If you’ve ever just wanted to lie on the hood of your car and watch the planes fly by, you’re in luck.
The London International Airport has teamed up with local businesses to open the city’s first public plane spotting park.
Located on Creamery Road, the YXU Air Park, will give aviation enthusiasts an optimal view of aircrafts taking off and landing on the airport’s most frequently used runway – Runway 15-33.
“One of our most frequently asked questions is where to watch airplanes take off and land” said Gerry Vanderhoek, the airport’s manager of commercial services and passenger experience. “As someone who grew up in London who also enjoys watching the action at the airport, we are excited to see with the help of our partners, the opening of the new YXU Air Park. The aircraft viewing area not only celebrates some of the key moments in London’s aviation history and our beloved airshows, but it also has some great information about how you can even listen to the aircraft while they are flying in the area.”
Informational signage has been erected at the park to provide visitors with details about London’s aviation history and the most common types of aircraft they’ll see at the airport.
“We hope YXU Air Park inspires young enthusiasts on a family day out at the park, and offers the dedicated plane spotting community a place to comfortably park and capture photos,” said airport President and CEO Scott McFadzean.
The new park is free to use.
