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Here is a read only link to the Aerodrome Database - WhichAerodrome.xlsx. Up to date as of 1/5/2019. Catching up slowly - up to May 2019 now (Mar 2020).

Here are some "rules" for Which Aerodrome. These are based upon the original suggestions from the very first thread, and have a few additions. Also please be patient as when you are active others may be asleep.
  • A historic picture of an aerodrome will be posted. Newer pictures are allowed but the theme here is to compare/contrast old with new as well as identifying aerodromes which no longer exist.
  • The person who correctly identifies it will be declared the 'winner' by the original poster.
  • That winner shall either post another challenge or declare the floor open. Anyone may then post the next challenge.
  • If the winner of the challenge does not respond to the notification of their success within 48 hours, an Open house can be declared when there is consensus between multiple other posters which are on line.
  • When the poster of a challenge does not respond within 48 hours of a posted answer, this poster can be declared winner if the answer is considered correct in a consensus of multiple other posters.
  • If Open House is declared, regular posters should not jump in immediately, but time should be given for those who are not great at naming the correct location as they may have some good images.
  • There will only be one challenge running at a time.
  • Try to use elderly photos and not Google Earth, Zoom Earth or any other search engine, pics
  • Try to post images that are not already present on internet, as Google Image Search will find them if they are.
  • Personal photos are acceptable as they show the aerodrome as it is now.
  • When confirming the correct location, the location and winner should be stated to negate any deletion of posts.
  • Please don't delete your posts, let everyone see your successes, failures and challenges.
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Old 6th Sep 2011, 12:09
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Atyrau airport in Kazakhstan
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I think sabredog has the correct answer.

They drive on the left, it is in a desert ( Betpak Dala ) and the google images of the airfield tie up with the posted picture.
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Old 6th Sep 2011, 12:32
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And, apparently, it is not enough to know that there is a long lens effect, one needs to read it correctly. Almost only airport in Kazachstan that I DID NOT look at .

As an ex-Soviet state, I don't think they drive on the left, however…..

And the altitude is -72 ft Minus 72 feet (StressFree probably has fits of laughter right now), and the other (Right this direction) runway is not active. The latitude was not bad, though, 47°N.
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Old 6th Sep 2011, 12:35
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Sabredog, yes its Atyrau in Kazakhstan

Somewhere that I fly to several times a year.

Over to you sir.


Reg, its a grim place in the winter. We usually go from here to Uralsk, which is FAR worse. The boss is an oil man and theres lots in this area.......even at -72'.
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Thank you,Stressfree.
The next challenge;
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Blackbushe Airport, near Farnborough?
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Old 6th Sep 2011, 12:58
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The US of A?
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Old 6th Sep 2011, 13:00
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Sorry Stressfree,not Blackbushe,although there is a passing resemblance.
Correct,Swinty,it is in the U.S.A.
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Old 6th Sep 2011, 13:12
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Is it in New England?

(passing resemblance to Blackebush, Farnborough)
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New England is correct,Swinty.
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Old 6th Sep 2011, 13:34
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New Bedford ?
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Old 6th Sep 2011, 15:06
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Not New Bedford,Descol.
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Old 6th Sep 2011, 16:55
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Auburn Lewiston municipal airport, Androscoggin County, Maine, United States.

My eyes are sore.
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Old 6th Sep 2011, 17:22
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Swinty, I also think its Auburn, took a lot of finding but I think you've got it..............
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Correct,Swinty.
YHC
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Old 6th Sep 2011, 17:48
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Here's an easy one.

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Old 6th Sep 2011, 18:09
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Not Sondre Stromfjord.
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Old 6th Sep 2011, 18:39
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Lugano Airport.
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Definately Lugano.
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Not Lugano either I'm afraid.

Ernie's Cafe at Friday Harbour should give you a clue.
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