"Birmingham Daily Movements Blog 2010 - to date" : Elmdon

Birmingham airport spotting/photographic locations

A. 52.27.58.24N 1.45.52.73W

Sheldon Country park, an area of parkland at the end of the runway 15 threshold, good for landing shots 50mm >>. Can only be reached by foot from Sheldon or Marston Green.

B. 52.27.22.38N 1.45.19.22W

Hatchford Brook Golf Course, a public footpath adjacent to the airport perimer fence, good for landing & departure shots with the use of steps 200mm >>. Can be reached from the A45 by foot only. Best for photography after mid-day.

C. 52.26.59.22N 1.45.1.69W

Cargo/Executive terminal, limited views from two crash gates, good for views of aircraft parked on the Elmdon apron or taxi-ing onto, with the use of steps 100mm >>. Can be reached by car from the A45. Best for photography from mid-day.

D. 52.26.55.03N 1.44.58.61W

Multi Storey car park, Obstructed views of the airfield and runways, good for rwy 33 landing shots and rwy 15 departures 300mm >>. Can be reached by car (charges apply) from the A45. Best for photography from 11.00am.

F. 52.26.47.42N 1.44.05.51W

Airport long stay car park (Official viewing area, benches available), good for landing/departing shots on rwy 33 and for aircraft clearing rwy 15. The new taxi-way passes very close to this location. Steps are required 200mm >>, if you walk up the car park you can see above the fence. Public car park, no problem parking here (charges apply). Best for photography before 11:00am.

credit Mick Farley