This top 10 list of the most unique aircraft landing spot on earth is a result of the survey of 1000 travel enthusiasts and pilots carried out by a network of private jet rental, urged voters to choose from a list of 28 airports or their own choice.
The winner is the Barra airport that receives 22% of the vote. Licensed as an airfield in 1936, the plane landed at Traigh Mhor beach at the northern tip of the island. Today, according to media reports, Barra welcomed about 10 thousand flights per year.
Commenting on the results, Adam Twidell, CEO PrivateFly.com also an experienced pilot, said, "A survey of the exciting views on the use of the pleasure of flying for passengers and pilots. It's interesting to note that most of the airport on the list is a small airport."
Michael Galbraith, station manager of Barra airport support it, "It shows that when dealing with a perfect landing, a small can be more beautiful."
Here are 10 of the best landing spot.
Barra Airport (Scotland, UK)
Small Airport Barra in Scotland, has a unique beach runway. The only thing in the world for aircraft schedule-dependent with the tide. Because once daily runway will be swept away by the tide.
The beach is also open for visitors to observe the ground first through a windsock (fabric tube is perforated top and bottom to show wind direction and speed) whether the airport operates. One voter said, "Beautiful scenery and was once in a lifetime opportunity to land on the beach."
London City Airport (London, UK)
As the closest airport to central London, close to landing here provided beautiful views such as, Big Ben, London Eye and the 2012 Olympic Park. Here the landing path specified 5.8 degrees (typically 3 degrees) so it is more steep.
One voter said, "a thrilling landing with panoramic views of London."
Airport Jackson Hole (Wyoming, USA)
Teton mountain background and entirely surrounded by spectacular scenery of Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Hole airport declared a national monument in the 1940s America. One voter commented, "The beauty of the Grand Teton is so amazing when close to Jackson Hole, especially at the beginning of the sunset! Amazing is one word for him."
Airport Aruba (Dutch Caribbean)
Queen Beatrix International Airport is the gateway to the Caribbean island of Aruba. Located on the island's west coast, close to the airport this stunning scenery as you fly over the ocean.
It was originally a U.S. air base, and developed into an international airport in 1950. One voter commented, "You can see the sea islands to sea bounded by white lines. Painting is the best of nature."
Airport Male (Maldives)
Surrounded by the Indian Ocean and offers beautiful views of the islands of Maldives, Male airport (officially called the international airport Ibrahim Nasir) is located on the island of Hulhule, one of twenty-six atolls (ring-shaped coral island) Maldives closest to the capital island Male.
Was originally built by the 2250 work force of local volunteers in the 1960s. One of the fans said that, "You can sometimes see dolphins or turtles as it approached the runway."