The sheer size and amenities of airports are well-known. Despite the fact that not all airports have fancy architecture, flights take off and land with ease. We also have airports that are so small that they appear to be nothing more than landing strips. Here’s a look at some of the world’s tiniest airports, along with some background information.
Juancho Yrausquin International Airport
The Juancho Yrausquin Airport, on the Caribbean island of Saba, is home to the world’s shortest commercial runway. The runway is only a quarter of a mile long, slightly longer than the average aircraft carrier, which is why jet aircrafts are not permitted to use it. Windair is the only airline that serves the airport, with two daily flights to nearby Saint Martin and Saint Eustatius, both of which are less than 15 minutes away by plane.
Barra Airport
The world’s only beach runway that handles scheduled airline services is on Barra’s Traigh Mhor beach. From Monday to Friday, the airport is open for a few hours each day. Flight arrival and departure times vary because of the inconsistency of the weather in the area. Barra Airport also provides all basic amenities, such as car rental, parking, and other services, despite its remote location.
Morgantown Municipal Airport
The airport is primarily used for general aviation, and it is served by only one commercial airline, United Airlines, which connects the town to Clarksburg and Washington Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C. The airport’s runway is only 0.5 miles long, so you can easily watch planes take off and land from the restaurant. The airport offers free Wi-Fi in addition to a cafe and a parking lot.
Tenzing-Hillary Airport
Nepal Lukla is a charming village in Nepal that is frequently chosen by tourists as the starting point for treks to Mt. Everest. This airport is also named after Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, the two exemplary people to successfully climb Mt. Everest for the first time. The airport is on this list because of its remote location and short runway, which makes landing and taking off difficult for pilots.
Matekane Air Strip
If you’re flying from Matekane Air Strip in Lesotho, the country’s south-west, you might want to have a stiff drink before boarding, while hoping the crew hasn’t been drinking anything stronger than coffee. Here are some figures. The runway is only 1,312 feet (400 m) long. The cliff-face plunge that awaits you at the end of it is 2,000 feet long (610m).The cliff-face plunge that awaits you at the end of it is 2,000 feet long (610m). Tell the pilot to put his foot down by crossing your fingers, toes, legs and arms.
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