Queenstown: Picked World's Most Scenic Airport??!!

From the Daily Mail in London from Thursday, July 16, they have this headline: "You won't want to land! New Zealand's Queenstown Airport voted the most STUNNING runway approach in the world for its snowcapped mountains and pristine lakes".

Here are a few of the story highlights: "Queenstown Airport in New Zealand has been voted as having the most spectacular approach. The stunning airport trumped 147 runway approaches, including iconic city skylines like London and Las Vegas, and breathtaking remote landscapes in the Caribbean. The annual survey was judged by a panel of international travel experts and travel fans who praised the airport for its unspoilt panoramic scenic views. The New Zealand airport operates as a gateway to some of New Zealand's uniquely beautiful scenery, which lures travellers from all over the world. One voter commented: 'I've flown to many beautiful locations worldwide but NOTHING even comes close to comparing with the thrill and beauty that stuns you as you come in to land at Queenstown.' "

YES!! We loved our experiences in and around Queenstown. Very wonderful, scenic and charming town and area.

Also listed in the top ten in the world is the Cape Town Airport, South Africa. We are planning to arrive there in later January 2016. Looking forward to our first visit to Africa, including highly-rated Cape Town.

Full story at:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-3163794/You-won-t-want-land-New-Zealand-s-Queenstown-Airport-voted-STUNNING-runway-approach-world-snowcapped-mountains-pristine-lakes.html

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

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From the Daily Mail, here is their visual of the approach to Queenstown Airport in New Zealand that has been voted as the most stunning in the world. Any other airports to suggest that should be on this top ten list?:

Until 2:45, this is quite fun. Then those who know anything about flying may find their hearts in their mouths.

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Until 2:45, this is quite fun. Then those who know anything about flying may find their hearts in their mouths.

YES!!! Appreciate this very interesting and dramatic video. That fog around 2:45 does get a little spooky! BUT, then the landing works well. Lovely and nice job!!

THANKS for sharing! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

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for more info and many pictures of these amazing sights in this great part of the world. Now at 111,760 views for this posting.