These 2 Small Airports Have The Longest Runways In The World

There are many reasons why some runways are built longer than others, ranging from terrain type, altitude, weather conditions and other factors. When it comes to commercial runways, they typically measure anywhere from 1,800 meters (4,921 feet) to 3,500 meters (11,483 feet) for large international airports, but there are extremes that go either side of those figures.