Here are a few I’ve selected. Most of these are GA fields, and definitely won’t be known. These all have some incredible scenery, making them good for VFR flying as well as patterns. Hope you enjoy :)
NFNO
While the scenery might be a bit Minecraft-esque, this airport is certainly the least known. It is right next to the ocean, which provides some nice scenery. The valley of the island makes it a bit of a tricky airport to use.
SCGZ
This airport is one I’ve picked more for it’s scenery. The ice caps are absolutely stunning in this hidden gem. Had a lot of fun here doing some VFR flying as well as pattern work. The airport also experiences some heavy winds from time to time, so it’s pretty good for grinding out xp.
1L8
General Dick Stout Field is what one may consider a typical Utah GA field at first glance. This airport, however, is located next to many mountains and has stunning views of Zion National Park.
(Yes, the crop circle is there on purpose ;) )
NZOM
Last, but certainly not least, is this little airport hat essentially encompasses all of New Zealand. Situated next to mountains while still having panoramic sea views, the winds at this airport provide a nice challenge and also allow for some serious xp gain.
I usually just look to see if there is an IFATC open without any aircraft, although I will definetely try some of your suggestions. The airport in the Pacific looked interesting!
Every Saturday, me and some friends of mine will run ATC at an airport, and let people do patterns there for an hour. We would love to see you tomorrow or at one of our Saturday Night Pattern events.
Located in the beautiful Maldives, this one won’t disappoint! It has stunning (HD!) scenery to admire while you do your patterns. If you prefer doing your patterns in a jet, you’re in luck, the runway is over 10,000 feet.
Oh cool I’m doing my patterns at St. Barth’s. Really cool and easy approach over the street waving to some people. I always do it with my fully loaded A380. If you want some extra fun simulate a total engine failure of all four.
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Well I think it’s time for an update…
KSEZ is today’s first stop. One of the most interesting airports featured here features some of the most iconic land features, so you won’t get bored while doing patterns here. Sunsets/rises over Cathedral Rock are some of my favorites to view.
Now it might not be Lukla, but VNLD is a beautiful airport and has a challenging approach for anyone to try.
LICD features some great Mediterranean views providing a scenic (and sometimes windy) airport for some casual patterns.
Now I know the scenery isn’t great, but will the fact that KDDC is the windiest place in America change your mind? Great for grinding out xp, Dodge City, Kansas is a small, unknown windy place in America.
SCCI features some great views, and is also a windy, touristy South America spot, it has a nice long set of runways for some quick turns in 208s
I use KABE(local to me) to try to keep my landing count up. Its intersecting runways make for a quick rack up of landings.
Otherwise, for whatever reason i always find myself doing laps at TFFJ in a 208
I don’t use a specific airport like most do. But I love tncm because, let be honest, who doesn’t. But I also like kewr, cyyz and also kvny (my home airport which I do training out of and also because it’s the busiest general aviation airport in the states if not world.
This airport, newly covered by the scenery update is a perfect pattern airport with some cool scenery of the water and having a long runway with some windy conditions from time to time.
Sedona Airport (KSEZ) is a neat field that I think would be fun to fly patterns at. Kind of reminds me of Telluride with a cliff at the end at the runway. Also the field elevation is over 4000ft so expect decreased performance.
