5 - Funchal, main gateway for Madeira region, is famous due to its spectacular runway construction and the strong surrounding winds. Additional crew training is required.
4 - London City, located 7 miles east of London, has a very steep final approach glide path (5.5 degrees) leading to the 1,508 m runway. Special aircraft and crew certification are required.
3 - Santos Dumont, its 1,323 m long main runway, surrounded by water and high elevation terrain, is one of the busiest airports in Brazil, receiving A320s and B737s under regular operation. RNP-AR 0.1 approach procedures help to maintain the regularity of the flights. Special crew training is required.
2 - Paro, the airport located in a deep valley on the bank of the river Paro Chhu, at 7,364 ft of elevation with surrounding peaks as high as 18.000 ft, has RNP-AR approach procedures to its 2,265 m runway. Crew special qualification is required.
1 - Lukla, the start point for treks towards Mount Everest Base Camp on Nepal, the 527 m long runway has an elevation of 9,337 ft and operates opposite directions for takeoff and landings (06 for landing, 24 for takeoff) due to high surrounding terrain.
But we can state for sure! These approaches can give you the most amazing landscape views!
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