Airparks

An example property in an airpark

Airparks are the unique places where whole communities are built around an airport and everyone has their own aircraft. In an airpark the roads are wider, to accommodate taxiing aircraft; the garages are actually hangars, to house the aircraft; and residents are wealthy to fund this lifestyle.

Most of these flight loving communities are across the pond in the USA or Canada however there are some elsewhere in the world including South Africa.

The communities tend to also have other notable features such as golf courses and boating lakes to entice the wealthy to have property there. Often those that do move to live in airparks are those that have retired and wish to spend their savings on flying and relaxing.

The aircraft that are based in these airborne settlements are mostly single or double engined light aircraft only able to accommodate a small number of passengers. But this isn't a problem as most destinations for flight will be relatively nearby, perhaps another airpark or just a sightseeing flight over the local area. Small aircraft tend to also be simpler, quicker and cheaper to maintain oneself.

For aviation lovers, this might be the ideal retirement location or perhaps just a splendid retreat for the holidays. Either way, if you can afford it then a property at an airpark seems like the ideal attention grabbing property to own.