Where’s the Best Spot to Land When the Runway’s Closed?
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Sun Aug 23, 2026 11:37 pmby mrplanecrazzy
Hey, after logging all those hours in the cockpit, where do you guys unwind when you’re not chasing ILS approaches? Some of us aren’t ready to call it a night just because the gear’s up—ever found a cozy spot in the sim or IRL that makes the adrenaline last a little longer?
Re: Where’s the Best Spot to Land When the Runway’s Closed?
Posted:
Mon Aug 24, 2026 9:47 amby cevans
Same as real life - find the nearest alternate airport.
Of course you should have made a flight plan and checked all this info before you departed. Therefore let's assume the runway was unexpectedly closed due to some unforeseen circumstance during your flight. Of course - nearest alternative airport. If you nearly out of fuel, that's an emergency. Plan a strategic emergency landing, maybe on the grass strip alongside the runway, or the taxiway.