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Description: Subscribe to Naked Science – goo.gl/wpc2Q1 Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (a.k.a. Madeira, Funchal, or Saint Catherine Airport) is considered one of the most perilous airports in the world. Due to its geographically unusual location and spectacular runway construction, pilots must undergo additional training in order to land there. Clip taken from the documentary “Planes Gone Viral – Airports”. Watch it here – youtu.be/Ch2TeRuESt8