The fascination of airplanes - up close at the airport
With a camera in one hand and a flight plan in the other, many aviation fans are out and about around Stuttgart Airport at weekends and during special events.
Special aircraft such as the Airbus A380, the Antonov - one of the largest cargo planes in the world - or planes with special liveries attract many interested people. No wonder that the seats at the airport fence are well frequented. The free visitor terrace is also a popular meeting place when impressive or rare aircraft take off or land.
Spotting positions
Good views for fans
Where you can get the best views of aircraft taking off and landing depends on the position of the sun and visibility, among other things. For anyone looking for the ideal spots, the spotting communities at Stuttgart Airport have created helpful overviews - with maps of the area and the most popular viewing points.
Take-off and landing up close: experience how aircraft are prepared - with an unobstructed view of the apron. Admission is free, access via Terminal 3.
Good to know: Under the hashtag #flySTR, spectacular images of take-offs and landings at Stuttgart Airport can be found in the social networks.
Aviation Community Stuttgart (STR-Forum)
The Aviation Community Stuttgart is an association of people with a passion for aviation. Many members are planespotters, frequent flyers or work professionally in aviation. Current pictures and news about aviation in Stuttgart and beyond are shared daily in the STR forum.
The Stuttgart Aviation Association was founded in 1996 by aviation enthusiasts from the region and has around 50 members. Many of them spot, film or take photographs - and are happy to pass on their impressions. A particular focus of the association is on the history of Stuttgart Airport.
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