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| Saba, Netherlands Antilles |
Background:
Getting to this paradise-like island can be a bit distressing thanks to a 1300-foot-long runway, slightly longer than most aircraft carrier runways.
Why It is Distinctive:
Large planes are not landing here, but the small runway is difficult even for Cessnas and similar aircraft. "The tiny X means don't land there," says Schreckengast, a former Navy pilot who is no stranger to landing on less than lengthy runways. "It's challenging, but in the event you don't have something like that, the people here don't get things they routinely need, like mail." Given the limited amount of land and rolling topography of the island, not lots of other options exist.
