@John_Ocampos wrote:
I was wondering if there are any tips or advice on how to easily remember these codes or if there's a particular resource, like an app or a webpage, that keeps an updated list that we can refer to quickly.
Hello!
When it comes to memorizing anything, I almost always need to practice by physically writing the required memory items down with a pen and paper (not electronically) and repeatedly giving myself "tests" until they are memorized 100%. I would also split the memorization process into groups of smaller lists if the "big" list appears overwhelming.
As a free resource for airport codes, I would utilize Wikipedia's "List of Southwest Airlines destinations"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Southwest_Airlines_destinations
Save and Print the "Current destinations" section of this webpage page, and do a practice "pre-test". In the printout, I would first mark up the airports that you already know their codes plus the more common ones (e.g. LAX, SFO). Skip the airports that you don't know.
After that, count those up and "grade" the "pre-test". For those you missed or omitted, use the linked airports from the same Wikipedia page to look up the current codes for the ones you need to memorize and highlight those. Take a few moments and look over the completed worksheet.
At that point, repeat this "test" process but split up the list by focusing first on memorizing your favorite or nearby origin and destinations airports. Print out another copy of the "Current Destinations", but highlight your favorites, and test yourself again by writing in their codes specifically.
E.g. For me, they are:
Origins:
San Diego - SAN
Ontario, CA - ONT
Santa Ana/Orange County - SNA
Long Beach - LGB
Destinations:
Las Vegas - LAS
Sacramento - SMF
San Jose, CA - SJC
Oakland - OAK
Phoenix - PHX
Repeat this process until you have your favorites memorized 100%. After you memorize your favorite origins/destination airport codes, then go for a different small region and repeat the process (e.g. SW's Mexico destinations):
Cancun - CUN
Cozumel - CZM
Puerto Vallarta - PVR
Cabo - SJD
Repeat this process for each of these small groups until you feel comfortable completing the entire table by memory. At that point, give yourself a "final exam" and complete the entire list by memory. If you get a "bad" score, revisit the small groups and do another practice run. Keep repeating this "final exam" until you achieve 100%. At that point, you should have these codes committed to memory.
All the best!
