The Most Dangerous (And Expensive) Airports Ever Built

44. Innsbruck Airport – Austria

Year of construction: 1964
Risk factors: Mountains, wind

Innsbruck Airport is another airport where only pilots who have completed the appropriate training can land. Training is necessary because the beautiful region in which Innsbruck Airport is located is full of mountains, which reach up to 8,202 feet in height.

Innsbruck Airport – Austria @blueskyaviation / Pinterest.com

This means that, in addition to the visibility problems they face, pilots must also navigate the mountains when approaching. Violent gusts also threaten aircraft stability. The truth is, despite the risks, the area’s stunning scenery likely makes the stress of the trip worth it.