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Tabletop runway
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A tabletop runway is a runway that is located on the top of a plateau or hill with one or both ends adjacent to a steep precipice which drops into a deep gorge.[1][2] This type of runway creates an optical illusion of being at the same level as the plains below, which requires a very precise visual approach by the pilot when instrument landing is not used or not available.[3][4]

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Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport in Saba, an example of a tabletop runway.
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Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport in Madeira.
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