Aircraft Spotting at Norfolk's Airfields and Airports
Spotting locations, viewing areas and advice on access for airports and airfields in Norfolk. 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
G-BPRO: This C150 wreck is in the children's play area at the Vauxhall Holiday Camp. Last reported April 2008
XM386: This Jet Provost fuselage is at East Wretham STANTA. Last reported July 2008
XM468 Jet Provost cockpit is stored behind the hangar at the little airstrip in Terrington St. Clement village off Long Road. Last reported July 2010
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EAST WINCH AIRFIELD
Spotting Info
Head east out of village along A47 and turn left signed East Walton (if you cross the stream and enter West Bilney you've gone too far). Airfield is on left after a mile. Ask in the hangars for access, friendly, though you are only allowed to log from outside the hangars.
Last reported July 2010. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report
FELTHORPE AIRFIELD
Spotting Info
On entering Taverham, at first crossroads turn left (Fir Covert Road). At T-junction take a quick left-right into Tavernham Road and airfield is on left. Very friendly, ask for access.
Last reported June 2010. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report
GREAT MASSINGHAM AIRFIELD
Spotting Info
Town is between B1145 and A148. Heading north through village along main road turn right into airfield. Right again will take you to Hut C. Two very large hangars contain the aircraft. Drive up past the first on your left, as there is normally someone at the second hangar to ask for access. Friendly, gaps to see through if hangars are locked.
Last reported August 2009. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report
GUIST-HOLLY HILL FARM AIRFIELD
Spotting Info
Head north out of the village on B1110. After passing the third turning on the right (Furze Lane), turn left, strip is at the end. They do not welcome spotters.
Last reported July 2008. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report
HARDWICK-HAMMONDS STRIP AIRFIELD
Spotting Info
Head east out of Shelton Green, strip is on left after 2-3 miles.
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LITTLE SNORING AIRFIELD
Spotting Info
From Fakenham, head east on A148, over roundabout, through crossroads, take next left, then right, then left and follow the road. An alternate entrance, instead of the last left turn, go past it, then take second left. Well signposted. Ask at each hangar or in the clubhouse for access, friendly. West of the main clubhouse and hangar area, and set much further back away from the main taxiway and with it's own small grass runway are a smaller set of hangars. Also friendly here.
McAully Flying Group
Last reported August 2009. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report
LUDHAM AIRFIELD
Spotting Info
Head north on A149 out of Bastwick, past A1062 turning then take next left, right, left, right. Very friendly, ask for access. If no one's around the hangar has gaps to read off one or two.
Ludham Airfield
Last reported August 2009. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report
NEEDHAM-GROVE FARM AIRFIELD
Spotting Info
From Needham village head toward Harleston on B1134. At the roundabout take the A143 London bound. After half a mile turn right in to Upper Harmans Lane, then take the first left - Marther Lane. Keep straight on for half a mile and strip is on the left by farm.
Last reported February 2007. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report
NORTH DENES HELIPORT - A/G 123.4
Spotting Info
Just north of Great Yarmouth off A149. As you leave the town, you go past a golf course and you'll then be able to see into their hangars if they're open. You will see a narrow concrete track with roughly yellow painted poles with CHC Scotia on a notice. Turn down here and follow the track around the side of the airfield. As you go down this road anything on the small ramp can be read off. If you go right past the back of the hangars into a car park you can look back on to the apron. Head inside the terminal and if you ask politely at the check-in desk if any helicopters are due in they should let you know what is due in and when.
Last reported October 2010. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report
NORTHREPPS AIRFIELD - A/G 129.825
Spotting Info
Alongside the A149 about a mile north of Thorpe Market village. If the weather is good, this can be a busy place, especially during their events and is a favourite with pilots. Very friendly airfield, ask for access.
Northrepps Aerodrome
Last reported December 2009. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report
NORWICH AIRPORT - TWR 124.25, APP 119.35
Terminal and Cargo Area Spotting Info
In the north of Norwich city off the A140 and signposted. At the terminal there is a short-term car park (10 minutes free, £1 for 30 mins), however if you drive past the terminal and then turn the corner, there are a number of free parking spaces for 30 mins. This will allow you time to go into the terminal, where extensive views of the apron are possible, as well as the Sprayavia hangar. There is also a grassed area to the left of the terminal. Next, return to the A140, turn left and stay in the left lane to take the next left onto Fifers Lane, signposted Air Freight. At the next set of lights turn left signposted Air Freight and turning left again at the back of Sprayavia's hangar brings you out to views of the apron. You will be able to see most aircraft parked on the ramp, anything parked in front of the KLM hangars and any Bristow helicopters that aren't hidden.
A message from Special Branch at Norwich - they have asked for you all to be advised if seen filming or photographing in the vicinity of the fence outside Sprayavia you may be taken to the terminal for questioning, which will be in depth and last over an hour. If seen elsewhere around the airfield, you will not be taken to the terminal but you are likely to be questioned about your activities. This is purely procedure, they are happy for us to go about our hobby, and you will be allowed to continue after they have finished.
Watching Movements & Photography
From the freight area above, return to Fifers Lane and turn left. After a number of pedestrian lights and a roundabout, the road turns sharp right. Turn left here onto St. Faith's Road into a 20mph zone and continue until you reach a cemetery on the left. Park sensibly just beyond the cemetry, well clear of the crash gate. There are lay-bys and grass verges to use. Excellent views of the aircraft taking off and landing, just be wary of the security. Even if you are doing nothing wrong they have been known to cause problems.
West Side Flying Clubs
Exit the terminal via the main entrance traffic lights and turn right. Take the next right (ignoring the slip road to the car park) and this will take you to the various flying clubs GA area. Ask in each building for access - Sterling, Anglian and Norwich School of Flying are along here and are all very friendly. From here you get views across to the terminal apron, Sprayavia, KLM and Bristows.
Northern Storage Area & City of Norwich Aviation Museum
The main storage area is in the northwestern part of the airport, just west of the museum. Heading north on the A140 past the flying schools on the right, pull in to the large lay-by on the right for views of the storage area. For the City of Norwich Aviation Museum, continue north on the A140, straight over the roundabout (2nd exit) and take the first right. Then take the third right (at the second triangle junction) onto Old Norwich Road and follow to the end. Presumably it's also well signposted. Open 1000-1600 during the winter months, 1000-1700 in the summer, with Sundays and Bank Holidays 1100-1500 and 1200-1700 respectively. Entrance is £4.25. As you head towards the museum, keep looking left for N5880T WG-30 sat high on a mock helipad from an oil rig as a training aid. The museum has fine views over the airfield and the Aviation Centre has a first floor bar with views over the movements and main light aircraft park and hangar. The storage area can be seen best from the museum area.
Norwich EGSH Movements and Residents
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Last reported November 2010. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report
OLD BUCKENHAM AIRFIELD - TWR 124.4
Spotting Info
Head south out of Attleborough on B1077. After going though Puddledock take next left after 1 mile. Strip is 2 miles on left. Ask at flying club for access, they are friendly but you may get denied access if hangars are already shut. You also must bring your own hi-viz jacket as you won't be allowed access without one.
Old Buckenham Airfield
Last reported September 2010. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report
RAVENINGHAM-GROVE FARM AIRFIELD
Spotting Info
From Beccles town, take the A146 northwards and at the roundabout, take the A143 towards Great Yarmouth. Take the first left towards Raveningham and the strip and farm are on the left after 2 miles. Strip and hangars behind farm.
Last reported February 2007. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report
REYMERSTON HALL AIRFIELD
Spotting Info
Take the main road west out of Reymerston village and the Hall is on the left just after a left turn to Letton Green. Not sure on access, best to visit during a fly in.
Last reported March 2010. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report
SEETHING AIRFIELD - TWR 122.6
Spotting Info
Take B1332 from Norwich to Bungay road. From Norwich, through Brooke and follow sign to Seething Industry and Observatory. Left into Harvey Lane, continue past Industrial Estate on the left to the staggered junction. Straight over into Toad Lane, airfield is on the left. Very friendly, ask for permission in the clubhouse for access. If it's all locked up, the hangars have gaps.
Seething Airfield
Last reported September 2010. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report
SHIPDHAM AIRFIELD - TWR 132.25
Spotting Info
Head north through Shipdham village on the A1075 and just before you leave the village, turn right onto Letton Road. It should also be signposted 'Shipdham Airfield Industrial Estate'. Follow the road and the entrance is just up on the left, about half a mile before the estate. Friendly, ask for access, just make sure you don't get locked in.
Shipdham Flying Club
Last reported September 2010. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report
SWANTON MORLEY AIRFIELD - TWR 123.5
Spotting Info
North of East Dereham and just northwest of village. Ask for access, no problem.
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TIBENHAM AIRFIELD - TWR 129.975
Spotting Info
Head east out of village and airfield is on right. For entrance take next right after airfield. One big hangar and a smaller adjacent hangar house the fixed wing aircraft, with the gliders in various buildings. As you pass the first hangar on the right, on the right before the larger main hangar, and set back behind these hangars, is a small building housing the recently restored DH82. Ask in the clubhouse for access, friendly. And please make sure you do ask. There have been reports in the recent past of spotters wandering around without having asked permission and this clearly and understandably upset the airfield owners.
Norfolk Gliding Club
Last reported July 2010. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report
TIBENHAM-PRIORY FARM AIRFIELD
Spotting Info
Head south out of Tibenham village and follow the road round to the left onto Pristow Green Lane towards the B1134. After various fields you'll pass a lay-by on the left, take the next track on the right for the farm. Various hangars and workshops, ask for access and if you're lucky, the owner will give you a guided tour including the workshops and various Stearman frames they are working on. Very friendly, fantastic place.
Last reported September 2010. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report
WEST WALTON HIGHWAY-FENLAND & WEST NORFOLK AVIATION MUSEUM
Spotting Info
Head northeast out of Wisbech town on the B198 and it's on the right just before the left turn to Walton Highway village and is signposted. There are a couple of cockpits inside so you need access to the museum for a full log. Best to contact in advance for a tour.
Last reported July 2010. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report
WEYBOURNE-MUCKLEBURGH COLLECTION
Spotting Info
Head west out of Weybourne village on the A149 and it's on the right and signposted. Follow the track up towards the collection and as you turn right towards the car park, you'll see the 3 aviation exhibits preserved outside - WD686 Meteor, XZ968 Harrier and an unmarked Fi 103 replica.
Last reported August 2009. Want to update or confirm the information is still correct? Send in a report
