Editorial photo #2645937 Human Interest
Touring the island of Madeira
A general view of the extention of Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport, on the island of Madeira. In 2000, the runway was extended for the third time, to 2,781m. The extension was built on a platform, partly over the ocean, supported by 180 columns, each about 70 m tall. The extension of Madeira Airport is recognized worldwide as one of the most difficult to achieve due to the type of terrain and orography. On Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Santa Cruz, Madeira Island, Portugal. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)