Cerklje ob Krki

1Approach 09 west side

From Cerklje, head north to Črešnjice pri Cerkljah and continue to Zasap. Just before entering Zasap from Črešnjice pri Cerkljah, take a left at the Y-junction and cross the taxiway, which leads to the off-base shelter area. Just after the crossing you can park your car on the right, this is the place to be. Approach 09 can be viewed from here, and photography is great from early in the morning on. Later in the day you may want to move further up on the road for better lighting conditions.

2Approach 09 south side & taxiway

As the base is covered in woods, it is very hard to get a view on the base. Spot 2 can be found in Zasap, north of Cerklje. From Cerklje, head north to Črešnjice pri Cerkljah. At the Y-junction, take a right to Zasap, besically a few houses squenched in the corner against the airbase. Continue straight into the village until you face the fence. Here, limited views of the 09 threshold are possible and photographs can be taken for most of the day. Pictures on the taxiway are even possible from here, with light conditions best after 2PM.

3Aprons - north side

For the number crunchers, spot 3 may come in handy, although it is a bit of a detour. Coming from Ljubljana, take exit 30 right at the Drnovo. Head north to Drnovo and further east to Mrtvice and Vihre. Just before entering the latter, take a right turn, this road leads under highway A2 and continues in a wooded area. You have to park your car before entering the tunnel and walk from here. Just follow the road to the fence, from where you will have views of the helicopter aprons on the opposite side of the runway. Coming from Zagreb, Croatia, take exit 31 at Brežice, and head west to Krška vas. Take a right turn to Dolenje Skopice and Gorenje Skopice and continue to Vihre. Take a left turn here to find the road under highway A2 and continue towards the fence.

4Approach 27 south side

If runway 27 is in use, the best spot to go is spot 4. Head back to road 419 to Krška vas and take a left turn after entering the small village of Boršt. This road will lead to Dolenje Skopice and Gorenje Skopice. A few hundred meters after passing a water basin on your left, you will find spot 4, which gives view of approach 27. It is not a great spot, as aircraft are still fairly high on approach here. Photography is best after 12.00AM.