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Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM/EHRD), previously called Zestienhoven is located just north of the city of Rotterdam. It is the third largest airport in The Netherlands. In 2018 the airport handled almost 1,94 milion passengers. Passenger services includes the following airlines: Transavia, Corendon, TUI, British Airways (LCY), Pegasus Airlines (SAW). It is also used by flying schools, flying clubs and lots of private aircraft. You can also expect some goverment aircraft, visiting the Dutch government in The Hague.
For flight information, visit the airport website: Arrivals and Departures
Written by Bas Velders with photos provided by Cor Mout. Last update March 2022.
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| Runways | |
| 06/24 | 2.200 m/7,218 ft Asphalt |
| Terminals | One for all flights. |
| Spotting Information | |
| Ladder | Recommended for spots 2, 4, 5, 8 and 11 |
| Car/Public Transport | Recommended, but not necessary as there is a good public transport around the field. |
| Restrooms | Only at the terminal and spot 3. |
| Drinks/Food | Only at the terminal and spot 3. |
| Hotels | There are two located at the airport: World Hotel Wings and Best Western. |
| Season | We suggest May-October as this is the summertime. It can get very cold during the winter and a lot of fog can come up. |
| Runway Usage | |
| 06/24 | Used for arrivals and departures in both directions (depending on the wind). |
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Bovendijk - Arrivals Rwy 24
| WHERE | By car: From the A13, drive onto the Doenkade (N209) towards the airport. Drive alongside the runway until you can turn right onto Landscheiding. Pass underneath the runway and park at the parking at the Teugeweg. Walk along the bicyclepath to get your favourite spot.
By public transport: From Metrostation Meijersplein/Airport (connections to Rotterdam and The Hague), cross the road and walk to the Teugeweg along the N471. |
| WHAT | You only can take pictures of landing aircraft. |
| TIME | The best time is from sunrise till 14:00. |
| MISC. | Bring with you what you need, no toilets, no food, no drinks (the terminal is a 10 minute drive). |
| FOCAL LENGTH | 737/BAe146: 150-250 mm, GA: 300-400mm |
Crashgate bovendijk - Dep./Arr. Rwy 24
| WHERE | By car: From the A13, drive onto the Doenkade (N209) towards the airport. Drive alongside the runway until you can turn right onto Landscheiding. Pass underneath the runway and park at the parking at the Teugeweg. The crashgate is the only place to photograph runwayaction. The view is heavily obstructed by fences, construction and other objects, but is is possible.
By public transport: From Metrostation Meijersplein/Airport (connections to Rotterdam and The Hague), cross the road and walk to the Teugeweg along the N471. Note: the spot west of spot 2 (marked with an X on the map) is obstructed with a fence. |
| WHAT | Departing/arriving aircraft runway 24. |
| TIME | The best time is from sunrise till 14:00. |
| MISC. | Bring with you what you need, no toilets, no food, no drinks (the terminal is a 10 minute drive). |
| FOCAL LENGTH | 160-200mm |
Brasserie Waalhaven - Arr./Dep. Rwy 06/24
| WHERE | Spot 3 is located on top of the restaurant/bar/lounge SPAZIO. The building is modeled after the terminal building of Airport Waalhaven, which existed from 1920 until 1940. NOTE: Always check with the staff if it is okay to spot on top. It is not always possible due to events.
By car: To get there follow signs towards ‘Lang parkeren’/’Long stay parking’ (Parking P10). Then go onto the Brandenburglaan. You can park on the parking area of the restaurant. By public transport: From Metrostation Meijersplein/Airport (connections to Rotterdam and The Hague), take busline 33 toward the airport. Get off at Lutonbaan. |
| WHAT | All runway movements. |
| TIME | They are very kind on receiving spotters on the top deck. Same rules aply, so before going upstairs, please ask the staff and even better, to support them; take a drink, snack or a meal. |
| MISC. | Everything you need is inside the building. |
| FOCAL LENGTH | 150-200mm |
Brandenburgbaan - Dep. Rwy 24/Platform
| WHERE | By car: To get there follow signs towards ‘Lang parkeren’/’Long stay parking’ (Parking P10). Then go onto the Brandenburglaan. You can park on the parking area of the restaurant (Spot 3).
By public transport: From Metrostation Meijersplein/Airport (connections to Rotterdam and The Hague), take busline 33 toward the airport. Get off at Lutonbaan. |
| WHAT | All platform movements and departures rwy 24. |
| TIME | From early mornings until ~12.00 |
| MISC. | There is nothing here. A small two step ladder is helpful to photograph over the fence but there also one photo hole in the fence! |
| FOCAL LENGTH | Platform: 160-250mm, takeoffs rwy 24: 300-350mm |
Fairoaksbaan - General Aviation Apron
| WHERE | There are various spots at the General Aviation area. |
| WHAT | General aviation traffic. |
| TIME | All day long (depending on the spot). |
| MISC. | There is nothing here. A small two step ladder is helpful to photograph over the fence. |
| FOCAL LENGTH | 24-300mm (depending on the spot). |
Airport Restaurant 'Grandcafe De Horizon' Terrace - Platform
| WHERE | Spot #6 is located at the airport restaurant. At the airport, go to the first floor (stairs in the middle of the terminal). For more information: https://dehorizonrotterdam.nl/. The terrace is fenced by glass, so taking pictures can be difficult (if you are tall enough, you may be able to take photos over it).
By car: Follow signs to the airport. You can park your car at the short stay parking (P2). By public transport: From Metrostation Meijersplein/Airport (connections to Rotterdam and The Hague), take busline 33 toward the airport. Get off at the airport terminal. |
| WHAT | All platform movements. |
| TIME | The best time is from 14:00 until sunset. The restaurant is open from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (depending on the last departing flight). NOTE: the restaurant and/or the viewing area is not always open due to events. |
| MISC. | Everything you need is in the terminal. |
| FOCAL LENGTH | 70-200mm |
Rotterdamsche Aeroclub - Platform
| WHERE | NOTE: this spot is closed due to a temporary terminal building. |
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Arlandabaan - Arrivals Rwy 06
| WHERE | By car: From the A13, follow signs to the airport (go right on the Vliegveldweg, go left on the Rotterdam Airportbaan). Then go left before the petrol station on the Zaventembaan. You can park your car on the spot. You can also stand on the nearby long term parking to photograph the arrivals. (P3) but you have to shoot between the lightpoles.
By public transport: From Metrostation Meijersplein/Airport (connections to Rotterdam and The Hague), take busline 33 toward the airport. Get off at the Vliegveldweg. |
| WHAT | Arrivals runway 06 and the general aviation platform. |
| TIME | The best time is from sunrise till 14:00. |
| MISC. | There is nothing here. A small two step ladder is helpful to photograph over the fence. |
| FOCAL LENGTH | 24-200mm 738/A320=130mm |
Achterdijk - Arrivals Rwy 06
| WHERE | By car: From the A13, follow signs to the airport (go right on the Vliegveldweg), Then go right to the Best Western hotel and turn onto the Achterdijk. Park near the hotel and walk onto the Achterdijk or continue on the small road till the small park at Otterdijk (see photo below).
By public transport: From Metrostation Meijersplein/Airport (connections to Rotterdam and The Hague), take busline 33 toward the airport. Get off at the Vliegveldweg. |
| WHAT | Arrivals runway 06 and the general aviation platform. |
| TIME | Best time is in wintertime from 1300 till sunset and summertime from 1400 till sunset. And GA platform also best for those times. |
| MISC. | There is nothing here. |
| FOCAL LENGTH | Arriving aircraft: 80-150mm, GA platform: 300-400mm. |
Doenkade/Schieveensedijk - Arrivals Rwy 06
| WHERE | By car: From the A13, drive onto the Doenkade (N209) towards the carpool-parking. Go left onto the Schieveensedijk and park your car. For arrivals, you can stay near the carpool-parking or cross the road to the crash gate. Departure shots are tricky/not possible due to a second fence on the other side of the ditch.
By public transport: From Metrostation Meijersplein/Airport (connections to Rotterdam and The Hague), take busline 33 toward the airport. Get off at the Vliegveldweg. Walk along the bicycle path to spot #10 (approx. 10 minutes). |
| WHAT | Arrivals rwy 06. |
| TIME | The best time is from 17.00 until sunset. |
| MISC. | There is nothing here. |
| FOCAL LENGTH | 735=140mm; ERJ=160mm |
Spottersplek Doenkade - Arr./Dep. Rwy 24
| WHERE | By car: From the A13, drive onto the Doenkade (N209) towards the airport. Drive alongside the runway until you can turn right onto Landscheiding. Park you car near the spot.
By foot: From spot #1 it is a 15 minute walk. Follow the bicycle path until you reach the Langscheiding road. |
| WHAT | Arrivals and departures rwy 24. |
| TIME | The best time is from 17.00 until sunset. |
| MISC. | There is nothing here. The airport placed ‘spottersholes’ in the fence, a step ladder is not necessary anymore to clear the fence. The holes are a bit high around 1,6m |
| FOCAL LENGTH | 200-300mm |
Landscheiding - Arrivals Rwy 24
| WHERE | By car: From the A13, drive onto the Doenkade (N209) towards the airport. Drive alongside the runway until you can turn right onto Landscheiding. After 800 meter there is a road towards a crash gate. Park your car here.
By foot: From spot #1 it is a 25 minute walk. Follow the bicycle path until you reach the Langscheiding road. Then follow the road for 800 meters. |
| WHAT | Arrivals rwy 24. |
| TIME | The best time is from 17.00 until sunset. |
| MISC. | There is nothing here. |
| FOCAL LENGTH | 200-300mm |
Just a heads-up, on spot 11, the spottershole is a bit high. I’m 1.80m and have to stand on my toes to reach it properly 😉
Good to know, thanks for the hint.
-Julian
At spot 8 you can also stand on the long term parking. (P3). You have to shoot between the lightpoles but in the morning a very useful spot.
At spot 3 the restaurant has new owners, but they are still very kind on receiving spotters on the top deck. Same rules aply, so before going upstairs, please ask the staff and even better, to support them; take a drink, snack or a meal. New name is Spazio. (https://spaziorestaurant.nl/).
There’s a phone-hole in the fence at spot 4 (Brandenburgbaan)
It has been noted. Thanks for the info Pascal!
-Julian
Runway usage is not correct. 06-24 is the Runway at Rotterdam. And many thnx for this guide from my hometown airport. I also have a photoblog for many years now. I put a link to this guide at my blog. If that is allright with you.
Indeed it was wrong in the description. Thanks for linking us!
-Julian