2020. 2. 27. 16:51ㆍ카테고리 없음
At PrivateFly, we always enjoy discussing the extremes in aviation. From the fastest jets, to the biggest aircraft, we’re always talking about all things aviation.But what about the airports that our beloved jets land and take off from?
10 Most Extreme Airports
While most of the time airports are places that don’t leave any impression on travelers, some of these airports definitely could be just as exciting as the planes themselves.We looked around and found some of the most extreme airports you’ll be able to fly to in the world. Take a look: World’s Highest Airport: Daocheng Yading AirportAt 14,472 feet above sea level, Daocheng Yading is the world’s highest airport, surpassing the previous record holder Qamdo Bamda Airport in Tibet, at 14,219 feet.Just recently,. World’s Lowest Airport: Bar Yehuda AirfieldThe lowest altitude airport in the world is, located in Israel.
Just south west of the Dead Sea, it lies 1240 feet below sea level, which is actually deeper than US Navy submarines are allowed to travel.Only charter and sightseeing flights are allowed to utilize this airport. World’s Coldest Airport: Yakutsk AirportVisiting in Russia will allow you to experience what could be one of the chilliest travel hubs on the planet.With the average temperature in January standing at around -38F, upon making your way through the departure lounge you will soon start to experience the extremely cold conditions.
World’s Hottest Airport: Kuwait Airportis largely considered to be the world’s hottest airport, and with average July temperatures reaching a high of 114F! World’s Largest Airport: King Fahd AirportThe largest airport in the world is in Saudi Arabia, at around 304 square miles in size. The passenger terminal has six stories of which are allocated for passenger processing.The third level is for arrivals, the sixth for departures and the fourth level is for boarding. World’s Smallest Airport: Juancho E YrausquinOn the opposite end is the on the Caribbean island of Saba, who has a runway just 1300 feet in length.Aircrafts are only permitted to use the airport upon obtaining a waiver from the Netherlands Antilles’ Civil Aviation Authority.
10 Most Extreme Airports
World’s Busiest Airport: Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airportin Atlanta is known for being the world’s busiest airport, not just in terms of arriving and departing flights, but also in passenger numbers.On average, more than 240,000 people pass through its gates every day (that’s the equivalent of around 90 million every year)! World’s Oldest Airport: College Park AirportEstablished in 1909, College Park Airport in Maryland is recognized as the world’s oldest, continually operated airport.It even saw Wilbur Wright train two military officers to fly the US government’s first aircraft.To charter private jets to and from these airports, or any other locations, contact our flight team at (24/7).
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