Planespotting Toulouse — LFBO
For frame-hunters, Toulouse is special. Airbus home turf — prototypes and test flights (A350 and more). Expect pre-delivery jets and test movements; this page shows you where to catch them.
- TVF87KZ B738 38,000 ft
- NSZ365L B738 38,000 ft
- FWLXV A35K
Conditions right now
Ask the sky
What flew over this morning? Where was that loud one heading? Ask in plain words — the answer comes from real recorded traffic.
Airport profile
Typical traffic by hour
Relative intensity by local hour — a typical day, not live data.Peak: 09:00
Typical traffic mix
- Narrowbody38%
- Widebody37%
- Bizjet10%
- Turboprop10%
- Military5%
Spotter score
Our editorial rating (0–100).Best time of year
When the interesting traffic peaks.Where to spot
Runway threshold
Airbus home turf — prototypes and test flights (A350 and more). Where enthusiasts gather to catch fresh and test frames.
Delivery ramp view
The pre-delivery apron is where fresh frames sit before their first flight — scan for test registrations.
Respect private property, signage and the airport security perimeter. Spotterra predicts the active runway from live weather on the dashboard.
What you'll see
Factory-fresh airframes on test and delivery flights, wearing manufacturer or temporary registrations, alongside normal traffic. The prototypes are the prize.
What actually flew over Toulouse in the last 30 days
Measured from our own ADS-B data — not a schedule, but what really passed overhead.
- A20N 36.8 %
- A320 31.6 %
- A321 5.3 %
- A339 5.3 %
- A359 5.3 %
- B738 5.3 %
- BCS3 5.3 %
- E195 5.3 %
FAQ
Can I see new aircraft being tested at LFBO?
Yes — factory-fresh frames and test flights are the draw. Spotterra flags the one-off test movements so you don't miss a prototype over Toulouse.
Where's the best spot at LFBO?
Runway threshold. The active runway follows the wind — Spotterra predicts it from the METAR.
How do I track a specific test registration?
Add the registration to your Spotterra wishlist and you'll get an alert the moment it shows up in your radius.
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