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Courchevel: the altiport approach, explained.

An altiport at five thousand feet, a sloped runway, and a turboprop that has to land it on the first attempt.

By M. Vance 18 March MarMar+2026+2026V1 1 min read

An altiport at five thousand feet, a sloped runway, and a turboprop that has to land it on the first attempt.

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M. Vance

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