Madrid overnighter 17-18/4/24

[keithh]

I wanted to fly in an A350 as it was the only current mainstream airliner I hadn't flown in so I booked the IB3166 from Madrid to LHR. My departing flight was aboard A330 EC-LUB, chosen as it was the cheapest and I didn't want to get up too early! The only frame made before departure was a SAS A320N.

LHR 17/4
EI-SIY A320N

On arrival in Madrid, I caught the Metro to Barajas and walked to the new viewing area installed recently. I collected my pass from security and proceeded to the gate where a member of staff let me in. The gate is padlocked at all times and you have to be let out when you want to leave. Inside there are a couple of bench tables positioned in the shade of the trees and a small platform to get you above most of the fences for photography. There were a couple of spotters, possibly German, and a family so there was plenty of room. I stayed until 8pm when it was still very light but there was next to nothing of interest coming in so I opted to leave. I only logged what was new for me.

Madrid 17/4
EC-OBY A321NX
EC-OAY A350
CC-BGP 787
EC-OAS A321NX
EC-NIA A321NX
EC-OCI A321NX
CS-TCF A330N
EC-NZQ A320N
EC-NTU A320
EC-OBO 737
EC-OCH A321NX
EC-KJQ BEECH 350
EC-MLC CRJ 1000
D-BEST FALCON 2000
OE-LSQ A320N
LV-FVI A330
EC-NVZ 787
EC-KLD 757F
EI-HOF A320N
9H-QCG 737
EC-OEB E195 E2
D-IEGA CITATION 525
EC-NVQ 737
TC-RDF A321NX
CC-BGM 787
EC-NGP A321NX
EC-ODN A320
F-HMPR CITATION 525
EC-OBP 737
YL-ARE E135BJ
9H-WZW A320
EI-IHE 737MAX
9H-NFR ATR 72
I-JAMI FALCON 50
EC-NUG 737F
EC-OCR A350
EC-OBJ 737
EC-JYT CL604
EC-OCC A321NX
B324X A350
EC-OEA E195 E2
EC-OEC E195 E2
EC-LTF GLOBAL
9H-WDT A321NX
LX-LBR 737
G-IJLJ CITATION 525
EC-OEM 787
TS-ITA A320
Overflights
OO-TMZ 737MAX
LX-LBK 737MAX
D-CPTN PC 24
SE-RZY A320N

I retired to my hotel via an Indian restaurant and was up in the morning in time to be at the viewing area gate just after the 8.30 opening time. Today I had the area to myself until  it was time to check in for my flight. The sun isn't in a great position in the morning unfortunately but I managed some darkish shots.

18/4
9H-WDK A321NX
EC-OBK 737
EC-NCY 787
N1459A GULF 4
D-IPAA CITATION 525
YR-DSE A320
9H-WDE A321N
EC-NSE A350
N15TM GULF4
EC-MFE 737F
EC-LOV CRJ 1000
EC-NGS 787
EC-OES A350
EC-MNS 787
EC-NHU CRJ 200
EC-NFA E195 E2
EC-KCP A330
EC-NGM 787
EC-NQJ 757F
CS-DOL CITATION 525
EC-LOJ CRJ 1000
EC-JQG A330
EC-MMY 787
EC-NEN A330
EC-MLT 787
B207J 787
EC-NEI 787
TC-RDL A321NX
CC-BGJ 787
EC-OAU A321NX
EC-NUL A330
EC-OFM A350
EC-NUY 737
EC-OAX A350
EC-LXQ A320
EC-OBQ 737F
EI-AZC 737F
TC-LPA A321NX
EC-ODI 787
EC-NUI A330
EC-MSZ 787
EC-OEP E195 E2
EC-NUD A321NX
EC-EFH ROCKWELL 690 preserved to the south of the satellite terminal.
Overflights
SE-RTL 737MAX
TS-INT A320
LX-LBT 737
9A-BWK A319 Seen on finals to Torrejon
EI-HGN 737MAX
9H-QDS 737
9H-MAC 737

My return flight was aboard EC-OAX and there was nothing new at Heathrow on arrival. My objective was achieved and I had a good couple of half days into the bargain.

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[christoff]

Excellent Keith, great log and great photo's, and looked like great weather too..

[keithh]

Not a cloud but the wind was cold on Thursday

[Jeff]

Fantastic shots Keith, can you price the overnight for us please, I'm sure other members may like to do the trip.

[keithh]

Apr 24, 2024 6:49:49 GMT Jeff said:

Fantastic shots Keith, can you price the overnight for us please, I'm sure other members may like to do the trip.

I booked the Iberia flights on the BA website and I used a few Avios but the basic fare was about £85. The hotel was a freebie on Hotels.com but there are a few in Barajas around £70. However book well in advance and you could get one for as little as £49.

[deke]

What a great, and cost effective, way to spend a couple of days. The photos are a treat.