Jet Runway Tarmac 
Aerotime
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
A Qantas Airbus A330 caused significant damage to the main runway during its takeoff from Perth, Australia. Witnesses and airport surveillance footage captured the moment when the Airbus A330’s powerful thrust dislodged sections of the newly resurfaced runway. The incident occurred on September 15, 2024. local time.
One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
It has a single runway, and taxiways and terminal space on both sides of the runway. So not only does the airport only have a single runway to work with, but you also constantly have planes needing to cross the runway. At the time, planes were landing on runway 9, into the east. Thats rough.
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Aerotime
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
As the Boeing 707 made its way down the runway, though, FBI agents and police officers shot out the tires, forcing the jet to stop and leaving the father and son team to face jail time. His body was thrown down onto the tarmac below. As the aircraft impacted with the water, it broke into four pieces and the jet was destroyed.
Ask the Pilot
AUGUST 5, 2024
Imagine what it’s like slinging suitcases out on the tarmac when the mercury hits triple digits. Jet engines don’t like this low-density air either, producing less thrust. Together, this dictates higher takeoff and landing speeds — which, in turn, increases the amount of required runway.
Ask the Pilot
MAY 28, 2024
American Airlines flight 191, a McDonnell Douglas DC-10 with 271 people on board, roared down runway 32L at O’Hare International Airport, headed for Los Angeles. As it was, the pilots never realized their jet was stalling. It’s possible — who knows — this was the same jet that would plummet to earth on May 25th.
Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
This airport has two terminals, operating international and domestic flights respectively and has only a single runway (16/34) in operation. The view of the tarmac is absolutely breathtaking and you have full view of both the landing and departure of the aircraft. Japan Airlines A350-900 was a few seconds away from touching down.
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