The Story Of Madeira Airport’s Multiple Runway Extensions

Madeira Airport (FNC), also known informally as Funchal Airport and formally as Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport, is the only airport serving the Portuguese island of Madeira. It is located in a difficult area, surrounded by mountains and the sea, making both the flying approach and airport construction difficult. There have been two major runway extensions, though, as airport use has increased – the most recent involving an impressive bridge-based extension.