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

Vilankulo ?

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

Quelimane ?

Nope. More detail...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....ec28d652dd.jpg

How about Nampula ?
That has RWY 23.

Good guess Terry!
But no...

You're all gonna kick yourselves....

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? :)

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...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....834095d591.jpg

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

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....895b6703f1.jpg
OK, try this one:

Yes and yes

Mainland or islands ?

Yes, the best first question. Mainland.

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.

It looks more like Girona to me.

'snot Asturias is it ?

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.