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These airports, though picturesque, are some of the most difficult runways to land and take off on, due to their unique geographies.
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Here are some of the riskiest airports in the world!
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Pilots must manoeuvre through a narrow fjord and make a sharp 90-degree turn before landing.
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The airport has a short runway perched between a mountain and the Atlantic Ocean.
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This short airstrip is nestled 7,364 feet above sea level in the Himalayas. Just 25 pilots are allowed to land here.
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This airstrip is located between a public beach and a mountain. The planes fly so low to the ground that beach-goers are often blasted with wind and sand.
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Situated at an altitude of 9,383 feet, this runway sits at the edge of a cliff. It's very common for flights to get cancelled or return due to bad weather, as once a plane starts its descent, it must land.
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