Explorer Flight Missions: Race Tracks around the World Part 1
Following the success of our initial rollout of Explorer Flight Missions, and the consequent missions, here are our next Explorer Flight Missions curated by Alexander G | TPC4145.
Airports near race tracks
You can fly these on your own or get a group flight going - it’s up to you. Make sure you choose an appropriate aircraft and conduct proper flight planning. Let the adventure begin!
To get the Explorer server role (access to Explorers DISCORD channel) and 500 TPC Points for each flight:
Fly to or from any of the airports on this list.
Leave a comment on this post with the ICAO code of the airport. Feel free to share more details about your flight, if you’d like.
Post pic(s) from your flight in screenshots channel on TPC DISCORD.
1. OBKH – Sakhir Air Base, Bahrain
Bahrain International Circuit race track is located on the east side of the field.
Longest Runway: 10,499 ft.
Charts & airport info: HERE
2. EGBT – Turweston Aerodrome, England
Silverstone Circuit is a race track located approximately 4 miles to the north off the end of RWY 09.
Longest Runway: 3,002 ft.
Charts & airport info: HERE
3. LFMQ – Le Castellet International Airport, France
Circuit Paul Ricard race track is located on the northeast side of the field.
Longest Runway: 5,069 ft.
Charts & airport info: HERE
4. LHGD – Godollo Airport, Hungary
Hungaroring race track is located approximately 3 miles to the west, off the end of RWY 11.
Longest Runway: 4,265 ft.
Charts & airport info: HERE
5. KAUS – KAUS - Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, U.S.
Circuit of the Americas race track is located approximately 3 miles off the RWY 36R threshold.
Longest Runway: 9,000 ft.
Charts & airport info: HERE
