Thursday, September 7, 2017

Hurricane Irma Has Devastated One of the Most Famous Airports on Earth

The Princess Juliana Airport, located on

the island country of St. Maarten, is likely one of the most photographed airports in the world. It's known for one of its runways that sits right next to a tourist-heavy beach, so onlookers can see airplanes flying right above them. But now, USA Today reports that Hurricane Irma may have caused extensive damage to the airport.
Photos taken by the Dutch defense ministry Wednesday show the damage at the airport and at Simpson Bay Beach. You can see the airport at the top right side of the photo, near the water. Images on social media show a closer look at the devastation