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August 25, 2016Bremen Airport – Spotting Guide
- last modified on May 17, 2026
The Airport of Bremen (BRE/EDDW) named “Hans Koschnick” is ca. 3 kilometers away from the City Centre and has international Traffic to a lot of european destinations. Bremen is the capital City of the same namend Country Bremen. The Country Bremen consists of two cities: Bremen itself and Bremerhaven. The airport was founded in 1909, the first international flight, operated by KLM, landed in 1920.
Actually, the airlines serving destinations in Europe, northern Africa and Asia. The current major airlines are: Lufthansa, Eurowings, KLM, Turkish Airlines, Ryanair, , SunExpress, Sundair, Pegaus, FlyOne, Swiss and Austrian Airlines. During the holidays additional limited flight from differents airlines are offered. Check the timetable to it.
The aircraft maintenance company Atlas Air Service is next to the airport. Aircrafts for this company are mostly General Aviation aircraft like business jets. The types can vary.
The Airbus factory next to Bremen airport produces wings and flaps for some Airbus aircraft types. Therefor the Airbus „Beluga-XL“ aircraft (A330-743L) visit Bremen almost every day. The flight schedule of the Beluga can be found in the regular flight schedule published on the Bremen airport website and at least of every morning in Flightradar.
The Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar Research (AWI) operate their two Basler BT-67 C-GAWI and C-GHGF (two former DC-3) from Bremen. They have no true and public shedule!!! There are visible on Flightradar. Most of the Time the aircraft are on a mission to one of our Poles. Sometimes both are in Bremen or only one. In Bremen the aircraft will be prepared for their next missions with instruments and different resarch equipment. Every configuration must be testet in the air. So they have sometimes a lot of testflights in the local area. The average of one test flight is not constant but normally they are 1-3 hours in the air. If they start the engines in front of their hangar it needs up to 30mins before they will begin Taxi!
The European Flight School at Bremen airport teaches pilots for Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, ANA and the German air force. Training flights are usually operated Monday – Friday. Sometimes the Bundeswehr (Military of Germany: Airforce, Navy or Governmental aircrafts) and the NATO practise some Trainingflights with their Aircraft.
Photos and written by Marvin Schenk and Andreas Fietz. Last change: April 2026 – All spots checked and updated
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| Airport Information | |
| Runways | |
| 09/27 | 2.040m (6693,91 ft) |
| 23 | 700m (2296.58 ft) |
| Terminals | |
| Terminal 1 | Main Terminal |
| Terminal 2 | Low Cost Terminal hosting Wizz Air and Ryanair only |
| Spotting Information | |
| Ladder | Necessary at some spots, 3 steps minimum to geht between the fence and NATO wire |
| Car/Public Transport | You can reach every spot by public transportation and walking (more ore less). Terminal has a direct tram station (Line 6). For 27 Spots use Line 4 or Bus 27. For 09 Spots use Tram Line 1/8. It is good to have a car or bike. For more information about public transporation visit: https://www.bsag.de |
| Drinks/Food | Terminal area, not direct at any spot but in the local vicinity |
| Hotels | Terminal area and in the local vicinity |
| Season | All year, but Summer timetable offers the most movements and less rain. |
| Security | Always carry your ID, be friendly and follow their instructions. Pleas stay with you ladder at least 2-3m away of the fence if you are not take a photo. Do no stay at the gates between the terminal buildings. It is not possible to take any photos there. |
| Runway Usage | |
| 09/27 | Used in both directions, depending on the wind. |
| 23 | Only in use for very small aircraft takeoff and very rare usage |
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Spot #1 – Visitor Terrace (Observation deck) |
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| WHERE | Inside the terminal building at the top floor above security control. Take the stairs left hand of the security control. In the arrival area use the elevator on the left hand side of the arrival area to reach the top level or use the stairs on the left hand side to reach the top level. |
| WHAT | View on the entire apron and at all parking positions. Huge aircraft are parked directly in front. Smaller aircraft like business jets are parked on the apron. |
| TIME | Depends on the angle but best in the morning until noon. |
| MISC. | Toilets, Restaurants are in the Terminal. Opening Times: 6.00-23.00. The observation deck might be closed due to events. If the outside temperature is below 8 degrees Celsius, the observation deck is closed. In case the terrace is closed but the weather condition is good enough, you can ask at the information desk down in the arrival area if they can open it. The entire deck is surrounded by glass, which is often dirty. |
| FOCAL LENGTH | Depends on the aircraft size and your position on the observation deck. 30-200mm are fine. More length needed for small aircraft. |
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Spot #2– DFS Carpark |
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| WHERE | You can walk from the terminal buildings to the DFS carpark, then take the stairs/elevator to the second highest level. Now just choose your favourite position on the floor there. We recommend the southernmost corner that faces the runway. It is not a public garage so parking here is not possible! For parking use the offical parking spots arount the terminal building. |
| WHAT | All traffic arriving 09 or departing 27. Aircraft arriving 27 as well if they do not use an earlier taxiway. Normally they roll through but sometimes with suitable conditions they depart the runway earlier and you have no chance to take a photo. Public transportation: Take Tram Line 6 to the airport and get off at the last stop of the line (one after the airport terminal building). You will be direct opposite of the carpark. |
| TIME | Early morning or evening in summer only |
| MISC. | As this parking lot belongs to DFS (German Air Traffic Control), security personnel may ask you to leave the parking lot, please comply. So far we have not experienced any problems with the security staff, and it stays that way. Keep a low profie and keep this area clean! |
| FOCAL LENGTH | 70-300mm |
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Spot #3 – Kohlhöfenweg – 27 approach |
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| WHERE | Car: Your goal is the street “Kohlhöfenweg”. Turn into Krimpelweg from Kattenturmer Heerstraße into Krimpelweg. Turn right into the target street Kohlhöfenweg. Park on the streed sides in accordance with applicable traffic regulations.
Public transport: Take bus 27 until bus stop „Krimpelweg“. Enter the street „Krimpelweg“. Follow guidance from above. |
| WHAT | All Arrivals for RWY 27 |
| TIME | All Day in winter. In summer backlit in the morning and evening. |
| MISC. | Be aware of the house rooftops. There are no facilities. Keep this place clean! |
| FOCAL LENGTH | 50-200mm |
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Spot #4 – Allotment gardens – 27 approach |
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| WHERE | Car: Your goal is the street „Krimpelweg“. Follow it until the asphalt street changes into sand. Park your car very tight to the sand street side and do not block the street itself. On your left hand in front of the Gate there is a hole in a wood fence. Take this hole, cross the small dig and you are direct at the airport fence. Position yourself with a ladder along the fence. Walk down the runway and you can take direct lineup pictures. At least 3 steps neccessary.
Public transport: Take bus 27 until bus stop „Krimpelweg“. Enter the street „Krimpelweg“. Follow it all the way until on your left hand side you will see an airport gate. It will take you 10 minutes walk. Follow instructions above |
| WHAT | All Arrivals on 27. You can also spot 27 Line-Ups. |
| TIME | All Day in winter. In summer backlit in the morning and evening. |
| MISC. | No toilets or other facilities nearby. Ladder neccesarry (3-4 step min.) for all movements. Stay at least 3m away from the airport fence if you take no pictures. Keep this area clean and be friendly to the security! |
| FOCAL LENGTH | 100-400mm |
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Spot #5 – Weather Station – Runway departures 09 |
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| WHERE | Follow instructions from Spot 4 and use the hole in the wood fence. You are not entering the airport facitility. Walk along the Airport fence until the red/white weather house. You need a ladder for this postion. |
| WHAT | Takeoff rotations 09 and arrivals on the runway. |
| TIME | All Day in winter. In summer backlit in the morning and evening. |
| MISC. | No toilets or other facilities nearby. Ladder neccesarry (3-4 step min.) for all movements. Stay at least 3m away from the airport fence if you take no pictures. Keep this area clean and be friendly to the security! |
| FOCAL LENGTH | 100-400mm |
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Spot #6 – Picnic Area |
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| WHERE | Position yourself along the fence consist of the motiv you want to take.
Car: From nothern directions: Follow „Norderländer Straße“ until it changes to „Kladdinger Straße“ after a city sign. You will now drive along the airport fence, pass the approach corridor. The street will take a left, then a right turn. Before a little bridge turn left onto an asphalted dam. There will be the parking lot. Park your car there for free and walk to the position. Important notice: Turning from „Kladdinger Straße“ onto the dam is dangerous due to a very limited view of cars approaching from the other direction. Better cross the bridge. Make a u-turn there, cross the bridge again and turn right onto the asphalted dam immediately. From southern directions. Follow „Kladdinger Straße“. After a little bridge turn right immediately onto the asphalted dam. Park your car at the small parking lot. Follow the asphalted dam in airport direction until the position. Public transport: Take tram 1 or 8 until stop „Norderländer Straße“. Use the street facing south to airport direction. Use the path way along the river. You can cross the street below the brigde. Follow it all the way until the position. By foot it will take 30-40 minutes. |
| WHAT | All traffic arriving 09 or departing 27. Aircraft arriving 27 if they do not use an earlier taxiway. Normally they roll through but sometimes with suitable conditions they depart the runway earlier and you have no chance to take a photo. |
| TIME | All Day in winter. In summer backlit in the morning and evening. Be aware of heat haze for ground photos. |
| MISC. | There is nothing nearby. No Ladder needed. Please keep this area clean. |
| FOCAL LENGTH | 70-200mm or up to 400mm. |
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Spot #7 – At the fence (LineUp 09) |
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| WHERE | Position yourself along the fence consist of the motiv you want to take.
Car: From nothern directions: Follow „Norderländer Straße“ until it changes to „Kladdinger Straße“ after a city sign. You will now drive along the airport fence, pass the approach corridor. The street will take a left, then a right turn. Before a little bridge turn left onto an asphalted dam. There will be the parking lot. Park your car there for free and walk to the position. Important notice: Turning from „Kladdinger Straße“ onto the dam is dangerous due to a very limited view of cars approaching from the other direction. Better cross the bridge. Make a u-turn there, cross the bridge again and turn right onto the asphalted dam immediately. From southern directions. Follow „Kladdinger Straße“. After a little bridge turn right immediately onto the asphalted dam. Park your car at the small parking lot. Follow the asphalted dam in airport direction until the position. Public transport: Take tram 1 or 8 until stop „Norderländer Straße“. Use the street facing south to airport direction. Use the path way along the river. You can cross the street below the brigde. Follow it all the way until the position. By foot it will take 30-40 minutes. |
| WHAT | All traffic arriving/departing 09 or 27. Aircraft departing 27 can be here very high. Aircraft arriving 27 can use an earlier taxiway. Normally they roll through but sometimes with suitable conditions they depart the runway earlier and you have no chance to take a photo. |
| TIME | All Day in winter. In summer backlit in the morning and evening. Be aware of heat haze for ground photos |
| MISC. | No toilets or other facilities nearby. Ladder neccesarry (3-4 step min.). Stay at least 3m away from the airport fence if you take no pictures. Keep this area clean and be friendly to the security! Be aware of dog poop. |
| FOCAL LENGTH | 70-200mm or up to 400mm. |
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Spot #8 – Approach 09 – (Morning-Mid Day Position) |
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| WHERE | Position yourself free on the meadow.
Car: From nothern directions: Follow „Norderländer Straße“ until it changes to „Kladdinger Straße“ after a city sign. You will now drive along the airport fence, pass the approach corridor. The street will take a left, then a right turn. Before a little bridge turn left onto an asphalted dam. There will be the parking lot. Park your car there for free and walk to the position. Important notice: Turning from „Kladdinger Straße“ onto the dam is dangerous due to a very limited view of cars approaching from the other direction. Better cross the bridge. Make a u-turn there, cross the bridge again and turn right onto the asphalted dam immediately. From southern directions. Follow „Kladdinger Straße“. After a little bridge turn right immediately onto the asphalted dam. Park your car at the small parking lot. Follow the asphalted dam in airport direction until the position. Public transport: Take tram 1 or 8 until stop „Norderländer Straße“. Use the street facing south to airport direction. Use the path way along the river. You can cross the street below the brigde. Follow it all the way until the position. By foot it will take 30-40 minutes. |
| WHAT | All traffic arriving 09. In case you have a ladder you can position at the fence for backtrack movements. |
| TIME | All Day in winter. In summer backlit in the morning and evening. |
| MISC. | There is nothing nearby. Ladder needed for ground photos only. Please keep this area clean. Be ware of dog poop. |
| FOCAL LENGTH | 70-200mm |
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Spot #9 – Taxiway Alpha and Approach 09 (Evening, only summer) |
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| WHERE | Car: From northern directions: Follow „Norderländer Straße“ until the city sign „Bremen“. After it there is an emergency road on your left hand side. Park your car there at the side. It is not a public road so park there for a short time only. Walk along the fence to the position.
From southern directions: Follow „Kladdiner Straße“ until it turns into „Norderländer Straße“. Before the city sign „Bremen“. Turn right into the small emergency road and park your car at the side. Walk along the fence to your position. Public transport: Take tram 1 or 8 until stop „Norderländer Straße“. Use the street facing south to airport direction. Use the path way along the river. You can cross the street below the brigde. Follow it all the way until the position. By foot it will take 25-30 minutes. |
| WHAT | All traffic taxing on taxiway alpha to 09 or from 27 and early morning or late evening 09 arrivals. Be high gras for ground photos |
| TIME | Runway: summer morning and evening only. Be aware of heat haze. Backlit in winter. Taxiway: late noon until sunset all year long. |
| MISC. | No toilets or other facilities nearby. Ladder neccesarry (3-4 step min.). Stay at least 3m away from the airport fence if you take no pictures. Keep this area clean and be friendly to the security! |
| FOCAL LENGTH | 50-200mm for 09 arrivals and 200-400mm for traffic on taxiway Alpha. |
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Spot #10 – Atlas Air Service – GA Maintenance apron |
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| WHERE | This spot can be found in the northwest of the airport. However, it is located around an apron, so both sides: northern and southern. Thereby there is not just one position too approach, you can decide once driving on “Hanna-Kunath-Strasse” to the southwest towards the turning pad whether you turn off before or after the Atlas Air Service hangar on your left – this determines which side of the apron you end up at. Then just park your car on one of the NON-reserved parking bays in this area and search your favourite position along the fences. |
| WHAT | Along the fences here you have a nice view onto the whole apron in front of the Atlas Air Service hangar. So mostly parked/maintenanced business jets can be seen here. |
| TIME | Totally depends on the aircraft, parking spot and where you stand, this can be used actually all day almost, but is best around noon though. |
| MISC. | Ladder needed, but only use it when actually spotting. Try to keep a low profile here as you are in a business jet area. |
| FOCAL LENGTH | 18-200mm |
The southern side:
The visitor terrace now only opens from 8° Celsius.
Thanks, I have changed the description.
-Julian
There is a possibility to spot directly between the approach lights of RW 27, although you will see the airplanes directly from underneath.
It is positioned between McFit and the Runway 27 and is called “Alter Kuhweidenweg”.
There is one spot that is enough to park one car, maybe two, so parking at McFit and walking there may be better, that is not far away.
The mentioned area is undergoing construction and unfortunately no longer available.
The observation deck (Spot 1) is currently closed to the public because of Corona.
It’s re-opened since a couple of weeks