Lemminkäinen Rock, a plane spotting point overlooking the Helsinki-Vantaa airport in Finland

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Lemminkäinen Rock, or Lemminkäisen Kallio, in Tuusula is a popular natural viewing spot for plane spotting at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Located just a few hundred meters from the end of a runway and nearly aligned with the flight path of incoming planes, it can be a fun outing for families with kids.

Although there are no official parking spaces, visitors can find unmarked spots along the nearby road. A short, well-worn trail leads up to the rock, which offers ample space to admire approaching aircraft. The walk is a bit steep and not stroller-friendly, and the sound of incoming planes may be intense for the youngest children.

For up-to-date runway information, the Flightradar24 app can help identify when the nearby runway is active, as usage depends on wind and weather conditions.