Airfield Viewing Information
The map left is a general view of the airport and I have noted the possible places around the airfield where aircraft can be viewed. I have also included comments regarding the photography available at each point. Please click on the map to see a larger version.
(1)
This is possible the best point of all for photography, from the road that runs parallel with the runway (Winters Lane), near to the threshold runway 09. This point can be reached by turning in 'Cooks Bridal Path' from 'Downside Road' and following the signs for the 'Tall Pines' golf club and continuing on past until you see the runway on the north side. Continue parallel to the runway & the road will take you past the end of runway 09 (it is not possible to see the end of the runway due to the severe slope away) & the road then comes up to the same level as the runway, just past the threshold of runway 09 and you will be on the south side of the runway, with the sun behind you.
(2)
This road runs parallel with the taxiway to the threshold of runway 09. Good views of any aircraft can be seen here, but again the fence will be a problem for photography, and you will also be facing into the sun.
(3)
The old road (A38) used to run right past the threshold of runway 27, but has now been diverted further away with a new loop road. At point 3 on the map is a roundabout where there is a further road which leads to a car parking area and also to the new Bristol Flying Centre hangar which is located on the south side. There is also a crash gate/lay-by where you can view aircraft parked outside the terminal and on the main apron.
(4)
The above map is somewhat out of date, and number 4 is where the new terminal is located. It is easy to get to the terminal and short term parking as it is well signed posted. There is NO viewing area in the terminal building, .
(5)
Not shown on the maps, but to the right on the A38 is an area of public common ground known as Felton Common, where good views can be had of aircraft on approach to runway 27.
This page is only intended as a rough guide to the viewing areas, and the availability to use each area may change at short notice.
© Gary Morris/eggd.co.uk
(1)
This is possible the best point of all for photography, from the road that runs parallel with the runway (Winters Lane), near to the threshold runway 09. This point can be reached by turning in 'Cooks Bridal Path' from 'Downside Road' and following the signs for the 'Tall Pines' golf club and continuing on past until you see the runway on the north side. Continue parallel to the runway & the road will take you past the end of runway 09 (it is not possible to see the end of the runway due to the severe slope away) & the road then comes up to the same level as the runway, just past the threshold of runway 09 and you will be on the south side of the runway, with the sun behind you.
(2)
This road runs parallel with the taxiway to the threshold of runway 09. Good views of any aircraft can be seen here, but again the fence will be a problem for photography, and you will also be facing into the sun.
(3)
The old road (A38) used to run right past the threshold of runway 27, but has now been diverted further away with a new loop road. At point 3 on the map is a roundabout where there is a further road which leads to a car parking area and also to the new Bristol Flying Centre hangar which is located on the south side. There is also a crash gate/lay-by where you can view aircraft parked outside the terminal and on the main apron.
(4)
The above map is somewhat out of date, and number 4 is where the new terminal is located. It is easy to get to the terminal and short term parking as it is well signed posted. There is NO viewing area in the terminal building, .
(5)
Not shown on the maps, but to the right on the A38 is an area of public common ground known as Felton Common, where good views can be had of aircraft on approach to runway 27.
This page is only intended as a rough guide to the viewing areas, and the availability to use each area may change at short notice.
© Gary Morris/eggd.co.uk