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I've been to over a hundred different airports the world - from small sheds on the outskirts of the world to huge air cities of the largest metropolises. But nowhere have I received such aesthetic satisfaction as in Baku. I could say that it’s worth coming to Baku even just to look at the airport, but I’m too in love with this beautiful city, so today I’m just inviting you to the museum contemporary art...Which is actually just an airport!

The airport in Baku cannot be directly compared with Dubai or Singapore, the scale and traffic are not the same, there are no swimming pools or butterfly gardens, for example, but an atmosphere has been created here in which waiting for a flight is so cozy and comfortable, and the arrival is accompanied by surprise at what you see! I already wrote on my Facebook that the two most beautiful airports are located in two diametrically opposite points in Europe - Terminal 4 of Barajas Airport in Madrid and Heydar Aliyev Airport in Baku, today we will walk through the second with you.

From the outside, the new terminal in Baku looks like most modern airports: a mix of geometry, futurism and high-tech materials - concrete, glass and metal. Inside, Turkish architectural studio Autoban was inspired by oriental hospitality and created a lively and unusual interior with wooden cocoon elements.

The terminal itself is relatively small. At the same time, it now looks underutilized, so there are reserves of capacity here.
The new complex is capable of serving 6 million passengers per year, its area is 65 thousand square meters.

The airport has 4 floors and a spacious entrance hall:

The first floor serves departing passengers and baggage collection for arriving passengers. The second floor of the complex is provided for arriving passengers. Border control, aviation security control for transit passengers, visa issuance, as well as rest areas for arriving passengers are located here.

There is even a makdacha, but going there in Azerbaijan is blasphemy! This is a country of gastronomic orgasm with amazing (but not always healthy) cuisine.

The construction contractor was MAPA and the equipment supplier was SITA. WAAGNER-BIRO designed and built the building's façade, and Woods Bagot architects and Buro Happold engineers installed structural and seismic systems. AUTOBAN created the interior design, VANDERLANDE created the luggage management system, CAVAG supplied the passenger access platforms and telescopic bridges, and SCHINDLER supplied the elevators and escalators.

On the third floor, intended for the departure of passengers, customs and border control are carried out. Duty free shops and cafes are located on this floor.
One of the few airports where there is no compromise between clean and dirty areas - it is equally comfortable for those greeting and departing on a trip.

The four floors of the building at all levels are entwined from the inside with structures of a kind of “cocoons” made of oak veneer, and the architects hid cafes, bars, and shopping kiosks in the Salam Lounges business area on the top floor in wooden hemispheres.

Just a coffee shop, but how cozy it is here on the second floor!

There is carpet in the arrivals and departure areas and, accordingly, it is quiet and soft. This does not happen very often - in Singapore, Delhi, and partly in Hong Kong.

There is no terrace overlooking the platform in Baku, but there is a cafe with panoramic windows:

The base carrier is the national airline AZAL. A classic airline with 4 stars in the SkyTrax rating, on par with Lufthansa, for example. I have flown with them several times and have always been absolutely delighted! Now the company has introduced differentiation of tariff policy and budget tariffs in some directions, for example Moscow and Istanbul.

I visited the airline and will devote the next few reports to interesting stories about their fleet, girls, service on board and, most importantly, airplanes! After all, this is the first airline in the post-Soviet space to have two Dreamliners in its fleet!
In total, AZAL has 25 aircraft in its fleet; the average age of the company’s fleet is 9 years.

These are the spectacular ladies who rule air traffic Here!
More about this next time :)

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What do you know about airports? If you fly often, you've probably seen a lot of them. And of course we made a list for ourselves, which includes the most beautiful airports according to your version.

High in the Caucasus Mountains, in northern Georgia, there is a small town called Mestia. It has a lot of medieval stone towers that form part of World Heritage UNESCO. But one tower is different from the rest. This is Queen Tamara Airport. It was built in 2010 and consists mainly of glass. The airport tower is square and points upward, and its wings are the ancient buildings located around it.

The airport's operations are not as successful as its design. Initially it was planned to make Mestia ski resort, but Queen Tamara Airport did not receive the code of the International Association air transport due to the small number of passengers. Currently, only one charter airline flies from Mestia four times a week.

Queen Tamar Airport is just one of many unique and beautifully designed airports featured in the book Airport Art: The World's Most Beautiful Terminals. The authors of this book are Alexander Gutzmer, Laura Frommberg and Stefan Eiselin. The book shows not only airports from which planes fly to all countries of the world, but also ones like Spaceport America in New Mexico, where the number of passengers is zero.

An airport is a complex complex that must ensure the operation of air transport, the departure and arrival of passengers and cargo. And all this should work like clockwork. But also this air gate city ​​or country. And that means a way to make a first impression, which, as we know, is very important. We will show you the most beautiful airports in the world.

Queen Tamara Airport. Georgia.

Lleida Airport – Alguire. Spain

Spaceport America. New Mexico, USA

Santos Dumont Airport. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas International Airport. Madrid, Spain

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. China

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Airports always have a special atmosphere. Millions of people, thousands of routes, billions of thoughts and hopes under huge arches. Since their inception, airports have been built to provide convenient navigation for passengers and aircraft.

In recent decades, the approach has changed. Airport buildings are built not only for ease of use, but also with the goal of making them memorable, original and unusual. Architects have been so successful in this that some airports are recognized masterpieces of modern architecture. I WANT invites you to see this for yourself by looking at the buildings of the world’s airports. Enjoy!

Beijing International Airport, Terminal 3, China. The two-kilometer gate to China resembles a giant dragon lurking at the edge of the airfield. On the roof of the structure, the architects created an incredible and dizzyingly complex grid of glass and metal structures.

Madrid-Barajas Airport, Terminal 4, Spain. This masterpiece was discovered in 2006. Every year, some 35 million passengers pass in fascination under the light, undulating roof, which is lined with bamboo and held up by colorful pylons. The main achievement of the airport is the special atmosphere created with the help of visual effects. Glass panels and soft gentle light filling the space create a feeling of harmony, calm, peace and relieve tension.

John F. Kennedy Airport, TWA Terminal, New York, USA. Now its name is simply terminal No. 5. It was opened back in 1962. It represents an abstract symbol of flight, which is why it got its nickname “winged gull”. For the first time in the history of airports, it was here that the first baggage conveyors, electronic displays, the ancestors of modern baggage scales and even cable television appeared. In this place, like no other, there is an amazing opportunity to feel the pleasant excitement of traveling by plane.

international Airport Carrasco, Montevideo, Uruguay. This airport resembles a touching children's drawing. A huge luxurious arc fits harmoniously into the local landscape. Below it are spacious arrival and departure halls, flooded with sunlight. The dome is made of glass, which makes it possible to make maximum use of useful natural light. The terminal offers stunning views of the runways, while the cozy terraces and comfortable airport lounges are designed to provide a warm welcome to travelers and their loved ones.

Sondica Airport, Bilbao, Spain. The second Spanish airport in the ranking appeared in 2000 and immediately received the beautiful nickname la paloma - “the dove”, since its outline resembles a bird. The terminal interior is decorated with picturesque architectural elements. Massive intersecting ribs on the walls, floor and ceiling, handrails of the stairs intertwined with the sun's rays create an indescribable spirit of modern baroque. For many passengers, this building resembles the masterpiece buildings of the famous architect Gaudi.

Denver International Airport, USA. This masterpiece refutes all ideas about what an airport should look like. All passengers, without exception, are amazed by the unusual roof, reminiscent of a giant village of yurts. Construction of the airport cost $4.8 billion. The roof covering is a unique development that allows you to retain solar heat in winter. It was this building that took first place in the list of the most sustainable structures on the planet. The unusual atmosphere of the building is complemented by the amazing music that accompanies the arrival of the airport's moving walkway. It was created by Denver musician Jim Green.

Incheon International Airport, Seoul, South Korea. Since its opening in 2001, this airport has constantly been ranked among the best airports in the world. The building has a very advantageous infrastructure of amenities - golf courses, casinos, massage rooms, bedrooms and winter gardens. The architecture of the structure delights tourists with its beauty against the backdrop of the bright blue sea, but most importantly, it immediately introduces them to the local culture. The roof arch is reminiscent of a traditional Korean temple. This is a building that, even 10 years after its construction, still looks futuristic and fascinates with its uniqueness.

Marrakech Menara Airport, Morocco. This building is more than just an airport. It is called the "time machine". In its stunning design, the architects harmoniously intertwined the dynamic pace of life and modern technology with ancient eastern local traditions in art. The openwork, snow-white, airy building is more reminiscent of luxurious palace. The light entering through the original windows creates intricate patterns in the rooms. For safety environment On the roof of the airport there are 72 photovoltaic pyramids that generate the necessary energy.

Chek Lap Kok Airport, Hong Kong. This airport has also often won international awards as the best airport in the world. It is easy for passengers to navigate it almost with their eyes closed, and this is very important after long and tiring flights. The undulating roof of the building seems to subconsciously influence travelers, like an arrow pointer, forcing them to move in the right direction. In addition, the success and popularity of the airport is ensured by a comfortable express train going directly to the city center and a 12-lane highway leading to the airport. The train is generally difficult to miss as it departs directly from the main terminal building.

Kansai International Airport, Osaka, Japan. Built according to a design by Renzo Piano, the airport is located on an artificial island off the coast of Osaka Island. According to the plan, this structure was supposed to withstand typhoons, high tsunamis and earthquakes. When Japan was struck by a magnitude 7 earthquake on January 17, 1995, killing more than 6,000 people, the airport remained undamaged. Three years later, a typhoon swept over him, the speed of which reached 200 kilometers per hour. The structure survived again thanks to its phenomenal design, shaped like an airplane wing. Kansai is a unique airport that has no analogues in the world. It is the only one located directly in the sea, and the water muffles the noise of planes taking off and landing, without causing inconvenience to local residents.

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Where is the coolest, most convenient and beautiful airport in Russia? It would seem that he should be in Moscow... Yeah, to hell with it! Despite a lot of money, there is not a single good airport in Moscow...

Domodedovo? Are you kidding now?

Primitive design from the 90s. Terrible organization of traffic on the station square. Some cramped corridors. And I still can’t understand the story with two floors at passport control - who invented it and why? The international baggage claim area makes me feel claustrophobic. I hate this airport.

Sheremetyevo?

Not sure! Let's start with the most modern terminal D. It was opened quite recently, but what's the point? Try, upon arrival, to quickly go up to the third level, where the departure hall and the exit to the Aeroexpress are. Will not work! You have to look for a long time for the elevator, which immediately leads to the third level, or go to the second, and then take the escalator to the third. In general, the airport is terribly cramped, although it was built in an open field and could have been made more spacious. Again, a design from the last century.

There is no terminal E at all, and F looks more like some kind of shopping complex from the 90s.

Maybe Vnukovo? By the way, I like it better than all Moscow airports. It's spacious: high ceilings, lots of space. But I don’t like Vnukovo because the roads there are always blocked because of the government terminal.

But in other cities of Russia there are cool airports! For example, in Yekaterinburg. Bliss! Everything seems simple, but very stylish and comfortable. I like. There is also a luxurious business lounge. Nice airport opened in Nizhny Novgorod, . And recently I arrived, or rather, flew to Platov! This new airport in Rostov-on-Don. And I can say that this is the most beautiful airport in Russia!

I want to make a reservation right away that I am now considering it separately from the city, since the logistics there are a complete mess! It is located 35 kilometers away, and it takes an hour to get to the center of Rostov!!! From public transport so far only minibuses. In general, nothing good. But I hope this will be fixed. For now, let's take a look at the design and device.

So, the airport was built by the Airports of Regions holding, part of the Renova Group of Companies, and this is the most beautiful and stylish airport built as part of the program to prepare airports in the regions for the 2018 World Cup!

There was such an airport in the city before:


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If you have been to regional airports, this should not surprise you:


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But the new airport will definitely surprise you! This is a beautiful and modern complex with an interactive museum exhibition that tells about the history of the city, the Don River and Ataman Platov, who was born on these lands and took part in the wars of the Russian Empire.

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Before you is the Platov airport in Rostov-on-Don!


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The building was designed by the British bureau Twelve Architects. The idea was based on the Don River, its waves and bridges.


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Entrance

The passenger does not need to wander for a long time and confusedly through the huge space, as he immediately gets to the check-in counters. There is a single area for passengers on both domestic and international flights. There is not even a visual separation of check-in counters, because each of them has different operating modes, which allows you to combine check-in types depending on how busy the terminal is.

After check-in, the passenger can remain for some time in the common area, where not only those registered for a flight, but also those meeting and seeing off have access. There is also an information desk, phytosanitary and veterinary control, cafes and souvenir shops.

All sales points are designed in the form of houses with a green roof. Pay attention to the souvenir shop from the agricultural machinery manufacturer Rostselmash! They have a toy but working combine harvester on the roof! By the way, the grass on the roof is real!

And the same combines can be bought here as souvenirs!

The cafe outlets are also decorated in the same style as the airport. Very cool!

You can climb to the next floors and to the security check area using a large escalator, elevator or stairs. Notice how much space there is!

On the second floor there are airline offices so that passengers can resolve issues on the spot, and a mother and child room. This is the arrival area.

Arriving passengers proceed through navigation to the baggage claim area, and the flow of people does not mix.


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There is an exhibition throughout the airport interactive museum, which introduces the passenger to the history of the Don region. Here, on a 12-meter screen, we are shown a video about the scale of the Don River.

Another exhibition is on the next floor, in the departure area for passengers who have passed security. Inside this structure there is a 28-meter screen closed in a circle, which shows a video about the Don Cossacks and conveys the spirit of brotherhood and unity. This beauty cannot be described in words, so watch the video at the beginning.

The next exhibition is the painting “The War of 1812”.

It depicts the “Lava” attack method, which helped the Cossacks win this war. The tactical technique was different in that it was built for each battle, based on the enemy’s strength and the landscape.

One of the most complex and effective varieties of “Lava” was “Venter”. On the Don, this was the name for fishing tackle, consisting of decreasing rings and ending in a bag - the fish, deceived by the space, fell into a trap. The combat technique was based on the same principle, and if the enemy could be lured into the venter, extermination or capture awaited him. Ataman Platov was a brilliant performer of this maneuver.

Next to the exhibition there are three binoculars, looking through which you can see three scenarios from the painting come to life.

Another interactive exhibition is Cossack costumes. On large screens, passengers are shown different Cossack costumes with signatures of each item of clothing.

And another type of exhibition - these are portraits made from quotes.

You can get stuck around them for a long time.

The waiting area. We have a problem here. Modern airport, but not a single socket next to the seats! But they promised me that this would be fixed in March, as chairs with built-in power sockets would be purchased, and about 300 of them would be installed in each waiting area! Let's see!

The shops are decorated in the same way as on the ground floor

Cafes and food courts. Just look how cool the interiors are

And this is the waiting area for business class passengers: there is a free buffet, a bar where you can buy alcohol, and even a shower.

Exits to buses and boarding bridges

Not all aircraft are equipped with telescopic bridges. Some aircraft are simply not adapted to them, and it all depends on the downtime of the aircraft: if it stops for 3 hours, then during this time several other flights can be served with the help of a jet bridge with less downtime, so a bus will take passengers to such an airliner .

Access to the buses is only by stairs or elevator.

Now I’ll show you something that most of you will never see. This is an incredibly beautiful VIP terminal, which is located in a separate building!

It was designed by the Moscow architectural bureau Nefa Architects. It turned out very modern and stylish!

Look at the ceiling!

This is one of the general waiting areas. In general, I was pleasantly surprised that such a stylish VIP terminal was made in Rostov.

Another waiting area.

Baggage inspection at the entrance. Here, the passenger goes through the same procedures necessary before departure as in a regular terminal.

The interior is made of concrete panels. Exit to the inner garden courtyard:

Such beauty was created in Rostov-on-Don!

In addition to concrete, there is a lot of glass in the interior. During the day it skips a large number of light from the street, and in the evening reflects electric lighting.

In addition to waiting in common areas, passengers can spend time in individual rooms. To do this, you just need to book one of them in advance, or check if there is one available upon arrival. This is the first room of three:

It is more suitable for passengers with children. There is a puzzle on the wall, from these sticks you can collect different pictures and words.

The horses here were clearly chosen for the sake of design, not comfort)

Second room. Perfect for a solo traveler.

It has a bathroom with shower and a wardrobe.

And a third room for large companies, designed for 10 people.

Banquets can be organized here upon prior reservation.

I'm sure there were passengers who were outraged by the lack of carpets, wood and crystal chandeliers in the interior.

VIP terminal passengers are transported to and from the ramp by an executive vehicle. This is not the case in other VIP lounges in the country.

There are also conference rooms available for negotiations and meetings with business partners. One for 20 seats:

Second at 45:

You can also rent a work office.

In which you can also hold small negotiations.

Take a closer look at this wall! Beautiful!

The terminal looks as impressive from the outside as it does from the inside!

VIP in Platov costs 15,000 rubles, by the way) Maybe you want to test it.

Platov is a beautiful and modern airport! Especially if they fix the situation with sockets)

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Are you afraid to fly? Psychologists consider the fear of flying to be one of the most difficult psychological problems: some shudder even at the thought of getting on a plane and leaving the ground. Sometimes this fear becomes a serious obstacle for such people to move freely around the world and see many wonderful distant countries. According to some studies, fear of flying is worse when it comes to safety issues, including at the airport.

In this issue we will tell you about the 25 most terrible airports in the world, where horror begins long before you board the plane.

1. Wellington International Airport, New Zealand.

Landing at this airport can be very dangerous, because there is only one - and even a short - runway, which also ends... at sea. Despite this, it is very picturesque here, so this airport can be called not only one of the most dangerous, but also one of the most beautiful.

2. Agatti Airport, Lakshadweep, India.

This airport is surrounded on all sides Indian Ocean, which naturally raises the question: what happens if something goes wrong during landing or the pilot simply doesn’t have enough room to brake? The 1219 m long airfield is so small that it looks like a fragment of a larger runway, part of which seems to have gone under the sea. Due to the dangers that short runways pose, it has been proposed more than once to extend it, but for now flights continue as normal, because... it is the only airport in Lakshadweep, an Indian territory consisting of 36 luxurious exotic islands.

3. Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, USA.

Of course, this is not as “dangerous” an airport (compared to others on this list), but it does have something unusual about it. If you ever take a taxi along Runway 10 at this airport, you might see some spooky things. The fact is that on strip 10 there are a couple of... graves engraved. They belong to the former owners of the land where the airport now sits - their last wish was to be buried here.

4. Narsarsuaq Airport, Greenland.

Landing at this naturally beautiful airport and one of the most remote on the planet can be either an amazing or a terrifying experience - either way, an unforgettable one. But for pilots this is, without a doubt, a real nightmare, because... in order to land here, you need to fly along the fjord in constant fear of getting into turbulence, which happens even on seemingly calm days.

5. Kansai International Airport, Japan.

Dimensions artificial island Kansai is 4 km long and 2.5 km wide - they say it can even be seen from space. From an engineering point of view, the local airport is one of the most impressive in the world, but unfortunately, frequent earthquakes, powerful cyclones and an unstable seabed make this engineering masterpiece one of the most dangerous airports in the world.

6. Don Mueang International Airport, Thailand.

This is a “deceptive” airport, in which at first glance there is nothing unusual. However, if you look closely, you will notice a rather strange thing: right in the center of the two runways, someone managed to squeeze in... an 18-hole golf course. It does this airport not only one of the most dangerous, but also one of the strangest.

7. Paro Airport, Bhutan.

The fact that only 8 pilots in the entire world are qualified enough to land here should tell you a lot. But if this is not enough, you will probably also be interested in the fact that Paro Airport is located 2.4 km above sea level and is surrounded by sharp peaks of five thousand meters, and the runway is only 1980 m long. And finally, there are rumors that passengers who dare to land at this tiny airport in the Himalayas are usually loaded with anti-anxiety pills to calm their nerves.

8. Kai Tak Airport, Hong Kong.

Many pilots considered this place to be the worst airport, which is why it was closed in 1998. Strong crosswinds and the surrounding mountains only added to the difficulties during landing, and at one time this place was the most unpopular for local residents. It’s not for nothing that this airport is called “the father of all the worst airports.”

9. Barra International Airport, Scotland.

This is truly a unique airport on the planet, because instead of a runway it uses... a beach. Yes, yes, you read it correctly: there are three runways on the beach in the shape of a triangle, and they are marked with wooden poles at the ends.

10. Congonhas Airport, Brazil.

The most dangerous and at the same time strange thing about this airport is the fact that it is located only 8 km from the city center. If you travel frequently, you should know that the most populous and big cities in the world they usually build their airports on the outskirts or even a few kilometers from the city limits for security reasons, but apparently the residents of Sao Paulo have never heard of this. As a result, every plane landing at this airport becomes a real test in terms of safety.

11. Gisborne Airport, New Zealand.

This may sound like an exaggeration, but this is probably one of the craziest airports in the world. Why? Yes, because it runs right across the main runway. Railway. Yes, yes - a real railway! Dispatchers must coordinate takeoffs and landings with train arrivals. And even though the road recently closed after hurricane damage, the airport is still operating, although it has only served cargo flights since 2001.

12. Tenzing and Hilary Airport, Nepal.

In 2010, the History Channel named this airport the most dangerous in the world. It is located at an altitude of 2900 meters, and its runway is framed high mountain on one side and the deepest abyss on the other. Ideal conditions for landing, right?

13. Los Angeles International Airport, USA.

Los Angeles airport has been repeatedly called the most dangerous in the United States. It provides an "intensive training program" for pilots, dispatchers and vehicle operators on situational hazards and other aspects of runway safety.

14. Courchevel Airport, France.

It is one of the most dangerous airports in the world, even though it caters to the rich who fly to ski in the French Alps. To get to the resort of the same name, you must first experience a breathtaking landing at the airport. The runway is only 518 m long, but the best “surprise” is a hill somewhere in the middle of the runway.

15. Old Mariscal Sucre International Airport, Ecuador.

It was a nightmare for even the most experienced pilots. To begin with, the airport was located at high altitude, in the heart of Ecuador's densely populated capital, which greatly increased the risk factor. Moreover, mountainous areas active volcanoes and the valley, which was constantly covered in fog, only made landings and takeoffs at this airport more difficult. But that's not all: the runway was uneven and had many bumps. Fortunately, the airport was finally closed last year and a new one was built.

16. Toncotin International Airport, Honduras.

It came in second on the History Channel's list of the world's most dangerous airports, and for good reason. Its runway is located in a valley surrounded by mountains, and the “entry” and “exit” for aircraft are located in the same place, which, of course, increases the risk of a tragedy. Surprisingly, despite this, even Boeing 757s land in and take off from this airport every day.

17. Gibraltar Airport.

At first glance it may seem that the airport is quite ordinary, but take a closer look and you will understand that this is not so. Undoubtedly, the most exceptional fact is that the main runway passes through the main street of the city. Yes Yes. That is, every time a plane is supposed to land, cars have to stop and let the train pass... that is, we wanted to say plane, of course.

18. Madeira Airport, Portugal.

This small international airport is beautiful island Madeira has a very short runway. And this despite the fact that in 2003 its length was doubled. In addition, the ocean surrounds it on one side and the mountains on the other. The airport is considered one of the most dangerous in the world.

To land at one of the Caribbean's busiest airports, pilots fly over the beach, over a fence, over the road and then finally land.

20. Ice airport, Antarctica.

It is one of three main runways used to transport supplies and researchers to McMurdo Station in Antarctica. It is designed to fit even Boeing 757 and heavy cargo aircraft. On this moment the main dangers of the airport are weather, not the location of the airport itself.

21. King Fahd International Airport, Saudi Arabia.

It is the largest airport in the world in terms of land area - it stretches over 300 square meters. miles of desert. The local airport is so huge that - believe it or not - the pilots themselves sometimes find it difficult to say where it begins and where it ends, because... from a great distance it blends into the surrounding desert.

22. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, USA.

There is nothing technically wrong with the location or layout of this airport, but it has the most irresponsible staff in the world. A night air traffic controller was once accused of watching a movie instead of directing planes. And on other occasions, administrators complained that night shift dispatchers slept during breaks or played electronic games when the flight schedule was not too tight.

23. Gastaf III Airport, St. Barthelemy.

This airport has an incredibly short runway that typically serves small aircraft with a capacity of no more than 20 passengers. There is a strip at the base of the slope that ends at the beach. In addition, planes pose a danger already on approach due to the hilly terrain, and takeoff generally takes place almost over the heads of vacationers on the beach.

24. Bamda Airport, Tibet.

Tibet is in the most high mountains world - the Himalayas, so it is not surprising that Bamda Airport is one of the highest located in the world, it is at an altitude of more than 4000 meters. The most interesting thing is that the length of the runway is almost 5 km, i.e. it is the longest runway in the world. Low oxygen levels at these altitudes can cause discomfort for newcomers to the area and also reduce the performance of aircraft engines, making landing here a real challenge.

25. Airport on Saba Island.

The path to this beauty Caribbean island can become a real nightmare for you, because... The airport has a single runway, 396 meters long. Surrounded by high cliffs, this short runway (which would probably make a great location for a skateboarding competition) almost ends in the ocean. It is clear that large aircraft They simply won’t be able to land here, but it’s not easy even for cornmen.