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Pilots warned of ‘low sealings’ at Utqiagvik airport Seal Sunbathing on the Runway
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Airports in Alaska, too, are subject to encounters with wildlife.At the Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial Airport in Utqiagvik, they say that finding musk oxen on the runway is part of everyday life. But, when an animal of another kind laid out to sunbathe on the runway Monday, even airport officials were surprised.
Monday, Scott Babcock shared a photo and video of a bearded seal cavalierly lounging on the runway at the airport with the caption, FOD– airport slang for “Foreign Object Debris.” The post received lots of attention and was eventually shared by the Alaska Department of Transportation, who cracked a joke warning pilots of “low sealings” at the airport.
Babcock says DOT employees are not allowed to haze marine mammals and are only able to observe. That’s why North Slope Animal Control was called out to safely remove the animal from the runway and airport operations were able to resume as usual. Animal control removed the bearded seal, that’s estimated to weigh 450 pounds, with a sled. Bailey says airport staff reports seeing birds, caribou, polar bears and musk ox on the runway, but the seal sighting is a first.
Courtesy ; KTVA
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Top 10 Largest Airports in the World by Size
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When it comes to the world’s busiest and largest airports, size matters—not just in terms of the area they cover, but also in the volume of passengers they handle and the number of flights they accommodate.
As air travel continues to grow, airports around the globe are expanding and upgrading to meet increasing demand.
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In 2024, several airports stand out for their impressive size and capacity. This article takes a closer look at these massive aviation hubs, highlighting their key features and what makes them the largest airports in the world today.
Country Airport Area (sq km) Saudi Arabia King Fahd International Airport 776 United States Denver International Airport 135 Malaysia Kuala Lumpur International Airport 100 Turkey Istanbul Airport 76 China Beijing Daxing International Airport 46 Egypt Cairo International Airport 36 Thailand Suvarnabhumi Airport 32 Spain Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport 30 Canada Edmonton International Airport (YEG) 28 Netherlands Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 27 Australia Brisbane International Airport 27 Germany Frankfurt Airport 23 India Rajiv Gandhi International Airport 22
King Fahd International Airport, Saudi Arabia – Spanning a staggering 776 square kilometers, King Fahd International Airport is the largest airport in the world by area. Its vast expanse reflects its crucial role as a major hub in the Middle East.
Denver International Airport, United States – Covering 135 square kilometers, Denver International Airport ranks second in size. Known for its distinctive peaked roof and extensive facilities, it serves as a major gateway in North America.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia – With an area of 100 square kilometers, Kuala Lumpur International Airport is a key international hub in Southeast Asia, offering extensive services and connectivity.
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Istanbul Airport, Turkey – Istanbul Airport covers 76 square kilometers. This relatively new airport has quickly become one of the largest and busiest, positioning itself as a central point for travel between Europe and Asia.
Beijing Daxing International Airport, China – Beijing Daxing International Airport, with 46 square kilometers, is one of the newest major airports, featuring an impressive design and extensive facilities to handle growing passenger traffic.
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