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Metz Nancy Lorraine Airport – Spotting Guide
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ/LFJL) is a regional airport located at the village Goin, between Metz and Nancy, in north-eastern France. It mainly serves the Lorraine region and operates mostly international flights. Commercial traffic is relatively limited, but the airport offers regular connections to destinations in Algeria and Morocco, operated by airlines such as Air Algérie and TUI fly, as well as seasonal flights to Mediterranean holiday destinations. Traffic can therefore vary considerably depending on the time of year.
The airport has a 3,050-metre runway, allowing it to accommodate a wide range of aircraft. In addition to commercial flights, general aviation, private flights and occasional military exercises can also be seen.
For spotters, Metz-Nancy-Lorraine is particularly interesting for its international traffic to North Africa and its seasonal flights, which can provide opportunities to see a variety of aircraft and occasional special movements.
Written by Hugo Burgun. Last Update: August 2026
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| Weather | |
| Airport Information | |
| Runways | |
| 04/22 | 3.050m/10 007ft – Concrete / Asphalt |
| Terminals | One for all operations |
| Spotting Information | |
| Ladder | The fence is not tall, however it might be easier for spots 2 and 3 to have 2 steps. |
| Car/Public Transport | Car needed for all the spot, no public transport. |
| Drinks/Food | There is a Carrefour Contact in Verny, about a 10 minutes drive away, and restaurants in the Technopole area. |
| Hotels | The nearest hotel is the Campanile in Pont-à-Mousson, about a 10 minutes drive away. |
| Season | Bad weather most of the year except in summer but heat haze can be a problem on some spots. Several additional flights in the summer season. |
| Security | No problem with airport security as long as you respect the rules (do not damage the fence, do not leave anything lying around…) |
| Runway Usage | |
| 04/22 | The runway in service is determined according to the wind, however runway 22 is often preferred. |
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Spot #1 – Farm Road – 22 arrivals |
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| WHERE | This spot is located between Lihéon and Silly-en-Saulnois on a farm road. Turn right onto the small path off the main road “Rue Principale” and park wherever you can without obstructing traffic. |
| WHAT | Landing on runway 22 only. |
| TIME | From sunrise until mid-day. |
| MISC. | Nothing nearby, watch out for tractors. |
| FOCAL LENGTH | B738 = 70mm – F900 = 120mm |
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Spot #2 – Farm Road – All movements |
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| WHERE | This spot is south of spot #1 so just continue along the small road. The easiest option is to park further along or simply not to linger. Do not block the road. |
| WHAT | Landings and lineups on Runway 24 – Takeoff runway 04 |
| TIME | From sunrise until mid-day. Heat haze in summer. |
| MISC. | Nothing nearby, a ladder (2 steps) is recommended but not essential as the fence is not very high. Watch out for tractors. |
| FOCAL LENGTH | B738 = 180mm – F900 = 250 mm |
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Spot #3 – Fields – All movements |
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| WHERE | The spot is directly at the fence of runway’s 22 threshold. It is reachable from the road to Goin. as soon as you reach a small track, park on the side and walk to the fence. |
| WHAT | Taxi, landing and lineups runway 22 – Takeoff runway 04 (Heat haze in summer) |
| TIME | From late afternoon until sunset. Heat haze in summer. |
| MISC. | Nothing nearby, a ladder (2 steps) is recommended but not essential as the fence is not very high. |
| FOCAL LENGTH | A320 Taxi = 40mm – A320 Landing = 90 mm – B738 Takeoff = 95mm |
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Spot #4 – Water Basin – 04 arrivals |
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| WHERE | This spot is next to a Water Basin. Access is from the D910, which runs south of the airport. Park on the side of the road right next to the basin. |
| WHAT | Landing runway 04 only. |
| TIME | From sunrise until mid-day. |
| MISC. | Nothing nearby. |
| FOCAL LENGTH | B738 = 90mm |
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