Barra’s beach runway has been shortlisted as one of the world’s most stunning airport
approaches in a competition which sees the small island airport go head to head with
Russia’s Olympic gateway.
The airport is competing for top spot in a poll by PrivateFly.com
against some of the world’s most iconic airports, including Amsterdam, Cape Town,
Gibraltar, Los Angeles, Rio de Janeiro and Sochi, gateway to this year’s Winter Olympics.
The
37 strong shortlist is compiled by a panel of travel experts and includes famous
cityscapes, stunning coastlines and beautiful mountain views.
Tim Smith, Regional
Manager South for airport operator HIAL said: "Barra deserves its status as one of
the most stunning and iconic airport approaches in the world. It attracts interest
from passengers across the globe keen to experience its unique beach landing."
Votes
are being cast at www.privatefly.com/airport-
