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Atlee Hokie

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Ever flown into Princess Juliana Airport at St Marten?


That airport is unreal. 7152 ft long, with a mountain at one end, and ocean at the other.

This is the airport where the approach by large 4 engine jets, including 747's will land and only be 30 to 60 feet above the beach.

The end of the runway is so close to the road/beach that 1) traffic has to be stopped when an aircraft is taking off, and 2) the 4 engines from a 747 will blow folks over on the beach, and cause ripples in the water.

(In response to this post by UTPr0sim)

Posted: 04/15/2016 at 05:38AM



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