Málaga Airport
| Continent: Europe | Country: Spain |
| Málaga Airport | |
| Location | Málaga, Spain |
| IATA code | AGP |
| ICAO code | LEMG |
| Airport type | Commercial |
| Website | http://www.aena.es |
| Overview map | [ ] |
| Communications | |
| Tower | 118.15 |
| Ground | 121.7 |
| Clearance | |
| Approach | 123.950 |
| ATIS | 118.05 |
Attention
There is a lot of construction work going on in order to expand the airport under "Plan Malaga" (as of Summer 2008, this shall go on for another few years).
Traffic flow changes from time to time.
The railway station is planned to be relocated once the new terminal is constructed.
A new runway is planned to be added.
Official Spotting Locations
Currently, there is no official location for spotters.
Other Spotting Locations
Terminal 1 Check-in Counters
In the old terminal 1 right to check-in counters there is a huge window where you can spot. But taking pictures is quite difficult caused by a two glass window.
This terminal also features a self-service restaurant giving you a view of a small portion of the apron and the action on the runway.
The seating area of BurgerKing next door gives even less views.
Departure Area
The second spot would be in the departure area. At the end of the terminal (close to gate 20) there is also a huge window front (just one glass) but this is green/yellow colored.
West of the airport
If you have got a car at hand, go to the village of Churriaba (enter "Calle de Rigoberta Menchú, 29004, Malaga, Malaga, Andalusia, Spain" as destination in route planners). The parking bay at the upper end of this sloping road gives you some good views (but rather distant for photography) of the apron and action on the single runway as you are on higher terrain. As of November 2009 a new building is obstructing views of the south-eastern part of the apron. Also, aircraft parked at the new terminal will be out of view partially.
Down the road you are directly the airport fence, but will loose some overview, but will gain views of the apron, including the military apron. It is possible to park a few cars there.
As you are west of the airport, the sun will not bother photography.
Locations to Avoid
nothing specific.
Regular Traffic
The airport handled 13,590,805 passengers in 2007. This should give you an estimate that this single-runway airport is "busy" (to call it the least). If you miss your slot, be prepared for a long wait.
Carriers
All spanish carriers.
Lots of european charter airlines and Low Cost Carriers.
Most european network carriers serve AGP (usually about once a day).
Small props (DH4, ATR72) for flights to the Spanish enclaves in Northern Africa.
Facilities and Transportation
Local railway line running from Malaga (the city) via the airport to touristic spots Torremolinos and Fuengirola.
Rental car companies are abundant.