Salvador-Deputado Luis Eduardo Magelhaes

1West side approach 10

The access road runs past the threshold of runway 10. Park your car at the parking lot and walk back towards the approach. Bring a ladder though, the fence is too high here. As this is near the base gate, you will be moved on quickly.

2Terminal

This is the best spot. It is located at the terminal Departure off-ramp. Nice pictures of traffic to and from runway 10 can be photographed from here. Also, a distant view of the military area can be had. But this is too far and the aircraft are parked too much nose-on to be able to make anything out of it.

3South east side taxiway

This is also a nice spot. From the terminal, go clock wise around the airport. Keep heading as south as possible, following the airfield perimeter. This will not be visible at all times because there is a residential area on the north east side. Upon leaving this residential area you will see the threshold of runway 28 from the north. Go right before the roundabout and follow the fence line, you will now pass the threshold. Go right again, still following the perimeter. The road bends sharply to the left make a right at the T-junction/roundabout near the beach. Take the fifth street on your right. This will pass the small stream and become unpaved afterwards. When it bends left, follow the road and take a track towards one of the sand dunes.

4East side approach 28

The aforementioned road along the threshold of runway 28, is also the one from which the approaching aircraft can be viewed.

Alternatively, go to the north side of the threshold of runway 28. This is a good spot during the winter because of the lighting conditions. Unfortunately, the only reasonable spot is on private property, so ask permission if possible.

5North west side approach 17

There is a small road running parallel to the BA-099 road connecting the access road to some companies and the roundabout. From here, you will have good views of the northern approach.

6South side and cargo ramps - Flamengo street

If you are able to gain access to the airfield terrain, you can watch the general aviation approaching from the south. This road ends at the cargo area. Head back to the large roundabout and go nearly full circle taking the fourth exit. The road with multiple separate lanes bends right and you can make a U-turn a bit later. You will now be tracking back on the same road and when reach the bend again, you will be able to make a right onto the Estrada do Flamengo. This leads to a gate and eventually to the cargo area and passes the threshold of runway 35.