Bergen - Flesland

1Runway & taxiways - east side

The best spot for viewing at Bergen is the parking garage in front of the terminal. It gives an elevated view of the runway and taxiways and provides numerous photo opportunities. As can be expected, photography is best in the morning, roughly until noon.

2Aprons - east side

From the terminal area, take the first roundabout and continue to the second one. Turn left here and follow the road to the north. From here, many opportunities exist to pole-off and photograph aircraft and helicopters parked on the apron to the west side of the road.

3Approach 35 - east side

Both runway ends are not visible from outside, due to the woods and geography of the area. However, views of the approaches can be had from a bit further away, although this requires some driving around. As for approach 35, a good option is at spot 3. Coming from the terminal area, drive south on Lønningsvegen, and keep going straight at the roundabout, crossing Fleslandsvegen. The road is called Espehaugen, turn right before the dead end and continue for a few meters along the industrial buildings. An open space can be found at the end of the road, which gives some room to move your camera and take pics of the approaching aircraft; in the morning that is.

4Approach 17 - east side

Views of the northern approach are even harder to find, but may be worth the drive. From the terminal, head to the town of Bergen on road no.556. Turn left for Stamneset and Grimstad. Continue on the road through Grimstad, the area here is called Grimstadneset. Find yourself an open place to have some views, like the position given as spot 4. As with spot 3, photography is best in the morning.