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Re: 27 of the World’s Most Beautiful and Shocking Runways

Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 5:23 pm
by jeevan
9. Paro Airport, Bhutan

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One of the most challenging airports to land, this runway is situated in a deep valley on the bank of river Paro Chhu , surrounded by with snow capped peaks as high as 5,500 m. Combination of the blue river, hilly terrain, brown tiled houses makes it a beautiful and thrilling approach.

8. Cape Town International Airport, South Africa

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With the famous Table Mountain in a distance, the approach to this runway offers the view to the turquoise beach and the whole city. It is the second busiest airport in South Africa and third busiest in Africa.