LIVERPOOL

THE MOUND WITHIN THE RAVENAIR CAR PARK

Its raised position provides clearer views across the airfield, making it useful for watching and photographing aircraft taxiing, runway movements, general aviation and business-jet activity around the Ravenair side of the airport.

The mound is particularly worthwhile when Runway 27 is active, as departing aircraft taxi past here to hold short on taxiway alpha.

Visitors should park considerately, keep all entrances and working areas clear and take all rubbish home with you to dispose of.

Facilities: None nearby — bring everything you need and take all litter home.

BAILEY'S LANE

The eastern end of Liverpool Airport around the Hale and Baileys Lane area is one of the best-known locations for watching aircraft arriving on Runway 27.

Aircraft pass very close overhead on final approach, making this particularly good for photography.

There are no major facilities at the spotting area, so it is worth bringing anything you need with you.

Check which runway is operating before travelling. If Liverpool is landing on 27, this is a great location along with the mound.

OGLET LANE

Oglet Lane runs along the southern side of Liverpool Airport and offers good views across the runway from near the perimeter fence.

Its position is particularly useful for photographing aircraft landing, departing and moving along the runway in either direction. Because you are looking north towards the airfield, the sun is generally behind you for much of the day, often producing better lighting than locations on the northern side.

Oglet Lane is a narrow rural road with homes, farms and operational access points. Parking is extremely limited, so never obstruct gates, driveways or passing vehicles. Remain on public land and respect residents and the surrounding countryside.

SPEKE HALL

The western side of the airport around Speke Hall and the Merseyside paths can be useful when Liverpool is operating on Runway 09.

The area also gives you a very different backdrop compared with the Hale end, particularly for aircraft approaching over the Mersey.

Access arrangements and opening times around Speke Hall should be checked before travelling and if accessing the land via here would require payment to the National Trust.