Why is Madeira airport challenging?

Funchal, Madeira is a difficult airport to land. The. variable wind on the final approach and the draft from. the mountain has created tough conditions for planes.



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Madeira is stuck out in the Atlantic Ocean and the airport is tucked between mountain and sea. On top of that the runway at Funchal's special construction, with columns raising it off the ground, can create additional turbulent air. Downdrafts and wind shear are not uncommon on short final.

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