The video discusses the safety of Santos Dumont and Congonhas airports, debunking myths that they are dangerous due to their short runways and challenging locations. It explains how both airports have undergone safety improvements, such as the installation of EMAS (Engineered Material Arresting System) at Congonhas and operational restrictions at Santos Dumont to mitigate risks. The video emphasizes that flying is safe, with rigorous measures in place to reduce risks and ensure passenger safety.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Santos Dumont Airport in Rio de Janeiro was opened in 1936.
2. The airport was named after Santos Dumont, a Brazilian aviation pioneer.
3. The airport's main runway is 1,323 meters long and 42 meters wide.
4. The airport has a secondary runway that is 1,260 meters long and 30 meters wide.
5. Congonhas Airport in São Paulo was also opened in 1936.
6. Congonhas Airport is located in the middle of the city, surrounded by buildings.
7. The airport's main runway is 1,790 meters long, but only 1,660 meters are usable for landing.
8. The airport's auxiliary runway is 1,195 meters long.
9. The airport has an escape area made of concrete blocks to reduce the risk of accidents.
10. Emas, a material arresting system, was inaugurated at Congonhas Airport in March 2023.
11. Santos Dumont Airport has a main runway that is 1,323 meters long and 42 meters wide.
12. The airport has a secondary runway that is 1,260 meters long and 30 meters wide.
13. The airport only allows landings at the 2R threshold with a ceiling of 305 feet and 1,600 meters of visibility.
14. The airport has a porous asphalt layer to improve runoff during rains.
15. The airport has a study to install an Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) to reduce the environmental impact.
16. Congonhas Airport is the busiest airport in Brazil, with hundreds of flights per week.
17. The airport has a reputation for having short runways and no escape area, but measures have been taken to mitigate these risks.
18. The airport's runways are certified to operate commercial jets.
19. The airport has a instrument landing aid system, but it is not always operational due to weather conditions.
20. The airport has a history of accidents, including a crash in 2007 that killed over 200 people.