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[[Image:Terrace FDH.jpg|thumb|The visitors terrace.]]
[[Image:Terrace FDH.jpg|thumb|The visitors terrace.]]
[[Image:Kartbahn2.jpg‎|thumb|Spottingpoint at the kart circuit]]
[[Image:Ryanair EI-DPO.jpg|thumb|The daily guest in Friedrichshafen.]]
[[Image:Ryanair EI-DPO.jpg|thumb|The daily guest in Friedrichshafen.]]
[[Image:Air show aero 2007.jpg|thumb|The P3-Flyers Locarno at the AERO 2007.]]
[[Image:Air show aero 2007.jpg|thumb|The P3-Flyers Locarno at the AERO 2007.]]
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===Visitors Terrace===
===Visitors Terrace===


There is a visitors terrace situated on the third floor of the terminal which offers views of taxiing aircraft, the apron, and the runway 06/24.
There is a visitors terrace situated on the third floor of the terminal which offers views of taxiing aircraft, the apron, and the runway 06/24. Spotting from the terrace a focal equivalent of about 300mm is needed for capturing airplanes such as the DHC-8-300 Dash 8 on the runway.  


According to the airport terminal plan, there is a restaurant on the second floor and a snack bar on the terrace.  
According to the airport terminal plan, there is a restaurant on the second floor and a snack bar on the terrace.  
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A few walking minutes away from the terminal is the tower. The fence at this place has mesh that is semi-large. From here you can take pictures of the aircraft on the runway or on the taxiway.
A few walking minutes away from the terminal is the tower. The fence at this place has mesh that is semi-large. From here you can take pictures of the aircraft on the runway or on the taxiway.
===Kart Circuit===
You can find another spotting location if you comming from the airport follow the "Bundesstrasse B 30" toward city. You will see at the right sight a kart circuit and the fence of the airport.


==Locations to Avoid==
==Locations to Avoid==
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===Airlines===
===Airlines===


The airlines listed were taken directly from the airport website on 07 July 2007.
The airlines listed were taken directly from [http://www.fly-away.de www.fly-away.de] on May 26, 2008.
 
====Major carriers====
 
*Hamburg International (Airbus A319)
 
*InterSky (DHC-8-300 Dash 8; ATR 42-300)
 
*Germanwings (Airbus A319)
 
*Lufthansa
 
*Lufthansa Regional, operated by Lufthansa CityLine
 
====Minor carriers====
 
*airberlin
 
*Air Via
 
*Iceland Express
 
*Sky Airlines
 
*SunExpress


Air Berlin,
*Tunis Air (Boeing 737-500)
Air VIA,
Hamburg International,
Iceland Express,
InterSky,
Lufthansa,
Onur Air,
Ryanair,
Sky Airlines,
Tunis Air.


===Zeppelin===
===Zeppelin===




On the other side of the airport is the hangar of Zeppelin. From this point starts the blimp for sightseeing fligts.
On the other side of the airport is the Zeppelin hangar. Here, the blimp takes off for sightseeing fligts.


[[Image:Zeppelin fdh.jpg|150px|]] [[Image:D-lzzf zeppelin fdh.jpg|150px]]  [[Image:D-lzzf zeppelin fdh 2.jpg|150px]]
[[Image:Zeppelin fdh.jpg|150px|]] [[Image:D-lzzf zeppelin fdh.jpg|150px]]  [[Image:D-lzzf zeppelin fdh 2.jpg|150px]]
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The Airport has its own Railway Station and is situated approx 100 metres (1 minute walk) from the Terminal Building.
The Airport has its own Railway Station and is situated approx 100 metres (1 minute walk) from the Terminal Building.


==AERO 2009 - International Trade Exhibition for General Aviation==
==AERO 2010 - International Trade Exhibition for General Aviation==


The AERO is a exhibition for General Aviation in Friedrichshafen. This fair is taking place every two years and the next is from 02. April until 05. April 2009. The observer can see a lot of interesting aircraft and spectacular air shows.
The AERO is an exhibition for General Aviation in Friedrichshafen. The fair takes place every year and the next is from April 8th until April 11th 2010. A spectator can see a lot of interesting aircraft and spectacular air shows.


==External Links==
==External Links==
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*[http://www.fly-away.de/reiseinfo-besucher/erlebnis-flughafen/webcam.html Webcam of the Airport Friedrichshafen]
*[http://www.fly-away.de/reiseinfo-besucher/erlebnis-flughafen/webcam.html Webcam of the Airport Friedrichshafen]
*[http://www.luftsport-fn.de/lsc_webcam.htm Webcam of the Airsportclub Friedrichshafen]
*[http://www.luftsport-fn.de/lsc_webcam.htm Webcam of the Airsportclub Friedrichshafen]
*[http://www.zeppelinflug.de/seiten/D/service_webcam.htm# Webcam of the Zeppelin Luftschifftechnik GmbH & Co. KG]

Latest revision as of 01:18, 9 October 2010

Continent: Europe Country: Germany
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Friedrichshafen Airport
Location Friedrichshafen, Germany
IATA code FDH
ICAO code EDNY
Airport type Commercial
Website http://www.fly-away.de/
Overview map fdh-spotter.de
Communications
Tower 120.075
Ground 129.600
Clearance
Approach
ATIS
The visitors terrace.
Spottingpoint at the kart circuit
The daily guest in Friedrichshafen.
The P3-Flyers Locarno at the AERO 2007.

Official Spotting Locations

Visitors Terrace

There is a visitors terrace situated on the third floor of the terminal which offers views of taxiing aircraft, the apron, and the runway 06/24. Spotting from the terrace a focal equivalent of about 300mm is needed for capturing airplanes such as the DHC-8-300 Dash 8 on the runway.

According to the airport terminal plan, there is a restaurant on the second floor and a snack bar on the terrace.

Other Spotting Locations

Tower

A few walking minutes away from the terminal is the tower. The fence at this place has mesh that is semi-large. From here you can take pictures of the aircraft on the runway or on the taxiway.

Kart Circuit

You can find another spotting location if you comming from the airport follow the "Bundesstrasse B 30" toward city. You will see at the right sight a kart circuit and the fence of the airport.

Locations to Avoid

Location

Regular Traffic

Airlines

The airlines listed were taken directly from www.fly-away.de on May 26, 2008.

Major carriers

  • Hamburg International (Airbus A319)
  • InterSky (DHC-8-300 Dash 8; ATR 42-300)
  • Germanwings (Airbus A319)
  • Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa Regional, operated by Lufthansa CityLine

Minor carriers

  • airberlin
  • Air Via
  • Iceland Express
  • Sky Airlines
  • SunExpress
  • Tunis Air (Boeing 737-500)

Zeppelin

On the other side of the airport is the Zeppelin hangar. Here, the blimp takes off for sightseeing fligts.

Zeppelin fdh.jpg D-lzzf zeppelin fdh.jpg D-lzzf zeppelin fdh 2.jpg

Facilities and Transportation

The Airport has its own Railway Station and is situated approx 100 metres (1 minute walk) from the Terminal Building.

AERO 2010 - International Trade Exhibition for General Aviation

The AERO is an exhibition for General Aviation in Friedrichshafen. The fair takes place every year and the next is from April 8th until April 11th 2010. A spectator can see a lot of interesting aircraft and spectacular air shows.

External Links