Photography rules in Spain

[FNF Rafale]

Hi everybody,
Can anyone tell me the rules to take military aircraft pictures in Spain, especially near Malaga Basa ?
Thanks in advance.
Marc

[Stefan]

Hi everybody,
Can anyone tell me the rules to take military aircraft pictures in Spain, especially near Malaga Basa ?
Thanks in advance.
Marc

Hi Marc,

I do not know the exact rules, but I would be surprised if they differ from other countries. As in; no infrastructure allowed on photos.

My perception; whether or not they actively monitor if photos are being taken depends on the number of people doing so at a particular base and the 'local' security boss.

Rgds,
Stefan

[FNF Rafale]

Hi everybody,
Can anyone tell me the rules to take military aircraft pictures in Spain, especially near Malaga Basa ?
Thanks in advance.
Marc

Hi Marc,

I do not know the exact rules, but I would be surprised if they differ from other countries. As in; no infrastructure allowed on photos.

My perception; whether or not they actively monitor if photos are being taken depends on the number of people doing so at a particular base and the 'local' security boss.

Rgds,
Stefan

Thanks,
But that's the point. I need the exact rules.
As a former military pilot, I can tell you that taking a/c pictures in france is allowed, as long as you don't see installations on the view. However, many policemen send away spotters that do not know the real law.
This why I am asking. In Malaga, if you take a military plane from the south, the background is the airport, which means no military installation.
I guess some Spanish spotters could have a better idea.
Thanks.

[Lamboali]

Hi Marc,
Don't know if this will be of any use or not, but I am told from a friend of mine in Spain in general you should be 200m from the fence and not have any buildings in you photos.

From a personal point of view I quite often when I fly into Malaga drive round to the military ramp and shoot over the fence (which is low in places as the ground outside is higher) or shoot though the fence and haven't had hassle. It is only the airport behind. If any visiting aircraft are parked at the end near the buildings, you wont be able to photograph them anyway due to obstacles.

At Moron they like you 200m from the fence

Albacete again the approaches are fine, but the civil terminal or over the fences isn't.

Not sure if this has been any help but just my experiences.

Regards,

Ali

[Martijn.]

Hello Marc,

As a matter of fact, I am in Spain now, visited so far Zaragoza, Cuatro Vientos, Getafe and Torrejón. I have had some encounters with several authorities, just hand over your passport or ID before they ask, and say 'Nado infrastructuro, sempre en aire' (or something) before they ask, and in my experience so far they seemed somehow 'relieved' when I did so, and 'Adios', off they went to let you be.
I keep two memory cards, one for the shot to the base and one for planes in the air. Be sure you always have the air shots card in your camera and you can show them your pictures, preferrably, again, before they ask.

Hope my experience comes as help for you.

Martijn