AIRPORTQ

What is AirportQ?

AirportQ is a free daily guessing game where the mystery answer is an airport, not a flight. You start with one clue, usually a marquee airline that operates from the airport, and try to identify the place in six guesses. Each wrong guess unlocks another clue: a second airline, a flight-frequency hint, a distance and compass bearing to the correct airport from your guess.

Two modes go live every day. US picks from major American hubs like JFK, ATL, ORD, DFW, LAX, MIA, and SEA, plus dozens more. World opens it up to global gateways like LHR, CDG, FRA, AMS, DXB, HND, SIN, GRU, and ICN. The two modes share the same puzzle slot on the same day, so you can play both back to back.

How to play AirportQ

1. Pick a mode. US for North American hubs, World for everywhere else. Each mode has its own daily streak.
2. Read the first clue. The marquee airline that flies from the airport. Sometimes that pins the answer fast, like Singapore Airlines or Emirates. Sometimes it's ambiguous, like United from a US hub.
3. Guess any airport. Type a city, country, IATA, or ICAO code. The autosuggest searches across every commercial airport in the world.
4. Use distance + direction. After each wrong guess you see how far off you are and which way to go. A "1,200 km southwest" arrow narrows the answer pool dramatically.
5. Solve in 6. Each new clue narrows the pool. Most experienced players land it in 3-4. Hard guesses become satisfying when the clues click together.

Other daily games

• SkyQ
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• PassportQ
  Guess the city from travel and geography clues.
• RailQ
  Guess the Amtrak route from stops and duration.
• CityQ
  Fill a 3×3 geography grid with cities that fit each row and column.

Frequently asked questions

Is AirportQ free?

Yes. Every daily airport puzzle is free and no account is required. Premium is optional and only removes ads.

What's the difference between US and World mode?

US mode picks from major US airports like JFK, ATL, DFW, ORD, and LAX, plus dozens more. World mode opens it up globally: LHR, CDG, HND, DXB, SIN, GRU, and so on. Both modes get a fresh puzzle every day.

How many guesses do I get?

Six. After each wrong guess a new airline logo or flight clue unlocks, and you also see the distance and compass direction to the correct airport.

Where does the airline data come from?

Real scheduled airline departures. The airlines, frequencies, and destinations you see in the clue panel are all flights actually operated from the mystery airport on the puzzle date.

Does AirportQ work on phones?

Yes, it's mobile-first. Add the site to your home screen from Safari or Chrome for a full-screen install experience.