Strasbourg Airport (SXB/LFST) is located north of the village Entzheim and about 15km west of the city with a single runway. With only 1,3 Mio. passengers in 2018 it is only a small airport with decent spots for planespotters. Most of the passengers use domestic flights (~ 865.000) with Volotea, HOP, Ryanair and Twinjet. International flights are offered by Volotea, HOP, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Tassili Airlines (!), Air Arabia Maroc, Royal Air Maroc, Iberia/Air Nostrum, Tarom, Aegean Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Tunisair. Seasonal flights are mostly operated by Travel Service/Smartwings, TUI Airlines Belgium, ASL Airlines France and Arkia. From time to time French Air Force is using Strasbourg for low approaches and training flights.

The members of the european parliament are for 12 weeks per year in Strasbourg and during this time you can expect more flights.

Written by Gerrit Griem and Kevin Bung. Last update: October 2020

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Airport Information
Runways
05/23	2.400 m Concrete
Terminals	One terminal handling all flights
Spotting Information
Ladder	Needed at spot 1 and 2.
Car/Public Transport	Car is highly recommended. There is a bus running between the airport and Entzheim (line 42 from airport). From the village can you can walk to the locations.
Restrooms	There is nothing around directly at the spots except some bushes and trees.
Drinks/Food	Nothing directly at the spots. Restaurants, a gas station and a supermarket are in Entzheim.
Hotels	Two hotels are in Entzheim but Straßburg is not far and there you can find a lot of hotels.
Season	During summer and sessions weeks of european parliament.
Runway Usage
05/23	Used in both directions, depends on the wind.

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	Spot #1 – Spotterhill  – Runway 05/23 morning
WHERE	The spot is at the end of the street “Rue de Hangenbieten” which is in the city of Entzheim (follow signs to cemetery). Drive till the end and park there by the roadside as shown below. Then position yourself all along the fence to find the prefered angle, but in general you have two options here: #1A – Go to the south along the fence from the parking: best for 05 #1B – Go to the north along the fence from the parking: best for 23
WHAT	Runway 05/23 all movements.
TIME	~ 08:00 – 14:00 all year round.
MISC.	Only a bench to relax and a bin. You need a ladder with at least two steps. During July/August the grass might be too high and parts of the plane are cutted of.
FOCAL LENGTH	50-200mm 70mm A321, 110mm CRJ2

Spot #1A – the south:

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	Spot #2 – Rue Jean Bugatti – 05 Arrivals + Line-Ups
WHERE	From the city of Entzheim continue on the “Rue Jean Bugatti” till its end and park here on the left in a little paved area.
WHAT	05 departures/line-ups and arrivals.
TIME	Morning till late noon.
MISC.	There is absouletly nothing nearby. During summer heat haze is a problem for 05 departures. A ladder is not needed as there is a little “mound” nearby, but might be helpful for departures to be safe.
FOCAL LENGTH	110mm A321, 140mm A319

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	Spot #3 – Runway 05 Line-up evening
WHERE	It is not so easy to get here. From Entzheim coming drive D392 (“Route de Schirmeck”) and turn right before the gas station (Total). Continue on the small dirty road as long as you can. Park you car on the left side so you dont disturb farmers. The parking spot is not really correct in the map. You can continue with a left turn for another small distance. The last ~ 500 metres you have to walk without a path. For 05 departures stay at the fence and for the arrivals step back a few meters as shown on the map.
WHAT	05 departures and arrivals.
TIME	05 departures from ~ 15:00 till sunset and 05 arrivals from ~ 18:00 till sunset (summer only).
MISC.	Absolutely nothing. For 05 departures you need a ladder with at least three steps to clear the fence. During July/August the grass might be too high and parts of the plane are cutted of.
FOCAL LENGTH	Arrivals: 100mm ATR-42, Departures: 80mm B717, 120mm ATR-42

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	Spot #4 – Rue Caravelle – Apron + nearby taxiways
WHERE	At the southwestern end of the apron between some green storage halls, there is a little fence part you can easily access which offers a great view. Head for the GAT, which has to be passed though, and afterwards keep to the left till you reach “Rue Caravelle”. Park your car nearby to the marked position on the map and then search your favourite position along the fence. +++ OCT 2020: Construction works for the new GAT are going on here. That’s why the future of SXB is also unsure… +++
WHAT	From here you have a nice view onto the apron in front as well as the taxiways behind. You may also see some runway movements.
TIME	In the afternoon – exact time depends on the parking spot/angle.
MISC.	Ladder needed here. Keep a low profile as there is nothing around than the GAT. Also be aware to not to block any preserved spots when parking.
FOCAL LENGTH	24-200mm Casa 295 = 170mm / King Air = 110mm

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	Spot #5 – Rue de Herons – 23 Arrivals
WHERE	North of the village of Entzheim, take the roundabout’s exit to “Rue de Herons” just a bit south and on the opposite streetsite of a Carrefour marche. Then follow this street for a loooong time, it will lead you along buildings and fences till you almost bump into the highway D400. Continue towards the arrival path and just search your favourite position regarding time and angle there then.
WHAT	23 Arrivals.
TIME	Actually all day as you can easily switch sides by just walking along “Rue de Herons” to cross the path.
MISC.	Absolutely nothing around. Take care not to break any entrance restrictions as some paths may be reserved for farmers or residents.
FOCAL LENGTH	70-300mm C135 = 135mm / Puma helicopter = 250mm

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