British Gibraltar has very little area, and the important airport runway takes up a major portion of land. To drive from Gibraltar to Spain, vehicles must cross the runway.
Gibraltar Airport Runway Intersecting Road to Spain
By Linda Garrison, About.com Guide
Look closely. You can see the jet going along the runway and a truck waiting to cross on the road.
Gibraltar Airport Runway Intersecting Road to Spain
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