The intricate ballet-like precision of airport operations relies on everything working in perfect order, especially takeoffs and landings. Watching just a snippet -- five hours -- of aircraft landings condensed down to 26 seconds may give you a better appreciation for the order needed to keep you safe in the friendly skies.
Filmmaker Cy Kuckenbaker planted his camera outside San Diego International Airport and captured every landing that happened on Nov. 23, 2012 between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. He then set the footage on fast-forward to create a mesmerizing time-lapse.
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