I agree, but what if the only direction that is not obstructed by terrain is the one with the building in the way? I just think it is absolutely a "dick move" for AH vets to just say it's alright that a player can figure it out....new guy on his 2 weeks should have a good experience...not being able to fly because of a building on a base shouldn't be a reason they can't enjoy flying certain aircraft....
I agree on this very scenario. If they've taken the trees off the end of the runway, then there should be no buildings either. Supposedly they had some Runway Safety Areas in WW2, too.
As for being able to fly the favourite aircraft anywhere, I repeat my previous post about certain runways being too short for heavy loaded planes.