The Most Dangerous (And Expensive) Airports Ever Built

9. Barra International Airport – Scotland

Year of construction: 1936
Risk factors: Track on the beach

This airport, which is located north of the island of Barra, is the only one in the world where takeoffs and landings take place on the beach. This, first of all, means that all air operations are easily affected by the tide.

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The beach that serves as the airstrip is open to the public, so people should check if the airport is in operation before visiting. The beach at this airport is also often visited by seals, and the airport staff frequently have to escort the seals back to the sea to avoid accidents.