B'ham airport

[scubataff]

i have a free day in about a fortnight on a Weds and was thinking of having a go at some plane shots at my nearest airport.
does anyone know if there is a clear viewing area at B'ham for this type of shoot, if so how much is it and more importantly how do i get access to it?

Martyn

[Marcel]

Moving to Talk Photography

[StevieF8]

http://www.bhx.co.uk/page.aspx?type=T0NaZj9WNoU=&id=ZeTC6THObP0=

Aviation Experience and Gift Centre Birmingham


3rd Floor, Terminal 1 (Main Terminal)

Accessed externally from the ground floor and internally from the 1st floor.

Opening Hours:

09:00 to 19:00 daily

Entry for Adults £1.00, Children and Concessions 50p
Attractions include: Bookshop, Refreshments, Interactive Displays, Viewing Area and Amusement Area

[Craikeybaby]

I think that is behind glass though!

Unless you are really after the big planes there is usually a lot going on at smaller (grass strip) airfields with flying schools etc, in my experience you can get a lot closer too. I don't know of any round your way, but I'm sure there will be one nearer than BHX

[CT]

Been a few years since I went, but there used to be a grassy area quite close to the runway that all the togs and short wave radio weirdos used.

[scubataff]

Thanks all
sorry Marcel, put it in wrong one, saw the aeroplane bit and posted there

[tigerimages]

Nowt wrong with Staverton mate and it's probably busier than you imagine. Bamfurlong Lane is right under the end of the runway and is ideal.

[scubataff]

Nowt wrong with Staverton mate and it's probably busier than you imagine. Bamfurlong Lane is right under the end of the runway and is ideal.

Does that mean i can stop in the lane and snap away with no worries about being stopped?

[tigerimages]

I have done before. Park in the old road opposite the entrance, it's right under the runway. You won't see anything major but there are a few small jets that use it and loads of learner planes.