Guide to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG / LFPG)

Contributors: Northern Boy
Updated Wednesday 29th July, 2009

Frances' major airport has 4 runways, two to the north 09/27 L & R and two to the south, 08/26 L & R. The terminal sits inbetween. Major carriers from all over the world arrive here but obviously 90% of traffic is Air France. It is also Fed Exs' major European hub and 12 A/C were seen on the ramp when we were there. Fed Ex land on the northern runways. There appears to be no system in the landing patterns, however and when landing from the east, the southern runways were mostly used, with departures off 26 R, but all 4 runways were used when we were there.
Spotting here is accepted but YOU NEED A LETTER from the PREFECTURE DE LA SEINE SAINT DENIS. The police arrived within 5 minutes and apparently the fine is 350 euros if you do not have one. It is free but you must apply in French and it takes about 3 to 5 weeks to arrive and enclosed a photocopy of your passport/national ID Card.

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Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Weather

All times on the weather descriptions are local

Observed at 07:00 - (13 mins ago)

13°C

Shallow , Fog
Clouds: Scattered Clouds at 2,600ft, Scattered Clouds at 3,100ft
Wind: 260° at 05 knots
Visibility: Greater than 10km
QNH: 1013
Dew Point: 13°C
Runways with a headwind: Runways 26L/R, Runways 27L/R

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Spot A - 08/26 L

Get on to the D88, along this road there are 3 spots depending on what you want
Approach shots from the west park on Chermin des Voyeux and shot can be taken from there.

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Spot B - 08/26 L & R

Further east where the road goes over the railway you can get shots through the fence.

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Spot C - D88

Further east there is the memorial for the Concorde crash victims. you can take approach shots on 26.

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Spot D - 09/27L & R

to the north there are several spots to see the arrivals and departures on 09/27 L & R along D165 just be careful where you park your car. this is into sun but you can get some decents shots.

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Spot E - 09/27 L7R

to the north there are several spots to see the arrivals and departures on 09/27 L & R along D165 just be careful where you park your car. this is into sun but you can get some decents shots.

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