INTERESTING RUNWAYS

WELLINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

(NEW ZEALAND)

Although it might not look dangerous, this airport has a reputation

for turbulent landings due to the winds created by the

channelling effect of Cook Strait nearby.

TUFI AIRPORT

(PAPUA NEW GUINEA)

Dirt…dirt everywhere. In spite of that small disconcerting detail,

this is actually going to be an international airport soon

with flights to Australia.

AGATTI AERODROME

(INDIA)

Found on the southern tip of Agatti Island off the coast of

India, this is an all-round precarious landing.

CONGONHAS AIRPORT

(BRAZIL)

Surrounded by buildings, this airport in the heart of São Paulo

poses some unique challenges for pilots.

MACAU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

(CHINA)

Once again, an airport with water in terrifying places.

TERRANCE B. LETTSOME INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

(BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS)

And yet again…

WILLIAMS FIELD

(ANTARCTICA)

On this Antarctic runway one requires the planes to have skis!

SANDANE AIRPORT

(NORWAY)

Located between two steep hillsides that dive down into fjords,

this airport is also subject to high winds. It has been listed

several times as one of the world’s scariest runways.