Taking pics at Manchester Airport

[Paulmack]

Has anyone had any experience of taking any pics at the airport and if so was it hassle free?

Doing a shuttle run later tonight to pick up the folks so thought I might try and take a few pics whilst waiting for them to get in. I just mean around and about the airport, dont mean inside the terminals etc.

Just dont fancy getting my camera out then being chased by security for breaking some terrorism law etc.

Cheers

 

[whiteflyer]

Has anyone had any experience of taking any pics at the airport and if so was it hassle free?

Doing a shuttle run later tonight to pick up the folks so thought I might try and take a few pics whilst waiting for them to get in. I just mean around and about the airport, dont mean inside the terminals etc.

Just dont fancy getting my camera out then being chased by security for breaking some terrorism law etc.

Cheers

No problem at all, Manchester airport even has a dedicated viewing area next to the taxi way, with raised platforms so you can have an unobstructed view over the fence.

 

[gazedd]

Depends how late it is, Theres a nice spot I know of where you need to do a short walk to, but I only go to try and capture light trails.

 

[arclight]

Situation is generally good for photographers/spotters at airfields.

http://manchesterspotting.t83.net/ good info there.

The following is an extract from a police letter re Glw airport and is fairly typical of police attitude.

A letter from Sgt Kenny Brown Deputy Airport Police Commander to Kevin Marchbank
Glasgow Airport Policing Unit
Dumbarton Court
Glasgow International Airport
Renfrew
PA3 2ST

Tel 0141 532 6060

Fax 0141 889 7717

Dear Sir

GLASGOW AIRPORT WATCH

Thank you for your recent application form for the Airport Watch scheme at Glasgow Airport. Neighbourhood watches are formed by groups within a particular location or interest and are independent from the police, but serviced by the police in terms of information and contact point. The other offshoots such as Farm Watch, and Shop Watch are essentially the same.

We welcome the interest of Aircraft Enthusiasts and see you, as additional eyes and ears on the perimeter fence of the Airfield. You will no doubt be aware of the sensitivity around airports and other installations which are potential terrorist targets. Your activity of photographing, and noting aircraft movements can bring you into that area of suspicion, but I understand that your hobby is innocent, and we will seek to support you in any way we can.

 

[Paulmack]

oh well good to hear. Hoping to get some good night shots whilst waiting round because the chances are the flight wont be on time.

Cheers