Re:Why is it so hard to build an airport?
by sumtechguy on Friday March 22, 2024 @11:46AM
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I too thought 'international' in the name meant something. Until I worked with a guy who was into gliders. They named the large empty grass field that you had to drive for an hour to get to an 'international' airport. It was basically just enough to get a very small airplane aloft with a glider attached. They thought it was funny they pulled it off.
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Re:Why is it so hard to build an airport?
by reaperducer on Friday March 22, 2024 @11:47AM
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"International" in the name of an airport signifies that it is certified to receive international flights.
I'm pointing out the use of "International" in airport codes, not names.
Re:Why is it so hard to build an airport?
by sumtechguy on Monday March 25, 2024 @11:28AM
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you would think that.... This 'runway'/grass field was named an international. They thought it was funny to do. The naming group did not really seem to care all they cared about was the letter code was unique.
International means customs is there when you land your plane. Tiny airports near borders tend to be international while larger ones far away are not as nobody flies the from elsewhere anyway. some airports you need to make an appointment or customes will not be there.
Re:Why is it so hard to build an airport?
by sumtechguy on Monday March 25, 2024 @11:29AM
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It is a convention. And apparently not mandated anywhere. This grass field was in the middle of north carolina. It had a small building they kept their gliders in and another small shed for parts.