51. Shimla Airport – India
Year of construction: 1987
Risk factors: Dimensions, location
This regional airport is just as tiny as it is dangerous. From the outset, Shimla violates several of the safety standards required to operate. One of them is the length of its runway, which is 985 feet shorter than the minimum length required by law.
Shimla Airport – India @amlidrsksk / Pinterest.com
In the past, attempts have been made to plan an expansion, but the airport is surrounded by private land and forests, which prevent construction in that area. Shimla Airport is also located at a high altitude, and aircraft operating there are required to carry a maximum of 28 passengers on board.
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