The best flight approaches in the world

Saturday, 06 Dec, 2011 0

The flight approach to Queenstown Airport is among the 10 most stunning in the world, according to a new poll.

The list is headed by the airport approaches to Barra (Scotland), London City and Jackson Hole in Wyoming.

Placed seventh, Queenstown Airport was the only one in the Southern Hemisphere to make the international top 10.

“Nobody forgets the wonderful scenery when landing here whether it’s for the first time or the hundredth,” said Steve Sanderson, CEO, Queenstown Airport.

The list was decided by votes from travellers from around the world with a total of 79 global airports receiving nominations.

Private jet booking company PrivateFly.com, who compiled the list, looked for airport locations that offer passengers a truly inspirational view on approach.

The top ten

1. Barra(Scotland)
2. LondonCity
3. JacksonHole
4. Aruba
5. Male(Maldives)
6. St Barts
7. Queenstown(NZ)
8. Gibraltar
9. Narvik (Norway)
10.St Maarten.



 

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Ian Jarrett



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