14 of the most incredible plane landings ever caught on camera

Plane landings on a runway can be some of the most breathtaking moments in aviation — whether they’re heart-stoppingly dangerous, jaw-droppingly precise, or just historically significant.

From massive Airbuses battling sideways winds to pioneering electric planes touching down for the very first time, these landings prove that pilots are among the coolest professionals on the planet.

Some happen in extreme environments like Antarctica, others just meters above beachgoers’ heads.

Buckle up and brace yourself — here are 14 incredible plane landings you’ll want to watch again and again.

EXPLORE SBX CARS – Supercar auctions starting soon powered by Supercar Blondie

1. Pilot performs the almost impossible by landing Airbus A380 nearly sideways during a storm

A pilot showed nerves of steel bringing the world’s largest passenger plane safely onto the runway in gale-force winds — crab-landing nearly sideways before straightening out at the last second.

2. Airbus A340 touches down in Antarctica for historic first

Unreal footage shows this four-engine giant braving icy conditions to land on a frozen runway — marking a new chapter in aviation history.

3. Hybrid-electric plane pulls off short-runway miracle

The Electra EL2 proved its worth by taking off and landing on a strip just 150 feet long — shorter than a football field.

4. One of the world’s most difficult landings in a hillside setting

Some airports are notorious, and this hillside location pushes both pilot and machine to the limit with its short approach and tricky terrain.

5. First all-electric aircraft landing at JFK

A historic moment in New York as Beta Technologies’ craft made the first-ever fully electric touchdown at one of the busiest airports in the world.

6. Cockpit footage of Paro Airport approach in Bhutan

Only a handful of pilots are certified to land here — and after watching the mountainside approach, you’ll understand why.

7. Boeing 737 lands at Madeira’s famously tricky airport

Strong winds and a short runway over the ocean make Madeira a terrifying challenge.

This cockpit footage is both beautiful and intense.

8. Max Verstappen lands in his private Dassault Falcon 8X

F1 champ Max Verstappen was filmed arriving in style, touching down smoothly in his ultra-luxurious jet.

9. Dangerous landing at Courchevel Altiport in the Alps

Nestled in the French Alps, this sloping runway is so short and steep it’s almost like landing on a ski slope.

10. Pilot’s POV of an Airbus A330 landing

Sometimes it’s not about danger but sheer beauty — and this pilot’s view of an A330 gliding in is mesmerizing.

11. Boeing 757 lands on Antarctic ice runway

Forget asphalt — this aircraft safely set down on blue ice, proving that aviation has no boundaries.

12. Commercial plane skims tourists in Skiathos, Greece

Beachgoers ducked as an Embraer ERJ-190 came in low over their heads for a dramatic, hair-raising touchdown.

13. Gustaf III Airport, St. Barts — a Caribbean thrill ride

Planes drop over a hillside, skimming cars before diving onto a tiny runway.

These landings are as exhilarating as they are nerve-wracking.

14. Airbus A380 lands smoother than butter in Germany

Not all jaw-dropping landings are scary — this A380 touched down with such elegance it looked like ballet in the sky.

Plane landings are no easy task, no matter the runway.

After all, nobody can hop in and fly a plane without any training.

DISCOVER SBX CARS: The global premium car auction platform powered by Supercar Blondie