Madeira Airport, Madeira Island –
Located on the island of
Madeira (Portugal), this international airport has a short runway (just
1,400 meters before it was doubled in 2003) and is surrounded by ocean
from the one side and high mountains from another. The new-built part of
the airport is situated on a series of 180 columns, each about 70m tall
Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport, Saba Island –
This airport is
located on Saba island in the Caribbeans. It is located on one side by
high hills and at both runway ends cliffs drop into the sea.
Additionally, the runway at the airport is relatively short (400m) which
creates a slightly higher risk for landing and takeoff. Experienced
pilots talk about it as one of the most dangerous airports in the world.
The airport is officially closed to traffic but regional airline
propeller aircraft are able to land there under special waivers.
