Scotland's Barra Airport, in the Outer Hebrides, is little more than a beach doubling as a runway. - georgeclerk/iStock Unreleased/Getty Images When it comes to travel, wherever you are in the world, ...

— -- Question: Are runways flat? From what I've noticed they are not. Also, some appear to have an angle or slope. Take for example San Jose Costa Rica International airport (SJO); even the ...

Imagine gripping your armrest as the plane banks sharply, cliffs rise on one side, and the ocean glimmers below—welcome to some of the world’s most extraordinary airport runways. These aren’t your ...