Happy New Year to all our readers, from the Airport Spotting Blog.
May your 2010 be full of fruitful spotting and good times!
Birmingham Runway Extension Approved
May 7, 2009
Birmingham Airport’s planned runway extension has been approved.
I was in the Aviation Experience last week and noticed the display boards with all of the plans and support for this that they have up. Got to be good news for the airport.
Heathrow Car Park Prices Won’t Increase
January 28, 2009
It has come to light that a story I reported recently about the Heathrow Visitors Centre car park prices doubling is actually untrue. The report quickly spiralled out of control it seems, and I didn’t help that. So sorry for causing any confusion!
Martin Baird, the Airport Watch Co-ordinator, has confirmed that there are no planned changes in the price of car parking, and enthusiasts are welcome to be there.
Free Bus Services at London Heathrow
September 29, 2008
Did you know there are some free bus services around London Heathrow that are ideal for spotters moving around the various perimeter locations?
Bus service between Hatton Cross and Terminal 5 are:
423 via northern perimeter road, Bath Road and Longford village.
441 between Central area and Terminal 5 via northern perimeter road
482 and 490 via Terminal 4 and cargo along southern perimeter road.
All of these buses are free between Hatton Cross and the terminals. They will help you travel between spotting locations at Runways 27L, 27R and 09L for viewing when runways change.
Break From Posts
August 14, 2008
Just a little note to let you know there will be no posts for another week as I am away on honeymoon.
Expect an Iceland trip report once I’m back!
Flywrite
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