Madeira Airport in Portugal, which is named after Cristiano Ronaldo, is one of the most difficult runways to land on, mainly because of the very strong winds that prevail most days.
This was realized by the passengers of the plane in the video below, as the pilot had to perform particularly masterful maneuvers in order for the plane to land safely.
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Madeira Airport, the fourth busiest in Portugal, is among the most famous in the world for both its challenging conditions for pilots and its award-winning runway.
Madeira is located 400 km north of the Canary Islands and 520 km west of Morocco in a position that makes it vulnerable to different climatic conditions.
With a "view" from the Atlantic, it is vulnerable to strong winds and is distinguished by its "descent" from the mountains. It is no coincidence that in the "History Channel's "Most Extreme Airports" series, this particular airport has been named the ninth most dangerous in the world and the third most dangerous in Europe.
According to specialized websites for aviation issues, pilots who will fly to and from the airport in question, before receiving the "green light" to approach "Cristiano Ronaldo" must undergo special training in simulators.