Kauhava

1Across the flightline

The first spot that is very convenient for the number crunchers is spot 1. You can position yourself opposite the flight line and note all aircraft on this line. It is also an excellent spot to view all activity that takes place if you want to stay longer. Photography is a nice option as well, depending on the position of the sun (preferably before noon). To get here follow road number 63 (towards Kortesjärvi) from Kauhava and turn left onto a smaller road once you see the airport. You will end up at the perimeter fence.

2Runway 35 am

This spot gives opportunities for taking pictures off the based aircraft during approach. This spot is the one to chose during the morning. To get here from spot 1 follow the perimeter fence to the south. You will end up on a road called Uunimaantie and can position yourself to your liking focussing on the runway approach lights and aircraft coming in.

3Runway 35 pm

If the sun is causing problems from spot 2 you can reposition yourself on the opposite side of the runway 35 approach. Getting there from spot 2 is pretty self-explainable.

4Runway 17 am

If runway 17 is in use you can take pictures of the approachting aircraft from spot 4. Easy to find, follow the dirt road along the perimeter to the north, and best before noon.

5Runway 17 pm

The afternoon alternative to spot 4 for runway 17 approach shots. Just a few hundreds meters from spot 4 and not to miss.