Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Funchal Christiano Ronaldo Airport (LMPA / FNC)
Location
Madeira, Portugal
Airport Type & Size
Medium-sized holiday hub with 1 runway
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
Funchal should be added because it is in a good place in the Atlantic Ocean, being just over 600 miles (1000km) from the European coast. The airport’s location on the cliff and next to the sea will present a nice mix of scenery.
Major Airlines & Routes
Airlines: easyJet, Tap Air Portugal, Ryanair, TUI, Binter Canaries
Routes: Mainly to Europe and a route to New York JFK with Sata Azores
Unique Features or Challenges
A challenging approach path if RWY05 is chosen, that being a 180° turn shortly befofe touchdown, similar ot that of Hong Kong Kai Tak. Relatively short backtracking time depending on which runway used
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