Cambridge

1Airport Way

From a crash gate on the east side of the airport almost all aircraft parked outside can be seen. If the hangars at Marshalls are open, any interesting aircraft inside can usually be read off from here. Stored aircraft can often be photographed from this spot.

2Final 23

Newmarket Road crosses the approach lights of runway 23. If any large aircraft are landing from this side, traffic lights are activated, because they can be flying very low! This should offer opportunities for photography, though air traffic is not plentiful. A park & ride area is conveniently located next to the spot.

3Terminal

The terminal area has been significantly modernised and is now accessible via a new airport carpark between the FBO and the main factory entrance on the A1303. In the far left corner there is a metal archway leading to the terminal via a pathway alongside the inner perimeter fence. This gives excellent views to all aircraft on the main ramps and the GA parking. Most movements will taxi past this point using the main taxiway and link "C". There are refreshment vending machines in the arrivals hall.

4Barnwell Drive

One or two aircraft may not be visible from the east side. A road here leads to another entrance of Marshall's and through the hedge the aircraft may be identified. Depending on the season this may require some effort!

5Kings Close

Along the west side of this short cul-de-sac in front of some houses, one looks straight onto the Marshall's pan outside the hangars. A 400 mm lens will give you a half-frame shot of any Hercules outside.