Airplane Storage Europe

Photography: Rare Glimpse of Airplane Storage in Europe

Sam Chui·
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Teruel

Teruel is located in eastern Spain.

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The dry climate makes it suitable for long-term storage of aircraft. During the COVID-19 pandemic around 100 grounded planes were parked there.

Sebastian T (atcpilot_photography) recently visited there and sent in these pictures. All photos were taken by Sebastian. No sharing or re-production is allowed without his permission.

Over 100 airplanes in current storage at Teruel, Spain. Photo Sebastian T (atcpilot_photography)
Over 100 aircraft currently in storage at Teruel, Spain. Photo Sebastian T (atcpilot_photography)
a group of airplanes parked on a runway
an aerial view of airplanes parked on a runway
a group of airplanes parked on the ground
South African Airways A350 recently flew into Teruel for storage
A South African Airways A350 recently flew into Teruel for storage
a group of airplanes parked on a runway
a group of airplanes parked on the ground
There are a total of 9 Lufthansa A380 in storage at Teruel
There is a total of 9 Lufthansa A380s in storage at Teruel
a large white airplane on a runway
a group of airplanes on a runway
a group of airplanes on a runway

Tarbes Lourdes

The airport is located an equal distance between the cities of Tarbes and Lourdes in the Southwest of France.

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There are currently more than 60 heavy aircraft in storage, including many newly built A350s straight from the Airbus factory.

aerial view of airplanes on a runway
A350 of Aeroflot, Turkish Airlines can be seen in Tarbes-Loudres
a group of airplanes on a runway
5 HNA Group A350 are in storage including Hainan Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines
a group of airplanes parked on a runway
Most of Air France A380 have now been retired and stored in Teruel
a group of airplanes on a runway
a group of white airplanes on a runway
The first 2 ex-Singapore Airlines A380 are on the chopping block.
a group of airplanes on a runway
a group of airplanes on a runway
a large white airplane on a runway

Video of Teruel Airport

All photos were taken by Sebastian T (atcpilot_photography). No sharing or re-production is allowed without his express permission.