Taking off and landing are the riskiest parts of any flight. When you add challenging conditions to the mix, the danger increases. Yet, high mountains, steep cliffs, beaches, and busy roads don’t seem to deter pilots or travelers. Here are the 8 most dangerous airports in the world, so make sure to fasten your seat belts!
One notable example is an airport with a runway very close to a beach, where tourists love to swim and sunbathe. While there hasn’t been a serious accident there, the exhaust from aircraft engines poses a significant risk to people on the beach. When asked why they don’t relocate the airport, Early St. Martin officials have a straightforward response: it’s the safest spot on the island for flights.