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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.

Anyone can edit it so long as they have been here for 90 days with 90 posts. Let's get consensus before changing and not go crazy

Thanks to Self Loading Bear for suggesting that we use a wiki. Which Aerodrome I Which Aerodrome II nvubu.

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14th Nov 2018, 19:42

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obviously evansb and dook both had light bulbs illuminate at the same time re soviet sphere and Africa...

Dook chose the right one with Mozambique

14th Nov 2018, 20:23

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Vilankulo ?

14th Nov 2018, 20:30

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Those unfamiliar with the ways of Africa would be surprised that Vilankulo airport is in better shape than this one.

14th Nov 2018, 20:38

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Quelimane ?

14th Nov 2018, 22:02

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Nope. More detail...

14th Nov 2018, 22:41

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How about Nampula ?
That has RWY 23.

14th Nov 2018, 22:48

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Good guess Terry!
But no...

You're all gonna kick yourselves....

14th Nov 2018, 22:59

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I'm not remotely familiar with that part of the world, but my pub-quiz geographical knowledge tells me that Maputo is the capital of said country. wikipedia tells me that its airport has a runway 23?

14th Nov 2018, 23:05

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Hahaha! Your pub-quiz knowledge pays off, jensdad!
So, as we say in the pub -- it's your shout!

Here's a view of the distinctive control tower I mentioned earlier...

14th Nov 2018, 23:10

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Thanks, grizzled. That tower looks a bit like a larger-scale version of Alderney's!
I have nothing ready, so Open House

15th Nov 2018, 08:53

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I am kicking myself for not answering Maputo last night.
I thought you already gave Dook the credits.
Anyway it wasn’t me this time by snatching it away just before Dook.
I do not have something in store either, so still Open House

SLB

15th Nov 2018, 09:01

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OK, try this one:

15th Nov 2018, 09:34

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Iberia steps? Spain?

15th Nov 2018, 11:21

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Yes and yes

15th Nov 2018, 12:11

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Mainland or islands ?

15th Nov 2018, 12:42

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Yes, the best first question. Mainland.

15th Nov 2018, 13:03

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Alicante and Almeria are fairly flat and Britannia operated from those.

However, I bet it's more obscure.

The other jet is America West Airlines but that doesn't help.

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15th Nov 2018, 15:01

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It looks more like Girona to me.

15th Nov 2018, 15:06

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'snot Asturias is it ?

15th Nov 2018, 15:14

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Well, a weird experience the last half hour or so. I've been out briefly, and on trying to log on again kept getting messages about DDoS, and unable to load the website. Anyone else get the same? Then suddenly OK again.

Back to the chase. I think the America West 737 must have been on lease to a European carrier, so it's a bit of a red herring.

Neither of the above guesses, but I would not describe it as obscure. There would often be 3-4 BAL aircraft there together.