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Very flexible
This is a small airport, situated extremely close to the village of Drachten. A small caveat is that only 26 is open for GA. 08 is only for MLA traffic nowadays.
An airport official at the office told us later that 08 might be used by GA-traffic, but only after permission and instructions from the tower and that landings should be done at the threshold (this is very tricky because of the trees at the beginning of 08).
Furthermore if you're entering from the south you may enter the circuit from the east, but again only with permission from the tower (or you could ask for a straight in, but that's not so much of a fun).
ATIS, communication with CT
I have been flying at CDW since sometime in the summer and have been baffled by the rapid fire communication from the Tower. I can't even think that fast never mind copying key information. I just heard the ATIS ... it is currently 11/16/098 1020 EST and all I could make out was the runways in use....28 and 22. From my perspective it was supersonic. There is a lot of flight training at CDW, in fact I'm at one of flight schools on the field, and I can just imagine the frustration and intimication for students when the ATIS is in 'fast forward'....not to mention communication in general, which I've also found to be exceptionally fast. Repeated 'say again' is very inefficient and ultimately a risk to safety.
For most of my prior experience I was based at MMU, and it was a rarity when I wasn't able to get the ATIS or any other communication on first shot. I have wanted to provide this feedback for months and today's ATIS was the last straw. Since i couldn't find a phone# for the tower The information must not only be disseminated but it has to comprehensible to the intented target for it to be useful.
Thank you!
Cathy Vajtay
re: website
I agree, Bill. They do have a web site, but it doesn't appear to have live arrivals/departure info on it. The Wikipedia article (linked under the map) does list the airlines and destinations, though.
Great lunch at Charlie's
This is a very good small, local airport. Friendly staff and a great diner on the field. Very scenic approach with the river as well. Highly recommend.
General info
There once was a cafe/restaurant. No more. The airfield is home to the Croydon Aircraft Company - specialist restorers of vintage wooden aircraft. Tiger Moth and other De Havilland aircraft available for scenic flights and flying lessons. The De Havilland Dragonfly is one of only two flying anywhere. Airfield is grass and well maintained. Visiting aircraft welcome. No fuel.
Looks like the inside of a BBQ!
The approach into this airport is amazing with blackened earth surrounding pristine tarmac. It was quite the shock to see this place in the middle of paradise. The airport itself is made up of a series of interconnected huts. Half the time you are outdoors even on the airside.
Terminal Building
Its locked up like Fort Knox at night.......
Home Airport
This is my home airport. I fly with Future Air. Excellent service, well maintained.
Very nice airport
Landed here aboard Air Transit. Nice airport and beautiful approach.
Very Beautiful Airport
Faz Bonanza is a very beautiful airport. Located in Salto de Pirapora, this airport has a greet area to fly around
This airport is open for regitred aircraft only
If you let to know more, visit this place
And, call 4 nm out, bonanza coordenation 125.85Mhz
Have a nice flight
Airport ICAO Code
Sources : Indoavis Nusantara, the ICAO Code for Buol airort is "WAMY".
North Texas Flight Academy
Last 8 years have been very unstable for this company. Too many new owners, poorly maintained aircraft and instructors that are sub-par. Plus, this airport is one of the worst to get into and around, not to mention the automotive traffic blocking taxiways. This company is cursed after its departure from Denton.
Decatur Jet Center
They have a couple of 152's and a Cessna 172 with G1000. Ask for Doug - he does a fantastic job. Highly Recommended.
US Flight Academy
Flight school with Cessna's, Diamond's and a Piper Warrior. They also have a twin-engine DA-42 and a Seneca. You can also get your Sport License in their Remons. Good people working there too. Recommended.
unique experience
Isolated but beautiful. You can actually see zebras n giraffes during taxi/takeoff/landing
Pudding Hill
Thanks SkydivingNZ for permission for a quick in-and-out on your strip.
Flew ZK-SBK (Cessna 172-P) into here on 28 Sep 2008.
AIRPORT NAME & ICAO CODE CHANGES
Sources : www.indoavis.co.id - www.hubud.dephub.gov.id
The Airport is called "Gusti Sjambi Alam" in Indoavis Nusaratan. But simply "Stagen" in Direktorat Jenderal Perhubungan Udara.
Kuala Pembuang Airport ICAO and Txt infos.
Kuala Pembuang Airport ICAO code WAOL (Formely WRBO) Located in province of Central kalimantan (Kalimantan Tengah)
AIRPORT NAME & ICAO CODE CHANGES
Sources : Direktorat Jenderal Penhubungan Udara (www.hubud.dephub.gov.id)
Indoavis Nusataran (www.indoavis.co.id)
The ICAO code is now WAOM stead of WRBM and the province location is not East Kalimantan (Kalimantan Timur) but
Central Kalimantan (Kalimantan Tengah) not listed in your files.
Cool Airport
This airport was super easy to find, since it's right next to highway 400. At night, the airport beacon is not on until you activate the ARCAL. So keep that in mind when trying to find the airport after dark.
Two windsocks at both ends of the runway make finding the active easy!
The flight there during the fall was beautiful especially with the fall colours contrasting against the blue lakes.
Airport location and elevation
According to INDOAVIS NUSANTARA (www.indoavis.co.id) the location is on Bandaneira Island and elevation is 49 ft.
airport location and elevation
According to INDOAVIS NUSANTARA, the airport is located on the island of Kobror and the airport elevation is 15 ft only.
Airport City Name
The airport on Mangole island is located in the town of Falabisahaya.
ICAO CODE
According to INDOAVIS NUSANTARA, ICAO Code for Namrole Arpt is "WAPG"
Pure Hospitality
They offer comfy accommodation and fabulous meals, well worth a visit!
Change of Airport Name
Source : Service d'Information AΓ©ronautique (SIA) - www.sia.aviation-civile.gouv.fr
The official name is : Pointe-Γ -Pitre Le Raizet
Change of Airport Name
TFFF is now "Martinique AimΓ© CΓ©saire" - Formely "Le Lamentin"
EXTRA - Class
This is the home of Extra Flugzeugbau!
www.extraaircraft.com/
Aldinga's Flying School's Web Site
www.adelaidebiplanes.com.au
AIRPORT NAME
According to "INDOAVIS NUSATARAN" the name of the airport is just "Abdul Rachman".
AIRPORT NAME & ICAO CODE CHANGES
Name is : Ngloram Airport - Location : Cepu - Province : Jawa Tengah (Central Java)
New ICAO code : WARC
Geographic coordinates : 07Β°11'37"S - 111Β°32'52"E
Elevation : 134,5 ft
ICAO CODE CHANGE
Trunojoyo Airport new ICAO code "WART" - IATA code : "SUP".
Former ICAO code "WRST"
Source : ICAO Attachment A to ATNTTF/6-IP/9
Such a shame!
This beautiful airport was closed by criminals!
LFKJ-AJA
According to the "Service de l'Information AΓ©ronautique" (SIA) - www.sia.aviation-civile.gouv.fr
Ajaccio airport is now called "NapolΓ©on Bonaparte" stead of "Campo dell'Oro".
WASB-NTI
According to "INDOAVIS NUSANTARA" the airport is called STENKOL and not STEENKOL.
Closed?
This airport has been closed for a while now.
Good to visit the Rock!
Its just a short stroll to the shops and the Rock. Well worth a visit.
ICAO CODE
Gewayentana Airport ICAO code is now "WATL" stead of "WRKL"
Paris Charles de Gaulle
Paris Charles de Gaulle (Roissy) is not very practicable. Difficulties to access by the pΓ©riphΓ©rique "highway" crowded traffic (Trucks). Baggage claim zone is a terrible jungle. A positive point is the RER between Paris "Gare du Nord" and Terminals not very cheap but very easy to use and fast. Negative point, sometimes not reliable due to strikes.
ASEL
Did my ASEL Checkride here with John Mann. Great little airport. If it's windy, watch out for shear when you descend below the treeline.
ICAO CODE CHANGE
THE NEW ICAO CODE IS "WATA" stead of "WRKA" (sources ICAO attachment A to ATNTTF/6-IP-9)
Correction not WATL but WATB
Correction the ICAO Code is "WATB" . Sorry for this mistake
Wrong location?
I think that this should actually be the location of FBGM (Gumare Airport), since it's right north of the town of Gumare. The village of Nokaneng is 30-40 km to the south. Even Garmin has this wrong (if it is wrong).
Possibly wrong
I think that this airport should actually be where FBNN (Nokaneng Airport) is shown just to the north of the town of Gumare, and FBNN should be 30-40 km south in the village of Nokaneng. If that's true, though, then even Garmin has it wrong right now. Currently, everyone shows Gumare more-or-less in the middle of the town.
Look out for the hump!
Landed on 36, then taxied to the holding bay at 18 due to landing traffic behind us. No taxiways, back track required. Nice new terminal building, coffee was on and everyone was friendly. There is a very interesting poster on the bulletin board from the RCMP asking pilots to keep a look out for marijuana plants!
Nice Airport
Has a parallel taxiway going halfway down the runway. Neat airplanes parked and a really nice little terminal.
A great place to visit!
Great place
They are building the first airport viallage in the South Island of NZ here.
Great Hide away
If you want to get a way from it all. This strip is just around 1000 km north from Perth. Well worth it!
WYTON RAF IN MY HEARTH, FOR EVER.
π Mon, 17 Nov 2008
β @BRAVO at RAF Wyton, United Kingdom
AT THE END OF THE FALKLANDS "AFFAIR" ( I DONΒ΄T WANT TO SAY WAR ) I WENT TO WYTON RAF FOR A TRAINING COURSE ON CANBERRAS PR9. THREE OF THESE AIRCRAFTS FLEW TO SOUTH AMERICA AND BECAME PART OF THE CHILEAN AIR FORCE FLEET.
THERE IN HUNTINGDOM, I KNEW WONDERFULL PEOPLE AND I HAVE SPECIAL RECALLS OF THAT STAY.