Paris Issy-les-Moulineaux Heliport - Spotting Guide

Paris Issy-les-Moulineaux Heliport – Spotting Guide

December 23, 2020 - last modified on November 29, 2023

Paris Heliport Issy-les-Moulineaux (JDP/LFPI) is Paris’ main helicopter airfield. The small field can be found southwest of the city’s centre and isn’t that big actually, so it only provides space for 4-5 companies. While the west can’t be approached/accessed without permission, it is easy to shoot from along street and the fence in the north and from a park in the east.

It hosts a big variety of aircraft and colors – from a Securite Civil base to flight school helicopters, private aircraft and medical helicopters. During the anual parade on the 14th of July paired with a military parade above Paris, this airfield is used by plenty military helicopters normally.

Written by Severin Hackenberger. Last Update: October 2021

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Spotting Information
Ladder	Not necessary as you can shoot thur the fence/its bars or even above it.
Car/Public Transport	Spots are within walking distance from nearby public transport stops such as Suzanne Lenglen tram stop.
Drinks/Food/Restrooms	Available around the airport.
Hotels	Several around here as well.
Season	Summer is better as spots are located on the northern side. Plus, July 14th is good with some additional military traffic.

	Spot #1 – Rue Henry Farman – Western ramps
WHERE	This located can be found along the sidewalk along Rue Henry Farman north of the airfield simply.

WHAT	Best for the nearby ramps in the field’s west, which are too far away from the next spot.

TIME	In the mornings only.

MISC.	All you need around in the nearby streets. Just shoot thru the fence here.

FOCAL LENGTH	200-400mm Grey helicopter = 290mm

	Spot #2 – Centre Sportif – All movements
WHERE	Enter the small park/green area east of the airfield from the north – next to JDP’s official terminal/headoffice – called “Centre Sportif – Suzanne Lenglen” and after a few meters of walking to the south you should see a free space with a little conrete object from where you can shoot nicely…

WHAT	All movements here, however some ramps may be a bit far away.

TIME	Mornings till noon.

MISC.	All you need around in the nearby streets. Just shoot from the sidewalk/bench here.

FOCAL LENGTH	100-400mm Securite civil = 400mm