The Most Dangerous (And Expensive) Airports Ever Built

18. Scíathos International Airport – Greece

Year of construction: 1972
Risk factors: Location, short runway

Skiathos Airport in Greece has the shortest runway in Europe. In addition, the uneven terrain of the island means that the airport was built over the sea. In fact, the airstrip links the island of Skiathos with that of Lazareta.

Scíathos International Airport – Greece @geelwors / Pinterest.com

This airport does not accept all types of airplanes, since the largest planes need more space to take off and land. Another quirk of this airport is how close it is to the highway. Many motorists can easily see planes taking off at a short (and somewhat terrifying) distance.