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  • 1. 

    The airport code for San Jose, Costa Rica is:

    • A.

      SJC

    • B.

      SJS

    • C.

      SJU

    • D.

      SJO

    Correct Answer
    D. SJO
    Explanation
    The correct answer is SJO. The airport code for San Jose, Costa Rica is SJO. The IATA code SJO represents the Juan Santamaria International Airport, which is the main international gateway to Costa Rica. The code SJO is derived from the city's name, San Jose, and is commonly used by airlines and travelers to identify the airport.

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  • 2. 

    The airport code for Malmo, Sweden is: 

    • A.

      MMO

    • B.

      MMX

    • C.

      MME

    • D.

      MMU

    Correct Answer
    B. MMX
    Explanation
    The correct airport code for Malmo Airport is MMX. Airport codes are three-letter identifiers assigned to airports worldwide by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). These codes help to distinguish airports and are used for ticketing, baggage handling, and flight information.

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  • 3. 

    The airport code for Kansas City, MO is:

    • A.

      MCA

    • B.

      MCI

    • C.

      KCM

    • D.

      KNS

    Correct Answer
    B. MCI
    Explanation
    The correct airport code for Kansas City, MO is MCI. Airport codes are three-letter codes used to identify airports worldwide. In this case, MCI is the designated code for Kansas City International Airport, the main airport serving Kansas City, Missouri.

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  • 4. 

    Which of these codes represents an airport near Buenos Aires, Argentina?

    • A.

      PAE

    • B.

      BUE

    • C.

      AEP

    • D.

      BAI

    Correct Answer
    C. AEP
    Explanation
    It's the Buenos Aires Aeroparque Airport.

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  • 5. 

    What is the code for Reykjavik Intl Airport?

    • A.

      EKF

    • B.

      RKV

    • C.

      KEF

    • D.

      REY

    Correct Answer
    C. KEF
    Explanation
    The code for Reykjavik Intl Airport is KEF.

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  • 6. 

    Which code represents an airport in Sunshine Coast, Australia?

    • A.

      MCO

    • B.

      SCT

    • C.

      MSY

    • D.

      MCY

    Correct Answer
    D. MCY
    Explanation
    Formerly known as the Maroochydore Airport.

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  • 7. 

    The airport code for Karachi Intl Airport is:

    • A.

      KCI

    • B.

      KRC

    • C.

      KRR

    • D.

      KHI

    Correct Answer
    D. KHI
    Explanation
    The airport code for Karachi Intl Airport is KHI. This is the correct answer because airport codes are typically three-letter codes that are assigned to airports around the world. In this case, KHI is the designated code for Karachi Intl Airport.

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  • 8. 

    The airport code for Ottawa Intl Airport is: 

    • A.

      YOT

    • B.

      YOA

    • C.

      YOO

    • D.

      YOW

    Correct Answer
    D. YOW
    Explanation
    The airport code for Ottawa Intl Airport is YOW. Airport codes are a unique three-letter identifier assigned to each airport worldwide. In this case, YOW is the designated code for Ottawa Intl Airport.

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  • 9. 

    The airport code for Pretoria, RSA is: 

    • A.

      PTR

    • B.

      PRT

    • C.

      PAA

    • D.

      There is no airport in Pretoria, RSA

    Correct Answer
    D. There is no airport in Pretoria, RSA
    Explanation
    The correct answer is that there is no airport in Pretoria, RSA. This means that there is no designated airport with a specific airport code for Pretoria in South Africa. This could be due to various reasons such as the city not having its own international airport or the airport being located in a nearby city instead.

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  • 10. 

    The airport code for Fort Myers, FL is:

    • A.

      RSW

    • B.

      FMS

    • C.

      FTM

    • D.

      RSM

    Correct Answer
    A. RSW
    Explanation
    The correct airport code for Fort Myers, FL is RSW. Airport codes are three-letter codes used to identify airports worldwide. RSW is the code specifically assigned to Southwest Florida International Airport, which serves the Fort Myers area.

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  • 11. 

    The airport code for Abu Dhabi, UAE is:

    • A.

      ABH

    • B.

      AUB

    • C.

      AUH

    • D.

      ABD

    Correct Answer
    C. AUH
    Explanation
    The correct airport code for Abu Dhabi, UAE is AUH. Airport codes are unique three-letter codes used to identify airports worldwide. In this case, AUH represents Abu Dhabi International Airport.

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  • 12. 

    The code DWC indicates an airport near which city?

    • A.

      Sana'a, Yemen

    • B.

      Dalian, China

    • C.

      Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    • D.

      Damascus, Syria

    Correct Answer
    C. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Explanation
    The code DWC is an IATA code for an airport, and it indicates an airport near Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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  • 13. 

    What is the airport code for San Antonio, TX?

    • A.

      SNT

    • B.

      SAT

    • C.

      STO

    • D.

      ANT

    Correct Answer
    B. SAT
    Explanation
    The airport code for San Antonio, TX is SAT. Airport codes are three-letter codes used to identify airports worldwide. In this case, SAT is the correct code for San Antonio, TX.

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  • 14. 

    Which one of the codes does NOT represent an airport near Washington, DC?

    • A.

      MDW

    • B.

      WAS

    • C.

      IAD

    • D.

      BWI

    Correct Answer
    A. MDW
    Explanation
    MDW does not represent an airport near Washington, DC. MDW is the code for Midway International Airport, which is located in Chicago, Illinois. The other codes, WAS, IAD, and BWI, all represent airports near Washington, DC. WAS is a code used to represent multiple airports in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, including Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). IAD is the code specifically for Washington Dulles International Airport, which is located in Dulles, Virginia. BWI is the code for Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, which is located in Linthicum, Maryland, near Baltimore and Washington, DC.

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  • 15. 

    What is the airport code for Rome Ciampino?

    • A.

      CMP

    • B.

      CIA

    • C.

      CIO

    • D.

      CNO

    Correct Answer
    B. CIA
    Explanation
    The correct answer is CIA. CIA is the airport code for Rome Ciampino. Airport codes are three-letter codes used to identify airports worldwide. In this case, CIA represents Ciampino Airport, which is one of the two major airports serving the city of Rome, Italy.

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  • 16. 

    Which one of the codes represents an airport near Paris?

    • A.

      BVO

    • B.

      ORY

    • C.

      PAR

    • D.

      CDA

    Correct Answer
    B. ORY
    Explanation
    ORY represents an airport near Paris.

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  • 17. 

    What is the airport code for Manama, Bahrain?

    • A.

      BHR

    • B.

      BAH

    • C.

      MNM

    • D.

      MNN

    Correct Answer
    B. BAH
    Explanation
    The airport code for Manama, Bahrain is BAH. This is the International Air Transport Association (IATA) code used to identify airports worldwide. In this case, BAH represents the Bahrain International Airport, which is located in Manama, the capital city of Bahrain.

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  • 18. 

    Which one of these codes does NOT represent a South Korean airport?

    • A.

      CJU

    • B.

      GMP

    • C.

      ICN

    • D.

      FNJ

    Correct Answer
    D. FNJ
    Explanation
    FNJ is a code for Pyongyang, North Korea

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  • 19. 

    What is the code for the airport in Phuket, Thailand?

    • A.

      HKT

    • B.

      PKT

    • C.

      PHE

    • D.

      HKE

    Correct Answer
    A. HKT
    Explanation
    HKT is the correct code for the airport in Phuket, Thailand.

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  • 20. 

    GEG airport code represents:

    • A.

      Gimpo Intl Airport in South Korea

    • B.

      Greensboro Airport in South Carolina, US

    • C.

      Spokane Airport in Washington, US

    • D.

      Greenville Airport in Sout Carolina, US

    Correct Answer
    C. Spokane Airport in Washington, US
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Spokane Airport in Washington, US. The GEG airport code specifically refers to this airport, which is located in Spokane, Washington. It is important to note that the other options listed are incorrect and do not correspond to the GEG airport code.

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  • 21. 

    The airport code for Pavlodar, Kazakhstan is:

    • A.

      PVQ

    • B.

      PWQ

    • C.

      PQV

    • D.

      PQW

    Correct Answer
    B. PWQ
  • 22. 

    Which of these is NOT an airport in Moscow, Russia?

    • A.

      VKO

    • B.

      DME

    • C.

      SVO

    • D.

      SVK

    Correct Answer
    D. SVK
    Explanation
    SVK is not an airport in Moscow, Russia. VKO refers to Vnukovo International Airport, DME refers to Domodedovo International Airport, and SVO refers to Sheremetyevo International Airport, all of which are airports in Moscow. However, SVK does not correspond to any airport in Moscow, making it the correct answer.

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  • 23. 

    What is the airport code for Columbus, Ohio?

    • A.

      CMS

    • B.

      CMM

    • C.

      CMH

    • D.

      CHM

    Correct Answer
    C. CMH
    Explanation
    The airport code for Columbus, Ohio is CMH. This is a three-letter code used to identify airports worldwide. In this case, CMH specifically refers to the airport in Columbus, Ohio.

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  • 24. 

    What is the airport code for Bilbao, Spain?

    • A.

      BIB

    • B.

      BIL

    • C.

      BAO

    • D.

      BIO

    Correct Answer
    D. BIO
    Explanation
    The airport code for Bilbao, Spain is BIO. Airport codes are three-letter codes used to identify airports worldwide. In this case, BIO is the code assigned to Bilbao Airport, which is located in Bilbao, Spain.

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  • 25. 

    What is the code for Santiago, Chile?

    • A.

      SLC

    • B.

      SCL

    • C.

      SLL

    • D.

      SCC

    Correct Answer
    B. SCL
    Explanation
    The code for Santiago, Chile is SCL.

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  • 26. 

    Which of these is NOT an airport in France?

    • A.

      TLS

    • B.

      TLN

    • C.

      TRN

    • D.

      QXB

    Correct Answer
    C. TRN
    Explanation
    The correct answer is TRN. TRN is not an airport in France. TLS refers to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, TLN refers to Toulon-Hyères Airport, and QXB refers to Aix-en-Provence Aerodrome.

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  • 27. 

    What is the airport code for Birmingham, Alabama?

    • A.

      BMH

    • B.

      BHX

    • C.

      BHS

    • D.

      BHM

    Correct Answer
    D. BHM
    Explanation
    The airport code for Birmingham, Alabama is BHM.

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  • 28. 

    What is the airport code for Tallinn, Estonia?

    • A.

      TLN

    • B.

      TLL

    • C.

      TNN

    • D.

      TLA

    Correct Answer
    B. TLL
    Explanation
    The correct answer is TLL. TLL is the airport code for Tallinn, Estonia. Airport codes are three-letter codes used to identify airports worldwide. In this case, TLL specifically refers to the Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport, which is the main international airport serving Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia.

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  • 29. 

    What is the airport code for Tunis, Tunisia?

    • A.

      TUS

    • B.

      TUI

    • C.

      TNS

    • D.

      TUN

    Correct Answer
    D. TUN
    Explanation
    The airport code for Tunis, Tunisia is TUN.

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  • 30. 

    The code CCS indicates an airport near which city?

    • A.

      Carcassonne, France

    • B.

      Caracas, Venezuela

    • C.

      Casablanca, Morrocco

    • D.

      Cartagena, Colombia

    Correct Answer
    B. Caracas, Venezuela
    Explanation
    The code CCS is used to indicate an airport near Caracas, Venezuela.

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  • 31. 

    The code SXF represents an airport near which:

    • A.

      Louisville in Kentucky, US

    • B.

      Strasbourg in France

    • C.

      Berlin in Germany

    • D.

      Sarasota in Florida, US

    Correct Answer
    C. Berlin in Germany
    Explanation
    The airport code SXF represents an airport near Berlin in Germany.

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  • 32. 

    The airport code LCJ represents an airport near which city?

    • A.

      Cluj in Romania

    • B.

      Ljubljana in Slovenia

    • C.

      Luanda in Angola

    • D.

      Lodz in Poland

    Correct Answer
    D. Lodz in Poland
    Explanation
    The airport code LCJ represents an airport near Lodz in Poland. The airport code is typically assigned based on the name or location of the airport, and in this case, LCJ is associated with Lodz.

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  • 33. 

    SNA is an airport code for: 

    • A.

      Santa Ana, California

    • B.

      San Diego, California

    • C.

      Santa Barbara, California

    Correct Answer
    A. Santa Ana, California
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Santa Ana, California. SNA is the airport code for Santa Ana, California. Airport codes are three-letter codes used to identify airports worldwide. In this case, SNA specifically refers to the airport in Santa Ana, California.

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  • 34. 

    MDW is an airport near:

    Correct Answer
    Chicago
    Explanation
    MDW is the airport code for Chicago Midway International Airport, which is located in Chicago, Illinois. Therefore, the correct answer is Chicago.

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  • 35. 

    RUH is an airport in

    Correct Answer
    Riyadh
    Explanation
    RUH is the three-letter code assigned to the airport in Riyadh. This code is used by airlines and travel agencies to identify the airport and its location. Therefore, it can be inferred that RUH refers to the airport in Riyadh, making Riyadh the correct answer.

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  • 36. 

    SGN is an airport in:

    Correct Answer
    Ho Chi Minh
    Explanation
    SGN is the IATA code for Tan Son Nhat International Airport, which is located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Therefore, the correct answer is Ho Chi Minh.

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  • 37. 

    RIX is an airport in:

    Correct Answer
    Riga
    Explanation
    RIX is the IATA code for Riga International Airport, which is located in Riga, the capital city of Latvia. The IATA code is used to uniquely identify airports worldwide, and RIX specifically refers to the airport in Riga. Therefore, the correct answer is Riga.

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  • 38. 

    ANR is an airport in: 

    Correct Answer
    Antwerp
    Explanation
    ANR is the IATA code for Antwerp International Airport, located in Antwerp, Belgium. It serves as a hub for domestic and international flights, providing convenient access to the city and its surrounding areas. The airport offers various amenities and services to ensure a smooth travel experience for passengers. Therefore, the correct answer is Antwerp.

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  • 39. 

    UIO is an airport in: 

    Correct Answer
    Quito
    Explanation
    UIO is the IATA code for the Mariscal Sucre International Airport, which is located in Quito, the capital city of Ecuador. Therefore, the correct answer is Quito.

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  • 40. 

    LOS is an airport in:

    Correct Answer
    Lagos
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Lagos because the question asks for the airport in LOS, which is the IATA code for Lagos, Nigeria.

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  • 41. 

    YUL is an airport in:

    Correct Answer
    Montreal
    Explanation
    YUL is the airport code for Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, which is located in Montreal, Canada. Therefore, the correct answer is Montreal.

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  • 42. 

    KIX is an airport in:

    Correct Answer
    Osaka
    Explanation
    KIX is an airport in Osaka.

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  • 43. 

    Is ISB an airport near Istanbul, Turkey?

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    It's near Islamabad, Pakistan.

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  • 44. 

    Is BNA an airport near Nashville, Tennessee?

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    BNA is the airport code for Nashville International Airport, which is located in Nashville, Tennessee. Therefore, it is correct to say that BNA is an airport near Nashville, Tennessee.

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  • 45. 

    MVD is a code for which airport?

    Correct Answer
    Montevideo
    Explanation
    The code "MVD" is used to refer to the airport in Montevideo.

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  • 46. 

    CKG is an airport near which city?

    • A.

      Jakarta, Indonesia

    • B.

      Chongqing, China

    Correct Answer
    B. Chongqing, China
    Explanation
    CKG is the IATA code for Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, which is located in Chongqing, China. This airport serves as a major transportation hub for the city of Chongqing and the surrounding region. Therefore, the correct answer is Chongqing, China.

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  • 47. 

    ADD is an airport code for:

    • A.

      Ahmedabad, India

    • B.

      Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    Correct Answer
    B. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    Explanation
    The airport code "ADD" corresponds to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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  • 48. 

    DMM is an airport code for:

    • A.

      Dammam, Saudi Arabia

    • B.

      Damascus, Syria

    Correct Answer
    A. Dammam, Saudi Arabia
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Dammam, Saudi Arabia. DMM is the airport code for Dammam, a city located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. This airport serves as a major gateway to the region and is an important hub for both domestic and international flights.

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  • 49. 

    The airport code for Yangon, Myanmar is:

    • A.

      YNG

    • B.

      RGN

    • C.

      MMR

    • D.

      NOG

    Correct Answer
    B. RGN
    Explanation
    The airport code for Yangon, Myanmar is RGN. Airport codes are typically three-letter codes used to identify airports worldwide. In this case, RGN represents the Yangon International Airport, which is the main international gateway to Myanmar.

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  • 50. 

    LIS is an airport code for:

    • A.

      Lyon, France

    • B.

      Las Vegas in Nevada, US

    • C.

      Lisbon, Portugal

    Correct Answer
    C. Lisbon, Portugal
    Explanation
    The airport code LIS is assigned to Lisbon, Portugal.

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