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America’s lowest altitude commercial airports

The following list identifies those commercial airports in the United States and its territories that have the lowest elevation either above or below sea level. A maximum elevation of 30′ above sea level was allowed for inclusion on the list. … Continue reading

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America’s highest altitude commercial passenger airports

The following list identifies the loftiest airports in the United States with current commercial passenger air service. Eight (8) states are represented on the list – none located east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Colorado leads the … Continue reading

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Sky-high altitude cities with 100,000+ population

100,000+ Population City, Country Average Elevation 1. El Alto, Bolivia 13,615 feet (4,150 m) 2. Potosí, Bolivia 13,420 feet (4,090 m) 3. Shigatse, China 12,585 feet (3,836 m) 4. Juliaca, Peru 12,549 feet (3,825 m) 5. Puno, Peru 12,531 feet (3,819 m) 6. Oruro, Bolivia 12,159 feet (3,706 m) 7. Lhasa, Tibet (China) … Continue reading

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How low can ya’ go? Lowest cities on Earth

We often hear about the highest elevations cities in the world, but far less often of the lowest. Below is a list of 26 of the lowest cities, all below sea level. If any additions are known, please feel free … Continue reading

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