Frankfurt Airport is the busiest airport in Germany by passenger numbers, boasting four runways and accommodating many heavy planes. It serves as the main base for Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo, Condor, and AeroLogic. #Runway info# Runway 25R is used mainly for landings due to noise laws above Frankfurt, main use for runway 25R is for planes coming from north such as American Airlines. Runway 25C is used mainly for arrivals while Runway 25R is used mainly for departures. Runway 18 is used for departures only because it crosses other runways with flight path. #Useful links# Links you may find useful: *Frankfurt airport|https://www.frankfurt-airport.com/en/airport-guide/sights-and-events/our-spotting-points.html*, *spotterguide|https://www.spotterguide.net/planespotting/europe/germany/frankfurt-fra-eddf/* #1. Landings & take-offs rwys 25 and taxiway# You can observe landing planes and those taking off from runways 25L and 25C. You'll also see aircrafts being towed by push-back. Nearby, there's a small airplane museum worth visiting. For the best experience, you can use lenses ranging from 50mm to 600mm. Best light is during morning and noon. You can leave your car on *parking lot|https://maps.app.goo.gl/rn81CfHgdAoTBHmdA* and then just go through forrest until you get on bridge above highway. <div> [/img/articles/eddf/1/one.jpg|B747 ABC Pharma] [/img/articles/eddf/1/two.jpg|A350 Cathay Pacific] [/img/articles/eddf/1/three.jpg|A350 Lufthansa] <div><div> [/img/articles/eddf/1/four.jpg|B747 ABC Pharma] [/img/articles/eddf/1/five.jpg|B747 Lufthansa] [/img/articles/eddf/1/six.jpg|B747 Lufthansa] <div><div> [/img/articles/eddf/1/seven.jpg|B777F China Southern Cargo] [/img/articles/eddf/1/eight.jpg|B747 Lufthansa] [/img/articles/eddf/1/nine.jpg|MD-11F Lufthansa Cargo] <div>#2. Take-offs rwy 18# You can see planes during take-off, rotating just moments after passing by you. The recommended lens range is from 50mm to 600mm. Only departures occur on this runway. Departing planes typically head south, and the best lighting for photography is in the afternoon. To get there leave your car on *parking lot|https://maps.app.goo.gl/7BxGEtWtCQh2KaxWA* and go on path through forest.<div> [/img/articles/eddf/2/one.jpg|B777 Qatar Airways (FIFA Official Airline Partner livery)] [/img/articles/eddf/2/two.jpg|B787-10 Etihad Airways (ADNOC - Choose China livery)] [/img/articles/eddf/2/three.jpg|Bombardier Dash 8 Austrian Airlines] <div><div> [/img/articles/eddf/2/four.jpg|A320N Lufthansa] [/img/articles/eddf/2/five.jpg|A380 Singapore Airlines] [/img/articles/eddf/2/six.jpg|MD-11F Lufthansa Cargo] <div>#3. Landings & take-offs rwys 25R & 07L# Planes typically arrive from the north here. You won't see any take-offs due to noise limitation above Frankfurt. Due to weight limitations, you won't see A380s or B747s landing here. For photography, a recommended lens range is 20mm to 600mm. There are some holes in the fence for taking wide-angle shots with lenses like 20mm. Alternatively, you can go to the raised terrace to capture landing planes with longer lenses. The lighting is good throughout the day, with the best light occurring at sunset. To get there park *here|https://maps.app.goo.gl/XhxYuMVnkgghwvQ56*, then go along fence until you get to holes in fence or raised viewing terrace.<div> [/img/articles/eddf/3/one.jpg|B777 Lufthansa Cargo] [/img/articles/eddf/3/two.jpg|A320 Lufthansa] [/img/articles/eddf/3/three.jpg|B777F China Southern Cargo] <div><div> [/img/articles/eddf/3/four.jpg|A320 EasyJet] [/img/articles/eddf/3/five.jpg|B777F Lufthansa Cargo] [/img/articles/eddf/3/six.jpg|A320 Lufthansa] <div>#4. Landings rwys 07C & 07R# This spot is ideal for photographing landing planes on runways 07C or 07R during sunsets and sunrises, capturing the moments just before touchdown. A lens range from 50mm to 400mm is recommended. Just park over *here|https://maps.app.goo.gl/8AmJyftSPddPxiTb8*.<div> [/img/articles/eddf/4/one.jpg|A321 Gulf Air] [/img/articles/eddf/4/two.jpg|A350 Cathay Pacific] [/img/articles/eddf/4/three.jpg|A330 Lufthansa] <div>

Planespotting Guide Frankfurt (EDDF)

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