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Update of the database up to 31-12-2023 can be found in Post 3731 page 187 06-01-2024
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.
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Each challenge shall run at least 24-hours before a winner is declared by the original poster. This is to enable all Ppruners to search for the challenge and to contribute. · This is not a competition, no points are assigned to the winner. Please be careful when posting your answer early, especially when you intend to declare Open House. Much other Ppruners are put-off if the answer is already given and you still have to wait till the initial 24-hours are over anyway. Anyone can edit this Wiki post provided they have been member of Pprune for 90 days and have minimum 90 posts. But please let's get consensus before changing and not go crazy. Last edited 06-01-2024 by Self loading bear Links: Which Aerodrome I Which Aerodrome II Which Aerodrome Mk III

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Old 29th May 2022, 08:34
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Don't think we've had many challenges from this sunny country
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Old 29th May 2022, 12:35
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Mahe, Seychelles?
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Old 29th May 2022, 13:37
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Mahe, Seychelles?
I don’t think so,
different threshold markings and apron clearly separated from threshold so unlikely that passengers walk over threshold markers.
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Old 30th May 2022, 07:32
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It's a fairly quiet spot TBH

but with the usual Shopping Centre attached





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Old 30th May 2022, 14:13
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Originally Posted by Asturias56
It's a fairly quiet spot TBH

but with the usual Shopping Centre attached

Looks more like check-in but it could be both.
Caribbean somewhere?
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Old 30th May 2022, 14:43
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I was told it was a shop selling local produce - clearly the local airlines have outsourced their catering to BA

Go south young man

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Old 31st May 2022, 08:07
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Old 31st May 2022, 13:33
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Peruvian Upper Amazon? There seem to be lots of remains of oxbow lakes in the background. And entirely normal for the village to be built up around the airfield.
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Old 1st Jun 2022, 07:36
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No, not Peru and not the Amazon, but definitely on the right lines - lots of BIG rivers in S America! As you might expect local commerce is wholly agricultural


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Old 1st Jun 2022, 08:36
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The Chaco? I'm combing the Rio Bermejo ;-)
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Old 1st Jun 2022, 09:06
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Aeropuerto Fuerte Olimpo, Paraguay River?
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Old 2nd Jun 2022, 07:26
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Da -da!! Well done that man! Tucked away in the NE corner of Paraguay - a VERY quiet spot indeed. I believe the new strip is quite recent - I think the old one (non-metalled) can be seen on the GE image






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Old 2nd Jun 2022, 09:25
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The hills adjacent to the airstrip were the giveaway. Once I thought I'd identified it, googled to find out more and saw many pics of the "supermarket". Will post a follow-up challenge in a minute.
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Old 2nd Jun 2022, 09:29
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used to be lot easier when you could turn on AIRPORTS on GE........
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Old 2nd Jun 2022, 09:37
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Here's one for deep consideration... Regret I have only this photo but if further clues required there are pics of nearby places.


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Old 2nd Jun 2022, 10:41
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Aberporth?
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Old 2nd Jun 2022, 10:47
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Somewhat chillier than Aberporth.
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Old 2nd Jun 2022, 10:58
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And the runway is nearly two and a half times the length of Aberporth's.
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Old 2nd Jun 2022, 11:39
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Macrihanish?
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Bingo, Chevv, you mulled over it correctly! Floor's all yours.
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