Decimomannu

1Runway 35, afternoon

Coming from the south, from Decimomannu, you take the SS130 followed by the SS196 towards Villasor. After crossing the river, take the next right at the large crossing. Take the second right and follow the road towards the river. At the next crossing, just before the river, take a left and drive along the river. Follow the road after it bends away from the river towards the fence and position yourself.

2Runway 35, morning

From spot 1, follow the dirt road along the fence towards the river. Now follow it along the river and take a good position, for instance at the river bank, staying clear of the trees.

3View onto the apron

From spot 3 you will have a good view onto the aprons. Follow the SS196 towards Villasor. In Villasor, take the SP7 towards San Sperate. At a crossroad, take the SP4 and follow it until there is a road to the right leading to the gate and look upon the apron.

4Runway 17

Landing shots can also be made at the north side of the airbase. Follow the SS196 towards Villasor. In Villasor, take the SP7 towards San Sperate. At a crossroad, take the SP4 towards the runway. At the fence, take a right and position yourself near the road.

5View onto Northerly Apron

For spot 5, you have to drive from Decomomannu onto the SS196 towards Villasor. After passing the main gate, take the first road to the right, along the fence. Follow it towards Villasor, but take the next right back to the airport. Along this road, you will have a view onto the apron. If you drive back, you will find a dirt road along a small stream which will go to spot 4. Here you will have a view onto the helicopter apron.

6Gate Guard

Along the SS196 is the main entrance to the Decimomannu air base. At the main entrance, at the parking before the gate, you will find a nicely preserved Starfighter. behind the gate, there are some gate guards such as a german F-104, a british Harrier and italian T-33 and MB-326.

7View onto South Apron

Another spot will give you a view onto the south apron, to make these last numbers. From the gate, spot 5, drive back to Decimomannu, take the second left and drive via dirt roads towards the fence.