Abandoned airports around the world

Berlin Tempelhof Airport (Germany)

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Nicosia International Airport (Cyprus)

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Ellinikon International Airport (Athens, Greece)

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Ciudad Real Central Airport (Spain)

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Galeão’s Auxiliary Airfield (Brazil)

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Jaisalmer Airport (India)

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Mirabel International Airport (Montreal, Canada)

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