Wellington Airport named one of world’s scariest landings | NATIONAL News

A British travel journalist has named Wellington Airport in a list of the 15 scariest airport landings.

The article published in The Telegraph said conditions in the capital are exceptionally difficult due to the short runway, a tricky approach through hilly landscape, and frighteningly strong crosswinds.

It said that combination of factors can make for “a terrifyingly turbulent landing”.

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