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It is known to have one of the world's most intimidating airstrips to land on - the Matekane Airstrip has a short runway and with long drops at both ends.

It had one runway and an additional taxi-way, that was expanded so it could be used as a back-up in case the main runway was out of action.

A decision is expected later on whether Gatwick airport can expand to two simultaneously functioning runways.

The government is expected to announce its support for a new runway at Gatwick on Thursday, so is likely to be relieved the CCC has dropped that recommendation from this latest carbon budget.

A decision is expected later this week on whether the airport in West Sussex can expand its operations to two simultaneously functioning runways.