best grass/sand/dirt/bizzare runway to land

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please give me suggestions about grass/dirt/sand or any bizzare runway to land cause I am abit bored

Paro INTL airport Bhutan VQPR follow the real route of the approach

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Paro INTL airport Bhutan VQPR follow the real route of the approach

I don't understand, there are no approach routes. Or am I misunderstanding something? 🤔

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please give me suggestions about grass/dirt/sand or any bizzare runway to land cause I am abit bored

Are you bored? Then I suggest altiports as unusual runways, such as Croix de Cœur LSYQ, Courchevel LFLJ, or Alpe d'Huez LFHU.

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Are you bored? Then I suggest altiports as unusual runways, such as Croix de Cœur LSYQ, Courchevel LFLJ, or Alpe d'Huez LFHU.

Why are they unusual?

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I don't understand, there are no approach routes. Or am I misunderstanding something? 🤔

You can watch the routes on flight radar and replicate them on aerofly

On the topic of replicating routes, fly the visual to runway 19 at KDCA. You have to follow the Potomac River.

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You can watch the routes on flight radar and replicate them on aerofly

I found these two landing cards. Despite that, I haven't managed a single successful landing there yet. I tried it with the A319.

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I found these two landing cards. Despite that, I haven't managed a single successful landing there yet. I tried it with the A319.

Yes, it’s definitely not easy to follow the route and turn correctly onto the runway during the approach, but with a bit of practice it gets better. Are these real STAR procedures, or have they been modified compared to the real ones?

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Yes, it’s definitely not easy to follow the route and turn correctly onto the runway during the approach, but with a bit of practice it gets better. Are these real STAR procedures, or have they been modified compared to the real ones?

These are real maps from my "AirMate" app from the Play Store. I'll try the approach again from time to time. I admire real pilots; they probably have such in-depth local knowledge.

I've always preferred visual flight rules (VFR) approaches, which is why I mentioned a few altiports in this thread.

Here are three maps of Courchevel, Alpe d'Huez, and Megève.

For those who also enjoy mountain challenges.

AD-2.LFHM.pdfAD-2.LFHU.pdfAD-2.LFLJ.pdf

Ever since this thread was opened, Ive been searching the world for fun/bizarre airports to fly to. The airports I’ve found cover a huge variety, from mountainous/valley terrain, to ocean/coastal views. Out of the airports I have discovered, here are my 4 favorites:

Tangier Island Airport KTGI Near Delaware, USA
Enjoy remote coastal flying in this ocean surrounded short runway airport

Geralds Airport TRPG In Caribbean Islands
Enjoy mountainous and ocean views on this stunning short runway departure and scenic flight

Sion Airport LSGS Near Mt. Diablerets
Enjoy a scenic flight through a valley and mountainous terrain

Skagway Airport PAGY In Alaska
Enjoy a scenic flight viewing the stunning mountains, small towns, and rivers in Alaska

Hope this helps!

I can recommend LESO airport, specially the approach and views when approaching runway 22.

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I can recommend LESO airport, specially the approach and views when approaching runway 22.

Just tried it. It’s such a nice approach over the bay! I’m definitely going to be visiting San Sebastián a lot!

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Just tried it. It’s such a nice approach over the bay! I’m definitely going to be visiting San Sebastián a lot!

And the day you’ll visit the city of San Sebastian IRL, you’ll love it even more. (and you’ll thank me for that 😉👍)

JackL since you're in the area, I suggest you visit the heart of Asturias (LEAS) via the approach to runway 11.

And if you also have the opportunity to visit Asturias in person, you'll be amazed.

Then, follow the coast to Gijón, then Santander (LEXJ), both very beautiful regions.