Unprepared landing area located in the Zerotta valley near La Thuile, at approximately 1500β1600 m AMSL. The site offers wider and more accessible terrain compared to high alpine locations, with grassy fields and relatively gentle slopes.
High-altitude alpine landing area located near Rifugio Deffeyes at approximately 2500 m AMSL. The site offers limited flat terrain, with most usable spots consisting of small, uneven alpine clearings or snow-covered areas depending on the season. A challenging, non-prepared alpine LZ, requiring advanced mountain flying skills and careful performance planning
Unimproved alpine landing area located near Lago Verney at approximately 2100β2300 m AMSL. The terrain offers relatively flat sections, suitable for light helicopter operations, especially in winter conditions when snow cover smooths surface irregularities.A non-certified alpine LZ with good space but demanding conditions. Suitable only for skilled pilots familiar with high-altitude operations no icao
Located in the municipality of Piedimulera, in the lower Anzasca Valley near Pieve Vergonte, this is an unregistered heli operating site with no ICAO designation.
Operational profile:
Surface: generally firm ground (grass/gravel), more stable than high-altitude sites
Space: moderate, suitable for light to medium helicopters
Environment: valley setting with surrounding terrain but fewer constraints than alpine peaks
Winds: possible valley channeling, but typically more manageable
Usage:
Primarily used for local operations, logistics, and occasional rescue support, acting as a practical staging point between the valley floor and higher mountain areas.
Summary:
A functional, non-certified landing area offering relatively straightforward operations compared to high-altitude sites. Suitable for pilots with basic mountain flying awareness, but still requiring attention to terrain and local wind conditions.
Located in the municipality of Calasca-Castiglione, just above Pieve Vergonte in the Anzasca Valley, this is an unofficial mountain landing site with no ICAO designation.
The area is typically used for alpine operations, rescue, and logistics, serving as a transition point between the valley floor and high-altitude routes toward Monte Rosa.
Pilot notes:
Surface: unprepared / variable (grass, gravel, or compacted ground)
Space: limited, with surrounding terrain constraints
Winds: can be unpredictable due to valley effects
Obstacles: terrain and vegetation nearby
Operations: short stays only, engines usually kept running
Summary:
A practical but non-standard alpine landing spot. Suitable only for experienced pilots familiar with mountain flying and confined area operations.
Rifugio Monzino is a high-altitude, non-certified landing zone at ~2,590 m on an exposed ridge in the Mont Blanc massif. It is regularly used for HEMS and supply operations, not for general aviation.
n the mountains this is more important than the runway itself
4. Final approach
short and direct
no guaranteed go-around.
A very dangerous area for landings, and difficult even for experienced mountain pilots. Yet, from time to time, someone still lands there or performs a touch-and-go without leaving any documentation of the landing spot or the type of approach used
The Spotorno Seaplane Base is a flight school for seaplanes and also offers tourist flights in the area. The Spotorno Seaplane Base is connected to the Pianfei airfield, which is located on land and not on the sea, just a few kilometers away. The official website is provided above.
Located along the northern coast of the Gargano in southern Italy, the Laguna di Varano is a large coastal lagoon separated from the Adriatic Sea by a narrow strip of land.
ESMI is home to a few flying clubs covering most classes.
One of them is SkΓ₯nska Gyrokopterklubben ( www.gyroflyg.se ), Sweden's first and largest flying club with a flying school for modern ultralight gyroplanes (sometimes called gyrocopters or autogiros), 3-axes ultralight aircraft and weight-shift trikes. There is a charging station for electric cars, overnight stay, fuel...
Per comment, "... downgrades any hope of it being anything but a small, regional airport". so far seventeen home base members have not considered this a major airport.
Severely damaged during the war in Donbas in 2014. Permanently closed in the same year. A project for a new airport has been unveiled by the Russian authorities and is expected to be completed by 2028.
A poorly rated airport, mainly due to its chaotic 14-year construction, with over 120,000 technical defects, poor design, a non-functional fire safety system, long waiting lines, and dozens of other problems.
The currently indicated website www.ebst.aero/ is not functioning, as well as the Pilot info URL www.aero-hesbaye.be/brustem.htm
The correct URL is droneport.eu and specifically for pilot information it should be droneport.eu/aerodrome-info/ (and even more specifically droneport.eu/aerodrome-handbook , PDF file)
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Franco Gaeta Helipad
π Thu, 16 Apr 2026
β @Pugliapilot at Franco Gaeta Helipad, Italy
piazzola atterraggio
Helipad Monte Bianco Tunnel
π Thu, 16 Apr 2026
β @Pugliapilot at Helipad Monte Bianco Tunnel, Italy
piazzola atterraggio elicotteri
Val Veny Zerotta helicopter landing zone
π Wed, 15 Apr 2026
β @Pugliapilot at Val Veny helicopter landing zone, Italy
Unprepared landing area located in the Zerotta valley near La Thuile, at approximately 1500β1600 m AMSL. The site offers wider and more accessible terrain compared to high alpine locations, with grassy fields and relatively gentle slopes.
Rifugio Deffeyes Helicopter landing site
π Wed, 15 Apr 2026
β @Pugliapilot at Rifugio Deffeyes Helicopter landing site, Italy
High-altitude alpine landing area located near Rifugio Deffeyes at approximately 2500 m AMSL. The site offers limited flat terrain, with most usable spots consisting of small, uneven alpine clearings or snow-covered areas depending on the season. A challenging, non-prepared alpine LZ, requiring advanced mountain flying skills and careful performance planning
La Thuile Helicopter landing site
π Wed, 15 Apr 2026
β @Pugliapilot at La Thuile Helicopter landing site, Italy
Unimproved alpine landing area located near Lago Verney at approximately 2100β2300 m AMSL. The terrain offers relatively flat sections, suitable for light helicopter operations, especially in winter conditions when snow cover smooths surface irregularities.A non-certified alpine LZ with good space but demanding conditions. Suitable only for skilled pilots familiar with high-altitude operations no icao
Helipad Piedimulera
π Tue, 14 Apr 2026
β @Pugliapilot at Helipad Piedimulera, Italy
Located in the municipality of Piedimulera, in the lower Anzasca Valley near Pieve Vergonte, this is an unregistered heli operating site with no ICAO designation.
Operational profile:
Surface: generally firm ground (grass/gravel), more stable than high-altitude sites
Space: moderate, suitable for light to medium helicopters
Environment: valley setting with surrounding terrain but fewer constraints than alpine peaks
Winds: possible valley channeling, but typically more manageable
Usage:
Primarily used for local operations, logistics, and occasional rescue support, acting as a practical staging point between the valley floor and higher mountain areas.
Summary:
A functional, non-certified landing area offering relatively straightforward operations compared to high-altitude sites. Suitable for pilots with basic mountain flying awareness, but still requiring attention to terrain and local wind conditions.
Eliporto Calasca
π Tue, 14 Apr 2026
β @Pugliapilot at Eliporto Calasca, Italy
Located in the municipality of Calasca-Castiglione, just above Pieve Vergonte in the Anzasca Valley, this is an unofficial mountain landing site with no ICAO designation.
The area is typically used for alpine operations, rescue, and logistics, serving as a transition point between the valley floor and high-altitude routes toward Monte Rosa.
Pilot notes:
Surface: unprepared / variable (grass, gravel, or compacted ground)
Space: limited, with surrounding terrain constraints
Winds: can be unpredictable due to valley effects
Obstacles: terrain and vegetation nearby
Operations: short stays only, engines usually kept running
Summary:
A practical but non-standard alpine landing spot. Suitable only for experienced pilots familiar with mountain flying and confined area operations.
Cervinia Heliport
π Mon, 13 Apr 2026
β @Pugliapilot at Cervinia Heliport, Italy
Breuil-Cervinia Helipad (Breuil-Cervinia) is a high-altitude alpine landing site (~2000 m) used mainly for rescue and heliski operations.
From a pilotβs perspective, this is a demanding VFR environment with:
strong and unpredictable mountain winds
significant density altitude effects
limited landing space and no standard airport infrastructure
There is no ICAO code, no ATC, and no IFR supportβoperations rely entirely on pilot skill and situational awareness.
Rifugio Monzino
π Mon, 13 Apr 2026
β @Pugliapilot at Monzino helipad, Italy
Rifugio Monzino is a high-altitude, non-certified landing zone at ~2,590 m on an exposed ridge in the Mont Blanc massif. It is regularly used for HEMS and supply operations, not for general aviation.
Private Field
π Tue, 07 Apr 2026
β @Lounertic at Lower Upham Airfield, United Kingdom
Based aircraft only.
Glacier du Dolent
π Tue, 31 Mar 2026
β @Pugliapilot at Glacier du Dolent, Italy
1. Valley entry
enter via:
Val Ferret (Italy or Switzerland)
low altitude β gradual climb
2. Reconnaissance (essential)
first high pass (300β500 ft above)
check:
slope
wind (snow drift indications)
crevasses
3. Direction choice
Always:
land into the wind
BUT also:
land uphill (uphill landing)
n the mountains this is more important than the runway itself
4. Final approach
short and direct
no guaranteed go-around.
A very dangerous area for landings, and difficult even for experienced mountain pilots. Yet, from time to time, someone still lands there or performs a touch-and-go without leaving any documentation of the landing spot or the type of approach used
Idroscalo di Spotorno
π Mon, 30 Mar 2026
β @Pugliapilot at Idroscalo di Spotorno, Italy
The Spotorno Seaplane Base is a flight school for seaplanes and also offers tourist flights in the area. The Spotorno Seaplane Base is connected to the Pianfei airfield, which is located on land and not on the sea, just a few kilometers away. The official website is provided above.
Usable
π Mon, 30 Mar 2026
β @jonassturla at ArngerΓ°areyri Airport, Iceland
This airport is still usable for light aircraft with tundra tires.
re: CUF information 2
π Sun, 29 Mar 2026
β @Pugliapilot at Cuneo International Airport, Italy
CUNEO.----> CASABLANCA CASABLANCA----->CUNEO
CUF information 2
π Sun, 29 Mar 2026
β @Pugliapilot at Cuneo International Airport, Italy
is the only active scheduled international route
CUF information.
π Sun, 29 Mar 2026
β @Pugliapilot at Cuneo International Airport, Italy
The route is operated by Air Arabia Maroc.
It mainly serves:
the Moroccan community in Northern Italy
ethnic traffic (families, work)
It is a low-cost route and relatively easy to fill.
Laguna di Varano Water AD
π Sun, 29 Mar 2026
β @Pugliapilot at Laguna di Varano (K.Fly), Italy
QFU A:17/35 water
QFU B:18R/36L water
QFU C: 18L/36R
Located along the northern coast of the Gargano in southern Italy, the Laguna di Varano is a large coastal lagoon separated from the Adriatic Sea by a narrow strip of land.
Aviano Frequenzy
π Sun, 29 Mar 2026
β @Pugliapilot at Aviano Air Base, Italy
WARNINGS: Military AD. Civil air traffic may request clearance to cross Aviano CTR (when active) on FREQ
120.130 MHz specifying entry point, routing and level/altitude. Aviano APP may change routing/level at any time
as necessary
Aereoporto Militare di aviano--Aviano Air Base
π Sun, 29 Mar 2026
β @Pugliapilot at Aviano Air Base, Italy
You asked me for the actual frequencies used at Aviano Air Base; here are the updated ones:
TWR Aviano Tower 134.100 (Operational hours: MON-FRI 0630-2100 (0530-2000) SAT 0730-1900 (0630-1800)
- Remarks: on HOL and on APR 12 service not provided)
APP
Aviano Approach 120.130 (Operational hours: SAT 0730-1900 (0630-1800) MON-FRI 0630-2100 (0530-
2000) - Remarks: On HOL service not provided.)
APP
Aviano Approach 120.965 (Operational hours: SAT 0730-1900 (0630-1800) MON-FRI 0630-2100 (0530-
2000) - Remarks: On HOL service not provided.)
TWR Aviano Tower 122.100 (Operational hours: MON-FRI 0630-2100 (0530-2000) SAT 0730-1900 (0630-1800)
- Remarks: on HOL and on APR 12 service not provided
Flight school,
π Thu, 19 Mar 2026
β @RT at SjΓΆbo SΓΆvde Airfield, Sweden
ESMI is home to a few flying clubs covering most classes.
One of them is SkΓ₯nska Gyrokopterklubben ( www.gyroflyg.se ), Sweden's first and largest flying club with a flying school for modern ultralight gyroplanes (sometimes called gyrocopters or autogiros), 3-axes ultralight aircraft and weight-shift trikes. There is a charging station for electric cars, overnight stay, fuel...
RWY DIRECTION
π Thu, 19 Mar 2026
β @Franz at EgilsstaΓ°ir Airport, Iceland
Runway should say 04/22 other than 03/21
Chiaromonte Hospital Heliport
π Wed, 18 Mar 2026
β @Pugliapilot at Chiaromonte Hospital Heliport, Italy
hospital eliport
[TEST]
π Wed, 18 Mar 2026
β @quinten-goens at Brussels Airport, Belgium
TEST
Edit contact details
π Wed, 04 Mar 2026
β @Voorzitter_ZCNK at Noordkop Glidersite, Netherlands
Name : Zweefvliegcentrum Noordkop
Website : www.zcnk.nl
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π Sun, 01 Mar 2026
β @I_Am_So_Handsome at Borisoglebskoye Airport, Russia
Incredibly wide runway.
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π Mon, 23 Feb 2026
β @I_Am_So_Handsome at ReykjavΓk Domestic Airport, Iceland
According to calculation, if they add up all three runways, including the one closed together, they can form a 3451 m by 45 m runway.(just bored)
First Comment.
π Sat, 21 Feb 2026
β @I_Am_So_Handsome at BΔlΕ£i City Airport, Moldova
Closed in 2010.
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π Sat, 21 Feb 2026
β @I_Am_So_Handsome at Tiraspol Airfield, Moldova
The airport is still unoperational. It doesn't even have a proper terminal building.
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π Wed, 18 Feb 2026
β @I_Am_So_Handsome at Zaragoza Airport, Spain
It shares the runways with Zaragoza Air Base.
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π Mon, 16 Feb 2026
β @I_Am_So_Handsome at Ciudad Real International Airport, Spain
Longest runway in Spain, such a failure.
re: Renew the comments
π Sun, 01 Feb 2026
β @Bill35 at Luxembourg-Findel International Airport, Luxembourg
Reply to @I_Am_So_Handsome:
Per comment, "... downgrades any hope of it being anything but a small, regional airport". so far seventeen home base members have not considered this a major airport.
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π Sun, 01 Feb 2026
β @I_Am_So_Handsome at MadridβTorrejΓ³n Airport / TorrejΓ³n Air Base, Spain
Used to be a commercial airport until 2013, and now a military air base.
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π Sun, 01 Feb 2026
β @I_Am_So_Handsome at Luxembourg-Findel International Airport, Luxembourg
Really cool airport. Such a long runway, has quite a lot of cargo flights.
First comment.
π Thu, 29 Jan 2026
β @I_Am_So_Handsome at Luhansk International Airport, Ukraine
Severely damaged during the war in Donbas in 2014. Permanently closed in the same year. A project for a new airport has been unveiled by the Russian authorities and is expected to be completed by 2028.
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π Thu, 29 Jan 2026
β @I_Am_So_Handsome at Daugavpils International Airport, Latvia
Currently unoperatable. In 2021, the municipality voted to terminate the activities of the Airport .
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π Thu, 29 Jan 2026
β @I_Am_So_Handsome at Berlin Brandenburg Airport, Germany
A poorly rated airport, mainly due to its chaotic 14-year construction, with over 120,000 technical defects, poor design, a non-functional fire safety system, long waiting lines, and dozens of other problems.
First comment.
π Thu, 29 Jan 2026
β @I_Am_So_Handsome at Melilla Airport, Spain
Located geographically in Africa, but politically in Europe.
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π Thu, 29 Jan 2026
β @I_Am_So_Handsome at Adolfo SuΓ‘rez MadridβBarajas Airport, Spain
All the airports in Spain are marked as located in Africa. Hope the devs can fix the bug.
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π Thu, 29 Jan 2026
β @I_Am_So_Handsome at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Greece
All the airports in Greece are marked as in Asia. Hope they can change this bug.
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π Tue, 27 Jan 2026
β @I_Am_So_Handsome at Rivne International Airport, Ukraine
There are no regular scheduled services at the airport due to the ongoing closure of the Ukrainian airspace, currently.
First comment.
π Mon, 26 Jan 2026
β @I_Am_So_Handsome at Bratsk Airport, Russia
Designated as international, currently does ot have international flights. It has domestic flights to Moscow, Novosibirsk and Irkutsk.
(no subject)
π Sun, 25 Jan 2026
β @fruit-storm-wrench at Goetsenhoven Airfield, Belgium
Aerodrome website/pilot info/airclub website is www.dewouw.net
Incorrect website links
π Sun, 25 Jan 2026
β @fruit-storm-wrench at Sint-Truiden / Brustem Airfield, Belgium
The currently indicated website www.ebst.aero/ is not functioning, as well as the Pilot info URL www.aero-hesbaye.be/brustem.htm
The correct URL is droneport.eu and specifically for pilot information it should be droneport.eu/aerodrome-info/ (and even more specifically droneport.eu/aerodrome-handbook , PDF file)
First comment.
π Fri, 23 Jan 2026
β @I_Am_So_Handsome at Mariehamn Airport, Finland
The only airport in the Γ land Islands.
First comment.
π Wed, 21 Jan 2026
β @I_Am_So_Handsome at Papa Westray Airport, United Kingdom
Has the shortest commercial flight to Papa Westray Airport.
Takes only 53 seconds.
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π Wed, 21 Jan 2026
β @I_Am_So_Handsome at Westray Airport, United Kingdom
Has the shortest commercial flight to Papa Westray Airport.
Takes only 53 seconds.
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π Wed, 21 Jan 2026
β @I_Am_So_Handsome at Barra Airport, United Kingdom
The only airport that lands on a beach. It has only one flight to Glasgow.
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π Sun, 18 Jan 2026
β @I_Am_So_Handsome at Alykel International Airport, Russia
The airport serves the northernmost city in the world.
Since it is capable of handling wide-body jets, it is a diversion airport on Polar route 1.
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π Thu, 15 Jan 2026
β @I_Am_So_Handsome at NiΕ‘ Constantine the Great Airport, Serbia
This is the second busiest international airport in Serbia.
Good airfield
π Wed, 14 Jan 2026
β @Flightsm at El Barranco - Sierra Morena, Spain
AerΓ³dromo operativo como Ad eventual, actualmente usado bajo autorizaciΓ³n.
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