Saint Helena Airport

Longwood · Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Saint Helena Airport, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
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Perched on a windswept plateau on the island's dry east side, this remote airport ended centuries of sea-only access when it opened in 2017. Its exposed runway is known for challenging, gusty landings.

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