Madeira Airport - Santa Cruz, Portugal
Madeira International Airport, officially known as Cristiano Ronaldo Airport, serves as the main aviation gateway to the Portuguese island of Madeira and is famous worldwide for its dramatic ocean-side runway and challenging approach conditions. Located in Santa Cruz, the airport connects the island with major European destinations while offering one of the most spectacular landing experiences in commercial aviation.
This 24/7 live webcam streams directly from Restaurante Só Espeto in Gaula, providing a front-row view of aircraft arriving and departing on runway 05. Aviation enthusiasts can watch jets glide in over the Atlantic, observe takeoffs toward Machico, and follow real-time tower radio information - all set against Madeira’s rugged volcanic landscape and coastal scenery.
Runway on Stilts: Madeira Airport’s runway extension is built on nearly 200 concrete pillars rising above the ocean - creating one of the most unusual airport runways in the world.
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