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Kecskemet Airport is a military air base of the Hungarian Air Force. LHKE is home of the “Puma” tactical and “Teve” transport squadrons. The “Puma” squadron use the JAS-39 Gripen multirole fighters, and the “Teve” squadron in turn use the AN-26 transport aircraft.
LHKE organizes every 2-3 years the International Airshow and Military Display. One of the biggest Airshow in Europe and Middle-Europe.
The airbase rarely organizes exercise. The normal operation usually in working days. But few flights. High activity expected at in the week of the Airshow, usually with 10-20 country.
Planespotting is tolerated in Hungary!
Written by Soos Jozsef (Oct. 2014).
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| 12/30 | 2.499 m (8.199 ft) Concrete |
| Spotting Information | |
| Ladder | Not necessary. |
| Car/Public Transport | Car is needed. No public transport. |
| Restrooms | Not available at the spots. |
| Drinks/Food | Restaurants and supermarkets in the town |
| Hotels | Inside the Town of Kecskemet |
| Season | April-October |
| Runway Usage | |
| 12/30 | Depends on wind direction , no operational time limit. |
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Spot #1 – Arrivals RWY 30 |
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| WHERE | Near the Road 44. Park your car at the landing lights, on the edge of dirt road and spot from the bicycle path or field. You can easily switch your position when the sun has turned around. |
| WHAT | Good spot for RWY 30 arrivals. |
| TIME | The whole day. Just move over to the afternoon spot when the sun has moved around. |
| MISC. | Restaurant is nearby. |
| FOCAL LENGTH | 18-200 mm |
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Afternoon Spot:
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Spot #2 – Arrivals RWY 12 |
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| WHERE | Access from Road 441, near the Metro supermarket on dirt road or acces from city center like it is tagged on the map. |
| WHAT | Good spot for arrivals. |
| TIME | The whole day. Just cross the field for the afternoon spot when the sun has moved around. |
| MISC. | Bring what you need before coming at this spot. |
| FOCAL LENGTH | 18 – 200 mm |
Afternoon Spot:
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Spot #3 – Apron L |
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| WHERE | Access from Road 441, near the Metro supermarket on dirt road or acces from city center. |
| WHAT | A small ladder is needed. Good spot to Apron L where usually the transport aircraft parked. |
| TIME | Afternoon (Depends of the parking direction) |
| MISC. | Bring what you need before coming at this spot. |
| FOCAL LENGTH | 70 – 300 mm |
