Dusseldorf Airport’s railway station observation is currently closed. The whole building seems to be going through reconstruction. Sadly this is probably the best viewing area at the airport, but all is not lost since the observation deck in the terminal building is still open.
Zurich Viewing Deck Changes
August 9, 2008
After a while of speculating the future of the viewing decks at Zurich Airport, which are invaluable spotting locations at this airport, I can now confirm that the original Deck B will close from October.
Deck E will remain open, with a shuttle bus ferrying passengers across to it every 30 minutes.
Keep an eye on the airport’s official website for more details closer to the time.
Thanks to Thomas Jaeger at CH-Aviation for this information.
Spotting at Warsaw
June 9, 2008
Warsaw has become an easy low-cost getaway from many countries in Europe - particularly with airlines such as Wizz Air and Ryanair offering low fares.
Warsaw’s Frederic Chopin Airport is very spotter friendly if you stay within the allocated areas. It’s terminal building has an open air observation deck which gives views over the parking apron and runways. Reports state that most movements can be seen from here.
All visitors are subject to a meticulous security check on entering the observation deck.
Ticket price:
standard PLN 3,00
reduced PLN 2,00
Opening hours:
6.30 until 20.30
(Warsaw is covered in my new book - Airport Spotting Guides: Europe. Out soon!)
Christchurch Viewing Deck
May 8, 2008
Christchurch Airport in New Zealand has had an excellent outdoor viewing deck for many years. This is now under threat, however, according to a report by Geoff Pierce.
Improvements to the terminal are likely to close the viewing area, with much more limited views only available from inside.
Geoff states: “I have been in touch with the Airport authorities on an irregular basis, since my last visit in 2006 and subscribe to the CHC redevelopment newsletter. The latest news received today, is that the
viewing deck will `probably` not be finally closing until around November 2009. (usual caveats apply)”
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