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Airports are usually the beginning and end of every journey for travelers. Most of the airports around the world look similar to each other, but there are some extraordinary airports that are unique in their own way. From an airport in the middle of the ocean to one inside a mountainous region, here is a list of the top 10 most unique airports to land at:
Barra airport is located in one of the most remote areas in Scotland. The airport is unique because it doesn't have a runway. Instead, it has three separate runways that are built on a beach. The runway visibility is strictly dependent on the tides, and as such, the airport only operates during low tide. Flights to Barra airport are operated by Loganair.
Saba airport is the smallest commercial airport in the world, located in the Caribbean. The airport's runway is only 400 meters in length, and the aircraft has to fly through a narrow gap between high mountains before landing. The airport only allows small planes, and flights to Saba airport are operated by Windward Islands Airways.
Courchevel Altiport is a small airport located in the French Alps, which is also known as the "Death Airport" among pilots. The reason for its nickname is the airport's short runway, which is only 537 meters long, and the steep drop on the other end of the runway. Pilots have to make a steep descent in order to land on the runway, which can be very dangerous during adverse weather conditions.
Lukla airport is located in the Himalayan region and is considered to be one of the most dangerous airports in the world. The airport's runway is only 527 meters long and 20 meters wide, flanked by high mountains on either side. To add to the danger, the weather in the region is unpredictable and prone to sudden changes. Flights to Lukla airport are mainly operated by Tara Air and Summit Air.
Gibraltar International Airport is unique due to its location between the southern tip of Spain and the coast of Africa. The airport's runway intersects with the busiest road in Gibraltar, which has to be closed every time a plane takes off or lands. Flights to Gibraltar International Airport are operated by British Airways, EasyJet, and Royal Air Maroc.
Ice Runway is a seasonal airport located in Antarctica. The runway is built on the thick layer of ice, and planes need special skis to land on the runway. Flights to Ice Runway are mainly operated by the US Air Force and the National Science Foundation.
Princess Juliana International Airport is known for its location next to Maho Beach, where planes fly over the beach before landing on the airport's runway. The airport's runway is only 2180 meters, which makes landing even more challenging for pilots. Flights to Princess Juliana International Airport are mainly operated by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and JetBlue.
Kansai International Airport is unique due to its location on an artificial island in the Osaka Bay. To build the airport, more than 20 million cubic meters of sand and soil were used to create the island. The airport is also equipped with state-of-the-art technology and has one of the longest runways in the world, which is 4000 meters long. Flights to Kansai International Airport are operated by All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, and Peach Aviation.
Madeira International Airport is located on the island of Madeira and is considered to be one of the most challenging airports in the world due to its location and runway design. The airport's runway is only 1800 meters long and is built on the edge of a cliff, with the Atlantic Ocean on one side. Flights to Madeira International Airport are operated by TAP Air Portugal and Niki.
Paro Airport is located in the Himalayan region and is one of the most challenging airports to land at due to its location and runway design. The airport's runway is built between high mountains and has a length of only 1964 meters. Pilots have to navigate through the mountains and make a sharp turn before landing on the runway. Flights to Paro Airport are only operated by the national airline, Druk Air.
A. Lukla airport in Nepal is considered to be the most dangerous airport in the world.
A. Saba airport in the Caribbean is considered to be the smallest commercial airport in the world.
A. Gibraltar International Airport's runway intersects with the busiest road in Gibraltar.
A. Courchevel Altiport is known as the "Death Airport" among pilots due to the airport's short runway and the steep drop on the other end of the runway, which can be very dangerous during adverse weather conditions.
