Worldwide airfield directory
The biggest international airport, small farm fields in the jungle of Brazil, the police heliport of Los Angeles, or a new air base in the middle of the desert. Find them all in this Worldwide Airfield Directory. Over 40.000 locations at the moment. This is a work in progress, so the numbers below will change on a daily basis.
| Civil | Military | Combined | Closed | Under construction | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | 352 | 0 | 230 | 11 | 3 |
| Airfield | 11546 | 1287 | 695 | 3667 | 7 |
| Unpaved | 17531 | 51 | 12 | 564 | 0 |
| Seaplane base | 881 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Heliport | 10142 | 895 | 3 | 1312 | 0 |
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Holiday Inn Express Munich Airport @ Munich Airport (MUC/EDDM)
Hotel description: Fairly priced, good quality hotel close to the airport.
Spotting opportunities: The hotel is right under the approach which means no views from the rooms. From the carpark landing planes can be read, but only from right underneath. No photo opportunities. The approach is in walking distance though.
Room information: none
Radisson Blu Hotel Lisbon @ Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS/LPPT)
Hotel description: Excellent hotel nearby a main transit point in Lisbon (Campo Grande) and just south west of the airport.
Spotting opportunities: Rooms on the upper floors (7 and above) in the northeast corner have views towards the airport and the landing planes.
Room information: Floor 7 and above, rooms ending in ..09
Beatriz Playa @ Lanzarote Airport (ACE/GCRR)
Hotel description: Hotel right at the beach and next to the threshold.
Spotting opportunities: Some rooms offer spotting views, but otherwise just stay near the poolside or at the beach right in front. All planes pass over upon landing or take off (depending on wind direction). The threshold itself is only a small walk away.
Room information:
Home2 Suites By Hilton Riverside March Air Force Base @ March ARB (RIV/KRIV)
Hotel description: Brand new hotel with outdoor pool and all necessary amenities. Some rooms also come with a small kitchen.
Spotting opportunities: The hotel is right next the Air Base, with rooms at the back providing views to the base.
Room information:
Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Simons Island @ St Simmons Island Airport (SSI/KSSI)
Hotel description: High end hotel with excellent facilities. Only 5 minutes from the beach.
Spotting opportunities: The hotel is right next to the airport, with the pool and parking having views of the General Aviation platform.
Room information: All west side rooms have views to the airport.
Residence Inn by Marriott Portsmouth @ Pease International Tradeport (PSM/KPSM)
Hotel description: Just to the left of the main entrance to the airport, next to a Brewery and another nice restaurant.
Spotting opportunities: No direct views at the airport from the hotel, but the ramp is just a small walk away.
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