When & Why Do Pilots Have To Train To Fly Into Specific Airports?

Every airport is different, but a few prove significantly more challenging than others. The vast majority of the runways airlines operate on are at (or near) sea level, are longer than 7,500 feet (2,300 meters), and aren’t surrounded by much terrain. Though many airports have one of these features, some airports feature a combination of these factors that introduce special considerations from a piloting perspective.