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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.
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  • 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 23rd May 2018, 07:07
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Komi could have been worse. I worked with an American geologist in Usinsk who subsequently worked In Kazakhstan. She said Karachaganak made Usinsk seem like a Butlin’s Holiday Camp!

Since you’ve been there, I have a question about Sea Lion Island. Was it occupied by the Argentinians in 1982?
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Old 23rd May 2018, 07:19
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Originally Posted by India Four Two
Komi could have been worse. I worked with an American geologist in Usinsk who subsequently worked In Kazakhstan. She said Karachaganak made Usinsk seem like a Butlin’s Holiday Camp!

Since you’ve been there, I have a question about Sea Lion Island. Was it occupied by the Argentinians in 1982?
IIRC they had an occasional visit from the Argentinean military - just to show who was in charge - but no permanent garrison - it's a pretty remote spot TBH and there is nowhere to hide so using it as a jumping off/recce base for the Brits was a no goer....................
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Old 23rd May 2018, 15:24
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How about one of the liquid variety? From the RH seat of one of DHC's finest!
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Old 23rd May 2018, 21:36
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Lake Hood, looking northwest?
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Old 23rd May 2018, 21:44
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Lake Hood it is. Shares the control tower with the big boys next door.
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Old 24th May 2018, 00:21
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Never been there but I recognized that straight edged island instantly, as well as the air scoop of course.

Open house.
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Old 24th May 2018, 01:44
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Where's this little rascal?
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Old 24th May 2018, 05:39
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Somewhere in Iceland?
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Old 24th May 2018, 06:30
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Somewhere in Iceland?
Faeroes maybe??
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Old 24th May 2018, 07:49
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Or, Northern Sweden ?
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Old 24th May 2018, 10:57
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Stockholm maybe.
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Old 24th May 2018, 12:46
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Originally Posted by Heathrow Harry
Faeroes maybe??
Faeroes certainly, LHRH.
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Old 24th May 2018, 13:00
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If it's not a heliport, there's only one airport in the Faeroes.

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Old 24th May 2018, 21:24
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First one to name the airfield gets it
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Old 25th May 2018, 06:56
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Originally Posted by jensdad
First one to name the airfield gets it
Well the Airport is Vagar but I can't see where the clue picture was taken at all

OH if correct
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Old 25th May 2018, 07:24
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You're right, Harry. The PA28 was parked in the corner of the apron just to the right of the terminal, looking from landside. A new terminal has been built since I took the photo in 2008, so it might look very different now.
The code is FAE but it is widely known as Vagar rather than simply Faroe Islands Airport, hence my pedantry, Dook
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Originally Posted by jensdad
You're right, Harry. The PA28 was parked in the corner of the apron just to the right of the terminal, looking from landside. A new terminal has been built since I took the photo in 2008, so it might look very different now.
The code is FAE but it is widely known as Vagar rather than simply Faroe Islands Airport, hence my pedantry, Dook
The geology looked right for the Faeroes but I couldn't see cruddy dirt that close to the tarmac in what were recent pics...

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As it's been a while since there was a mystery aerodrome on this thread, here's a few ground level images of one.

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And one overhead to assist.

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Each image is has a link to a larger version below it.
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Old 1st Jun 2018, 03:28
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Did you give the game away on the right hand side of that last image?
Crop it quick before anyone else jumps in....
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Thanks - have fixed it - 2nd one that has been found with where I'd not cropped out the name.

Here's another overhead,

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