Top of the most unbelievable airfield runways in the world

Few people pay attention to the airfield runway when they travel by plane.They just appreciate the scenery outside the window instead of the airfield runway,which they regard it as a form without any ornamental value.But that is pretty much wrong.There is a big difference between the airfield runways in different areas.Believe it or not,now follow me to have a look at the great work of the amazing and wonderful airfield runways in the world.

The fifth runway in Atlanta Airport--the biggest runway bridge

The Atlanta Pioneer Runway which took 128,000,000 dollars and five years to be built was put into use officially in May,2006

Gibraltar airfield runway----all the people see the plane taking off

For geographical conditions limited,poor Gibraltar people built the airfield runway together with the road.People work nearby can see the plane taking off in their offices.

Kobe airfield runway----take off from the sea level

The Kobe Airport completed in 06 is no doubt one of the most beautiful airports.The whole airport is located in the isolated artificial island and connected with the main land by a bridge.

Funchal airfield runway--planes running in the bridge while cars driving under the bridge

Funchal is the capital of Madeira Islands,the dependency of Portugal,and land resources are extremely scarce.So they come up with an idea that to prop up the runway with 180 pillars and under the bridge it is a huge parking lot.Such a creative work is awarded "Outstanding structure award" by the International Association of Bridge and Structural Engineering in 2004 finally.

Sabah Juancho E. Yrausquin airport

It is the only airport in Sabah in the Netherlands Antilles,which is also the most dangerous airport in the world.It is said that the runway is the shortest in the world,just 400 meters.High mountain is on one side and the ends are cliff.The sea is under the runway.It can be seen how dangerous it is!

Courchevel in France

Courchevel is the name of one ski resort in Alps in France.It is the biggest ski field with ski-run criss-crossing in the world.But in aviation industry it is also notorious:525-meter-long runway with a 18.5% slope

Barra International Airport

Barra airport is the only one that planes land on the beach.It situates in the open Traigh Mhor beach in Barra Island of the Hebrides outside Scotland.This airport has to be "washed out" by the high tide everyday.

Lukala Airport in Nepal

Lukla airport is a small one in Lukla town in the east of Nepal,which owns the title of "The runway on the roof of the world".It is 2860 meters above the sea level,and on one end in the high mountain and on the other end is the 700-meter-deep abyss,while the runway is only 475-meter-long.For many people who climb the Mount Qomolangma take Lukla town as the starting point,this airport is quite well-known.

Lithops, or living stones

Lithops, or living stones, are one of nature's more creative plants. These have evolved to look like stones due to the harsh conditions of their native climate in Namibia and South Africa. Because of long periods of drought, the leaves are made to retain moisture. Their stone like appearance also helps camouflage them from animals looking for dinner.