Courchevel Airport
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Courchevel Airport is a small airport, infamous in the world of aviation, considered the home of one of the shortest runways in the world, which has a length of 525 meters and an inclination of 18.5% to slow the aircraft during landing. The airport has a dangerous approach, through a large valley, which may only be done by certified pilots. The airport is located on the side of a very steep hill that has seem some incidents.
It is not well developed in FlightGear, except by a custom scenery package; however it still presents a challenge to anyone brave enough to dare to land.