Most Extreme Airports

[GMascelli]

History Channel July 20th 8PM


Most Extreme Airports

Many airports constructed just 50 years ago may not be sufficient to handle the demands of 21st century aircraft. This special unpacks the particular problems of the world's most extreme airports and examines the engineering behind them, from centuries-old territorial battles that have led to unsafe layouts, to geographical challenges like wind currents and natural obstacles that make these places unfit for travel.

 

[TangoWhiskey]

Thanks, set it up to record.

 

[flyer]

Sure wish i got that channel, sounds interesting.

 

[HPNFlyGirl]

Gary....txt me on Tuesday and remind me. =)

 

[flyingcheesehead]

Jeez, and here I thought this was going to be a discussion of the most extreme airports we've landed at.

 

[Clark1961]

Jeez, and here I thought this was going to be a discussion of the most extreme airports we've landed at.

We could do that...GWS was a rush. Don't go in there without a little forethought and planning. 6Y9 is shorter and much/much/much lower elevation although it does have it's challenges...

 

[Everskyward]

Jeez, and here I thought this was going to be a discussion of the most extreme airports we've landed at.

I wanted to at least see a listing of what they were...

 

[PittsDriver]

Jeez, and here I thought this was going to be a discussion of the most extreme airports we've landed at.

For me, it's Mathis near Atlanta - flying a Pitts S2-C; and, the Caribbean island of Saba in a twin otter as a passenger.

 

[colomtnflyer]

Look them up on YouTube- most of these have been on there for ages....

 

[Doggtyred]

Look them up on YouTube- most of these have been on there for ages....

Hong Kong, Teguiaculpa....

Something tells me Wilson Bar, Idaho wont make the list, but its a nice one..