 Airfield and viewing Edinburgh Airport has 2 operational runways; The main runway 06/24 measures 2560m x 46m, and the secondary runway 12/30 is 1798m x 46m. There are currently around 22 terminal stands with approximately 15 additional remote parking stands. There is no dedicated viewing area in the terminal, but beyond security control the departure lounge has views to the runway. Excellent views of the landing and departing aircraft can be found at the following locations: Ingliston Market: A huge open air area adjacent to the perimeter fence west of the terminal. Follow signs to Quality Inn and Royal Highland Showground. Turnhouse: Lennymuir Road (follow the signs from the A8 to the Cargo Centre). Almond Bank: On the north perimeter facing the runway but also the morning sun. More information here.
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on text by Bill Gleeson with grateful thanks. Some photographs kindly
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