Popular Post paulb Posted August 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2022 Some shots of Graz Airport. A primary international airport serving southern Austria, located near Graz, the second-largest city in Austria. Construction of the airport began in 1913 with the construction of a grass runway and the first hangars. After the end of the Second World War, Austria was forbidden to possess either a military or civilian aviation fleet. After the reopening of Austrian airspace in 1951, a new concrete runway of 1,500 metres (4,921 ft) was built in Graz. The runway was extended to 2,000 metres (6,562 ft) in 1962. The route network grew quickly and the first international scheduled flight started in 1966 with flights to Frankfurt. In 1969, the runway was extended again, this time to 2,500 metres (8,202 ft), and construction of a new terminal building became necessary. Highlights were visits by Concorde in 1981 and by a Boeing 747 on the occasion of the airport's 70th anniversary in 1984. Ten years later, another new building was constructed with a maximum annual capacity of 750,000 passengers. The latest extension of the runway was to 3,000 metres (9,843 ft) in 1998. Orbx LOWG Graz Airport and MSFS 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caluma65 Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Great set of shots and very interesting airport. Cheers, Calum 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Cool shots and info Paul and this plane has really impressed me. Never heard of it till I saw it here, it has a fascinating history. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 lovely set of shots there Paul, great plane and like Jack I'd never heard of it... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andiflyit Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Very nice set Paul! The airport of course looks perfect and you have your trainer aircraft again, I like the way it stands on the ground, looks good. Where did you get the model? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 2 hours ago, Caluma65 said: Great set of shots and very interesting airport. Cheers, Calum Thank you Calum. Glad that you liked them 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 56 minutes ago, Jack Sawyer said: Cool shots and info Paul and this plane has really impressed me. Never heard of it till I saw it here, it has a fascinating history. Thanks Jack . Indeed the Magister has an interesting history. By 1960, in excess of 350 Magisters had entered in service with various operators. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 57 minutes ago, wain71 said: lovely set of shots there Paul, great plane and like Jack I'd never heard of it... Many thanks Wayne 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 44 minutes ago, andiflyit said: Very nice set Paul! The airport of course looks perfect and you have your trainer aircraft again, I like the way it stands on the ground, looks good. Where did you get the model? Thank you Andreas . I purchased the Magister from Microsoft Marketplace. It is by AzurPoly. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikbenik Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Great shots and inspiring history of the airport, the 2 last shots shows stunning cloud formations. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 1 hour ago, ikbenik said: Great shots and inspiring history of the airport, the 2 last shots shows stunning cloud formations. Thank you sir. Glad that you liked them 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Terrific shots Paul . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 4 minutes ago, BradB said: Terrific shots Paul . Many thanks John . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Those are some interesting facts about the airport Paul showing how it has developed over the years. Wonderful images too, your jet looks very sleek in silver. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 21 minutes ago, VH-KDK said: Those are some interesting facts about the airport Paul showing how it has developed over the years. Wonderful images too, your jet looks very sleek in silver. Thank you Martyn . Austria is interesting, being land locked and bordered by seven countries. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Way to show off this interesting aircraft Paul with these nice and great looking images. Austria is a beautiful country, and I love the geography of that region. It has been some time since I have visited, but would love to go again soon In the meantime, I shall enjoy your fine images. Landon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 2 hours ago, Sniper31 said: Way to show off this interesting aircraft Paul with these nice and great looking images. Austria is a beautiful country, and I love the geography of that region. It has been some time since I have visited, but would love to go again soon In the meantime, I shall enjoy your fine images. Landon Thanks Landon . Indeed it is a beautiful country - very scenic. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Fine set of shots Paul. cheers Iain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 13 minutes ago, Iain Emms said: Fine set of shots Paul. cheers Iain Many thanks Iain . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Great shots and info, Paul! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 3 hours ago, Stillwater said: Great shots and info, Paul! Thank you kindly Gerold . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 Excellent set of shots Paul! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernd1151 Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 Great info and pics, Paul. Thanks for sharing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 1 hour ago, adambar said: Excellent set of shots Paul! Many thanks Adam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 1 hour ago, bernd1151 said: Great info and pics, Paul. Thanks for sharing. Glad that you enjoyed them Bernd 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfko Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Some fantastic shots Paul. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted August 21, 2022 Author Share Posted August 21, 2022 2 hours ago, wolfko said: Some fantastic shots Paul. Thank you Wolfgang . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosqr Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Nice shots Paul Austria is awesome for flying Cheers Carlos 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted August 21, 2022 Author Share Posted August 21, 2022 31 minutes ago, carlosqr said: Nice shots Paul Austria is awesome for flying Cheers Carlos Thanks Carlos . Indeed it is a very scenic country. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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