Archive · 3 Jul 2025
Terrifying Madeira Airport Landing Video Goes Viral, Sparks Complaints
A plane had a rough landing at Madeira Airport in Portugal, which was caught on video.
The airport has a tricky runway because of how it was built and the area around it.
It's also often windy, which makes landing harder.
Because of the bad weather, many flights were canceled.
People online were surprised and scared by the video, with some sharing their own scary landing stories at this airport.
A video shows a plane's difficult landing at Madeira Airport.
The airport, located in Portugal, is known for its challenging runway.
Strong winds and the runway's construction contribute to landing difficulties.
49 flights were canceled on Tuesday at Madeira Airport due to weather.
Social media users shared their negative experiences landing at the airport.
- Who
- Aircraft passengers and social media users.
- What
- A plane landing was caught on video at Madeira Airport.
- When
- Tuesday, when 49 flights were canceled.
- Where
- Madeira Airport in Portugal.
- Why
- Due to strong winds and the airport's challenging runway.
Passengers
Authorities
Landing success
Passengers
Described the landing as 'scary' and 'bad'.
Authorities
Passengers are seen to have had a successful landing and were able to disembark safely.
- Airport Name
- Madeira Airport (FNC)
- Location
- Santa Cruz, Portugal
- Flights Cancelled
- 49
- Reason for Difficulty
- Wind, runway construction