Top Dangerous Airports in the World
Some airports around the world are known for their challenging landing conditions due to factors like short runways, high altitudes, difficult terrain, and unpredictable weather. Here are a few of the most dangerous airports to land at:
**Tenzing-Hillary Airport (Lukla Airport), Nepal: Often cited as the most dangerous airport in the world, it has a very short runway surrounded by mountains and a steep drop at the end.
**Paro Airport, Bhutan: Only a handful of pilots are certified to land here due to the need to navigate through a narrow valley and make sharp turns.
**Princess Juliana International Airport, St. Maarten: Famous for its low-altitude flyover above a beach, making it a thrilling but risky landing.
**Courchevel Altiport, France: Located in the French Alps, it has a short, steep runway with no go-around procedure.
**Toncontin International Airport, Honduras: Known for its mountainous terrain and a challenging approach that requires a sharp turn before landing.
**Gibraltar International Airport, Gibraltar: The runway intersects with a busy road, requiring traffic to be stopped for aircraft to land.
**Barra Airport, Scotland: Unique for its beach runway, which is submerged during high tide.
These airports test the skills and precision of even the most experienced pilots.