Amazing airports across the world you haven't heard of

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Off the radar​

LAX, JFK, Singapore Changi... These are some of the most well-known aviation hubs in the world. But what about the little guys? Amazing airports don't have to be huge. From the world's southernmost and northernmost airports to terminals with cozy log fires and freshly cooked lobster to take away, here we explore some of the coolest and quirkiest lesser-known airports around the world.

 

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Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Azerbaijan​

With its futuristic design, the international terminal at the airport just outside of Azerbaijan's capital Baku is a pretty cool space to find yourself in transit. Designed by Turkish architect studio Autoban in 2015, the triangular building features glass bubbles that lead into a check-in area scattered with trees and full of natural light.

 

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Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Azerbaijan​

The striking wooden cocoons on the top floor of the terminal are one of its many distinctive design features. The spacious structures house cafés, bars, shopping kiosks, a children's play area and luggage storage space among other things. Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport, typically the busiest airport in the country and the Caucasus, is the home base for national carrier Azerbaijan Airlines and was ranked 55 in Skytrax’s list of the world’s top 100 airports in 2020.

 

[syed putra]

Caucasians are from this area.

 

[bobby]

Seletar Airport, Jalan Kayu, Singapore​

Due to very high demand for its Changi Airport to cater to foreigners, Singapore has dedicated another airport for the purpose of wasting taxpayers money.

Dubbed the 6th runway, Seletar Airport has its own Jewel....Jalan Kayu Shopping Centre boasting the famous pratha shops. No indoor gardens but you can take a bus to SengKang to view the SengKang Riverside Park.

 

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Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, Montana, USA​

Unless you’ve flown in to visit Yellowstone National Park, it’s unlikely you’ll be familiar with this small airport in Montana’s Gallatin County. But with direct flights to 19 cities in the US, it’s actually the state’s busiest airport under usual circumstances, and it handled 1.34 million passengers in 2018. It prides itself on providing services for two of Yellowstone National Park's entrances as well as some of Montana's ski resorts.

 

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Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, Montana, USA​

Its cozy interior is the perfect introduction to the region's rugged flora and fauna, with natural wood and stone design. In fact, it feels more like a log cabin than an airport – there are wooden animal sculptures and a crackling open fire in winter. Pair that with views of the snow-capped mountains in the distance and this is one airport that might be difficult to leave. There’s also local works of art on display throughout the terminal, chosen to represent the character of southwest Montana.

 

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Barra Airport, Scotland​

Less of a runway and more of a beach, this airport on the island of Barra in Scotland has one of the most exciting landings in the world. Sitting in the shallow bay of Traigh Mhòr in the Outer Hebrides, the tiny aviation center has flights to and from Glasgow with Loganair. But it's not as simple as setting a departure time and taking to the skies here.

 

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Barra Airport, Scotland​

The beach is tidal, meaning the runways are underwater at certain times of day. Schedules are dictated by the tides, runways are marked by wooden poles at each end, and the baggage reclaim looks more like a bus stop than an arrivals hall. Its facilities are minimal, but when arriving onto the soft white sand of the Isle of Barra, none of that really matters – it's all about the scenery here.

 

[MaximiLian]

in sinkiepore everyday already has many airports 2 see

 

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Mataveri International, Easter Island, Chile​

Chile's Easter Island sits more than 2,300 miles (3,700m) from the mainland capital, and with just one town and only 3,000 residents, it's a beautifully remote and quiet place. The airport here is no exception to that, either. There's no duty free and not a single hotel. With just a one parking space marked out for its governor and a minibus to ferry passengers to the town, it's got to be one of the quietest airports in the world.

 

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Mataveri International, Easter Island, Chile​

Designed in a traditional style, with thatched roofing and wooden beams, it sets the scene perfectly for any visit to Easter Island. Its runway was initially intended as an emergency landing strip for the US Space Shuttle program, but has since been used to welcome visitors from South America, typically seeing around 100,000 passengers a year.

 

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Carrasco International Airport, Uruguay​

The largest airport in Uruguay – 11 miles east of capital Montevideo – was given a shiny new facelift by Uruguayan-born architect Rafael Vinoly in 2009 and still looks pretty snazzy over a decade later. One of its best features is the landscaped terrace on the second floor, where passengers can while away the hours gazing at the runway or public concourse.

 

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Carrasco International Airport, Uruguay​

The terminal was designed to let in lots of natural light and has a distinctive 1,200-foot (366m) curved roof, reminiscent of the rolling dunes along Uruguay's coastline. Typically, Carrasco has connections to the US, Spain, Brazil, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Panama and Paraguay. Currently, foreigners are not allowed to enter Uruguay, and there is minimal commercial flying activity.

 

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Chattanooga Airport, Tennessee, USA​

With the promise of no lines and non-stop flights to Atlanta, Chicago, Charlotte, Dallas, Detroit, Orlando, Tampa, New York City and Washington DC, this small airport near downtown Chattanooga in southeastern Tennessee is a smart choice. But it’s also blazing the way for sustainable travel. It's the first airport in the US to run fully on solar power, with its own 2.64 megawatt solar farm.

 

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Chattanooga Airport, Tennessee, USA​

Chattanooga's terminal was the first in the world to earn a LEED Platinum rating – a green building certification system – and its on-site solar farm, which is located on the southwest corner of the airfield, powers all its operations, making the airport building completely carbon neutral and self-sufficient.

 

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Fresno Yosemite International Airport, California, USA​

Some airports have artworks on display, others have gardens or waterfalls. This airport, though, has a life-size replica sequoia forest in the central lobby. As the gateway airport to California’s Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks, the airport’s leafy installation certainly sets the tone for exploring the region’s bountiful natural beauty. The giant trunks appear to grow through the roof of the building.

 

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Fresno Yosemite International Airport, California, USA​

Under usual circumstances, the airport in California’s Central Valley has regular flights to Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, plus Guadalajara and Morelia in Mexico, and since 12 November, Mexico City. It also typically entertains passengers with regular 'Art at the Airport' exhibitions that feature the work of local artists.

 

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Gisborne Airport, New Zealand​

No, you’re not imaging it: that is a train you see chugging across the runway of this little regional airport in New Zealand. In fact, it’s the Palmerston North–Gisborne Line, which crosses straight through Gisborne Airport on the east coast of the North Island, making it the only airport in the Southern Hemisphere with a railway line crossing the main runway. Air New Zealand operates direct flights here from Wellington and Auckland. International travelers are currently not allowed into New Zealand, as its borders are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

 

[eatshitndie]

sg is true airport hub. so many airports walking around.