Home   Update the site   Preserved & Stored Aircraft in Lincolnshire   Anwick-Old Manor Farm Airfield   Barkston Heath Airfield   Binbrook Stored   Boston-Wyberton Airfield   Bucknall-Abbey Warren Farm Airfield   Castle Bytham-Black Springs Farm Airfield   Cranwell Airfield   Cranwell North Airfield   Croft-Clough Farm Airfield   Crowland Airfield   East Kirkby Museum   Fenland Airfield   Hibaldstow Airfield   Hougham-Glebe Farm Airfield   Humberside Airport   Kirton-in-Lindsey Airfield   Mavis Enderby-Northfield Farm Airfield   Messingham (North Moor)-Low Hill Farm Airfield   New York-Whaley Farm Airfield   North Coates Airfield   Scampton Airbase   Skegness-Water Leisure Park Airfield   Spalding-Skycraft Workshops   Strubby Airfield   Sturgate Airfield   Tattershall Thorpe-Lodge Road Airfield   Temple Bruer-Griffins Farm Airfield   Waddington Airbase   Weston Hills-Oak Farm Airfield   Whisby-Eagle Moor Airfield   Wickenby Airfield
Custom Search

Aircraft Spotting at Lincolnshire's Airfields and Airports

Spotting locations, viewing areas and advice on access for airports and airfields in Lincolnshire. Use the hotlinks above or scroll down for spotting information on spotting locations, airfield hangar access, aviation museums, preserved aircraft. Plus all the information has been plotted as Points of Interest and can be downloaded to your SatNavs and Google Earth to make planning your spotting trips abroad so much easier and helping you log many more



Planespotting at the UK's Airports and Airfields has been plotted on Google Earth and can be uploaded to your SatNav - click to download
Over 600 UK airports plus preserved and stored aircraft - their locations, viewing spots, hotels and preserved aircraft can be seen on detailed satellite images, making planning your spotting trip exceptionally easy. All these spotting points of interest can be uploaded to your SatNav to give you another excellent resource to make your trip that much easier and more enjoyable. Please read the Download Instructions for example screenshots and further details

PRESERVED & STORED AIRCRAFT IN LINCOLNSHIRE - their locations are marked in the Spotting in the UK download




ANWICK-OLD MANOR FARM AIRFIELD

Spotting Info
When you enter Anwick on the A153 from Sleaford, after about 600 yards there is a left turn. Turn left here and approx 200 yards you get to the garden centre car park. Straight opposite the car park is Old Manor Farm strip with one hangar and an old barn, both housing aircraft. With the car park behind you, the hangar is straight opposite while the barn is to the left.
Last reported July 2006. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report



BARKSTON HEATH AIRFIELD - TWR 120.425

Spotting Info
Head south out of Ancaster village on the B6403 and the airfield is shortly on the right. You will clearly see the single large hangar alongside the road. Any Tutors will be parked on the large ramp next to it, or very occasionally on the hard surface the other side of it. There are a couple of places to pull over so you can jump out and read them while walking the fence. On the dump in the northern part of the airfield lies what remains of WT339 Canberra. You can report to the main gate to let them know you're around the airfield logging the aircraft - it has been known in the past for the guard to arrange an on-spec hangar tour, though you can try asking as well, they're friendly and you may get lucky.
Last reported July 2010. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report



BINBROOK STORED

Spotting Info
Heading northeast into Binbrook village on the B1203, turn left onto Orford Road as the road bends right. Just up here the road forks, turn right and follow to the industrial estate on the former RAF Binbrook site. Turn right into the estate and follow the road, keeping the old hangars on your right. Look left for G-BTSY Lightning marked XR724, sadly left rotting away. Between this Lightning and you is the cockpit of XS457, the fuselage minus the cockpit of ZF590 and the fuselage of ZF595. Drive on and take the next right. Beyond the second hangar on the left should be Hangar 3 and just beyond it on the left is ZE697 Sea Harrier, Hangar 3's guardian. Best to visit during the week for a better chance of the estate gates being open as I don't know if they shut at evenings and weekends.
Last reported July 2010. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report



BOSTON-WYBERTON AIRFIELD

Spotting Info
Head west out of Boston town on the A1121 towards the Princess Royal Sports Arena. After the right turn to the Arena you'll find two entrances on the right leading to various buildings. Take the second entrance for the strip. Friendly, ask for access.
Boston Aero Club
Last reported August 2010. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report



BUCKNALL-ABBEY WARREN FARM AIRFIELD

Spotting Info
Head west out of Bucknall on B1190, round the sharp left bend and strip is on the left. Very friendly.
Last reported February 2007. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report



CASTLE BYTHAM-BLACK SPRINGS FARM AIRFIELD

Spotting Info
Village is 8 miles north of Stamford in between A1 and B1176. Strip is just off Swayfield-Castle Bytham Road (I believe this is called Castle Bytham Road). Head south out of Swayfield and take track on left after 0.5-1 mile. Strip is on left. Friendly, ask for access. Please try and visit at weekends when they are flying and the hangars are open. If hangars are shut there are gaps to look through.
Last reported February 2008. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report



CONINGSBY AIR BASE - TWR 340.25 / APP 282.725 / GND 279.075

Spotting Info
South of Coningsby village and signposted, these viewing spots are marked in the Spotting in the UK download. Very rare that there's any flying at the weekends and all aircraft tend to be hangared from Friday afternoon onwards, when it gets quiet and winds down for the weekend.
  • At the main base entrance, XT891 Phantom and ZE760 Tornado are the gate guards. You can ask at the guardhouse for permission to photograph these aircraft but they usually prefer you to ask in advance rather than just turning up on the day.
  • Turn left out of the main entrance, and left at the mini roundabout onto Dogdyke Road. As you drive down here keep looking left as there's a wash pan alongside the road that sometimes gets used. Just up on the right is the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, and just beyond this on the left is a dedicated parking area, please park sensibly and do not park on the road. From here you get views of the hangar right in front of you if it's open, and by walking along the fence you can log anything parked on the main apron. Have a look across to the HASs as sometimes aircraft are parked outside them.
  • Carry on along the road and you'll see a lay-by on the left that gives a different angle onto the main apron and to the HASs. Just up on the right is the official viewing area and is the best place to stay, watch the movements and take photographs, particularly if 07 is in use.
  • For the HASs, continue along Dogdyke Road and follow it round the sharp left bend. At the crossroads turn left down a track and follow it round to the right. Keep looking left for glimpses of the HASs, you may get lucky and be able to read something off. 11 Squadron's Lightning XR753 is also preserved in this area and visible from this track. Turn left at the end and again, keep looking left for views of the HASs again.
    Last reported August 2010. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report


    Custom Search
    Back to Top


    CRANWELL AIRFIELD - TWR 122.1, APP 119.375

    Spotting Info
    Two miles west of Sleaford between the A17 and B1429, these viewing spots are marked in the Spotting in the UK download. Travelling west on the A17 with the airfield on your right, turn left just before the 09 approach lights and pull over straight away onto the gravel waste ground. From here you can see across to the main apron and log anything parked outside, as well as into any of the hangars on this side if they are open. You can walk along the A17 grass verge for better angles just take care as it's very busy with lorries as well as cars. Heading back east along the A17, at the crossroads turn right and take the first right for the Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre. Open daily 1030-1630 from April-October admission is free so make sure you stop by to see XP556 Jet Provost outside and XE946 Vampire nose inside. Back to the crossroads and head straight over to keep the airfield on your left. Keep looking left for views of the aircraft dump, and pull in at the first gate as this leads to the dump itself, but park clear of it. XX145 Jaguar and XS710 125 are stored here with the AMIF. If you can't see it from here there may be views from the A17. Continue north along this road and you'll pass the Tutors apron on the left. Pull in at the very next track on the right but take care as it can be very muddy and leave room for access to the fields beyond. You'll then need to walk along the lane logging the Tutors from various angles. As long as the weather is good then get there early as they start flying from 8am onwards. If it's raining then the Tutors usually stay in the hangar. I believe they usually fly Monday-Friday here but days could vary depending on summer or winter months - confirmation is required. They tend to fly for 30 min to 1 hour, so you probably need to be there an hour to see all that are flying but they don't usually get put back in the hangar until the early evening. Continue north along the lane and turn left at the end onto the B1429. You'll pass by the various base buildings and then the main entrance. After this, on the left, you'll see gate guard XW353 Jet Provost - if you want unobstructed photos from inside the base you can head in the main entrance and ask the guards. They are usually ok with it.
    Thunder and Lightnings' RAF Cranwell Photography Guide
    Last reported August 2010. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report



    CRANWELL NORTH AIRFIELD

    Spotting Info
    Literally north of B1429. Heading east on B1429, Cranwell (above) is on your right, and Cranwell North on your left. Take next left and it's on the left.
    Last reported July 2007. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report



    CROFT-CLOUGH FARM AIRFIELD

    Spotting Info
    Head south out of Croft village and turn left on to the A52. Take the next right just a short way up the road and follow it past Croft House. Head over the railway line, ignore the left and right turnings and the road will fork. The left turn will take you alongside the taxiway and then runway. The right turn will take you to the farm and strip.
    Last reported July 2006. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report



    CROWLAND AIRFIELD - TWR 129.975

    Spotting Info
    From Spalding, head for Cowbit, then take A1073 to Crowland. The airfield is on the right. Friendly gliding club, ask for access.
    Peterborough and Spalding Gliding Club
    Last reported August 2009. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report




    EAST KIRKBY MUSEUM

    Spotting Info
    Just south of the village.
    Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre
    Last reported August 2010. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report



    FENLAND AIRFIELD - TWR 122.92

    Spotting Info
    Head west out of Holbeach St. Johns on the B1168. As the road bends sharp left, head straight on onto Jekil's Bank. After two left turns the airfield is immediately after the farm on the left. Friendly, ask for access in tower for permission, you may be given hi-viz jackets and/or a tour, but it's best to bring your own hi-viz. Hangars have holes where the wheels are so even if it's shut you can get what's inside by getting on your hands and knees. Please note airfield is closed on Mondays.
    Fenland Airfield
    Last reported June 2010. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report



    HIBALDSTOW AIRFIELD

    Spotting Info
    Head south out of town on the B1206 and take the first left. The entrance to the airfield is the first turning on the right. Friendly airstrip but you MUST ask first for access. If you turn up unannounced, access is often denied as they are fed up with spotters just wandering around their hangars without an escort. Contact them in advance and they'll show you their stored Do28s 115 & 117 ex Kenya AF, G-BWCO and HA-HIB that reside in their main hangar and the smaller silver hangar behind it. G-ANHR Auster, frame only, rests in the rafters of the hangar.
    Skydive Hibaldstow, Wingglider Ltd
    Last reported April 2012. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report



    HOUGHAM-GLEBE FARM AIRFIELD

    Spotting Info
    Head north out of Hougham and take the second track on the right. Follow it all the way to the end, past the farm. Very cautious of visitors, ID will be required and they often check you out. Access may be denied.
    Last reported March 2009. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report




    HUMBERSIDE AIRPORT - TWR 118.55, APP 124.675

    Spotting Info
    Come off the M180 at J5, and take the A18 to the airport, it's signposted. These viewing spots are marked in the Spotting in the UK download.
  • The A18 crosses runway 21 approach and there are a couple of lay-bys to stop in.
  • After passing runway 21, turn left at the crossroads and take the first left again onto Forty Foot Lane for the 21 approach lights. A good place to stay and for photos if 21 is in use.
  • Return to the crossroads and cross over the A18. Immediately on the right is a lay-by for a few cars and this is where most people stop to watch the movements. You can look back over the airfield and ramps, although a good pair of bins are needed for the GA. This takes you down the eastern airport boundary from where there are many places to log the light aircraft. Alongside runway 27 is the fire dump where you'll find the forward fuselage of BAC1-11 G-AVMP.
  • The official viewing area is accessed via the terminal building, though it's outside and the car parks are not too expensive.
  • Round the terminal area, turn in off the A18 and instead of turning left at the roundabout for the terminal, head straight over for the various hangars and GA. Keep looking left for gaps. The hangar of Global Aviation Hangar 3 has a handy letterbox that may get you one or two more if there's no one there to show you round.
  • Right at the end of these buildings, by the cargo ramp, are the fuselages of J41s G-4-105, G-CDYI and G-GCJL, though CDYI may be at the rear of the Bristows hangar, still in United Express colours. Turn right by a car park, fork right and this roads curves right round to the left to the fuselages where you'll also find a tail belonging to G-EDAY JS31.
    Last reported August 2011. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report



    KIRTON-in-LINDSEY AIRFIELD

    Spotting Info
    Head south out of Kirton-in-Lindsey on B1398 to Hemswell and Glentworth. Airfield is on left and entrance is just before the B1205 crossroads. Friendly, ask in the clubhouse for access. WZ757 Grasshopper is dismantled at the back of the hangar, marked "WZ768".
    Trent Valley Gliding Club
    Last reported May 2012. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report



    MAVIS ENDERBY-NORTHFIELD FARM AIRFIELD

    Spotting Info
    Head west out of Mavis Enderby village on the B1195 towards Lusby. You will pass Eastfield Farm on your right. The track for Northfield Farm is about half a mile on the right. Friendly, ask for access.
    Last reported July 2010. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report



    MESSINGHAM (NORTH MOOR)-LOW HILL FARM AIRFIELD

    Spotting Info
    From Burringham, head towards Scunthorpe on B1450. Head over M181, past golf course on right and take next right - Scotter Road. Go over the M180 and it becomes North Moor Lane. Approx 1/2 mile on the right is West Common North Road - follow this for about 300/400yards and the airfield becomes visible on your left. The owner of the farm doesn't mind people calling, but aircraft owners have asked him not to let people look round, though their website contradicts this - phoning in advance may help, details on their website.
    North Moor Aero Club
    Last reported May 2010. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report



    NEW YORK-WHALEY FARM AIRFIELD

    Spotting Info
    Head south out of town on B1192 and go over the Houghbridge Drain. After half a mile you will come to a crossroads, turn right down Mill Lane and it's on the right before Castle Dike.
    Last reported May 2006. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report



    NORTH COATES AIRFIELD - TWR 120.15

    Spotting Info
    Head east out of village towards the sea. After 2 miles turn right at T-junction and take next left for entrance.
    North Coates Flying Club
    Last reported . Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report




    SCAMPTON AIRBASE

    Spotting Info
    Head north out of Lincoln on A15 and after A1500 crossroads take the first left. Follow the road.
    Last reported . Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report



    SKEGNESS-WATER LEISURE PARK AIRFIELD

    Spotting Info
    Head north on A52 between Seathorne and Ingoldmells. Turn left onto Wallis Lane just before the main Butlins entrance on the right and drive past the caravans. You'll see the strip on the left, the entrance is the next left. Friendly reception on asking and usually hangar accessible. Don't forget the fuselage wrecks behind hangar - G-AVPI C172 (the original one. The wings of AVPI are attached to an unidentified fuselage on rebuild in the main hangar. If anyone knows the identity could they please let me know. Owner is adamant it is NOT the often reported EI-AOK) and PH-NLK PA23. XS456 Lightning is preserved here.
    Last reported July 2010. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report



    SPALDING-SKYCRAFT WORKSHOPS, LINCS

    Spotting Info
    Head north out of village, over B1165 crossroads and the workshops are on the right. Sometimes there are aircraft parked outside so if you're driving past it may be worth a look but spotters aren't welcome so don't bother trying to gain access to the workshops. Any aircraft that are ready for test flights are roaded up to Fenland airfield.
    Last reported June 2010. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report



    STRUBBY AIRFIELD

    Spotting Info
    Head south out of Withern on the B1373, round sharp left and right bends past a garden centre and the airfield is on the left. Friendly, ask for access.
    Lincolnshire Gliding Club
    Last reported July 2010. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report



    STURGATE AIRFIELD - TWR 130.3

    Spotting Info
    Head north out of Upton towards Heapham and airfield is on right. Ask for permission at the clubhouse/control tower/EAE offices (located in front of you as you drive in) for airfield/hangar access, very friendly.
    Last reported August 2010. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report



    TATTERSHALL THORPE-LODGE ROAD AIRFIELD

    Spotting Info
    Head south out of Woodhall Spa on B1192. Just as you reach the old airfield site on the left, turn right towards Tattershall. Airfield is on right after a big scrap yard, and the strip runs down the side with hangars at either end. At the far end is a go-kart track and you have to follow the road past the first hangar, parallel with the runway to reach the track. Just beyond this is an aircraft scrap area containing the remaining pieces of N739PA B741 from PanAm Flight 103/Lockerbie. It also contained the wrecks of BHDO C182, BOEB PA38, BOGS PA34, BRAD Be55 and N6275J PA34, with ODJP R22 and another unidentified helicopter in a skip across the road - these were last noted some time ago so an updated report would be appreciated.
    Last reported July 2008. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report



    TEMPLE BRUER-GRIFFINS FARM AIRFIELD

    Spotting Info
    North of Sleaford, on A15 just north of junction with B1191. If you are planning on visiting, you must ring the owner Dave Porter beforehand on 01522 810840. Visitors are welcome as long as it has been arranged beforehand, do not just turn up unannounced and if you can't make it, please call to advise this, it's a courtesy to a friendly airfield owner.
    Last reported August 2010. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report




    WADDINGTON AIRBASE

    Spotting Info
    South of Lincoln on A15, follow the signs.
    Thunder and Lightnings' RAF Waddington Viewing Guide
    Last reported May 2006. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report



    WHISBY-EAGLE MOOR AIRFIELD

    Spotting Info
    Head northeast out of Eagle towards Eagle Moor. Take second left signed Harby and the strip is the second field on the right. Friendly, ask for access.
    Last reported March 2010. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report



    WICKENBY AIRFIELD - TWR 122.45

    Spotting Info
    Take B1399 south out of Holton cum Beckering and airfield is on right. Permission no longer granted here, views only possible from the cafe area. You can ask, as it has occasionally been given, but it's unlikely. During their Wings & Wheels event, they allow access airside to the public and the hangars are open.
    Fly 365
    Last reported August 2010. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report

    •   Updated 14MAY12   Back to Top   Home   Update the site   Subscribe to Newsletter   FORUM    
     
    A very big THANK YOU to everyone who has contributed to this site. Click here for the credits. Privacy Policy
    NOTE: This site in no way gives permission to enter any airfield or private property and stresses permission should always be sought before visiting any airfield.
    © Copyright 1997-2012 C.Blackmun. If any information from this site is to be used in any way, in any form of communication, be it printed or electronic, then permission must be requested and granted by me, prior to publication. You are welcome to use the information on trips but credit MUST be given to me, as I have done to all who have contributed. If you can update or add to any of the airport spotting locations please contact me. This site exists because the very social planespotting hobby is one of sharing and, I hope, your planespotting trips, whether you are a civil planespotter, a military aircraft spotter, or both, will benefit greatly from the spotting locations and spotting information contained within. My site contains airport spotting locations and airport spotting hotels and rooms at airfields and airports in the UK, Europe, USA, Asia, North America, South America, Oceana and Africa.
    free counters