Plane spotting in Northern England

Manchester MAN ★★★★★

Best-known spotting location: Runway Visitor Park / South Side mound

One of Britain's best all-round spotting airports; the South Side is a premier photography location.

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Liverpool John Lennon LPL ★★★

Best-known spotting location: Dungeon Lane / runway 27 end

Very close approaches; Ryanair and easyJet dominant.

Leeds Bradford LBA ★★★

Best-known spotting location: Cemetery Road / Multiflight side

Elevated terrain gives excellent aircraft views.

Newcastle NCL ★★★

Best-known spotting location: Woolsington / Prestwick Carr side

Good runway visibility and a mix of scheduled and holiday traffic.

Teesside International MME ★★★

Best-known spotting location: Middleton St George / perimeter roads

Scheduled flights, bizjets, training and occasional unusual visitors.

Humberside HUY ★★★

Best-known spotting location: A18 / Croxton approach area

Regional traffic, charter aircraft and offshore operations.

Blackpool BLK ★★

Best-known spotting location: Squires Gate / Promenade end

Limited airline traffic but able to handle jets, with interesting occasional movements.

Doncaster Sheffield DSA —

Best-known spotting location: Old Bawtry Road / Finningley perimeter

Excellent runway and spotting geography — check the airport's operating status before travelling.