15 Of The World's Most Dangerous Airport Runways

Paro Airport is considered one of the world's most challenging airports, and less than two dozen pilots are certified to land at the airport.

Lukla Airport is not only 9,383 feet above sea level, but also has one of the world's steepest uphill runways which ends in Himalaya-ringed nothingness.

Due to the surrounding mountainous terrain, this airport has a no go-around procedure for landing. This airport has a very short runway of only 537 meters, with a gradient of 18.6%.

Gisborne Airport is one of the few airports in the world that has a railway line! In fact the railway track runs just through the middle of the runway. Can you imagine that?

This airport is known for its extremely low altitude landings. The airport might be scarier for sunbathers than passengers, as it's insanely short runway ends right on the beach.

Barra Airport is a short-runway airport, and this airport is unique because it's the only one in the world where scheduled flights are operational only when the tide is out.

Kansai airport, situated on its man-made island, which is 4 km in length and 2.5 km wide. This exposes the airport to many hazards, like earthquakes and cyclones.

This airport is located in the middle of countless Fjords. Pilots here also need to make a U-turn to line up with the runway extra tight when it's windy and occasionally avoid drifting icebergs. Here takeoffs and landings are only allowed during the day.?

Madeira Airport is considered one of the most peculiarly dangerous airports in the world due to its location and its spectacular runway construction.

At this airport, pilots have to descend steeply down over a hilltop on to an extremely short runway that ends on the beach.