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Information About Gibraltar Airport
What is unusual about Gibraltar Airport?
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Gibraltar is one of the most dangerous airports in the world because the runway is short, it is surrounded by water on both ends of the tarmac, an international highway bisects the tarmac with cars, bikes and people on foot crossing.
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The weather caused by the Strait of Gibraltar can lead to brutal crosswinds. The pilots who land here have to be very qualified and specially trained. Flights to Gibraltar are currently only from the United Kingdom because Gibraltar International Airport is technically a military airport not a civilian one.
Why is Gibraltar Airport so Dangerous?
Gibraltar International Airport is Dangerous for several reasons:
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The runway is short at only 1,778m or 5,883ft
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There is a road running through the middle of the runway, where 1000's of people cross daily
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The runway is surrounded by bodies of water at both ends
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Weather can be unpredictable and wind changes occur frequently due to The Straight of Gibraltar
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Immediately to the north of the runway is restricted Spanish airspace.
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The airfield is owned by the UK MOD
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The Government of Gibraltar operates the Airport Terminal
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Currently there are two commercial carriers to Gibraltar Airport, British Airways and easyJet
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