Faro

1Runway 10

The first spot to visit is near the threshold of runway 10. From this spot you can take shot of aircraft taking off from and approaching runway 10. The road is elevated here, so no stepladder is needed. The hill is located south of threshold, so you can photograph landing aircraft, as well as aircraft lining up for runway 10. Mind that you will have heatwaves taxiing aircraft during most of the day.
Runway 10 is mainly in use during the morning before the wind changes. To get here head for Faro beach (‘Praia de Faro’) when heading for the airport on road number EN125. You will the pass the approach of runway 10 and just after that you can turn left onto a dirt road that parallels the runway.

2Spot 2

The dirt road that runs along the runway offers plenty of opportunities to position yourself. Another good spot is where the fence turns away from the runway. A this spot you can picture aircraft during rotation when taking off from runway 28 and all aircraft using runway 10. Again a stepladder is useful.

3Spot 3

Yet another position along the runway but no stepladder is needed here. A good spot for photography on both runway headings. Light conditions are not that good after 18.00 PM.

4Runway 28

The final spot mentioned here is near the treshold of runway 28. Good for picturing aircraft approaching runway 28 and aircraft ligned of for take-off on the runway. No stepladder is needed. You can not get to this spot by car. You have to park your car about 300 meters away and walk the final stage.

5Taxi track

The other side of runway 28 is good for photography as well. From this spot you can picture the aircraft on the taxi track towards runway 28. Lighting conditions are best during the morning. To get here you take the Rua Aristides Sousa Mendes to the right from the EN125 (heading away from the airport) and turn right again at the end. You follow this road (Rua Prof Dr Fernandes Serrao) to where a road leads you along the fence. Park your car where it appears logical and walk the final meters.