20 JUNE, 2023
Sushim Mukul
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Surrounded by fjords and mountains in Greenland, it experiences severe weather conditions and has a challenging approach. In 2001, a DHC-6 Twin Otter crashed, resulting in 8 deaths
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The airport in Scotland has a runway on the shore, which is submerged during high tide. In 1983, a Loganair flight crashed during takeoff, causing 2 deaths.
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Located in Portugal on a narrow strip of land, it has a short runway and is prone to strong crosswinds. The runway was later expended on a raised concrete platform.
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Situated in Saba Island in the Caribbean, with a runway length of only 400 metres. It's one of the shortest commercial runways.
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Situated in the French Alps, serving ski resorts, it has a very short runway and a steep slope, making landings and takeoffs challenging.
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Surrounded by mountains in Honduras, it has a short runway and difficult approach due to unpredictable winds. In 2008, a TACA Airlines plane crash killed 5.
The runway intersects with a main road, requiring traffic to stop for landings and takeoffs. The airport is a major tourist site in Gibraltar. Heaven for planespotters!
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Known for its low-altitude approach over Maho Beach, Saint Martin, pilots must fly close to the ground. In 2017, a small plane crashed into the sea, resulting in 4 deaths.
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Surrounded by towering Himalayas in Bhutan, it's the country's only airport. Certified pilots navigate through narrow valleys and make a precise landing.
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Located in the Himalayan Nepal, it has a short runway, unpredictable weather, and challenging approach. In 2008, a Yeti Airlines plane crashed, killing 18 people.