Eindhoven

1Runway 21

One of the best spots at Eindhoven is at final 21. When the aircraft are landing at runway 21, drive towards the ASL hangar and turn left, just before the bridge. You are now entering the road called Spottersweg or in English Spotters' Road! After 500 m, there is a clearing on the left where cars can be parked (especially if you stay with them). Alternatively, continue along the Spottersweg, take first left onto the Landsardseweg and left again onto the dead-end byroad. This runs back to the official, free, airplane viewing parking lot.

2Parking P5

P5 can only be accessed by prior reservation and the minimum fee is that for a whole day, which is some € 26. If you still want to use it, just follow the signs at the airport. Alternative parking is, for example, at the spotters' place of spot 1 followed by a stroll to P5.
P5's best spot to view activities or take photos is at the far side of the parking lot. Steps are required to take photos. Depending on how tall you are, your feet need to be at approximately 75 cm above ground level.
Be aware that spotting from the parking lot is generally accepted by the authorities, but if asked by airport personnel, military police (Marechaussee) or federal police to leave, one should definitely avoid discussion and follow their instructions. Finally, moving cautiously among parked vehicles is a no-brainer of course.

3Next to the terminal

Another spot is on the right side of the terminal. This is where most of the hangars are. Some have windows at the back, so you can take a look inside.

4Terminal

The civil terminal building has a glass wall facing the apron. From this spot, you have an excellent view of the apron. If you are lucky, the glass is clean enough to take photos through. Only the aircraft at the apron can be photographed from here, using a 75-300mm lens. The light is OK until 2 p.m. When standing in front of the terminal and facing it, there is a staff car park to your left. This car park borders the civil apron and offers a good view on the biggest part of the apron. Photo opportunities are also good here, especially for close-ups of aircraft and platform operations. Downside of this spot is that bigger aircraft may obstruct the view of taxiing aircraft. Steps are needed to take pictures over the fence, using 75-200mm.

5Parking P4

Easy to find via the airport signs, P4 too is only available through prior reservation (actually only P1 does not have this requirement). The minimum fee is some € 33 for which one whole day of parking is allowed. Alternative parking is along the road in front of P4, in one of the designated spaces. Fees there are considerably lower or even nil, depending on time of day and day of week. To find an empty space here one has however to arrive early or be lucky.
P4 has four levels offering good views over almost all of the air base and airfield, including splendid photo opportunities for the runway and even military apron East. Again just like at P5 (spot 2), responsible behaviour and respect for local authorities are expected from enthusiasts.

6Military gate

From the entrance of the air base, most of the aircraft mentioned under Preserved (panel on the right) can be seen. A better view on the "Lane of Fame" can even be had from the road parallel to the fence south of it, at the Park Forum. To get there from spot 6, use the cycling track along the fence or just leave by car and follow the signs to Park Forum. The relics will be at your right.

7Runway 03 - east side

When the aircraft are using runway 03, follow the road from spot 1 northbound and take the first left (direction Wintelre). Take the first road left again (direction Veldhoven) and drive a little bit further. You cannot miss it.

8Runway 03 - west side

Good for landing and taxiway shots, primarily after 14.00 because of the position of the sun.