10 airport codes so funny, you’ll think they’re a joke

GAY – Gaya Airport, Bihar Located in the holy city of Gaya, this airport’s code unintentionally sparks laughter among English speakers. Despite the giggles, it’s a major gateway for Buddhist pilgrims visiting Bodh Gaya.

LOL – Derby Field, Nevada This airport code literally makes people laugh out loud. Located in a small Nevada town, it’s perfect for travellers who enjoy a good pun while booking flights.

OMG – Omega Airport, Namibia No, it’s not a joke. This tiny airport in Namibia uses the code “OMG.” The name is perfect for that moment when you realise you’ve forgotten your passport at home.

PEE – Perm International, Russia This unfortunate code causes giggles for English speakers. Despite being a legit Russian airport, travellers often can’t help cracking a smile when reading “PEE” on their boarding pass.

SUX – Sioux Gateway, Iowa, USA Sioux City tried changing the code, but residents embraced the humour. Now it’s proudly displayed on shirts and mugs: “Fly SUX”: an iconic example of turning cringe into charm.

EEK – Eek Airport, Alaska, USA Yes, it’s a real place and a real code. EEK sounds like something you’d say after a bad in-flight meal. Luckily, this Alaskan village is much more peaceful than its name.

DUM – Dumai Airport, Indonesia This one’s a gift to anyone who’s ever messed up their travel plans. Booking a flight through DUM feels like tempting fate or making fun of your own itinerary.

FUN – Funafuti Airport, Tuvalu Want your vacation to start with FUN? This tiny airport in the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu delivers on the name. Great code, though luggage delays are less entertaining.

SEX – Sembach Airport, Germany Formerly a US military base, SEX might raise eyebrows at security. It’s now decommissioned, but its legacy lives on in the pantheon of eyebrow-raising airport codes.

BUM – Butler Airport, Missouri, USA This regional code might make your inner 10-year-old giggle. “Flying out of BUM” sounds like the start of a very unfortunate travel story or a hilarious one.

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