most dangerous airports in the world
1. Courchevel Airport: Located in a ski resort in the French Alps, Courchevel Airport has been ranked as the seventh most dangerous airport in the world by the History Channel.
Nepal has gorgeous mountains to see, but this comes at a price, as the airport has some of the most difficult approaches. For ratings sake, the Tenzing-Hillary Airport was ranked as the most dangerous airport by the History Channel in 2010.
Barriers are set in place in order to keep the runway free, while some airport crew are tasked to steer the runway clear of the smallest debris which, if left untaken care of, might cause damage to the aircraft and impede the flight. This makes Gibraltar the most dangerous airport in the whole of Europe.
Located about 28 miles south of St. Maarten. The Saba International Airport has the worldâs shortest commercial airport runway. It is 400 meters (1300 feet) in total length. Considered the most dangerous airport for landing. This landing strip looks incredible.