Taking off and landing are typically the riskiest parts of flying. When you add difficult conditions like high mountains, steep cliffs, beaches, or busy roads, the danger increases. Despite these challenges, pilots—and travelers—aren’t easily discouraged. Get ready and fasten your seat-belts because here are the 8 most dangerous airports in the world!
One of these airports has a runway very close to a beach where tourists swim and sunbathe. Although there has never been a serious accident there, the jet blast from aircraft engines is particularly hazardous for people nearby. When asked why they don’t relocate the airport, locals say it’s the safest place for flights on the island.