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Old 10-14-2008, 08:30 PM
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So I was looking through another thread and saw a reference to a place called Skyomish State Airport. Looks pretty sketchy for most a/c if you ask me. So I'm starting this thread to see if anybody has any photos of other sketchy airports they've landed at? I guess we can include engine outs if you had time for the camera... So far I've got nothing but paved runways (knock on wood) Just hoping for a little entertainment.
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Old 10-14-2008, 09:31 PM
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Probably one of the coolest approaches that I have done. Marshall Islands...

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Old 10-14-2008, 09:38 PM
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That is an awesome picture, that looks like such a cool approach! I wonder how my downed Zeros are sunk around those islands...
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Old 10-14-2008, 09:53 PM
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Wake Island.........a welcomed sight after coming off the type of tanker pictured - except there would be 9 feet of hose!

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I saw on a program that there was this little airstrip basically sitting on the top of a mountain in North Carolina - part of an exclusive resort catering particulary to golfers! Looked pretty impressive.

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Old 10-15-2008, 08:35 AM
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USMC - 2NCO Mountain Air Airport Burnsville, North Carolina

I tried to land there once but you have to call ahead and get authorization...who knew
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...looks more like carrier approaches....
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Old 10-15-2008, 11:22 AM
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In no particular order. I wish I had pictures!

Wake Isl.
Kwajelien
Gibralter
Saint Martin
Hot Springs, VA

Plus a couple others that aren't on any charts.

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I've got a buddy with video and pictures taking a 757 into Diego Garcia. Im waiting to see if he will send some my way.
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