Hello, IFC
If you are like me, then you likely fly between JFK, LAX and LHR with the occasional small GA airport. In my opinion, this can get quite repetitive. For all of you that are looking for some beautiful, niche and hidden airports to visit in IF, this is the list for you.
In this list, there are currently 54 airports in Every Continent. Please expand this list using the form at the bottom of this page.
Let’s go!
Europe
Tivat
Features a circle to land on one side, and a so called “highway” visual approach on the other (named after the highway it follows)
ICAO: LYTV
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 42°24′17″N 18°43′24″E
Cristiano Ronaldo
The approach is pretty challenging. You remain on downwind and then turn onto a very short final. It is also a tabletop runway meaning pilots need to react according to the GPWS callouts. The island itself is absolutely beautiful
ICAO: LPMA
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 32°41′39″N 16°46′41″W
Münster Osnabrück
The Approch to Runway 25 is a bit special as the Aircrafts Turn near the city Osnabrück to runway heading then they pass the Teutoburger Forrest low and continue decendingvall the way passing an German Autobahn and directly after that an canal and because of that canal and old regulations the tuch down point is not at the begining of the runway. Because those old rules say that an Aircraft isn’t allowed to fly lower that an minimum altitude above an canal as there were lot of smoke from thoses ships. And it still applies for today.
ICAO: EDDG
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 52°08′10″N 07°41′09″E
Totegegie
This remote airport is on an island only accessible by plane or by boat!
ICAO: NTGJ
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 23°05′04″S 134°53′07″W
San Sebastián
Located by a mountain on the beautiful Franco-Spanish border, this airport is surrounded by breathtaking scenery!
ICAO: LESO
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 43°21′23″N 01°47′26″W
Klagenfurt
The airport is situated next to the beautiful Wörthersee lake, in the south of Austria. The scenery is so beautiful, go do a pattern and you’ll see what we mean.
ICAO: LOWK
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 46°38′34″N 014°20′14″E
Calvi
This airport provides beautiful mountainous scenery upon approach and departure!
ICAO: LFKC
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 42°31′30″N 08°47′24″E
Alpes d'Huez
Hidden in the French Alps, this small and hidden airport is a natural beauty that I highly recommend visiting.
ICAO: LFHU
Type: Altiport
Coordinates: 45°05′16″N 006°05′06″E
Tromsø
Deep in northern Norway, this relatively large airport offers magnificent flights around endless mountains and lakes.
ICAO: ENTC
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 69°40′53″N 018°55′04″E
Dinard
This airport in France is located right on the coast, near the beautiful city of Saint Malo, and is a quick hop away from the beautiful Mont Saint Michel.
ICAO: LFRD
Style: Airport
Coordinates: 48°35′16″N 002°04′48″W
Samedan
Lodged between snow capped peaks, this Swiss airport is definitely one of the most beautiful in Europe.
Sion
This Swiss airport provides a magnificent view of the swiss alps and a wonderful flying experience!
ICAO: LSGS
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 46°13′10.53″N 7°19′36.35″E
ICAO: LSZS
Type: Military
Coordinates: 46°32′02″N 009°53′02″E
Sylt
Located in Germany, this beautiful small airport is a GA pilot’s dream.
ICAO: EDXW
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 54°54′48″N 008°20′26″E
Donegal
On the northern coast of Ireland, this small airstrip is located between two beaches, making it another natural wonder.
ICAO: EIDL
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 55°02′39″N 008°20′28″W
Aosta
This airport is yet another European wonder, but located in Italy this time!
ICAO: LIMW
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 45°44′18″N 007°22′07″E
North America
Jack Edwards
The Gulf Coast beaches make the scenery nice.
ICAO: KJKA
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 30°17′23″N 087°40′18″W
Lake Havasu
This airport is near one of the biggest lakes in the SoCal Arizona border.
ICAO: KHII
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 34-34-16.0460N 114-21-29.7970W
Adirondack
A regional airport nestled in the famous Adirondack Park. As you fly in, you can take in the beautiful scenery of some of the most remote locations of New York state. It is located very near Lake Placid, a small village nestled in the lush green mountains which has hosted the Winter Olympic Games twice.
ICAO: KSLK
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 44°23′07″N 074°12′22″W
Montauk
Short runway perfectly suited for GA flying. Enjoy a scenic approach over the Atlantic Ocean into one of the most popular weekend destinations for New York City Residents. Fun fact: Montauk is the easternmost point of the state of New York, located on Long Island, and it stretches so far east that New York shares a maritime border with Rhode Island.
ICAO: KMTP
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 41°04′36″N 071°55′14″W
Saint Maries
Beautiful terrain in a mountainous area is what makes this airport exceptional!
ICAO: S71
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 47-19-32.9200N 116-34-36.0400W
Merrill Field
This extraordinary airport is nestled in the Alaskan mountains, and contains over 1000 gates in IF!
ICAO: PAMR
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 61°12′49″N 149°50′40″W
Jaspers Airstrip
This little airport is a hidden gem to Canada. It’s hidden right on the border of British Columbia in Jasper, Alberta. This remote airport is a little grass strip that is wedged in a valley between the beautiful Canadian Rockies.
ICAO: CYJA
Type: Airstrip
Coordinates: 52° 59’ 48N, 118° 03’ 34W
Cedar Rapids Eastern Iowa
Beautiful scenery cradles this airport all around!
ICAO: KCID
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 41°53′04.9″N 91°42′38.9″W
Roanoke
This airport has a short runway and high terrain, making it difficult and outstanding!
ICAO: KROA
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 33°07′47″N 085°22′20″W
Juneau
Beautiful and difficult river visual approach through snowy mountains is what makes this airport special!
ICAO: PAJN
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 58°21′18″N 134°34′35″W
Providenciales Intl
This airport in Turks & Caicos is surrounded by beautiful water and vivid coral reefs!
ICAO:MBPV
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 21°46′25″N 72°15′57″W
Keneohe Station
Ex WWII naval station, this beautiful airport allows you to have some military fun!
ICAO: PHNG
Type: Military
Coordinates: 21.443611°N 157.748889°W
Southwest Oregon Regional
This beautiful airport allows flights over a beautiful bay upon approach!
ICAO: KOTH
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 43°25′02″N 124°15′46″W
Oceanea Naval Station
This station is a beautiful naval base for some military fun!
ICAO: KNTU
Type: Military
Coordinates: 36°49′14″N 76°02′00″W
Eliza Island
This small airstrip is located on Eliza Island, WA. The plot twist is that the island contains nothing except the airport! Short runways and water skimming are what Eliza is all about!
ICAO: WA93
Type: Airstrip
Coordinates: 48.6529444,-122.5859222
Ranger Creek
I might be a bit biased, but in my opinion, this is one of the most beautiful airports in the world. Located between two mountains at the base of Mt. Rainier, this airstrip is a true natural treasure.
ICAO: 21W
Type: Airstrip
Coordinates: 47.0131389,-121.5336667
Grand Canyon
This airport is the gateway to the legendary Grand Canyon! Hop in a Cub and go bush flying!
ICAO: KGCN
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 35°57′08″N 112°08′49″W
South America
Fernando de Noronhay
This airport’s short runway and beautiful scenery make it an enjoyable challenge!
ICAO: SBFN
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 03°51′17″S 032°25′42″W
Antonio Narino
This beautiful Colombian airport is located right in the middle of the Andes mountains!
ICAO: SKPS
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 1°23′45″N 77°17′28″W
Paraty
This airport in Brazil is the frontier between beautiful mountains and turquoise sea!
ICAO: SDTK
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 23°13′28″S 044°43′13″W
Ushuaia
This is one of the most southern airports in the world! With it’s beautiful scenery, it is prone to windy weather!
ICAO: SAWH
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 54°50′36″S 68°17′40″W
Oceania
Roman Tmetuchl
It sits in the vast Western Pacific region, and one of the world’s wonders.
ICAO: PTRO
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 07°22′02″N 134°32′39″E
Nusatupe
This airport in the Solomon Islands fills up most of the islands!
ICAO: AGGN
Type: Airstrip
Coordinates: 8°05′55″S 156°51′51″E
Maupiti
This beautiful airport in the middle of the Pacific is an absolute wonder for the eyes!
ICAO: NTTP
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 16°25′35″S 152°14′36″W
Mt Cook
Located at the base of one of New Zealand’s most beautiful mountains, this aerodrome has a beautiful approach and surrounding scenery!
ICAO: NZMC
Type: Aerodrome
Coordinates: 43°46′0.6″S 170°8′8.95″E
Ayers Rock
Uluru (aka Ayers Rock) is Australia’s largest natural rock. It can be found in Central Australia where it provides an amazing scenic experiences with the glistening red dirt surrounding.
ICAO: YAYE
Type: Aerodrome
Coordinates: 25.1905° S, 130.9763° E
Africa
Ol Kiombo
This particular Kenyan airstrip contains a very short runway with a mountain on one end, making it very difficult to land at!
ICAO: HKOL
Type: Airstrip
Coordinates: 1° 35’ 9.00"S, 35° 15’ 6.00"E
Dzaoudzi Pamandzi
This short runway combined with beautiful scenery provides a stunning approach into Dzaoudzi Pamandzi!
ICAO: FMCZ
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 12°48′17″S 045°16′52″E
Príncipe
This islander airport was recently upgraded and is now a brand new, beautiful airport!
ICAO: FPPR
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 01°39′46″N 007°24′42″E
St Helena
This isolated airport is located on the side of St. Helena island, making it a very tricky airport!
ICAO: FHSH
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 15°57′33″S 5°38′45″W
Asia
Tawau
Located near the Malaysian-Indonesian border, with the Philippines just a short 10 minutes away. It is a popular destination due to clear blue waters off the coast to the east, not to mention, the arriving airport to what is often considered the best diving destination in the world - Sipadan Island, home to the Barracuda Point, its main attraction.
ICAO:WBKW
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 04°18′48″N 118°07′19″E
Velana
The scenery on the approach is very pretty as the Maldives is a beautiful country.
ICAO: VRMM
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 04°11′30″N 073°31′44″E
Eilat Ramon
Located just 2 hours south of Tel Aviv, Eilat Ramon Airport is sure to give you the scenery viewing time of your life! Nestled in the Ramon Desert, it mixes beautiful desert scenery, with views from its neighbors; Egypt and Jordan.
ICAO: LLER
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 29°43′25.3″N 35°00′41.1″E
Tashkent
Located in Uzbekistan, this airport’s breathtaking views are the best way to start a flight!
ICAO: UTTT
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 41°15′28.3″N 69°16′52.27″E
Daochen Yading
This airport is the highest airport in China, so enjoy descending to your cruise altitude :P
ICAO: ZUDC
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 29°19′23″N 100°03′12″E
Kai Tak
Providing the world’s most difficult approach, swoop low between buildings with this fascinating airport!
ICAO: VHHX
Type: Airport {Closed}
Coordinates: 22°19′43″N 114°11′39″E
Basco
This beautiful island is located on a magnificent volcanic island!
ICAO: RPUO
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 20°27′05″N 121°58′48″E
Llhasa-Gonggar
Nestled in the Himalayas, in a beautiful valley that has a beautiful river running through it.
ICAO: ZULS
Type: Military
Coordinates: 29°17′52″N 090°54′43″E
Pulau Tioman
This hidden island is a natural gem, especially seen from above!
ICAO: WMBT
Type: Airport
Coordinates: 2°49′N 104°11′E
Antarctica
McMurdo Station
This Antarctica airport provides 10,000 foot long snow runways which is very unique!
ICAO: NZWD
Type: Military
Coordinates: 77°50′47″S 166°40′06″E
So far, I have added 54 airports. It’s now your turn! Please fill out the form below if you would like an airport to be added to this list. Remember, this list is specific so there are a few criteria:
Must be special (Special Scenery, Location, etc)
Must not be too well known (The goal of this list is for people to discover airports)
Must have a valid ICAO and must be in Infinite Flight, obviously :)
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Thank you!
Happy flying!
Robertine
