7 Most Dangerous Airports In The World

Anupama Jha
May 04, 2024

Lukla Airport, Nepal

Its runway is exceptionally short and surrounded by massive mountains which makes it a tricky place to land. (Pic Credit: Freepik)

Princess Juliana International Airport, St. Maarten

Famous for its low-flying planes over Maho Beach, this Caribbean airport's runway starts just a few meters from the ocean. (Pic Credit: Freepik)

Agatti Aerodrome (AGX), Lakshadweep, India

Agatti Aerodrome is located on a narrow coral atoll in the Arabian Sea. With the entire runway surrounded by water there is little room for error. (Pic Credit: Freepik)

Paro Airport, Bhutan

Located in a deep valley with high mountain peaks all around, Paro Airport has a single runway that requires pilots to make tight turns and deal with strong winds. (Pic Credit: Freepik)

Toncontin International Airport, Honduras

Toncontin is notorious for its steep approach and surrounding mountainous terrain. (Pic Credit: Pinterest)

Madeira Airport, Portugal

High winds and sudden weather changes are common in Madeira Airport which makes landings tricky. (Pic Credit: Pinterest)

Courchevel Altiport, France

Courchevel Altiport is famous for its ski resort and its extreme runway slope. The short runway, combined with snow and ice makes it a challenging landing spot. (Pic Credit: Pinterest)

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