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As we know, today a major plane crash happened in Nepal and 18 people lost their lives. Apart from this, many such incidents have happened in Nepal before. At this point, one should know which are the airports in the world where the lives of passengers are at stake during take-off and landing. Also know what are the special things about this airport. Traveling here is a challenge.
Princess Juliana International Airport, St. Maarten
St. Maarten is a Caribbean island where the airport runway is only 7,100 feet long. There is a beach on one side and mountains on the other. Many people here try to take selfies with planes, in 2017 a woman died when a plane hit her head while she was standing on the airport fence.
Paro International Airport, Bhutan
Located amidst the Himalayas at an altitude of 7,364 feet above sea level, this is Bhutan's only airport. How dangerous it is can be gauged from the fact that only 17 pilots are allowed to land here. Planes can land or take off here only during the daytime as the pilot tries to ensure that the plane does not collide with any mountain.
Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, is considered one of the most dangerous airports in the world. Since the first flight in 1949, there have been about 18 plane accidents, many of which were fatal.
Madeira Airport
This airport located in Santa Cruz, Portugal is also known as Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport. Its runway is quite short. Which is located between the sea and the mountain cliff. Landing safely here is no less than a challenge. Also, the risk of turbulence increases due to strong winds coming from the Atlantic Ocean.
Gibraltar International Airport
Gibraltar International Airport is considered one of the most unique and dangerous airports in the world. Its runway passes through the city. For this the road will be blocked for some time.