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Rewa's Emerald Gateway

Official achievement authored by JimG008.

Nestled in the emerald embrace of Fiji's main island, Viti Levu, lies Nausori, a town thrumming with a vibrant history as rich and colorful as a Fijian sunset. Straddling the life-giving Rewa River, Nausori has served as a crossroads for centuries, a meeting point where three Fijian provinces, Rewa, Tailevu, and Naitasiri, weave their stories together.

Imagine a time before the 20th century, when grand colonial buildings lined the streets, their architecture whispering tales of a bygone era. Town halls echoed with the lively debates of a young nation, while local courts hummed with the rhythm of justice. Grand residences, adorned with gingerbread fretwork, housed families who witnessed the transformation of Nausori from a sleepy village to a bustling center of commerce.

Sugar, Fiji's golden bounty, played a pivotal role in Nausori's rise. In 1882, the colossal Nausori mill, the first large-scale sugar mill in all of Fiji, roared to life on the banks of the Rewa. Smoke billowed from its chimney, painting the sky with the promise of prosperity. This very mill, in 1884, became the cradle of a new era, the first in Fiji to be illuminated by the magical glow of electricity.

But Nausori's heart beats to a rhythm far deeper than industry. Descendants of indentured laborers from India brought their rich cultural tapestry, weaving it seamlessly into the vibrant fabric of Fijian life. Imagine the air thick with the aroma of exotic spices mingling with the earthy scent of kava ceremonies, where stories are shared under a star-studded sky.

Today, Nausori is a town on the move. A burgeoning metropolis, it stretches outwards, embracing new housing areas while still clinging to its deep roots. The 425-meter Rewa Bridge, a modern marvel, stretches across the river like a steel serpent, symbolizing the town's ever-expanding embrace.

Nausori is a place where history whispers from colonial buildings, where the legacy of sugar lingers in the air, and where cultures intertwine in a vibrant tapestry. It's a town that looks to the future with a smile, forever remembering the colorful threads that make it a truly unique Fijian gem.

Criteria

Depart from an airport of your choice, fly to and land at NFNA, your flight distance must be further than 100 NM.
Date Departure Arrival Pilot Aircraft Landing rate Distance Flight time
07DEC24 1927Z NVVW NFNA Jeff Johnson Airbus A320 neo (A20N) -111 ft/m 557 nm 01:22 View
07DEC24 1724Z NVVW NFNA Jim Hodde Airbus A320 neo (A20N) -202 ft/m 558 nm 01:22 View
18NOV24 0346Z NVSS NFNA Bat24SS Eurofighter EF 2000 / Typhoon (EUFI) -202 ft/m 670 nm 00:27 View
17NOV24 0014Z NFNL NFNA Scotty Clifford Cessna 340 (C340) -258 ft/m 139 nm 00:49 View
05NOV24 2232Z NFNL NFNA Jason F/Petroho BELLANCA Viking (BL17) -32 ft/m 109 nm 01:07 View
25OCT24 1426Z NFNH NFNA Robert B Dickerson Socata TBM-850 (TBM8) -167 ft/m 156 nm 00:54 View
15OCT24 2209Z NFNL NFNA VAF155 Alberto Cessna Skyhawk (C172) -125 ft/m 136 nm 01:05 View
07OCT24 0602Z NZAA NFNA NeightWolf49 Cessna 525C Citation CJ4 (C25C) -161 ft/m 1188 nm 02:58 View
06OCT24 1628Z NFNL NFNA Matt Hopkins Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (B350) -145 ft/m 136 nm 00:39 View
05OCT24 0521Z NWWW NFNA Dan Barr Airbus A300-600R (A306) -438 ft/m 909 nm 01:52 View
04OCT24 2144Z NFNL NFNA Dan Cooper Learjet 35 (LJ35) -58 ft/m 131 nm 00:26 View
04OCT24 1559Z NFMO NFNA Rock57 Douglas DC-6 (DC6) -157 ft/m 123 nm 00:31 View
28SEP24 0815Z NFNL NFNA PAPA974 Embraer EMB-121 Xingu (E121) -107 ft/m 134 nm 00:45 View
08SEP24 0700Z NFNL NFNA Hugbald Cessna Caravan (C208) -104 ft/m 118 nm 00:47 View
01SEP24 1640Z NVVV NFNA Filipe Delgadinho Airbus A320 neo (A20N) -231 ft/m 589 nm 01:25 View
30AUG24 2014Z NFNL NFNA Kawfee Experimental >200kts (HXC) -128 ft/m 124 nm 00:35 View
10AUG24 0705Z NVVV NFNA Sharkun Cessna 525C Citation CJ4 (C25C) -89 ft/m 597 nm 01:31 View
08AUG24 2328Z NFNL NFNA Mike Hawk Socata TBM-9X0 (TBM9) -48 ft/m 109 nm 00:28 View
08AUG24 1537Z NFNL NFNA JReis ATR ATR-72-600 (AT76) -369 ft/m 121 nm 00:34 View
28JUL24 1000Z NFNL NFNA David Embraer 170/175 (E170) -168 ft/m 126 nm 00:29 View