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Bumpy Landings: 9 Most Dangerous Airports In The World

Sakshi Arora, Times Now Digital

May 29, 2024

Paro International Airport, Bhutan

Paro International Airport, Bhutan

A few factors make the approach particularly dangerous, including the steep 45-degree turn into the runway — which the pilots can't even see until moments before dropping onto the airfield.

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Toncontin International Airport, Honduras

Surrounded by mountainous terrain and notorious for strong crosswinds, Toncontin has earned the nickname "The Throat of the Devil." A short runway and tricky approach path make landings here an adrenaline rush for even the most seasoned pilots.

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Gibraltar International Airport

Sharing a runway with a major road? You got it! Located on a small peninsula, Gibraltar International Airport has a runway that intersects a busy four-lane road. Strict traffic control ensures no cars are present during landings and takeoffs

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Phoenix Runway, Antarctica

Imagine landing a plane on a giant sheet of ice! McMurdo Station relies on a compacted blue-ice runway that can shift and crack, posing a challenge for pilots. Extreme cold, isolation, and whiteout conditions add to the difficulty of navigating this remote airfield.

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Courchevel International Airport, French Alps

Jet-setters, this one's for you (if you have a pilot with nerves of steel). Courchevel boasts the shortest paved runway in the world for commercial flights, forcing pilots to make a steep descent and precise landing amidst the French Alps.

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Barra International Airport, Scotland

Calling all beach bums! Here, the runway is actually a beach! Three daily flights land and take off on the tidal sands of Traigh Mhor beach, ensuring the schedule is dictated by the tides. Talk about a unique landing experience, but not for the faint of heart.

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Princess Juliana International Airport, St. Maarten

Ever dreamed of planes flying directly over your head? Well, at Princess Juliana, that's a reality! Maho Beach, right next to the runway, is a popular spot for plane spotting. Pilots need nerves of steel to navigate the low approach path over beachgoers and turbulent crosswinds.

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Tenzing Hillary Airport, Lukla, Nepal

Nestled high in the Himalayas, Lukla Airport holds the title of the highest commercial airport in the world at 9,333 feet (2,844 meters). With thin mountain air reducing lift, strong winds whipping through valleys, and a runway ending with a sheer drop, landing here is a task

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Juancho E Yrausquin Airport, Saba

Nicknamed the "The Runway in the Sky," this tiny airport on the Dutch Caribbean island of Saba features a short runway with a significant drop-off at one end. Strong winds and challenging approaches make landing here a test of skill for even the most experienced pilots.

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