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'''[[wp:Airport| | [[File:FrancisInternationalAirport-GTAIII-northeastwards.jpg|thumb|375px|Tarmac area of [[Francis International Airportin GTA III Era|Francis International Airport]] in GTA III, the first airport to be included in a GTA game.]] | ||
'''[[:wp:Airport|Airports]]''' are, as implied, locations where aircraft, particularly [[Fixed-Wing Aircraft|fixed-wing aircraft]], take off and land. First included in [[Grand Theft Auto III]], airports are of varying importance in each Grand Theft Auto game. | |||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
=== History === | === History === | ||
First included in the [[Grand Theft Auto III]] rendition of [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|Liberty City]], airports are primarily distinguished by their massive land use primarily for use as tarmac areas for parked airplanes and helicopters (static or interactive), and runways, with smaller areas occupied by airport terminals, hangars and car parks. With the exception of [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] and [[Grand Theft Auto Advance]], planes may also be seen taking off and landing at the main runways. In addition to aircraft, many airport tarmacs are abundant with ramps and mobile staircases, making the area ideal for [[stunting]]. In nearly all cases, only the exterior of airports are accessible to the player; the only exceptions is the [[Escobar International Airport]] in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]], which main terminal building features a fairly detailed and explorable interior. | First included in the [[Grand Theft Auto III]] rendition of [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|Liberty City]], airports are a nigh-mandatory facet of large cities, primarily distinguished by their massive land use primarily for use as tarmac areas for parked airplanes and helicopters (static or interactive), and runways, with smaller areas occupied by airport terminals, hangars and car parks. With the exception of [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] and [[Grand Theft Auto Advance]], planes may also be seen taking off and landing at the main runways. In addition to aircraft, many airport tarmacs are abundant with ramps and mobile staircases, making the area ideal for [[stunting]]. In nearly all cases, only the exterior of airports are accessible to the player; the only exceptions is the [[Escobar International Airport]] in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]], which main terminal building features a fairly detailed and explorable interior; at the cost of entering, the player must leave their weapons outside and may retrieve them after they exit. | ||
Early in its existence in GTA III and GTA Vice City, the airport area is often criticized by both players and certain reviewers as "dead space" that | Early in its existence in GTA III and GTA Vice City, the airport area is often criticized by both players and certain reviewers as "dead space" that take up too much of the city's total landmass due to the lack of activity within the airport area, especially the tarmacs and runways. Several attempts were made to rectify the problem, including the reduction airports size, more available controllable vehicles within the airport area, and the emphasis of airports being the safest locations to land aircrafts, especially large planes (i.e. the [[AT-400]] and [[Andromada]]). Road traffic (originally consisting of [[Baggage Handler|Baggage Handlers]]) was also introduced in GTA Vice City to provide some semblance of activity, although this feature was only further implemented in GTA Vice City Stories and [[Grand Theft Auto IV|GTA IV]] (where conventional traffic vehicles may also be found within airport tarmacs). Improvements in detailing in GTA IV has also enhanced the presentation of its airport. | ||
GTA IV's rendition of its airport is distinctive for being partially off limits to the player. If the player ventures into the tarmac area, the player will be awarded a 4-star [[Wanted Level in GTA IV|wanted level]]. This is not apparent in the game's | GTA IV's rendition of its airport is distinctive for being partially off limits to the player. If the player ventures into the tarmac area, the player will be awarded a 4-star [[Wanted Level in GTA IV Era|wanted level]]. This is not apparent in the game's multi-player or [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]], which shares the same city design. | ||
=== Commercial flights === | === Commercial flights === | ||
A feature exclusively found in GTA San Andreas is the ability to purchase tickets at an airport for commercial flights to other cities in [[ | [[File:Airplaneride-GTASA-ticketpurchase.jpg|thumb|300px|Purchasing a ticket at [[Los Santos International Airport]] for a flight in GTA San Andreas.]] | ||
A feature exclusively found in GTA San Andreas is the ability to purchase tickets at an airport for commercial flights to other cities in [[San Andreas in GTA III Era|San Andreas]]. Plane tickets, which cost several hundred dollars each, can be purchased at specific entrances of an airport. By confirming a purchase, the player will be shown a cut scene of an [[AT-400]] taking off from the departing airport and flying to the chosen airport, before the player spawns outside the destination's airport; players can bail out from the plane at any time of the flight, or skip the cut scene. | |||
== List of airports == | == List of airports == | ||
;GTA III, GTA Advance and GTA Liberty City Stories | ;GTA III, GTA Advance and GTA Liberty City Stories | ||
* [[Francis International Airport | * [[Francis International Airport in GTA III Era|Francis International Airport]], [[Shoreside Vale]], [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|Liberty City]]. | ||
;GTA Vice City and GTA Vice City Stories | ;GTA Vice City and GTA Vice City Stories | ||
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;GTA San Andreas | ;GTA San Andreas | ||
* [[Los Santos International Airport]], [[Los Santos]], [[ | * [[Los Santos International Airport]], [[Los Santos in GTA III Era|Los Santos]], [[San Andreas in GTA III Era|San Andreas]]. | ||
* [[Easter Bay | * [[Easter Bay Airport]], [[San Fierro]], San Andreas. | ||
* [[Las Venturas International Airport]], [[Las Venturas]], San Andreas. | * [[Las Venturas International Airport]], [[Las Venturas]], San Andreas. | ||
* Although [[Verdant Meadows]] features a landing strip, hangers, and a control tower, it is not a destination for commercial flights. | * Although [[Verdant Meadows]] features a landing strip, hangers, and a control tower, it is not a destination for commercial flights. | ||
;GTA IV and GTA Chinatown Wars | ;GTA IV and GTA Chinatown Wars | ||
* [[Francis International Airport | * [[Francis International Airport in GTA IV Era|Francis International Airport]], [[Dukes]], [[Liberty City in GTA IV Era|Liberty City]]. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* Although player character is implied to be a passenger in a commercial flight in GTA San Andreas, the player can see him at the cockpit of the plane. | * Although player character is implied to be a passenger in a commercial flight in GTA San Andreas, the player can see him at the cockpit of the plane. | ||
* If you type all cars explode cheat during commercial flight, the plane will blow up and you will be wasted. When you re-spawn at the hospital, you will be stuck in cut scene mode. You can still control CJ, but you can't view your stats. This is most probably a glitch. | |||
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[[Category:Airports| ]] | [[Category:Airports| ]] | ||
[[Category:Features in GTA San Andreas]] | |||
Latest revision as of 16:36, 5 August 2012
Airports are, as implied, locations where aircraft, particularly fixed-wing aircraft, take off and land. First included in Grand Theft Auto III, airports are of varying importance in each Grand Theft Auto game.
Description
History
First included in the Grand Theft Auto III rendition of Liberty City, airports are a nigh-mandatory facet of large cities, primarily distinguished by their massive land use primarily for use as tarmac areas for parked airplanes and helicopters (static or interactive), and runways, with smaller areas occupied by airport terminals, hangars and car parks. With the exception of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Grand Theft Auto Advance, planes may also be seen taking off and landing at the main runways. In addition to aircraft, many airport tarmacs are abundant with ramps and mobile staircases, making the area ideal for stunting. In nearly all cases, only the exterior of airports are accessible to the player; the only exceptions is the Escobar International Airport in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, which main terminal building features a fairly detailed and explorable interior; at the cost of entering, the player must leave their weapons outside and may retrieve them after they exit.
Early in its existence in GTA III and GTA Vice City, the airport area is often criticized by both players and certain reviewers as "dead space" that take up too much of the city's total landmass due to the lack of activity within the airport area, especially the tarmacs and runways. Several attempts were made to rectify the problem, including the reduction airports size, more available controllable vehicles within the airport area, and the emphasis of airports being the safest locations to land aircrafts, especially large planes (i.e. the AT-400 and Andromada). Road traffic (originally consisting of Baggage Handlers) was also introduced in GTA Vice City to provide some semblance of activity, although this feature was only further implemented in GTA Vice City Stories and GTA IV (where conventional traffic vehicles may also be found within airport tarmacs). Improvements in detailing in GTA IV has also enhanced the presentation of its airport.
GTA IV's rendition of its airport is distinctive for being partially off limits to the player. If the player ventures into the tarmac area, the player will be awarded a 4-star wanted level. This is not apparent in the game's multi-player or Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, which shares the same city design.
Commercial flights
A feature exclusively found in GTA San Andreas is the ability to purchase tickets at an airport for commercial flights to other cities in San Andreas. Plane tickets, which cost several hundred dollars each, can be purchased at specific entrances of an airport. By confirming a purchase, the player will be shown a cut scene of an AT-400 taking off from the departing airport and flying to the chosen airport, before the player spawns outside the destination's airport; players can bail out from the plane at any time of the flight, or skip the cut scene.
List of airports
- GTA III, GTA Advance and GTA Liberty City Stories
- GTA Vice City and GTA Vice City Stories
- GTA San Andreas
- Los Santos International Airport, Los Santos, San Andreas.
- Easter Bay Airport, San Fierro, San Andreas.
- Las Venturas International Airport, Las Venturas, San Andreas.
- Although Verdant Meadows features a landing strip, hangers, and a control tower, it is not a destination for commercial flights.
- GTA IV and GTA Chinatown Wars
Trivia
- Although player character is implied to be a passenger in a commercial flight in GTA San Andreas, the player can see him at the cockpit of the plane.
- If you type all cars explode cheat during commercial flight, the plane will blow up and you will be wasted. When you re-spawn at the hospital, you will be stuck in cut scene mode. You can still control CJ, but you can't view your stats. This is most probably a glitch.