Ottawa - Carp

1Helicopter hangars

Before entering the airport premises, turn right towards the helicopter hangars. The parking lot is located in front of the hangars, the helicopters are parked on the other side of the hangars. Park your car and walk past the hangars to shoot a few pics on the platform. There's no fence to obstruct your view. If someone is around, you may want to ask first.

2Around the hangars

From the same road to the helicopter hangars, views can be obtained. The number of trees hinders your view, so this spot is not good for taking pictures.

3Approach 10

Find your road around the airfield from the main buildings and you will appreciate this spot. Photography is excellent here in the afternoon. Both aircraft landing and turning to the runway for departure can be graphed here. Unfortunately, this spot is closed off by police when the Ottawa Air Show takes place.

4Approach 28

Although not as good as spot 3, the eastern landing is fairly open as well. Spot 4 is a little distant and small aircraft are usually fairly high when passing your lens. Moreover, runway 10 is mostly in use.

5Main platform

You have to be lucky to be allowed access to this spot. During office hours the parking lot is usually open and nobody will bother you. The parking lot is situated in front of the main First Air building and offers good views of aircraft activity. Photography is less good because of backlight.