Plane Spotting at PVG (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) | FlightCatcherPro
Skip to map
FlightCatcherPro
  1. Home
  2. Airports
  3. PVG

Plane spotting at PVG

Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai (Pudong)

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is a major hub for international flights and offers great spotting opportunities for diverse aircraft. Identify and collect aircraft with FlightCatcherPro.

Where to spot

  • ·Terminal 2 Viewing Deck
  • ·Airport Hotel Rooftop

Rare catches

Look for these types to grow your collection:

A380747-8777F

By the numbers

PVG features two parallel runways and handles a high volume of international traffic.

Spotter tips

  • ·Arrive early for the best spots
  • ·Use binoculars for distant aircraft
  • ·Check flight schedules for arrivals and departures

Best time to spot

Early morning and late afternoon provide the best light and peak traffic.

Spotting at PVG? Identify the next arrival with your camera, or upload a photo you already have, in FlightCatcherPro.

Download on App StorePre-register on Google Play
Featured in Top 10 best airports for plane spotting →

© 2026 FlightCatcherPro

All plane spotting airports
B-2001 Boeing 777-300ER China Eastern Airlines, PVG → LHR, 19 Sept 2026, photographed by Josh.uk

B-2001China Eastern 777-300ER

Photo: Josh.uk

Notable aircraft

B-2001 Boeing 777-300ER China Eastern Airlines, PVG → LHR, 19 Sept 2026, photographed by Josh.uk

B-2001China Eastern 777-300ER

Photo: Josh.uk

Nearby plane spotting airports

  • SZV·Suzhou Guangfu Airport83 mi
  • HSN·Zhoushan Putuoshan Airport90 mi
  • NGB·Ningbo Lishe International Airport93 mi