User:Sanhozay
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Some of my more obscure favourite airports ...
Isafjordur, Iceland
The approach to this small airport, set in a fjord in the north-west of Iceland, is nothing short of spectacular. The most exciting approach is runway 26, which involves skirting the northern flanks of the fjord, then timing a 180° left turn over a spur running from a mountain at the end of the fjord to arrive at the threshold. Runway 08 might not be quite so spectacular but is still not straightforward; skirt the southern flanks of the fjord and approach the threshold at an angle with a late turn to line up.
Isafjordur is about 120nm north of Reykjavik which makes for a pleasant trip of less than an hour, and lots of opportunities to practice NDB navigation.
Recommended aircraft: any small to medium-sized propeller aircraft, e.g. Douglas DC3, De Havilland DHC2, De Havilland DHC6, Fokker 50.