Afraid Of Flying? Here Are 9 Runways That Will Haunt Your Dreams
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If you're scared of flying, going to these places might not be the best idea.
Ice Runway, Antarctica - This runway doesn't lack space to land, but is dangerous because the ice cracking and breaking is possible.
Congonhas Airport, Sao Paulo, Brazil - At just 5 miles from the city center there is minimal room for error when landing and taking off.
Courchevel International Airport, Courchevel, France - This airstrip has a hill in the middle of it, making landing and taking off slightly more difficult.
Gibraltar Airport - Built before WWII, this airport is really small and cuts through traffic sometimes.
Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport, Saba, Netherlands Antilles - This runway is extremely short, at only 1,300 feet, there is no room for error or you could end up in the water.
Kansai International Airport, Osaka, Japan - This airstrip is built on the water.
Madeira International Airport, Madeira Portugal - This is an extremely small airport limiting tourism.
Lukla Airport, Nepal - A runway at this airport goes uphill and is on the side of a mountain.
Princess Juliana International Airport, Simpson Bay, Saint Maarten - Take off and landing happens right over a crowded beach.
Svalbard Airport Svalbard Norway - This is the worlds northernmost airport. It's freezing here!
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