Accidental Touch-and-Go in Puerto Rico ― Bad Weather Kept Me from Riding Tren Urbano
Flew from Charlotte to Puerto Rico but couldn't leave the airport due to weather. Turned around on the same aircraft. Tren Urbano remains unridden.
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Feb
25
2025
Apr
20
2024
One Night in Ulaanbaatar ― Red-Eye from Haneda via Incheon to Mongolia
Haneda red-eye via Incheon to Ulaanbaatar. One overnight stay covering Sükhbaatar Square, the National Museum, and Yoshinoya's mutton bowl.
Jan
03
2024
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.
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...
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.
Nov
13
2022
Three Islands of Mishima Village in 4 Days ― Ferry and Flight for Island-Hopping and Airport Conquest
A paper plan to visit Takeshima, Kuroshima, and Iōjima in Mishima Village, Kagoshima. The final day flies out of Satsuma-Iōjima Airfield, doubling as airport conquest.
Sep
04
2022
Nakashibetsu and Monbetsu Airports in Two Days ― Overland via Shibecha, Abashiri, and Engaru
Covering Nemuro-Nakashibetsu and Okhotsk-Monbetsu airports in two days. Connected overland via bus and JR through Shibecha, Abashiri, and Engaru.
Aug
15
2022
Matsumoto and Niigata Airports in a Day ― A 25-Minute Connection at Itami
Covering Matsumoto and Niigata airports in one day. Flying Matsumoto → Itami → Niigata with a 25-minute connection at Itami, then Shinkansen back to Tokyo.