Car parking and viewing at Waddington.

[Doughnut]

As has been stated parking restrictions are in place around Waddington. Looks like runway 02 in use tomorrow so what options are there for viewing arrivals tomorrow. Is there any sensible car parking in Harmston village ?

[reaper493]

There is some parking on the southern edge of Waddington Village - I also believe (but have not seen myself so can't confirm) that the southern layby on the 'S' bend on tower/white lane is open, so some cars should get in there.

Most of Harmston is sign posted as 'access only' so not sure how'd the local's would feel if a million spotters descended on them haha.

There is also Coleby further to the south which offers great views of landing aircraft on 02 - my A400 shots from yesterday were taken here.

[Doughnut]

Thanks Reaper. Thought both lay-bys on Tower Lane where closed. Is the AW site compound site there?
Will check out Coleby. Sadly expect the fighters will turn inside that point.

[Reach 392]

I've parked in Harmston during last years CW with no issues, from memory there was less than a handful of spotters vehicles in the village on the arrivals day.

[taildragger]

Be aware that Station Road, Harmston (from Brant Road up to Harmston village) will be closed from 20th March until end of April, for re-surfacing, which may affect anyone coming in from the A46 direction.

[taildragger]

As has been stated parking restrictions are in place around Waddington. Looks like runway 02 in use tomorrow so what options are there for viewing arrivals tomorrow. Is there any sensible car parking in Harmston village ?

not really.

[ST24]

So is one of the laybys still useable on the 1178 bend? Absolute madness to come those off, zero point, just causes more frustration and danger!

[jamesg23]

the Southern layby is partially open on the s bends of tower lane. there is only one entry/exit available and that's if you come from the a15 end. there is space for a good number of cars.

[Rummy]

Just a quick question is there an approximate timescale for the cobra exercise? Trying to book a day off work which maybe not for a week or so?

[Professor_M]

Just a quick question is there an approximate timescale for the cobra exercise? Trying to book a day off work which maybe not for a week or so?

Exercise runs for the next three weeks.

Should be 6th - 24th March for Cw 23-1. Hopefully they get two in this year!

Arrivals look to be 2/3rd March.

Mike

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[Rummy]

Thanks Mike appreciated maybe worth week after this week as weather not looking great at mo

[smudger]

What time have the gates been opening for the car park? Cheers Sam

[Mike]

07.30

[smudger]

Cheers for the reply

[Matt Wardle]

As I can't get up to Waddo over the week, due to work, is the Wave open at the weekend? I know the chances of flying is slim but really want to make the trip up for the Indians

[reaper493]

It wasn't open this weekend.

You can park in the overspill though.

I've seen a photo of the people gathered at the fence side this morning - looks like absolute carnage.

[Matt Wardle]

It wasn't open this weekend.

You can park in the overspill though.

I've seen a photo of the people gathered at the fence side this morning - looks like absolute carnage.

Thanks, Yeah, I have been watching Ted Coningsby and it looks crazy.

[smudger]

Have people been queuing up along the a15 waiting for the car park to open?

[Stug298]

could any one tell me the best place to view the Indian and Belgian jets when parked please ? i went on Friday and couldn't see them when driving past the southern end of the airfield.....cheers

[reaper493]

The Belgians can be seen from the A607 on the west of the base.
They can be seen better by parking in the layby on tower lane, then walking down to crash gate 5.

The Mirages can be seen from the A15, south of the WAVE.