Some years ago I had a job interview at the airport nearby (Tees Valley or whatever its called now), and while waiting to be seen I enjoyed a few moments outside watching the planes come and go. Then I get told its not available for public access, please wait inside or similar. This was about 2005 I think (didn’t get the job) and father in law told me today they guy was a jobsworth, of course they’re accessible to the public!
So what’s the skinny on this? Would I be free to watch the planes come and go? With my gear I could get some cracking shots I reckon!
By: TonyT - 23rd September 2009 at 23:47
Some airports I believe encourage spotters as they do see the odd people that are out of place so to speak, sites like this will link you to the best places to photograph.
By: groundhugger - 21st September 2009 at 13:26
Airport Security
I think with the heightened risk of terrorist activity especially after the Glasgow Airport car bombing any photographic activity could be seen as Photo Intel activity that could be used against us .
Best use the dedicated Air Park spotting spaces provided to photograph Aircraft ,
I agree that some Jobsworth’s can use the excuse of ‘security’ but its not worth the waste of breath trying to get a sensible answer as to the why’s and wherefores of civil freedom’s , considering all airport layouts and timetables are already in the public domain , other than pointing out to the aforesaid security person that theres ‘ NO’ notice’s to say you can’t look/photograph as you wish in a Public Area .
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September 20, 2009 at 6:20 pm