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Originally Posted by troutman
Landing in Castlegar is an adventure.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Ko...gional_Airport
Due to the mountainous terrain impinging on both runway approaches, there is no possibility of a straight-in approach. The airport is therefore certified for day operations only, and the glideslope on approach is set to a steep 5% rather than the standard 2.5%. The instrument approaches to Castlegar are considered among the most challenging of any in use at a commercial airport in North America. |
Before I moved to Calgary, I always used to fly to Castlegar to visit my family there. I have not had an air trip without something happening, I've been on such bumpy flights that people are puking on takeoff.
Another time, we were trying to get out before the sun disappeared behind the mountains (no runway lights), so we went and stood on the runway while the plane landed right in front of us, and then a couple of us helped with the loading and unloading of baggage. We got out with two minutes to spare.
Now, I just drive there.