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**Places Airplanes Won't Fly Over (and Why)**
1. **Antarctica**: Harsh weather, low visibility, and rough terrain in emergency landings.
2. **Earth's Poles**: Strong, changing magnetic fields disrupt navigation.
3. **Tibet (Himalayas)**: Mountainous terrain, high altitude, and emergency landing risks.
4. **City of Mecca**: No airport, strong magnetic field, and navigational concerns.
5. **Specific Locations due to:**
* **Safety** (Disney World, Disneyland, Kennedy Space Center, Camp David)
* **Security** (Pantex Nuclear Facility, Area 51, Buckingham Palace, The Taj Mahal)
* **Environmental/Structural Protection** (George Washington's House)
**Additional Aviation Restrictions:**
* **Extreme Heat**: Planes can't take off in very hot conditions due to air density and lift issues.
* **Temporary Restrictions**: Implemented over crowded areas (e.g., Super Bowl) for safety.
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**Airplane Flight Restrictions**
1. Airplanes are not allowed to fly over Antarctica due to windy and snowy conditions.
2. Emergency landings in Antarctica would expose passengers to harsh, freezing conditions.
3. Airplanes avoid flying directly over the Earth's poles due to strong, changing magnetic fields.
4. These magnetic fields can affect pilots' navigation, making it hard to find the correct runway.
5. Airports rename runways if the magnetic field changes, to ensure navigation accuracy.
**Geographical No-Fly Zones**
6. Airplanes typically don't fly over the Pacific Ocean for North America to Asia routes due to a shorter alternative route.
7. The Himalayan Mountains (Tibet) are a no-fly zone due to emergency landing risks and high altitude.
8. The high altitude of the Himalayas makes it difficult for planes to descend to breathable air in emergencies.
**Specific Location No-Fly Zones**
9. There is no airport in Mecca, and strong magnetic fields also contribute to the no-fly zone.
10. The airspace above George Washington's House (Mt. Vernon, Virginia) is a no-fly zone for historic preservation.
11. Disney World and Disneyland have permanent no-fly zones for safety reasons (originally temporary, established in 2003).
12. The Pantex Nuclear Facility (Amarillo, Texas) has a no-fly zone for safety and security of nuclear materials.
13. Camp David (Thurmont, Maryland), a U.S. Presidential retreat, has a no-fly zone for VIP safety.
14. The Kennedy Space Center (Florida) is a no-fly zone due to rocket launches and large crowds.
15. Area 51 (Nevada desert) is a no-fly zone for both civilian and military aircraft, with unknown reasoning.
16. Buckingham Palace (London, England) has a no-fly zone for the protection of the Royal Family.
17. The Taj Mahal (India) has had a no-fly zone since 2006 to safeguard the historical building and tourists.
**Miscellaneous**
18. Extremely hot temperatures can prevent airplanes from taking off due to reduced air density.
19. In 2023, over 40 flights were canceled in Phoenix, Arizona, due to excessive heat.
20. Temporary airspace restrictions are sometimes placed over areas with large crowds (e.g., the Super Bowl).