6 Most Difficult Airports To Land In The World

Why Are They Dangerous?

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1. Lukla Airport In Nepal

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2. Courchevel Airport In France

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3. Madeira Airport In Portugal

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4. Paro Airport In Bhutan

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5. Narsarsuaq Airport In Greenland

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Have you travelled to any of these dangerous airports?

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