Abu Dhabi - Intl

1Terminal

From the viewing area (inside) annex cafe most of the passenger aprons and movements on the nearby runway can be seen. The satellite-like part behind customs and security does sometimes get in the way however. Photography is possible with care.

2Cargo

An interesting mix of freighters is handled here, including a lot of 747s, IL-76s and regular An-124s. There are walls and fences but with some going back and forth most registrations can be read. However, even taxi drivers get upset by seeing someone using binoculars. Photography is no option here.

3General Aviation

Near the corner of roads, workers park their car on the wasteland south of the GA apron. These provide some shelter for the use of bins or cams over the low wall. It is still quite a distance to the aircraft. Construction seems on the way on the open land so the situation may change.

4East side

The road parallel to highway E-11 enables you to see aircraft on final or climbing out from either runway. The many heavies will be in reach of cameras here but the terrain is very open.

5Final 13L

There happens to be a small rest area along the E-10 just south of the 13L centreline (plus two directly under it). Same conditions will apply as for spot 4.

6Final 13R

Near the large roundabout, several roads make it possible to stand under the approach or climb-out of the first runway. Views on the field are very limited due to greenery planted near the perimeter and slightly sloping terrain. In other words, conditions like the previous two spots.