Courchevel Altiport (CVF/LFLJ)

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Courchevel Altiport is the highest airport in Europe, with an elevation of 2006m (6571ft). The runway is just 535m (1755ft) long and inclined at 18.5 degrees! Also, when taking off, you take off over a cliff edge!

At the airport's only certified pilots were allowed to land or take off. Its position in the region of Saint-Bon-Tarentaise, the Alps, France, making it into the category of the most dangerous airports. Moreover, Courchevel has the form of a short runway, steep, and a slope of about 18.5 percent.
In the movie Tommorow Never Dies, Pierce Brosnan actor ever to land at this airport. But like other pilots, he should do the training and get a certificate before being allowed to land at Courchevel Airport.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Courchevel_Airport
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Coordinates:   45°23'49"N   6°38'5"E

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  • ONE OF MOST SPECTACULAR AIRFIELDS IN WORLD.(FROM A SPECTATORS VIEW)..RUNWAY INCLINED AT 18.5 degrees...
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