I've given this a provisional name based on the location, but I've come up with the same problem as @im -- not mapped, no data available. More research needed.
I have been to the San Diego airport several times to drop my mom it is a very crowded airport but still the management here works very fast we didn't have to stand in line for a long time.
Very bumpy surface, I’d say its “iffy” for a Cirrus with wheel pants. Incredible spot, short walk to wonderful beach, tie downs and picnic tables on site. Need to sign a waiver and agreement with the operator before landing.
My instructor pointed out this field a while ago, and every time I fly above it - it does look like an airport. I tried simulated engine failure to approach in this airfield but it's pretty steep on one end and very close to Livermore on the other. Not sure if this is a private field or maybe it never went into operation. Could not find any information about it either
Per http://www.aerofiles.com/airports-CA.html, "[approx: 37-43-22N, 119-38-09W] (19??-19??) 1927 = W of Yosemite Village; "approximately 1300' square grass field, very dangerous." 1928 = (L) (Standard Oil ad, WnFly 1/28). 19?? = (R) Closed to flying activity." The listed coordinates place this at El Capitan Meadow! This does not appear to be listed on Freeman's Abandoned Airports site.
Not quite the same location as the old dedicated airfield to the west, but in a way this resort continues to have aviation facilities in the 21st century. Pretty neat.
Sometimes, the FAA coordinates are just plain wrong. I found this airstrip using Topo Maps and the address of the owner. It's closed now, but you can at least see where the airstrip was cleared out in past years.
The Happy Valley Airport has been closed since at least 2009. Additionally, the runway is now being used as a driveway for a large house built at its southern end.
Welcome To The Conch Republic or USA! This airport is very nice and I like how it pinpoints the existence of the Conch Republic, i would have not known if it didn't Say "WELCOME TO THE CONCH REPUBLIC" On The Wall.
Upon the retirement of Walt Disney's private plane Mickey Mouse One (Grumman Gulfsream I N234MM) in 1992, it landed here to be displayed at the adjacent MGM (now Hollywood Studios), as the old Walt Disney World Airport to the north had been blocked off by the construction of the monorail system. Further use of the site for aviation purposes has been permanently precluded by the No Fly Zone orders in place since 2001.
New York Airways ran helicopter commuter flights here 1965-1968, and again briefly in 1977. A landing accident here on May 16, 1977 killed four passengers and a pedestrian on the street below, ending the use of skyscraper helipads in New York City, though they remain in use in other cities elsewhere, primarily for emergency use.
North America
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First gravel strip
🔗 Mon, 26 Jul 2021
— @wolfgangx at Mc Carthy Airport, United States
Landed here in a bonanza v35. Amazing park and service in McCarthy. Runway was fine and we had a great time exploring the glacier
Friendly line service
🔗 Mon, 26 Jul 2021
— @wolfgangx at Yakutat Airport, United States
Stopped here for gas on my way to norther AK. Staff came out to pump my gas and even gave us two homemade cookies!
Great Service
🔗 Sun, 18 Jul 2021
— @Cpfau182 at Albany International Airport, United States
Stopped to see 90 year old aunt. Flew her around Albany.
Update
🔗 Tue, 13 Jul 2021
— @animebirder at Wente Airport, United States
I've given this a provisional name based on the location, but I've come up with the same problem as @im -- not mapped, no data available. More research needed.
Crowded airport
🔗 Mon, 12 Jul 2021
— @shekhar at San Diego International Airport, United States
I have been to the San Diego airport several times to drop my mom it is a very crowded airport but still the management here works very fast we didn't have to stand in line for a long time.
https://www.mycodedetail.com/airport-codes/US/san-diego-international_san-diego
Landed in SR22T G6
🔗 Sun, 11 Jul 2021
— @zpaulca at Monterey Bay Academy Airport, United States
Very bumpy surface, I’d say its “iffy” for a Cirrus with wheel pants. Incredible spot, short walk to wonderful beach, tie downs and picnic tables on site. Need to sign a waiver and agreement with the operator before landing.
FAA oddity - a CA coded airport in Nevada
🔗 Wed, 30 Jun 2021
— @animebirder at North Valley Airport, United States
Per Airnav:
Sectional chart: (AIRPORT IS 10 MILES INTO NEVADA. THE CLOSEST ASSC CITY IS BISHOP, CA - AND IS CORRECTLY CHARTED ON SAN FRANCISCO SECTIONAL.)
Since it's not actually in California, I have corrected the data to reflect that it is indeed closer to Dyer, Nevada.
Army National Guard Helicopter LZ
🔗 Sun, 27 Jun 2021
— @animebirder at Walter E Long Metropolitan Park Auxiliary Helicopter Landing Zone, United States
Used for landings in support of frequent Texas ANG helicopter operations at this lake.
(no subject)
🔗 Fri, 25 Jun 2021
— @Circa-ss at Los Angeles International Airport, United States
Hello! How to download these georeferenced satellite images?
Corrected.
🔗 Thu, 24 Jun 2021
— @animebirder at Ryan Aerodrome, United States
It only took a decade ... but yeah, we're all good here now.
Good gas stop
🔗 Tue, 22 Jun 2021
— @wolfgangx at Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport, United States
Must have been an old military base. Massive runway. ForeFlight said fair condition but I would say it was good
Great restaurant!
🔗 Tue, 22 Jun 2021
— @wolfgangx at Hammonton Municipal Airport, United States
Stopped to meet my brother and sister-in-law. The restaurant gave us a bowl of water for our dogs. Very friendly
(no subject)
🔗 Wed, 16 Jun 2021
— @im at Wente Airport, United States
My instructor pointed out this field a while ago, and every time I fly above it - it does look like an airport. I tried simulated engine failure to approach in this airfield but it's pretty steep on one end and very close to Livermore on the other. Not sure if this is a private field or maybe it never went into operation. Could not find any information about it either
good gas stop
🔗 Sun, 13 Jun 2021
— @wolfgangx at Madison County Airport, United States
TWO avgas pumps!!
Great gas stop!
🔗 Wed, 02 Jun 2021
— @wolfgangx at Vandalia Municipal Airport, United States
Loved stopping here for gas, classic small town airport
Smooth landing
🔗 Wed, 02 Jun 2021
— @wolfgangx at Greenville Airport, United States
This airport had one of the smoothest runways I’ve landed on!
(no subject)
🔗 Tue, 01 Jun 2021
— @VE6TDH at Hanna Airport, Canada
Visited May 31, 2021. Courtesy car available, but we didn’t use it. Terminal entry door for pilots is on parking lot side of building.
Not Functional
🔗 Thu, 27 May 2021
— @TonyG at Stormville Airport, United States
The aiport is no longer functional. It's been converted to a flea market and landing there would be virtually impossible.
Nice place to go
🔗 Thu, 20 May 2021
— @AlanM70 at Madison Municipal Airport, United States
I am here for a few days to finish up my private certificate. Will probably consider coming back to get commercial and IFR.
Update
🔗 Sat, 15 May 2021
— @animebirder at Hempstead Gliderport, United States
Signed as closed and for sale. Gliderport field is overgrown and now dotted with bushes. Checked in-person 15 May 2021.
Repurposing duplicate
🔗 Tue, 11 May 2021
— @animebirder at Cogdell Memorial Hospital Heliport, United States
Reusing Snyder Airport duplicate to cover nearby hospital heliport.
(no subject)
🔗 Mon, 10 May 2021
— @VE6TDH at Mayerthorpe Airport, Canada
Terminal interior is being renovated. Looks like a few year job. Runway is very good.
Independent Helicopters (76NY) now under KSWF airspace
🔗 Sun, 09 May 2021
— @pico.pilot at New York Stewart International Airport, United States
new site added Jun2020
Beutiful New Airport BUT
🔗 Wed, 05 May 2021
— @rstan at Appalachian Regional Airport, United States
Not maned no office no bathroom beware
Great AIrport
🔗 Wed, 05 May 2021
— @rstan at Baytown Airport, United States
Quick fuel turnaround
poor shape
🔗 Sun, 02 May 2021
— @wolfgangx at Miller Airport, United States
this airport is in poor condition, not sure if its really even open as there were small X's on the runway
fees
🔗 Sun, 02 May 2021
— @wolfgangx at Logan International Airport, United States
$309 for a bonanza. not as bad as SFO's $365
Needs TLC
🔗 Sat, 01 May 2021
— @VE6TDH at Coronation Airport, Canada
The terminal building really needs some cleaning and TLC. Runway is in good shape.
Can you imagine an airport here?
🔗 Thu, 29 Apr 2021
— @animebirder at Yosemite Airport, United States
Per http://www.aerofiles.com/airports-CA.html, "[approx: 37-43-22N, 119-38-09W] (19??-19??) 1927 = W of Yosemite Village; "approximately 1300' square grass field, very dangerous." 1928 = (L) (Standard Oil ad, WnFly 1/28). 19?? = (R) Closed to flying activity." The listed coordinates place this at El Capitan Meadow! This does not appear to be listed on Freeman's Abandoned Airports site.
Great Facility
🔗 Tue, 27 Apr 2021
— @VE6TDH at Drumheller Municipal Airport, Canada
Visited April 2021. Friendly "manager", helped with self serve fuel. Courtesy vehicle available. Great dinosaur museum in town.
Site of Arizona Flying Circus Fly-in
🔗 Thu, 22 Apr 2021
— @animebirder at Francisco Grande Gliderport, United States
Not quite the same location as the old dedicated airfield to the west, but in a way this resort continues to have aviation facilities in the 21st century. Pretty neat.
(no subject)
🔗 Mon, 19 Apr 2021
— @jeremyc at Gallia Meigs Regional Airport, United States
What a fun approach! Met family there and when the attendant saw kids come into the airport, he gave them all rubber band balsa gliders.
Great Ranch!
🔗 Sat, 17 Apr 2021
— @wolfgangx at Ox Ranch Airport, United States
Highly recommend, permission required to land but definitely a great place to visit! Go on a safari and shoot a flamethrower!
Nice Airport
🔗 Thu, 15 Apr 2021
— @NYANWT at Southwest Oregon Regional Airport, United States
This is a very nice airprort
My Experience
🔗 Thu, 15 Apr 2021
— @NYANWT at Jean Airport, United States
Wouldn't Even Talk About This Airport If It Didn't Have A White Castle And The World's Largest Chevron. Very Nice Airport.
Very Crammed Airport
🔗 Thu, 15 Apr 2021
— @NYANWT at Los Angeles International Airport, United States
So Many Stuff And People Its Hard To Get Around. Outside I Hear Lots Of Cars. Worse Density Than SFO Or Even JFK Airport
My Experience
🔗 Thu, 15 Apr 2021
— @NYANWT at McCarran International Airport, United States
Vegas Is Very Nice Compared To NYC. A Beautiful City Near Lake Mead.
Brand New Laguardia
🔗 Thu, 15 Apr 2021
— @NYANWT at La Guardia Airport, United States
A Brand New Modern Airport! I Am Glad To Only Be A 15 Minute Drive FROM It.
Very Nice Flight Service
🔗 Thu, 15 Apr 2021
— @NYANWT at John F Kennedy International Airport, United States
Nice Airport, Modern, Nice, Lots Of Things To Do. My Flight To Vancouver Was Wonderful!
My Experience
🔗 Thu, 15 Apr 2021
— @NYANWT at Vancouver International Airport, Canada
Very Nice Airport, Just The Taxis And Luggage Are Areas They NEED To Improve On
Airline Service = yes
🔗 Mon, 12 Apr 2021
— @Emceezee at Meadows Field, United States
American is operating to Phoenix and Dallas, United to Denver.
Found it
🔗 Fri, 09 Apr 2021
— @animebirder at Ward Ranch Airport, United States
Sometimes, the FAA coordinates are just plain wrong. I found this airstrip using Topo Maps and the address of the owner. It's closed now, but you can at least see where the airstrip was cleared out in past years.
CLOSED
🔗 Tue, 06 Apr 2021
— @JeffT at Happy Valley Airport, United States
The Happy Valley Airport has been closed since at least 2009. Additionally, the runway is now being used as a driveway for a large house built at its southern end.
The Entire Airport Got Revamped
🔗 Tue, 30 Mar 2021
— @atlantaz at La Guardia Airport, United States
I Like How My Closest Airport To Me Got Changed ENTIRELY, The Terminals Are Now Different, and More Signs And Services Have Been Built
A Very Nice Airport
🔗 Tue, 30 Mar 2021
— @atlantaz at Key West International Airport, United States
Welcome To The Conch Republic or USA! This airport is very nice and I like how it pinpoints the existence of the Conch Republic, i would have not known if it didn't Say "WELCOME TO THE CONCH REPUBLIC" On The Wall.
ROUGH pavement
🔗 Mon, 29 Mar 2021
— @wolfgangx at Nartron Field, United States
There are so many weeds growing through the cracks this might as well be a grass strip
Used for 1992 Landing of Mickey Mouse One
🔗 Fri, 26 Mar 2021
— @animebirder at World Drive Emergency Landing Strip, United States
Upon the retirement of Walt Disney's private plane Mickey Mouse One (Grumman Gulfsream I N234MM) in 1992, it landed here to be displayed at the adjacent MGM (now Hollywood Studios), as the old Walt Disney World Airport to the north had been blocked off by the construction of the monorail system. Further use of the site for aviation purposes has been permanently precluded by the No Fly Zone orders in place since 2001.
A bit of forgotten aviation history
🔗 Thu, 25 Mar 2021
— @animebirder at Pan Am Building Heliport, United States
New York Airways ran helicopter commuter flights here 1965-1968, and again briefly in 1977. A landing accident here on May 16, 1977 killed four passengers and a pedestrian on the street below, ending the use of skyscraper helipads in New York City, though they remain in use in other cities elsewhere, primarily for emergency use.
My Experience
🔗 Tue, 23 Mar 2021
— @hqyya at Somerton Airport, United States
Very Tiny and nice airport
My Experience
🔗 Tue, 23 Mar 2021
— @hqyya at Las Trancas Airport, United States
Very small, but very nice.
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