article_snippet: David Scowsill, president & CEO, World Travel & Tourism Council said of Saba in the Caribbean: 'A simply unforgettable and thrilling landing on the world's shortest runway, flanked by cliffs and ocean with a striking view of its active Volcano, Mount Scenery.' '
article_snippet: This perennial favorite is an AvGeek's dream, for spotting and flying in.
article_snippet: There's no room for error, with a short beach on final approach and mountains on departure.
article_snippet: A stunning landing to see the Northern lights.'
article_snippet: On the approach, you will see many of the private hotel islands, and you won’t be able to miss the contrast with the semi-organised chaos of Male island.' 'Scenic approach over the desert, flying right over the strip just gets you in the mood for partying!'
article_snippet: (Sylvie Peron, aviation journalist on Las Vegas) A voter for the Cape Town, South Africa approach: 'Spectacular views of Table Mountain as you approach.
article_snippet: The airstrip was also made famous in the film Staggered starring Martin Clunes.
article_snippet: The shortlist gives a fascinating mix of global descents to experience at least once in a lifetime.
article_snippet: From major city views such as Las Vegas and London City; to tiny remote airstrips such as Saba in the Caribbean.
article_snippet: One voter said of Mustique in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 'You feel you might be about to mow the grass on the hilltop as you skim down to the runway - love the arrows reminding the pilot which direction is acceptable.'
article_snippet: wrote:'The view of The Sugar Loaf Mountain and the Guanabara Bay are breathtaking and you land almost on an 'aircraft carrier' runway!'
article_snippet: Landing at ‘The Rock’ requires a lot of skill (and adverse weather conditions redirect flights to Malaga too often), but if you are lucky it is stunning.
article_snippet: The descent over the Teton Mountains takes one from desert to the lush Pacific Coast and on a Westward approach, gives those on the right hand side a birdseye view of downtown, the Hollywood sign and Beverly Hills.'
article_snippet: We asked travel industry experts to put together the shortlist and the shortlist includes iconic city views such as Las Vegas and London City; to tiny remote airstrips such as Saba - the world's shortest commercial runway; or the awe-inspiring mountain scenery at Aspen or Jackson Hole. '
article_snippet: The breathtaking views of the whole island as you make you approach are amazing.
article_snippet: The cliffs on the north side with the surf hitting against them are postcard perfect.' '
article_snippet: During the winter, you only have a chance or two to make the runway, which is on a plateau surrounded by 14,000 foot mountain peaks.'
article_snippet: The snatched panoramas as you descend into this hitherto barren-looking landscape makes you realise that pilots do get the best views.
article_snippet: (Bill Prince, on Queenstown, New Zealand)