#1 St. Maarten Airport
The airport is famous for its short runway of only 2,433 metres (7,980 ft). It is incorrectly regarded as not being long enough for heavy jets to land. In aviation terms, a runway is either long enough or not for a particular type and given weight. There are no "marginal" lengths in commercial aviation. There is also a very large "pad factor" of 50% added to required landing lengths. In other words, if an aircraft requires 1500 meters of runway according to regulations, it can actually stop in 1000 meters with maximum braking. Furthermore, take-offs require more runway length than landings so if an aircraft can take off from there it can also land.

#2 Dubai International Airport
It was officially opened in 1960, and since then it had been continuously expanded. In 2009, it was the 6th busiest airport in the world by international passenger traffic, by cargo traffic the 11th busiest and by passenger traffic the 17th busiest in the world.

Offering a wide range of top quality products on its 5,400 square metres shopping area, Dubai Duty Free is a shopping paradise. From jewelery to electronics, designer's wear and cosmetics, luxury goods and sport equipment, you can find everything you need right here. Established in 1983, Dubai Duty Free was the first in the Middle East. Since it was opened, it won over 70 international awards

#3 Munich Franz Josef Airport
Its construction started in 1980, with the demolition of an entire village. 500 people have been resettled. It opened its gates on May 17, 1992. the Munich Airport is best known for its easy transportation, thanks to its short distances between gates and to its compact layout. It is the second busiest airport in Germany, after Frankfurt Airport, handling 34.5 million passengers in 2008.

#4 Hong Kong International Airport
Engineers had to build a new island and miles of tunnels and bridge to connect it to the mainland. This was to be the largest passenger terminal in the world. After six years of work and US$20 billion, it opened on the 6th of July 1998. Even though it started on the wrong foot, experiencing some technical difficulties in the first months, after six months the airport started to operate normally. It managed to win 7 best airport awards in only 10 years.

Terminal 1 of the Hong Kong International Airport is the third largest airport passenger terminal building in the world (570,000 m²). With 750 take-offs and landings every day, the airport is the fourth busiest in the world, transporting 47 million passengers in 2008.

#5 Incheon International Airport - South Korea
Airports Council International has rated Incheon Airport as the best in the world since 2005 and it has also won the first price in cleanliness. It is the largest in South Korea, and the busiest in the world. It also has only one terminal, so it's easy to navigate, this making it a favorite among consumers. It has everything from golf course to casino and spa, seven indoor gardens and a museum containing a relics collection that covers 5,000 years of Korean history.

#6 - Changi Airport - Singapore
Winner of more than 280 awards in a period of 20 years, Changi Airport is a benchmark for service excellence. With approximately 13,000 employees, the airport provides a high level customer service. There are so many options for spending your time, that you might consider missing your flight.

#7 Kansai International Airport - Japan
Kansai International Airport is built on an artificial island, southwest of Osaka. This project was the most expensive civil project in modern history. It took 20 years of planning, three years of construction with an investment of several billion dollars. The airport was officially opened on the 4th of September 1994 and it is the international gateway for the Kansai region in Japan, which contains the major cities of Kyoto, Kobe, and Osaka.

The total number of passengers in 2006 was 16,689,658 of which 11,229,444 were international. Each week there are 499 flights to Asia, 66 to Europe and Middle East, 35 to North America. It is the first airport in Japan to have installed AED (Automated External Defibrillators) devices, which can be used by ordinary citizens. Doctors are available for emergencies and first aid, and also there is a doctor is on call during the night

#8 Zurich International Airport
Beside these awards, Zurich Airport has received other ones, in different categories, including best airport for food and drink and Swiss Award for steel construction. Between flight amenities include a planetarium, a museum containing more than 3,000 objects with reference to the history of transportation, an IMAX theater and many others. But what keeps Zurich Airport in the top 10, is the quality of the services and the dedication to customer service. The World Travel Award was given to this airport for six years in the row, for its user-friendliness.

#9 Kuala Lumupur International Airport - Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur Airport is a destination itself. Within its boundaries it has everything that travelers could need: entertainment, shopping, relaxation and business centres. It is surrounded by green space, following the concept "airport in the forest, forest in the airport". Even though it fell 3 places in the top 10, from fourth place to seven, it continues to satisfy passengers with its luxury lounges, wide variety of restaurants, children play area and tax free shops. The airport is also conveniently linked via a high speed rail to the city.

#10 San Francisco Airport
Opened on May 7, 1927 this has become the largest airport in the San Francisco Bay Area, the second busiest airport in the state of California and the tenth largest in the United States. San Francisco airport was the first major U.S. airport to achieve 100 percent fully automated and integrated baggage screening.

It has numerous passenger amenities and offers a wide range of services, from spa treatments to banking services, a modern business center, museums and children's area.

There are plenty restaurants to choose from, and also the shopping is a must do. If you have enough time, a visit to the airport's aquarium should be on your list. If you're interested in aviation, you can find out more at the aviation museum and library.

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