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Extreme Airport Africa

Season 1 Episode 4: Tight Turnaround

A wildlife invasion halts air traffic, while a massive airliner faces a treacherous nighttime landing at a remote airport without power.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Rhino Run

Aired: Jan 6, 2024

A young pilot embarks on their maiden flight, as a behemoth cargo plane domin...

Episode 2 Racing The Sun

2. Racing The Sun

Aired: Jan 13, 2024

Deadly disease hunters embark on a perilous journey into the wilderness, as a...

Episode 3 Sky Cat

Aired: Jan 20, 2024

A surprise invasion of baboons on a runway threatens the operations of a secl...

Episode 4 Tight Turnaround

4. Tight Turnaround

Aired: Jan 27, 2024

A wildlife invasion halts air traffic, while a massive airliner faces a treac...

Episode 5 Fire Season

Aired: Feb 3, 2024

Thrilling aerial adventures await as airliners brave treacherous thunderstorm...

Episode 6 After The Storm

6. After The Storm

Aired: Feb 10, 2024

A K9 anti-poaching team takes action, a helicopter delivers vital supplies to...

Episode 7 Lions Above and Below

7. Lions Above and Below

Aired: Feb 17, 2024

Engine failure threatens a commercial airliner's safety, while a groundbreaki...

Episode 8 Point Of No Return

8. Point Of No Return

Aired: Feb 24, 2024

A medical helicopter dodges rush hour air traffic to transport a patient, as ...

Info about Extreme Airport Africa

Seasons: 2

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: Smithsonian Channel

Production Countries: Botswana, Madagascar, South Africa, United States

Genres:Documentary