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Guide to Dublin Airport

Contributors: dan330, Dix-Huit, dubspot1, Smonocco
Updated Wednesday 1st June, 2011

ICAO Code: EIDW
IATA Code: DUB

Latitude: N53° 25' 36"
Longitude W6° 15' 41"

Sunrise Today: 08:00
Sunset Today: 17:17

Dublin is Ireland's biggest airport by far with annual passengers of around 18 million, the airport receives a wide range of operators from long haul American carriers to European low costs. Daily services include American Airlines, Delta Airlines & Continental Airlines. Seasonal operators are US Airways, Air Transat & Air Canada. On the low cost front the airport is of course a hub for both Ryanair and Aer Lingus, with a steady stream of movements throughout the day; others include Germanwings & Hapag Lloyd Express. The airport receives extensive charter traffic all year round as well as steady biz jet movements. Cargo traffic includes Air France Cargo 747-, DHL, TNT A300F's. The airport offers a number of great vantage points, though none of these are official.

Radio Frequencies

Tower 118.600
Approach Radar 121.100
Secondary Approach Freq 119.550
Dublin Centre North (primary centre freq) 129.175
Dublin Centre South 126.250
Ground movements 121.800
Clearance delivery 121.875
Dublin FIS 118.500

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Dublin Airport Weather

All times on the weather descriptions are local

Observed at 07:30 - (5 mins ago)

3°C

Mostly Cloudy
Clouds: Few Clouds at 1,800ft, Scattered Clouds at 4,100ft, Broken Clouds at 14,000ft
Wind: 260° at 10 knots
Visibility: Greater than 10km
QNH: 1028
Dew Point: 2°C
Runways with a headwind: Runway 28, Runway 34

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Movements

A sample of the upcoming movements for Dublin.

We do not current have any movements for Dublin Airport.

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Spot A - Runway 28 entry point

This is the most popular spot situated parallel to the entry of runway 28,it is a car lay-by that offers great views of all movements of runway 10/28 depending on which is in use aircraft either line up here or from this spot aircraft are just airborne,there are no charges to park here.
A 300mm lens will be plenty here,a decent pair of binoculars will be needed to read regs of aircaft parked on the apron on the other side of the airfield not on stand.Due to a new higher fence being built in front of this spot(which curiously drops down 2 feet after the lay-by),photos from this spot will have a big chunk of fence in them,all credit should go to the airport authority for that,they really ruined a good spot.However if spotting is of only interest then this spot is still the best.

Sat Nav Co-ordinates
(Some locations may not be next to a road but the sat nav should get you pretty close using these co-ordinates)

Latitude: N53° 25' 6" (N53° 25.106')
Longitude: W6° 15' 5" (W6° 15.084')

Photos

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Spot B - Runway 10 entry point

This spot is situated at the other end of the runway,looking over the entry point of runway 10,it offers good shots of landing & departing aircraft,there is no offical car parking here,the spot is a grass mound next to an entrance to an industrial estate, again there are no charges to view aircraft.

Sat Nav Co-ordinates
(Some locations may not be next to a road but the sat nav should get you pretty close using these co-ordinates)

Latitude: N53° 25' 14" (N53° 25.226')
Longitude: W6° 17' 26" (W6° 17.432')

Photos

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Spot C - The Eating Place

Located on the Mezzanine. You will be looking through glass here but a decent view of both main runways is available.

Sat Nav Co-ordinates
(Some locations may not be next to a road but the sat nav should get you pretty close using these co-ordinates)

Latitude: N53° 25' 36" (N53° 25.608')
Longitude: W6° 14' 42" (W6° 14.692')

Spot D - Threshhold of Runway 16

Unfortunately this runway is rarely in use except when the winds are blowing strongly from a southerly direction or there is work scheduled on 28/10 (mainly at night) but this is a great spot for photos of arriving and departing aircraft. Again a car is needed to access.

Sat Nav Co-ordinates
(Some locations may not be next to a road but the sat nav should get you pretty close using these co-ordinates)

Latitude: N53° 26' 13" (N53° 26.223')
Longitude: W6° 15' 56" (W6° 15.938')

Comments About This Airport / Guide

Posted by: killian

Thursday 26th January, 2012 at 13:35 GMT

can anyone awnser my question ill ask again how do iget to the mezzaine floor and do ihave to be on a flight pls. help

Posted by: killian

Wednesday 18th January, 2012 at 21:16 GMT

for the mezzaine how do i get there and do i neeed to be on a flight

Posted by: aero

Saturday 14th January, 2012 at 01:16 GMT

not sure if any of you are interested but a little inside info.....the 787 Dreamliner is due in dublin at 08:00 on the 25th of january for 2 days, thought it might make a nice pic??

Posted by: Jim Seekers

Sunday 2nd October, 2011 at 09:13 GMT

can you please tell me the handling operations frequency of 131.975.
who is the user of this frequency as i live in edinburgh and i could the endof the coversation on my Aor ar 8200 as Norshuttle 1364 from oslo was talking on this frequency.
i know 131.975 is a handling company for a few airlines but who is the user of this freq.
thanks.
seekreep@yahoo.co.uk

Posted by: Luke AAb

Wednesday 15th June, 2011 at 19:51 GMT

Im thinking about going to Dublin to take pics. Should I go via the airport and get a taxi to the lay bay and if so which is the best spot?

Thanks

Posted by: Luke Abley

Friday 3rd June, 2011 at 16:54 GMT

Who fixed the Map?

Posted by: Gerry

Tuesday 31st May, 2011 at 19:46 GMT

Good site - you may wish to update the current frequencies in use (May 2011)

118.600 Tower
121.100 Approach Radar
129.175 Dublin Centre North (primary centre freq)
126.250 Dublin Centre South
121.800 Ground movements
121.875 Clearance delivery
118.500 Dublin FIS
119.550 secondary approach freq.

Posted by: Dylan

Monday 23rd May, 2011 at 18:09 GMT

@ Michael Burke
Yes 747s do land in Dublin,AIR FORCE 1 landed there today(thats a 747)!

Posted by: Roman Payer

Thursday 19th May, 2011 at 19:12 GMT

If anyone interested: I made a documentary about Plane Spotting

"Plane Spotters at Dublin Airport" - Watch here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD4vEE0uYR0

or here: http://austrianaviation.net/news-regional/news-detail/datum/2011/05/02/plane-spotters-at-dublin-airport.html

Posted by: Gizmo

Wednesday 18th May, 2011 at 21:12 GMT

Viewing from the airport is very restricted - just back from watching the arrivals for the UEFA cup final - the only viewing from the terminal is at the restaurant 'the eating place' if you purchase food and drink the staff seem pretty relaxed to let you spot.
A better option is if you have a boarding card go down to departures and gates around 310 etc offer views of the Aer Lingus long haul and the runway - from the Ryanair gates 102 etc you can check on the TNT/DHL freighters and still get good views of landing aircraft.

Posted by: Gizmo

Saturday 7th May, 2011 at 08:49 GMT

HI,

With the Uefa Cup final being played in Dublin and both final teams being from Portugal, hoping and expecting some decent charter flights...anyone know of where we can get a list and if the airport is making any viewing changes due to the high number of spotters expected in dublin?

Thanks

Posted by: Dubspot1

Friday 8th April, 2011 at 22:16 GMT

Not great views from landside. None from Terminal 2 and limited from Terminal 1 upstairs on the mezzanine floor.

Posted by: ian hemsley

Saturday 2nd April, 2011 at 01:18 GMT

on arrival from uk is there any viewing areas landside of terminals like car parks etc

Posted by: dubspot1

Saturday 19th March, 2011 at 09:39 GMT

Terminal 2 at Dublin is now open and handles all the US airlines, Aer Lingus and Etihad. There are no views of the ramp from the terminal building until you pass through security. Once there, there is an area beside the Chocolate Bar where an arial view of the Eastern side of the terminal can be seen however it seems to be only shorthaul Aer Lingus aircraft that use the closest stands. A view of the cargo ramp can also be seen but it is slightly blocked by the cargo building. The very end of the pier is close to the treshhold of runway 28 so good shots can be taken of arriving and departing aircraft through glass.

Posted by: Callum

Saturday 4th December, 2010 at 12:05 GMT

Hi, just wondering where the best spot is to view aircraft and log is please, we will be walking to the spot and will be a day trip only from Manchester, is there any facilities near the airport itself?

Posted by: Simon

Saturday 6th November, 2010 at 10:23 GMT

Air France Cargo 747s often fly into Dublin

Posted by: Robert

Sunday 29th August, 2010 at 07:42 GMT

Aer Lingus has flown 747's into Dublin Airport. One was named St Patrick indeed. 747 freighters and possibly others still land at Dublin.

Posted by: Michael Burke

Wednesday 25th August, 2010 at 08:59 GMT

hi could you please help me ,, Me and my friend have a bet ,, He said that the Boeing 747 can not land in Dublin Airport ? As a child I can remember we had 3 747 one was called the St Patrick I my memory is right ,Could you please help ..

Thank you

mickburke2002@hotmail.com

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