Humberside Airport is located in the North East of England, near the river Humber, hence the name. While the closest town is Kirmington, it serves mainly the 3 larger cities of Scunthorpe, the major fishing port of Grimsby and Hull, across the river Humber. Like most airports in the UK it started as a RAF airfield during second world war. After the war the site had been unused for several decades before it was turned into a regional airport in the 1970s.

In common with most UK regional airports KLM provides the link to AMS.  With the bankruptcy of Eastern Airways, HUY lost his major carrier in 2025. Charter flights are operated irregularly for the oil and offshore wind farm industry by the likes of Sun Air. Humberside also gets a fair amount of helicopter flights operated by CHC to the offshore oil rigs in the North Sea. Midweek you get a fair amount of visiting general aviation and military touch and goes (RAF grobs/phenoms mainly, but A400s are not uncommon). Also get visiting bizjets regularly – Hull City owners gulfstream usually turns up for home games.

In addition Humberside has some maintenance so that some interesting aircraft can be parked around their hangar.

Written by Michael Lutzenberger, Updated Patrick Weis. Last change: January 2026, Spot 2 added

Rating
Movements
Airline Variety
Photo Locations
Weather
Airport Information
Runways
02/20	2.196m Asphalt
08/26	860m Asphalt
Terminals
Terminal	One terminal for all fix wing operations
Helicopter Terminal	A separate terminal for CHC helicopter flights
Spotting Information
Ladder	A 3-4 step ladder is useful on all spots
Car/Public Transport	All positions are theoretically walkable from the Terminal but a car is recommended as there are is no regular scheduled public transport to the airport, just taxis and a on demand pre-order bus.
Drinks/Food	In the airport when open and Touchdown Bar and Grill near the airport entrance
Hotels	There is a Nightel and a Hampton by Hilton by the airport entrance. Some rooms probably provide an overview of the airport
Season	Year round though summer will have a couple of additional holiday flights
Security	No know issues with security. Please note that #1 and #2 are on private land and there are signs on the road highlighting that. So enter at own risk and spend only the time needed at these spots. However, airport management seems to tolerate spotters and re-shares pictures taken at these spots on their social media.
Runway Usage
02/20	Runway 02/20 is used for all commercial traffic.
08/26	Runway is active but not really in use as the major runway is 02/20.

	Spot #1 – Terminal Car Park
WHERE	At the roundabout on the airport entry turn left to the Terminal (first exit) and park your car at the Terminal car park which is free for 15 minutes. Walk towards the far back of the car park until you reach the fence.
WHAT	Arrivals on runway 20 and aircraft backtracking in runway 20 for departure. Also helicopters pass here
TIME	Afternoon until sunset.
MISC.	You can shoot through the fence but a 3-4 step ladder might be useful. For arrival shots not step ladder needed.
FOCAL LENGTH	King Air 210mm, Jetstream 41: 180mm, E190: 110mm

	Spot #2- Field
WHERE	The spot is on the opposite side of the terminal. To reach it continue from the terminal on the A18 eastwards and after passing the approach path take the next right into Croxton Rd. There are two lay bays to get rid of the car (limited space). There is a gated farm road. Just walk around the gate and continue on the dirt road. Then walk along the side of the field towards the airport fence either side of the fenced area with a radar inside. For the 20 movements walking right however for a view of the 02 landing etc it’s better to go left. But in general you can stand everywhere along the fence.
WHAT	All runway movements can be spotted from the points easily as the only access to the ramp is in front of you.
TIME	From sunrise until noon.
MISC.	Decent footware adviced as it can be muddy. The fence is very low here so one step could be useful. We have never had issues at this spot, security may ask but usually they are fine.
FOCAL LENGTH	70-300mm

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