Bagotville

1North side approach 29

Approach 29 is mostly in use and there is a public viewing area just off road no.170. The viewing area is clearly signposted from the road, and offers views of aircraft using runway 29. As it is situated north of the centerline it is not suitable for photography though.

2South side approach 29

To graph aircraft on finals for runway 29 you will have to move your vehicle eastward, in the direction of La Baie. As the southside of road no.170 offers no views, the best thing to do is to park your car on the north side of the road in the undeveloped area. You can clearly see landing aircraft coming in over the valley but they are still a bit high when they pass spot 2. This is the best spot for photography with a western wind and you can adjust your distance to the centerline by walking up and down the main road.

3South side approach 11

Spot 3 is definitely the best spot to take pictures around the airfield but you have to be lucky with an eastern wind. Continuing on the road no.170 towards Chicoutimi, take the second road on your left, which is called Chemin du Plateau Sud. After a few curves, this road leads around the 11 threshold. There's a small parking area in the corner and you can walk a few meters to the spot of your liking. It is a bit hard to see the aircraft coming in, but the sun is in your favour the entire day.

4Civil terminal

The small civil terminal is situated just west of the 18 threshold. Simply follow the signs off the road no.170, unsurprisingly leading to Chemin de l'Aeroport. From the parking lot and around the terminal building, aircraft can easily be seen and photographed. After noon, aircraft landing on runway 18 can be photographed nicely as well.

5Musée de la Defence Aérienne

The base museum offers a nice collection of aircraft, most of which were flown from the base. The museum is only open to the public from mid-June to late September, but all its aircraft are clearly visible from road no.170. When the museum is open, guided tours are organized on the military base daily at 09.45 am and 02.00pm. It is recommended to reserve for the tours ahead. The tour gives a good oppportunity to read off serials, photography is not allowed though. From the museum site it is also possible to view activities on runway 18.

6Military ramps

A sneak peek of the military ramps can be obtained from road no.170 where two crashgates exist. Views are hindered by omnipresent obstacles and lingering around is not recommended.