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400

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Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport on the island of Saba in the Caribbean has the world's shortest commercial runway at just 400 meters.

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The runway at Saba is flanked by cliffs on both ends, leaving zero room for overrun areas. Only STOL-capable aircraft such as the DHC-6 Twin Otter can operate there. Pilots require special certification to land at this airport, and operations are limited to daylight hours with favorable wind conditions.

Fuente: Saba Government Aviation Authority

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