Official Airport Chart Links ― Where to Find AIPs by Country
A collection of official links to download airport charts (AIPs) from each country's aviation authority.
Journeys shaped by constraints.
Rail lines. Airports. Remote islands.
Jan
03
2024
Jan
02
2024
Island-Hopping Rules ― What Counts as an "Island"
How I define "island" for my island-hopping count. The official GSI definition, my own rules, and places visited so far.
Nov
10
2023
Hateruma Island ― Ferry There, Cessna Back from Japan's Southernmost Inhabited Island
One night on Hateruma Island. Ferry from Ishigaki, charter Cessna flight back from Hateruma Airport. The only passenger on the return flight.
Sep
30
2023
Scenic Cessna Flight from Konan Airfield ― Conquering the Former Okayama Airport
A scenic flight from Konan Airfield on an Okayama Aviation Cessna 172R over the Mizushima Industrial Complex. Cost, access, and flight details.
Aug
31
2023
Scenic Cessna Flight from Yao Airport ― Ancient Tombs from the Air
A scenic flight from Yao Airport on a First Aviation Cessna 172P. Seeing the keyhole-shaped kofun tombs including Emperor Nintoku's mausoleum from above. Cost, booking, and access...
Aug
20
2023
Riding All Three Kintetsu Connecting Lines ― Shinnokuchi, Yagi-Nishiguchi, and Nakagawa
Completing all three Kintetsu connecting lines. Kyoto–Ise limited express, Hinotori, and a charter train.
Jul
16
2023
Riding the Odakyu–JR Gotemba Line Connection ― Limited Express Fujisan from Hadano to Matsuda
Riding the connecting line between Odakyu and JR Gotemba Line on Limited Express Fujisan. The shortest possible section, Hadano to Matsuda.
Jul
16
2023
Riding the Chichibu Railway Shortcut Lines ― Completing Both in a Single Day
A plan to ride both shortcut lines near Seibu-Chichibu Station in one day. Includes a rejected alternative plan showing why the order matters.
Jul
01
2023
Visiting Myōken-jima on Foot ― The Only Natural Island in Tokyo's 23 Wards
Walking to Myōken-jima, said to be the only natural island in Tokyo's 23 wards. Access from Urayasu Station and what the island looks like.
Dec
17
2022
South Korean Airports, Domestic Routes, and Airlines
All 15 South Korean airports, domestic routes, and 12 airlines. A reference for airport conquest and domestic route riding in Korea.