Birmingham BHX ★★★★
Best-known spotting location: Sheldon Country Park
Famous location underneath and alongside the runway 15 approach.
Plane spotting in The Midlands & East
Two of Britain's best-loved spots plus a KLM outpost. East Midlands is arguably the country's finest cargo-spotting airport, especially in the evening and at night.
Airports & spotting locations in The Midlands & East
★ rating reflects how worthwhile the location is for a plane spotter. Always confirm current access and public rights of way before you travel.
East Midlands EMA ★★★★★
Best-known spotting location: Diseworth / runway 27 approach & perimeter
Possibly Britain's best airport for cargo spotting, particularly at night and in the evening.
Norwich NWI ★★★
Best-known spotting location: Fifers Lane / northern perimeter
Particularly interesting for KLM plus offshore and maintenance activity.
Printables to take spotting
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Record registration, type, airline, date and location for every aircraft you spot.
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Log every catch on your day out
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