Luxembourg Airport Spotting Guide

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Airport Overview:
Map: OpenStreetMap

General Information:

Runways: 06/24 4000m (13123ft)
   Frequencies: ATIS 134.750
          Tower 118.100
          Approach 118.900
          Luxair Handling 131.625
          Cargo Handling 131.800
             
       
Hotels: IBIS Hotel (H1) NH Luxembourg (H2)  
  Route de Trèves Route de Trèves  
  2632 Luxembourg - Findel 2632 Luxembourg - Findel  
  Tel: +352 438801 Tel: +352 340571  

Spot 1:

Best Time (Summer)
06:00 - 14:00
Best Time (Winter)
08:00 - 18:00
 
 
View onto:
  
Apron
No
Taxiway
No
Runway 06 Take-Off
No
  
Runway 06 Landing
Yes
  
Runway 24 Take-Off
No
  
Runway 24 Landing
No
 

GPS Coordinates
49° 36' 43'' N
06° 10' 34'' E

Directions
On the motorway A1 take exit "Sandweiler/Remich", and then at the roundabout take exit "Hamm". First left, pass the small parking on your left and continue on the small road between the fields up to the Motorway Bridge.

Ladder
not needed
Lens
25 - 300mm

Spot 2:

Best Time (Summer)
15:00 - 22:00
Best Time (Winter)
always backlight
 
 
View onto:
  
Apron
No
Taxiway
Yes
Runway 06 Take-Off
Yes
Runway 06 Landing
Yes
Runway 24 Take-Off
No
Runway 24 Landing
No
 

GPS Coordinates
49° 37' 14'' N
06° 11' 09'' E

Directions On the motorway A1 take exit "Sandweiler/Remich", and then at the roundabout take exit "Aéroport". At the first traffic lights, take to your right. You can park your car along the road. To take photos, you can stay at the grass or walk to the fence (where you need a ladder).

Ladder
recommended
Lens
15 - 400mm

Spot 3:

Best Time (Summer)
14:00 - 22:00
Best Time (Winter)
16:00 - 18:00
 
 
View onto:
  
Apron
No
Taxiway
Yes
Runway 06 Take-Off
Yes
Runway 06 Landing
Yes
Runway 24 Take-Off
Yes
Runway 24 Landing
Yes
   

GPS Coordinates
49° 37' 37'' N
06° 12' 16'' E

Directions On the motorway A1 take exit "Sandweiler/Remich", and then at the roundabout take exit "Airport". Continue on the main road (Route de Trèves) until you reach the LuxAirport main building (on your right, just next to the small hangar). On the parking, drive to the upper left corner to reach the fence.

Ladder
indispensible
Lens
15 - 400mm

Spot 4:

Best Time (Summer)
14:00 - 22:00
Best Time (Winter)
16:00 - 18:00
   
 
View onto:
  
Apron
No
Taxiway
Yes
Runway 06 Take-Off
No
Runway 06 Landing
No
Runway 24 Take-Off
Yes
Runway 24 Landing
Yes
 

GPS Coordinates
49° 38' 12'' N
06° 13' 12'' E

Directions
One the motorway A1 take exit "Senningerberg/Airport". Continue to the airport terminal. At the roundabout take the 4th exit to the Hotels. Drive down to the hotel and take left onto the parking. Climb up the hill and you have a view onto the runway and cargo parking P7. View might be osbtructed due to construction works.

Ladder
not needed
Lens
100 - 400mm (or more)

Spot 5:

Best Time (Summer)
15:00 - 22:00
Best Time (Winter)
16:00 - 18:00
   
 
View onto:
  
Apron
No
Taxiway
Yes
Runway 06 Take-Off
No
Runway 06 Landing
No
Runway 24 Take-Off
Yes
Runway 24 Landing
Yes
 

GPS Coordinates
49° 38' 16'' N
06° 14' 01'' E

Directions On the motorway A1 take exit "Cargo Center". Take the second exit (direction "Neihaischen") at the roundabout. Small parking closed. Only a small strip of parking possibility on the left side of the road. No access to the fence anymore.

Ladder
recommended
Lens
24 - 400mm

Spot 6:

Best Time (Summer)
06:00 - 20:00
Best Time (Winter)
08:00 - 16:00
   
 
View onto:
  
Apron
No
Taxiway
Yes
Runway 06 Take-Off
No
Runway 06 Landing
No
Runway 24 Take-Off
Yes
Runway 24 Landing
Yes
 

GPS Coordinates
49° 37' 58'' N
06° 14' 08'' E

Directions On the motorway A1 take exit "Cargo Center". Exit the roundabout (2nd exit) and continue direction "Neihaischen". After the runway bridge turn right onto a small road entering the wood. There is a small parking. You need to continue on foot up to the fence.

Ladder
indispensible
Lens
50 - 400mm

Spot 7:

Best Time (Summer)
06:00 - 20:00
Best Time (Winter)
08:00 - 16:00
   
 
View onto:
  
Apron
No
Taxiway
No
Runway 06 Take-Off
Yes
Runway 06 Landing
Yes
Runway 24 Take-Off
Yes
Runway 24 Landing
No
 

GPS Coordinates
49° 37' 27'' N
06° 12' 34'' E

Directions
On the motorway A1 take exit "Sandweiler/Remich". Continue to "Sandweiler". When entering Sandweiler continue on the main road. Enter "Rue Belle-Vue" (on your left). Continue downwards (Bierelergrond) and drive straight onto the small road in front of you. Continue until you reach the fence. You have to climb a little earth wall to reach the airport fence.

Ladder
indispensible
Lens
70 - 400mm

Spot 8:

Best Time (Summer)
06:00 - 14:00
Best Time (Winter)
08:00 - 15:00
   
 
View onto:
  
Apron
No
Taxiway
Yes (to 06)
Runway 06 Take-Off
Yes
Runway 06 Landing
Yes
Runway 24 Take-Off
Yes
Runway 24 Landing
No
 

GPS Coordinates
49° 37' 06'' N
06° 12' 16'' E

Directions
Only place to get a great view onto the maintenance area (Parking P8).
On motorway A1 take exit "Sandweiler/Remich". Continue to "Sandweiler". When entering "Sandweiler" continue on the main road. Enter the first road sharp to your left. Continue straight onto the small road until you reach the fence. You'll be standing just in front of the old radar dome.

Ladder
indispensible
Lens
24 - 400mm (up to 400mm for smaller aircrafts)