Regional Airport that served scheduled Passenger flights, complemented by Business flights, Cargo flights and General Aviation until its closure in November 2022.

	Doncaster Sheffield Airport is home to numerous flying schools, and ~~you can expect flights with these most days~~. 2 Excel Aviation also ~~have~~ a base here at Doncaster Sheffield, where they operate and maintain aircraft for the Oil Spill Response team, notably a fleet of 2 Boeing 727s and Piper PA-31s. ~~More recently (at the time~~ of ~~writing), Doncaster has been home to 4 Vulcanair P68~~'s ~~operated by the National Police Air Service (NPAS) out of their own purpose built Hangar at the airport~~.		Doncaster Sheffield Airport was also home to numerous flying schools, including Yorkshire Aero Club and Doncaster Sheffield Flight Training (DSFT). 2 Excel Aviation also had a base here at Doncaster Sheffield, where they operate and maintain aircraft for the Oil Spill Response team, notably a fleet of 2 Boeing 727s and several Piper PA-31s. 2Excel also operated flights for HM Coastguard with a fleet of 3 Beechcraft King Air's.

	~~Well worth stopping~~ by ~~if you~~'~~re in~~ the ~~area though~~, and the ~~authorities~~ are ~~very friendly~~ to ~~spotters~~.		More recently, Doncaster has been home to 4 Vulcanair P68's operated by the National Police Air Service (NPAS) out of their own purpose built Hangar at the Airport.

			==Airport Closure==
			In June 2022, Wizz Air UK announced its withdrawl from Doncaster Sheffield Airport, stating that the airport operators were "unable to guarantee the terms of its commercial agreement". As a result of this, TUI Airways became the sole based operator.

			In July 2022, it was announced that "Aviation activities on the site may no longer be commercially viable". Peel Airports proceeded to launch a Consultation period to evaluate options which was originally due to last until late August. Peel stated the airport had "never achieved the critical mass required to become profitable". The closure proposal drew strong local reaction, with an on-line petition established by local spotter Yorkshire Plane Spotting that eventually collected over 100,000 signatures. As well as this, a Facebook group "SAVE Doncaster Sheffield Airport" was established with over 15,000 members at the time of writing.

			In late August 2022, the consultation period was extended until 16 September, with the result of the consultation announced on 26 September. On 26 September, it was announced that aviation activities would be wound down from 31 October 2022, after 17 years of operation. The airport's sole based operator TUI operated its final flights on 4 November 2022.

			Wizz Air had announced it would transfer its Doncaster Sheffield routes to Leeds Bradford Airport. They also operated the airport's final scheduled departure on 29 October 2022.

			Following this, other based operators such as 2Excel, NPAS, Yorkshire Aero Club and Hummingbird Helicopters begun the process of vacating the site along with all aircraft.

			The provision of Air Traffic Control Services was withdrawn as of 18:00 on the 30th November 2022, with the following days allowing for safely switching off all of the related equipment.

			The CAA are currently working through an Airspace Change Procedure to remove the Doncaster Sheffield Airport airspace, following the withdrawl of Air Traffic services.

			Negotiations are reportedly ongoing between an interested buyer and Peel Airports Group over the acquisition of the site, with Peel also proposing a leasehold of the site to Doncaster Council.

	==Official Spotting Locations==		==Official Spotting Locations==

	There are no official spotting locations ~~as yet~~.		There are no official spotting locations at Doncaster Sheffield Airport.

	==Other Spotting Locations==		==Other Spotting Locations==
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	Security sometimes ask you to vacate this location, although this doesn’t happen very regularly.		Security sometimes ask you to vacate this location, although this doesn’t happen very regularly.

	A kit lens would be suitable and would be best for this location as you are very close to the aircraft.		A kit lens (or other suitably small lens) would be suitable and would be best for this location as you are very close to the aircraft.

	====Stands 1 and 2====		====Stands 1 and 2====
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	This location is situated opposite the Chinese takeaway in Finningley. To access this location, park outside the takeaway and look opposite for the gap in the bushes, climb through this gap and walk up and along the hill on the right or left side. This gives you a clear view of aircraft on approach for runway 20 as well as the Vulcan XH558 which you can see parked directly opposite.		This location is situated opposite the Chinese takeaway in Finningley. To access this location, park outside the takeaway and look opposite for the gap in the bushes, climb through this gap and walk up and along the hill on the right or left side. This gives you a clear view of aircraft on approach for runway 20 as well as the Vulcan XH558 which you can see parked directly opposite.

	As far as I know, spotting at this location is possible and many spotters use it. However I hear rumors that security and the airport staff are not particularly keen on people using it, and it was reported in May ~~20201~~ that the location is now inaccessible due to the airport owners installing fencing that blocks access.		As far as I know, spotting at this location is possible and many spotters use it. However I hear rumors that security and the airport staff are not particularly keen on people using it, and it was reported in May 2021 that the location is now inaccessible due to the airport owners installing fencing that blocks access.

	===High Common Lane Farmer's Fields===		===High Common Lane Farmer's Fields===
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	Astral Aviation Boeing 747 Freighter arrives into Doncaster, usually on a Tuesday. Usually in the afternoon but sometimes in the early morning - flight number 8V2601		Astral Aviation Boeing 747 Freighter arrives into Doncaster, usually on a Tuesday. Usually in the afternoon but sometimes in the early morning - flight number 8V2601

	~~==External Links==~~

	[http://www.forums4airports.com/forum441.html Doncaster Airport Forum] Dedicated aviation forum for spotters and aviation enthusiasts as well as aviation professionals. This forum is also home to a number of other airport forums for airports around the UK.

	==Facilities and Transportation==		==Facilities and Transportation==
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	The 57C bus runs directly to the Airport Terminal Building.		The 57C bus runs directly to the Airport Terminal Building.

			==External Links==

			[http://www.forums4airports.com/forum441.html Doncaster Airport Forum] Dedicated aviation forum for spotters and aviation enthusiasts as well as aviation professionals. This forum is also home to a number of other airport forums for airports around the UK.

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	Doncaster Sheffield Airport is situated south of Doncaster, formerly known as RAF Finningley. Doncaster Sheffield Airport is a relatively quiet Airport, with the majority of operations(during the COVID-19 Pandemic) being Cargo flights and General Aviation.		Doncaster Sheffield Airport is situated south of Doncaster, formerly known as RAF Finningley. Doncaster Sheffield Airport is a relatively quiet Airport, with the majority of operations (during the COVID-19 Pandemic) being Cargo flights and General Aviation.

	Doncaster Sheffield Airport is home to numerous flying schools, and you can expect flights with these most days. 2 Excel Aviation also have a base here at Doncaster Sheffield, where they operate and maintain aircraft for the Oil Spill Response team, notably a fleet of 2 Boeing ~~727's~~ and Piper PA-~~31's~~. More recently(at the time of writing), Doncaster has been home to 4 Vulcanair P68's operated by the National Police Air Service (NPAS) out of their own purpose built Hangar at the airport.		Doncaster Sheffield Airport is home to numerous flying schools, and you can expect flights with these most days. 2 Excel Aviation also have a base here at Doncaster Sheffield, where they operate and maintain aircraft for the Oil Spill Response team, notably a fleet of 2 Boeing 727s and Piper PA-31s. More recently (at the time of writing), Doncaster has been home to 4 Vulcanair P68's operated by the National Police Air Service (NPAS) out of their own purpose built Hangar at the airport.

	Well worth stopping by if you're in the area though, and the authorities are very friendly to spotters.		Well worth stopping by if you're in the area though, and the authorities are very friendly to spotters.

	==Official Spotting Locations==		==Official Spotting Locations==

	There are no official spotting locations as yet.		There are no official spotting locations as yet.



	==Other Spotting Locations==		==Other Spotting Locations==
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	To access this location, go back to the roundabout previously mentioned and take the exit signposted Finningley. Once you are in the village, the road bends round to the left, keep following the road until you see the “The Harvey Arms” pub, and turn down the street to drive past it (also called Old Bawtry Road). Keep driving down this road and you will come to several gaps in the hedges where cars park up to the fence to watch the activity. A few lay-bys are also available for cars to park. You can then walk down the road, past the large concrete blocks blocking car park access, and further down the path you will come to a raised mound with some blocks to stand on, allowing you to be above the fence. At this location there is only space for 3 spotters so if something special or important is arriving or departing it is advised to arrive earlier to get a space, otherwise shooting through the fence is the only option.		To access this location, go back to the roundabout previously mentioned and take the exit signposted Finningley. Once you are in the village, the road bends round to the left, keep following the road until you see the “The Harvey Arms” pub, and turn down the street to drive past it (also called Old Bawtry Road). Keep driving down this road and you will come to several gaps in the hedges where cars park up to the fence to watch the activity. A few lay-bys are also available for cars to park. You can then walk down the road, past the large concrete blocks blocking car park access, and further down the path you will come to a raised mound with some blocks to stand on, allowing you to be above the fence. At this location there is only space for 3 spotters so if something special or important is arriving or departing it is advised to arrive earlier to get a space, otherwise shooting through the fence is the only option.

	~~===Runway 20 approach mound===~~

	This location is situated opposite the Chinese takeaway in Finningley. To access this location, park outside the takeaway and look opposite for the gap in the bushes, climb through this gap and walk up and along the hill on the right or left side. This gives you a clear view of aircraft on approach for runway 20 as well as the Vulcan XH558 which you can see parked directly opposite.

	As far as I know, spotting at this location is possible and many spotters use it. However I hear rumours that security and the airport staff are not particularly keen on people using it, although no attempt to block access through the hedge had been made as of winter 2020.

	~~UPDATE(May 2021) This location is now inaccessible due to the airport owners installing fencing that blocks access **~~

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

			===Runway 20 approach mound===

			This location is situated opposite the Chinese takeaway in Finningley. To access this location, park outside the takeaway and look opposite for the gap in the bushes, climb through this gap and walk up and along the hill on the right or left side. This gives you a clear view of aircraft on approach for runway 20 as well as the Vulcan XH558 which you can see parked directly opposite.

			As far as I know, spotting at this location is possible and many spotters use it. However I hear rumors that security and the airport staff are not particularly keen on people using it, and it was reported in May 20201 that the location is now inaccessible due to the airport owners installing fencing that blocks access.

	===High Common Lane Farmer's Fields===		===High Common Lane Farmer's Fields===
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	==Regular Traffic==		==Regular Traffic==

	The airport goes through phases of being quite busy, ~~interspursed~~ with hours of nothing. Unfortunately much of the movement occurs before 9.30am and after 7pm, with only 2-3 movements in between. Most days there is no activity at all between 8am and 1pm.		The airport goes through phases of being quite busy, interspersed with hours of nothing. Unfortunately much of the movement occurs before 9.30am and after 7pm, with only 2-3 movements in between. Most days there is no activity at all between 8am and 1pm.

	Consult the schedule before setting off to avoid hours of nothing.		Consult the schedule before setting off to avoid hours of nothing.

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Location

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

	===~~Location~~===		===High Common Lane Farmer's Fields===

			While it may seem tempting to venture into these fields and get close ups of aircrafts in the engine test bay or on the taxiway, this is trespassing and could lead to prosecution.

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

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Facilities and Transportation

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	==Facilities and Transportation==		==Facilities and Transportation==

			The Harvey Arms pub in Finningley is fairly close to the Old Bawtry Road spotting locations, with either a 10-15 minute walk or a very short drive from the location.

			The 57C bus runs directly to the Airport Terminal Building.

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Other Spotting Locations

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	The other side of Old Bawtry Road provides better views of aircraft landing and departing on runway 20, although parking can be fairly limited as the car park area has now been blocked off.		The other side of Old Bawtry Road provides better views of aircraft landing and departing on runway 20 or runway 02, although parking can be fairly limited as the car park area has now been blocked off.

	To access this location, go back to the roundabout previously mentioned and take the exit signposted Finningley. Once you are in the village, the road bends round to the left, keep following the road until you see the “The Harvey Arms” pub, and turn down the street to drive past it (also called Old Bawtry Road). Keep driving down this road and you will come to several gaps in the hedges where cars park up to the fence to watch the activity. A few lay-bys are also available for cars to park. You can then walk down the road, past the large blocks and further down the path you will come to a raised mound with some blocks to stand on, allowing you to be above the fence.		To access this location, go back to the roundabout previously mentioned and take the exit signposted Finningley. Once you are in the village, the road bends round to the left, keep following the road until you see the “The Harvey Arms” pub, and turn down the street to drive past it (also called Old Bawtry Road). Keep driving down this road and you will come to several gaps in the hedges where cars park up to the fence to watch the activity. A few lay-bys are also available for cars to park. You can then walk down the road, past the large concrete blocks blocking car park access, and further down the path you will come to a raised mound with some blocks to stand on, allowing you to be above the fence. At this location there is only space for 3 spotters so if something special or important is arriving or departing it is advised to arrive earlier to get a space, otherwise shooting through the fence is the only option.

	===Runway 20 approach mound===		===Runway 20 approach mound===

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Runway 02

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	From this location, continue straight past the end of the runway and you will come to a roundabout. Take the first exit, onto the dirt road (Old Bawtry Road). This road comes closer to the runway and then runs parallel to the runway for most of its length. This offers good views of all traffic landing and departing on both runways, and there is parking for the entire length in a layby that seemingly stretches the length of the runway. You are at the same level as the runway and about 40-100ft from the side of the runway. A 300mm lens is plenty for most traffic.		From this location, continue straight past the end of the runway and you will come to a roundabout. Take the first exit, onto the dirt road (Old Bawtry Road). This road comes closer to the runway and then runs parallel to the runway for most of its length. This offers good views of all traffic landing and departing on both runways, and there is parking for the entire length in a layby that seemingly stretches the length of the runway. You are at the same level as the runway and about 40-100ft from the side of the runway. A 300mm lens is plenty for most traffic.

	This spot is good for photography until about 13:00-14:00 before shots start appearing backlit, ~~and~~ is ~~better when 20 is in use~~ for ~~touchdown/rotation shots depending on how far along you go. The location is also popular with~~ the ~~locals and on a sunny afternoon~~ there will be ~~dozens of cars parked watching~~ the ~~planes.~~		This spot is good for photography until about 13:00-14:00 before shots start appearing backlit.

			At the time of writing in May 2021, this dirt road is now used as an access road for the Quarry site, meaning that there will be large vehicles driving up and down regularly during working hours. parking is still possible closer to the roundabout as there is a large area for parking that still allows work traffic to pass through

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Jackrawls58 at 08:59, 17 May 2021

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	Magma Aviation Boeing 747 freighter arrives into Doncaster on a Saturday, usually fairly early in the morning - flight number CC335.		Magma Aviation Boeing 747 freighter arrives into Doncaster on a Saturday, usually fairly early in the morning - flight number CC335.

	Astral Aviation Boeing 747 Freighter arrives into Doncaster usually on a Tuesday ~~or Wednesday. Sometimes Friday and Sunday too~~. Usually in the afternoon but sometimes in the early morning - flight number 8V2601~~/8V2602/8V2604 and 8V2606 are all previously used flight numbers.~~		Astral Aviation Boeing 747 Freighter arrives into Doncaster, usually on a Tuesday. Usually in the afternoon but sometimes in the early morning - flight number 8V2601

	==External Links==		==External Links==

Jackrawls58 at 08:57, 17 May 2021

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	Doncaster Sheffield Airport is situated south of Doncaster~~. It is the newest airport to open in the UK~~, formerly RAF Finningley. ~~Due to still being~~ relatively ~~new~~, ~~it is very quiet in terms~~ of ~~movements~~. ~~This has picked up for summer 2009~~, with a ~~few new operators commencing flights~~, ~~however it~~'s ~~not~~ the ~~sort~~ of ~~place you would want~~ to ~~spend an entire day~~ at ~~though, unless you take a good book!~~ Well worth stopping by if you're in the area though, and the authorities are very friendly to spotters.		Doncaster Sheffield Airport is situated south of Doncaster, formerly known as RAF Finningley. Doncaster Sheffield Airport is a relatively quiet Airport, with the majority of operations(during the COVID-19 Pandemic) being Cargo flights and General Aviation.

			Doncaster Sheffield Airport is home to numerous flying schools, and you can expect flights with these most days. 2 Excel Aviation also have a base here at Doncaster Sheffield, where they operate and maintain aircraft for the Oil Spill Response team, notably a fleet of 2 Boeing 727's and Piper PA-31's. More recently(at the time of writing), Doncaster has been home to 4 Vulcanair P68's operated by the National Police Air Service (NPAS) out of their own purpose built Hangar at the airport.

			Well worth stopping by if you're in the area though, and the authorities are very friendly to spotters.

	==Official Spotting Locations==		==Official Spotting Locations==