Modern Marvels S5E14 — International Airports

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Modern Marvels•Season 5•Episode 14

International Airports

8.1/10 · 26 votesNov 3, 199744 min

Ranked #5 of 17 in Season 5•+0.1 vs season avg

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Everyday 3-million passengers board the 10,000 aircraft flying at any given moment. Go behind the scenes at international airports to see the inner workings that make commercial air travel possible–from ground control in air traffic towers, the plane's cargo holds and high-tech security, and back

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Lloyd Sherr

Self - Narrator

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Episode Summary

"International Airports" is episode 14 of Modern Marvels season 5. It scored 8.1/10 from 26 votes, ranking #5 of 17 episodes this season (season average 8.0). It aired on November 3, 1997.

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