Noi Bai International Airport (HAN / VVNB) Plane Spotting Map & Live Active Runway Predictor
Hanoi (Soc Son), Viet Nam
Noi Bai
HAN/VVNB
Updated Wed 28 Oct, 05:11 local
- Active runway
- 11R / 11L
- METAR wind
- VRB @ 1 kt
- Best spot
- Short final 11R - sunny side
- Sun
- 100° / -11°
Wind vector · +0 kt headwind
VFR
Night
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Best Noi Bai (HAN) plane spotting locations by time of day & sun angle
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Spotting guideRunway windsATC frequencies
Lighting schedule
Morning 07:00-11:00, midday 11:00-14:00, afternoon 14:00-18:00 at HAN, scored from each spot's view bearing.
| Spotting Location | Morning (07:00-11:00) | Midday (11:00-14:00) | Afternoon / Golden Hour (14:00-18:00) | JetPhotos / Camera Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short final 11R - sunny side Runway 11R | SIDE LIGHT | HIGH SUN / TOP LIGHT | CLEAN FRONT LIGHT | Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 14:00-18:00 local. Avoid 07:00-09:00 harsh backlit contrast. |
| Short final 11L - sunny side Runway 11L | BACKLIT / GLARE | HIGH SUN / TOP LIGHT | SIDE LIGHT | Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Best local hours for crisp fuselage illumination: 16:00-17:00. Avoid 07:00-12:00 harsh backlit contrast. |
Runway winds and thresholds
Land 11R / 11L · Dep 11R / 11L
TAF at Wed 28 Oct, 08:00 shifts the wind to 320° at 5 kt, favoring 29L+29R in about 2.8 hours.
| End | Hdg | Length | Headwind | Crosswind | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11R | 107° | 12,466 ft | +0.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Both |
| 29L | 287° | 12,466 ft | +0.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Standby |
| 11L | 107° | 10,499 ft | +0.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Both |
| 29R | 287° | 10,499 ft | +0.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Standby |
Recommended camera lenses & ATC radio frequencies for Noi Bai (VVNB)
| Facility | MHz | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tower | 119.250 | Published |
| Tower | 125.225 | Published |
| Approach | 120.075 | Published |
| Approach | 121.000 | Published |
| Departure | 126.450 | Assigned |
| Ground | 121.650 | Published |
| Ground | 121.900 | Published |
| Delivery | 119.250 | Published |
| ATIS | 127.000 | Published |
Lens for the top pin: Sony FE 200-600mm, Uniden Bearcat BC125AT, FlightAware Pro Stick. Sony FE 200-600mmUniden Bearcat BC125ATFlightAware Pro Stick
Open the ATC frequency pageFrequently asked questions about plane spotting at Noi Bai (HAN/VVNB)
Which runway is active at Noi Bai (HAN/VVNB) right now?
As of Wed 28 Oct, 05:00 local, the METAR/TAF wind vector predicts landing and departure 11R+11L. The METAR wind is variable at 1 kt. 11R is the long-runway pick because the wind is calm or variable. Closed runways: none listed.
Where is the best place to plane spot at Noi Bai (HAN) in the morning vs. afternoon?
At 08:00 local the sun is at 117° azimuth and 26° elevation. Short final 11R - sunny side scores 69/100, 1234 m from runway 11R, view bearing 77.7°, best as a afternoon spot with a 150-600mm lens. At 16:00 the sun is at 248° and 18°. Short final 11R - sunny side scores 94/100 on a 77.7° view. Morning and afternoon picks follow that bearing: a view that wants the sun in the east is a morning spot, and a view that wants it in the west is an afternoon spot.
What is the best time to plane spot at Noi Bai International Airport?
The best time to plane spot at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN/VVNB) is the window marked CLEAN FRONT LIGHT for the fence you are using. Morning (07:00-11:00) front light: no listed spot stays fully front-lit. Afternoon / golden hour (14:00-18:00) front light: Short final 11R - sunny side. Midday (11:00-14:00) is HIGH SUN / TOP LIGHT at 2 of 2 spotting locations. Read the Best Time of Day & Lighting Schedule by Spot table for the lens and the hours to avoid harsh backlit contrast.
What is the sun direction at VVNB spotting locations?
VVNB spotting locations sun direction: Short final 11R - sunny side (runway 11R) is SIDE LIGHT in the morning, HIGH SUN / TOP LIGHT at midday, and CLEAN FRONT LIGHT in the afternoon. Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 14:00-18:00 local. Avoid 07:00-09:00 harsh backlit contrast. Short final 11L - sunny side (runway 11L) is BACKLIT / GLARE in the morning, HIGH SUN / TOP LIGHT at midday, and SIDE LIGHT in the afternoon. Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Best local hours for crisp fuselage illumination: 16:00-17:00. Avoid 07:00-12:00 harsh backlit contrast.
What lens focal length do I need for plane spotting at Noi Bai (HAN)?
Short final 11R - sunny side is 1234 m from the 11R centerline, so the lens is 150-600mm. The bands are fixed from that distance: 70-200mm inside 250 m, 100-400mm from 250 m to 450 m, and 150-600mm beyond 450 m. The aircraft itself is about 573 m from this pin on a 700 m final.
What ATC radio frequencies should I monitor while spotting at Noi Bai (VVNB)?
Monitor Tower 119.25 MHz, Ground 121.65 MHz, Approach 120.075 MHz, ATIS 127.0 MHz. Online streams lag by 30 seconds or more. A handheld VHF airband scanner at the fence is the zero-delay way to hear a runway change on Tower 119.25 MHz.
How do I know when Noi Bai (HAN) switches active runways?
TAF at Wed 28 Oct, 08:00 shifts the wind to 320° at 5 kt, favoring 29L+29R in about 2.8 hours. The $3/mo Telegram Runway-Shift Alert pings you when D-ATIS or the METAR wind vector changes the active runway: https://planespottingmap.com/airport/VVNB#runway-alerts