10 Airports You Don't Want to Fly Into

10 Airports You Don't Want to Fly Into

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10 Airports You Don’t Want to Fly Into
Airports are a big part of the air travel equation and play a role in keeping flyingt as safe as possible. At least, that’s the case for most airports.
But for some, let’s just say they give a very different meaning to flying by the seat of your pants. One bad move from the pilot means ultimate disaster. The reasons here vary from structural flaws to unfavorable locations and of course, ever-present bad weather.
In this video, we’ll explore more of these dangerous airports and why you should consider canceling your ticket rather than landing into any of them. So fasten your seatbelts, put your trays in the upright position, and let’s land this thing..
#10 Sao Paulo-Congonhas Airport, Brazil
This is certainly a grand airport by international standards which is understandable considering that it serves Sao Paulo – one of the most populous cities in the world.
These two conditions – a large airport and lots of traffic – combined with what might be a structural flaw have made this airport a bit of a black sheep in Sao Paulo and the entire aviation industry. The airport has seen countless accidents in the past that can be directly attributed to its design.
The problem is actually well-known – slippery and significantly short runways that become one hell of a battle for pilots after just the slightest of drizzles. The last incident happened in 2007 when a commercial plane hit other structures at the airport while attempting to land during a heavy downpour. As a result, 199 people died making this the worst accident in Brazil’s aviation history.
The accident prompted efforts – both procedural and structural – to prevent a repeat in the future. For instance, the operating hours were restricted to between 6AM and 10:30 PM, the number of landing slots was reduced, and the maximum allowable gross weight of aircraft was lowered. And it seems the measures are effective.
Since being put into place, there haven’t been major incidents.
#9 Madeira Airport, Portugal
Madeira Airport is found on Portugal’s island region of Madeira, home to the famed football player Cristiano Ronaldo. In fact, it’s also called the Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport, Madeira in honor of the athlete. Its importance cannot be overstated.
Madeira being a perfect hangout destination, the airport handles flights to major European cities like Madrid, Frankfurt, Helsinki, and Munich among others. The airport is also central to the movement of cargo in and out of Madeira Island. These two make it the fourth busiest airport in the country.
Its usefulness aside, the airport’s unusual location makes it one of the most difficult to land into. For this, pilots must undergo additional training before attempting to fly into Madeira Airport.
For one, its runway has hills and cliffs on one end meaning approaching it directly is out of the question. To land, pilots must therefore skirt around the airport before making the final turn for the runway.
On top of these maneuvers, pilots have to deal with the difficulty of the runway being too short. But thankfully, this has been fixed by extending the runway at least twice in the history of the airport.
And being in a limited space, the second extension was built on a platform held by columns.
Despite the structural modifications, Madeira Airport has been termed the ninth most dangerous airport in the world and the third most dangerous in Europe.
#8 Barra Airport, Scotland
Scotland’s Barra Airport can be termed as beloved despite the risky conditions it operates in. It keeps featuring on the list of the world’s most scenic landings, something that has boosted tourism numbers to the small isolated island.
According to Reuters, the airport welcomes at least 10,000 air travelers every year which is quite significant considering the island’s tiny population of just over 1,200. Even more interesting is that the airport has only one destination – Glasgow.
So what’s up with Barra Airport? Why is it dangerous?
For starters, it’s the only airport in the world where the runway is actually just a beach. It’s more of a makeshift arrangement – the airport is only operational when the tide is out. That means the runway is washed away at least once a day and the flight times are always changing.
#7 Skiathos International Airport, Greece
This is one of the many airports in Greece with short and narrow runways. It’s not by design, though. The terrain here is a bit uneven which isn’t exactly ideal for a runway.