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Hawarden visitors' guide and frequencies

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Hawarden visitors' guide and frequencies

Post by andygolfer » Sat Jul 19, 2014 1:41 pm

Frequency listings can be found here :- viewtopic.php?f=67&t=43536

We are always seeking information for members who wish to visit UK airfields to build up our spotting guides and if you have information about Hawarden such as radio frequencies, accessibility, pre-arranging visits or photography locations please post it here, thankyou.

Note: please do not post any information which might encourage an illegal activity such as accessing via private land without permission etc

If there is sufficient information generated we will split it into sub headings as has been done on some of the other airfields which already have information and spotting guides. Credit will be given for all information provided, thank you
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Re: Hawarden visitors' guide and frequencies

Post by sonicbenj » Tue Jan 06, 2015 2:21 pm

Hawarden (EGNR)

ATIS - 125.425
Radar - 123.35
Tower - 124.95

The following is taken from http://aircraftspotting.co.uk/wales-air ... guides.php

Spotting Info
Just west of Chester off the A5104, these viewing spots are marked in the Spotting in the UK download.
1 - In Broughton on the south perimeter head west on the B5125 towards Hawarden village. The airfield is on your right, the crash gate almost immediately on your right at the runway end gives views of the tower ramp, the Beluga ramp plus distant (but readable) views of one end of Raytheon plus Hawarden Air Services. Park on the grass so as not to block the crash gate or if other cars are there, park down Wood Lane on the left and walk back.

2 - Carry on the B5125 towards Hawarden village and turn right at the next roundabout onto Manor Lane, signed B5129 Sandycroft and Hawarden Industrial Estate. At the next roundabout turn right onto Manor Road, go straight on past the Arriva bus depot on the left and turn right at the next roundabout. This goes up to a dead end by a substation building, from here you can see most of the ramp between the Raytheon hangars. You can also turn left at this estate roundabout for other views. This estate gives the best views over the airport but building work continues so be careful where you park.

3 - Go back to the Manor Lane/Manor Road roundabout and turn right. On the right outside ATC Unit 2247 is XE852 Vampire on display. Carry on and go straight over the next roundabout and the A380 wing facility will be on your right. Park by a gate to a field on the left then walk down the road past the A380 building. From here any remaining items on the Raytheon ramp can be read. You can cross the field - climb over the fence or hedge just after the Airbus A380 wing facility and walk up to the airfield perimeter fence here but normally everything can be seen from the verge. Be aware that crossing the field sometimes draws the attention of the security.

4 - Back to the car and carry on down the road past the A380 building, cross the railway bridge and park in one of the pull ins on the left. A walk along the road may reveal anything in the first Raytheon hangar if the doors are open, plus anything which was parked nose on from the other areas. Also the Russian fighters and any other bits in the Aviateknik compound may be seen behind Hawarden Air Services from the bridge, though probably just Su17s "35 red" and "54 red" are left now. The An2s are in the hangar and can be seen if the doors are open though you might be able to see two fuselages from the road. Contact Hawarden Air Services prior to your visit as you may be able to arrange a tour, likewise with Aviateknik, tours do happen.

5 - Continue along this road away from the bridge and pull over when the road turns sharply left. This gives a view straight down the runway and of Raytheon again.

6 - In the fire training area alongside the simulation fire rig is the unmarked fuselage of ATP SET 75 c/n 2075. It doesn't appear to be visible from anywhere outside the airport.

7 - In the passenger terminal, the Chocks Away diner offers views across parts of the apron and the runway. It's not brilliant for photos as there is a fence after the diner but there are large glass windows, great for logging and watching the movements. It's located beyond the security gate so you will have to check in with security first. They will take your vehicle details and direct you to the diner.

Cheers

Ben :thumb:

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Re: Hawarden visitors' guide and frequencies

Post by andygolfer » Tue Jan 06, 2015 3:28 pm

that's excellent - thanks Ben
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Re: Hawarden visitors' guide and frequencies

Post by sonicbenj » Tue Jan 06, 2015 4:18 pm

No probs Andy :)

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