Only 17 pilots can land at this temple-like airport surrounded by 18,000-foot peaks. They have to fly at a 45-degree angle between mountains and land
The gateway to Mount Everest is a tiny airport between mountains with a very short runway. The landing is as thrilling as the climb to the famous peak
One of the highest airports in America at 9,070 feet, this airport is on a narrow plateau with 1,000-foot cliffs on both ends of the runway
This small airport in the French Alps has a steep uphill runway of only 1,762 feet. Pilots need special qualifications to use this airfield
This airport is famous for its low flyovers over Maho Beach and the ocean. The runway is so close to the shore that beachgoers can feel the jet blast
This airport has a runway that was extended by building a platform over the ocean and the cliffs. It is a feat of engineering and a challenge for pilots.
This airport has a narrow runway and is surrounded by mountains. Pilots have to make a sharp turn in the valley and land quickly, like on a navy ship
This airport has a runway that crosses the main road of the city. A stoplight signals drivers to stop when a plane wants to land
This airport has a runway made of thin ice on a glacial shelf. It is one of the most remote and coldest airports in the world
This airport has a runway that seems to start and end in the water. It is also windy and turbulent, making it one of the most difficult airports to land at