25 JULY, 2023
Sushim Mukul
The descent to the airport, surrounded by snow-capped peaks, offers stunning panoramas and a breathtaking view of the Austrian Alps.
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Prepare for a jaw-dropping landing, soaring over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables mountain range when you land here. The landscape around makes the airport a pilot and passenger favourite.
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While approaching the Agatti airport, one is greeted by picture-perfect sceneries of breathtaking atolls, azure waters, lush greenery, and coconut groves and the beauty of Lakshadweep.
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A challenging landing and takeoff, coupled with breathtaking views; Lukla serves as a gateway to Mt Everest. The airport was laid by Norgay and Hillary.
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In the French Alps lies this airport, catering mostly to guests of picturesque ski resorts. The short and sloped runway provides passengers with mesmerising alpine views.
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The turquoise waters and sandy shores provide a postcard-worthy backdrop to the arrival in the Caribbean. Low-flying planes above Maho Beach is quite a sight at Princess Juliana Airport.
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Landing at Paro Airport is special due to a challenging approach, high mountains and breathtaking scenic views of the Eastern Himalayas.
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Landing at this airport is special as the runway intersects with a road, requiring its closure during landings and takeoffs, and offers stunning views of the Rock of Gibraltar and the Mediterranean.
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Landing at this beach runway is truly an adventure. With three runways on the Outer Hebrides' sandy shores, it offers stunning coastal vistas and a tidal airport experience.
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Nestled between cliffs on a tiny Caribbean island, landing here comes with pristine bule waters. The runway is the world's shortest commercial runway.