Approach Runway Tarmac 
Vintage Aviation News
AUGUST 15, 2024
Approaching NKP, Dobberfuhl called the tower, declared an emergency, and informed controllers he hoped to “take the barrier.” Cables stretched across each end of the runway, suspended several inches off the tarmac by rubber standoffs, could be snagged by a fighter’s extended tail hook. Above glide slope. Descending.
Plane and Pilot
AUGUST 1, 2024
In short order we were accelerating down the runway, ascending into the cerulean sky, climbing over the city, and being treated to a breathtaking view of the expansive ocean to the west. Like a sailplane, we glided silently in a lazy, downward spiral until we were lined up with the runway at the correct altitude for our approach.
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ABEAM
JULY 5, 2024
In the meanwhile we were slowly but surely cooking on the 39° hot tarmac while we did not want to drink too much as that might lead to having to find toilet solutions in the next leg of the flights … Two nice fuel guys offered us fresh cold water and we nevertheless took it. A follow-me car brough us to our stands: almost 8 hours of flight.
Air Facts
JULY 31, 2024
as I approached the small village of Ga-Motlatla, the first signs of trouble appeared. About 40 minutes into the flight, as I approached the small village of Ga-Motlatla, the first signs of trouble appeared. As I approached, I realized I was in for a challenging landing. I communicated my intentions and began my descent.
Plane and Pilot
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Andrews eyes and smile were growing big as we approached the plane in silence. The ramp is empty, so I ask if hed like to taxi us to the departure end of the runway. The main road between the houses is the old runway. We hop out of the cockpit, and Andrew ties the ship to the tarmac for the night. That sound is the same.
Fear of Landing
MAY 31, 2024
I exited the elevator into a foyer with big glass doors which opened automatically as I approached. As I approached the clear wall, I could see the tarmac dotted with scattered planes. There was no sign of a runway. Could she possibly find out for me which runway was in use today (now) at Berlin Brandenburg?
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
JANUARY 22, 2024
Currently the airport has 2 terminals, the main and the satallite terminal and uses 2 runways, runway 03L/21R and 03R/21R. The view of the tarmac. Rolling down the runway in this beautiful weather. We are on final approach on runway 34 at SKG. We passed by this A320CEO being prepared for departure.
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