60. Lukla Airport – Nepal
Year of construction: 1964
Risk factors: Asphalt runway, strong winds, low visibility because of monsoons
If you’ve ever seen the show Most Extreme Airports on the History Channel, then you know about Lukla. Lukla became famous as the world’s most dangerous airport on show. Lukla is the starting point for people trekking towards Base Camp at Mount Everest.
Lukla Airport – Nepal @janisfarrell334 / Pinterest.com
There is an accident list a mile long when it comes to this airport, thanks to its short, asphalt runway and rapidly-changing visibility conditions. The airport is closed daily in the morning because of strong winds, which can cause planes to go into a tailspin. The entire airport closes half the time because of monsoons, which decrease visibility to next to nothing.