Re: Question for spotters
Paper Tiger
Speaking as someone who policed Heathrow or 11 years, FE is correct.
The bye laws say, as he quotes.
You have no right of access unless:
You are flying in or out.
You work there
You are meeting a specific person or dropping someone off.
It is not a matter of loitering etc, it is a matter of it being private propery, with its own bye laws. Just like any private property, you cannot be there unless you have the permission of the owner. How would you feel if your front garden was invaded by people who refused to leave?
There does not have to be a no access for pedestrians sign. Although yes, it may be disirable.
Yes, you can be moved off the property, by force if nessesary. And yes, the Airport includes all the perri roads.
He's also correct in that spotters take up an inordinate amount of police time.
Not only do they climb over fences, they block Emergency Access points with cars and then wander off. How would you feel if your family were killed becuase Fire/Ambulance and Police could not get access to an emegency because some idiot had left his car there and wandered off. Couldn't happen? Oh yes it could! RVP North access gates used to be a mecca for plane spotters.
The sensible approach, which sadly many don't adopt is to stay out of the way, and don't act daft!
Golf Charlie Charlie.
No, you do not fit any of the criteria above, you cannot enter the airport. The perri is on the airport.