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
★ rating reflects how worthwhile the location is for a plane spotter. Always confirm current access and public rights of way before you travel.
| Airport | Rating | Best-known spotting spot | What makes it useful |
|---|---|---|---|
| BirminghamBHX | ★★★★ | Sheldon Country Park | Famous location underneath and alongside the runway 15 approach. |
| East MidlandsEMA | ★★★★★ | Diseworth / runway 27 approach & perimeter | Possibly Britain's best airport for cargo spotting, particularly at night and in the evening. |
| NorwichNWI | ★★★ | Fifers Lane / northern perimeter | Particularly interesting for KLM plus offshore and maintenance activity. |
Log every catch on your day out
Take printable spotting sheets or the paperback log book to any of these locations — tick off types, note the registrations, and build a collection to be proud of.
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