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AN AIRPORT not only looks beautiful or not seen from the shape of the building. The view that the airport has is one of the factors that make the airport look more beautiful or not. Some countries try to spoil the eyes of tourists by providing beautiful views when the plane lands in their city.
Reported from timesofindia.indiatimes.com recently, here’s a list of airports that are known to be the best for offering the best views during landing:
1. San Francisco, USA
Dotted with hills and coastline, the view of San Francisco from above will mesmerize you with its natural beauty. The best view during takeoff, when on the left side, one can see a view of the city and the Golden Gate Bridge, while when landing, both sides will offer views of the water, with glimpses of the Bay Area on the right and left. sea to the left.
2. London Heathrow
Even though Heathrow airport is outside central London, when you fly you’ll see some of the iconic landmarks, and get a great view of the British capital from above if you sit on the right. You’ll see the River Thames, fly over Greenwich and Canary Wharf, over London Bridge, and finally see Buckingham Palace and the royal gardens that surround it.
3. Nice, France
Nice airport is built over water, while the runway is on reclaimed land. While on the right, you’ll be able to see pristine and shimmering views of the sea, while on the left, you’ll likely slide past the Côte d’Azur coastline as you enter. It’s best to sit on the left for takeoff for the best views.
4. Innsbruck, Austria
Landing at this airport is not a pleasant thing for every pilot. One needs to be experienced to do that hassle-free landing. The main airport in Austria’s Tyrol region, surrounded by mountains on all sides, which pilots had to pass during the final descent before making it to the valley to land. Needless to say, the views during the landing are spectacular, especially in winter, when the same majestic mountains are covered with snow. It is recommended if you can arrange a chair on the side of the lift to get the best view of the mountains, dotted with villages.
5. Queenstown, New Zealand
The weather matters a lot when you fly into the main airport on New Zealand’s South Island. This means if the weather isn’t in your favour, you may barely be able to see the view at all. However, if the skies are clear, and the clouds don’t affect your view, landing here means you’ll be greeted with spectacular views of the Southern Alps. Recommended if you sit on the side of the lift to get the best view of the mountains. [sources/photo special]
