Here are five of the most dangerous airports in the world, as compiled by MSN:

1. Lukla Airport, Nepal

 

 

 

 

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The Tenzing-Hilary Airport in Lukla is one of the most dangerous airports in the world, with a runway that's only 1,729 ft long. Now compare that to runways in general, which are 7,000-8,000 ft long! . . . Video by @kateafrost . . . #lukla #tenzinghilaryairport #luklaairport #mounteverest #everest #ebc#everestbasecamp #nepal #trekkinginnepal #trekking #adventure #adventurenation #himalayas #traveldiaries #travel #travelgram #instatravel #wanderlust #mountains #discovernepal #explorenepal #landscape #wanderer #travelinspiration #travelgoals2018 #travelbucketlist #travelphotography #mountains

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It is said that passengers applaud upon landing at Lukla Airport. The runway is narrow and short, and it does not help that the airport is located near a mountain. At 2,842 meters, the airport is one of the highest in the world.

2. Madeira Airport, Portugal

 

 

 

 

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Rare visit of an Airbus A330 #tapairportugal #cstof at #madeiraairport ✌ __________________________________ Taken at: Madeira Airport / LPMA🌐🏁 Airline: TAP AIR PORTUGAL 🆔️👮‍♂️👩‍✈️🇵🇹 Reg.: CS-TOF 🏷🔎 Type: Airbus A330-200 🛫 __________________________________ 🏆 tags: #vinciairports #a330atfnc #tapc4to19 #aviation #iloveplanes #aviationigers #planespotting #planespotters #instaplane #aviacaopt #avion #avio #igersnewsavia #picooftheday #instaviation #airliners #aeronautics #aereo @tapairportugal

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Madeira is a popular destination in Portugal, and in 2016, it gained new popularity after it was renamed Madeira International Airport Cristiano Ronaldo in honor of the famed soccer player. However, Madeira Airport is known as the third-most dangerous in Europe because of its narrow runway and susceptibility to strong winds from its located by the sea.

3. Courchevel International Airport, France

 

 

 

 

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Courchevel Alpine Airlines take off #courchevel #courchevelairport #alpineairlines #altiport #altiportcourchevel #courchevelaltiport #aviationlovers #airportlife #aviationphotos #instaaviationphotography #instagramaviation #instagramaviationphotography #megaaviation #planelife #planespotting #cessna #cessna172 #propplane #timobreidenstein #avgeek #aviationgeek #iphonex

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This airport is for Courchevel, a ski resort in the French Alps. Because of its surrounding mountainous area, the airport has a short runway of only 537 m – and it has a slope. The airport has a go-around procedure and if there's fog, landing is almost impossible.

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4. Barra Airport, Scotland

 

 

 

 

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Best airport in the world. #barra #isleofbarra #outerhebrides #beachlanding #barraairport #scotland #paradise #saltire #plane #twinotter

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Barra Airport has gained notoriety as one of the most dangerous airports in the world because its runway is a beach. High tide can disturb flight schedules, and sometimes cars in the parking lot have to turn their lights on to help pilots during landing.

5. McMurdo Station, Antarctica

 

 

 

 

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Yesterday was a sad day for me. This plane was finally able to land, and took the leftover extended summer crew with it leaving only the skeleton crew of 138 at McMurdo. Normally this is one of my favorite days, since it marks the start of winter. But this time that flight took away some of my favorite people in the world. #hurrybackplease #antarctica #rossisland #mcmurdostation #mcmurdosound #rossiceshelf #phoenixairfield #icerunway #polarexpedition #royalsocietyrange #airport #runway #travel #plane #skytraders #travelphotographer #travelphotography #editorialphotographer #editorialphotography #documentaryphotographer #documentaryphotography #adventure #explore #adventurephotography #adventurephotographer #nikon #dslr #NikonD750 #endoftheearth

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Located in the freezing-cold Antarctic, all three runways at McMurdo Station are made of ice. During the winter, which can last for months, pilots have to land in the dark and use night vision equipment. (dev/kes) 

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