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ABERDEEN AIRPORT - TWR 118.1, APP 119.05, A/G 121.7

Spotting Info
Northwest of city near Dyce, off A96, these viewing spots are marked in the Spotting in the UK download.

Terminal Area Spotting
Turn left out of the terminal and after a short walk you will reach the dedicated viewing area. Shelter but no other facilities so stock up before you leave the terminal. The viewing area has views of the main apron and runway but not the helicopter pads. However the helicopters use the runway to arrive and depart so all movements are visible. If you follow the road round from the viewing terrace away from the terminal and turn left and left again, this is Upper Farburn Road and leads to a farm. Along the way you'll have views of the stands this side of the terminal and across the runway. You can follow this right round past the farm to the 34 threshold. For views of Bristow and CHC Helicopters, turn right out of the terminal and you'll reach a grass bank that looks onto their aprons. Excellent views of their movements but no shelter from the weather. CHC have been known to be friendly. A polite request there often results in you being able to look through the lower windows of their hangar to log what you can, and if someone is available you may be escorted round.

East Side Spotting
The mound is north of the eastern hangars and accessed by entering the main industrial estate, turning right at the roundabout and then left at the crossroads. Take the next right, park up for free and the mound is in front of you. You are above the perimeter fencing, allowing excellent photographs of movements. Dyce train station has a bridge and a path that leads to more hangars - Bond helicopters, Gama Aviation/Air ambulance. Here you get decent views of the terminal and all hangars.

Planespotting Hotels - its location is marked in the Spotting in the UK download
The Speedbird Inn is best but book early as the oil rigs block book. Room 404 has a view of the runway and is fine in the autumn/winter but trees in full bloom in the summer will obstruct your view. Room 402 is on the corner and may give a view of the Bristow ramp and a view of the runway. The Speedbird Inn features on for reviews, prices and room availability
Last reported September 2010. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report



PETERCULTER-CULTER HELIPAD

Spotting Info
Head west out of town on A93 and take the first right, signed Culter Helipad. Follow the signs (Culter Helipad or HJS Helicopters) from then on. Friendly and may provide an escort in to the hangar, though access has been known to be denied sometimes.
HJS Helicopters
Last reported August 2009. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report

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