61. Skiathos Airport – Skiathos, Greece
Year of construction: 1972
Risk factors: Short, narrow runway, jet blast from aircraft during takeoff and landing
Skiathos, Greece is a beautiful destination for anyone looking to get away. Skiathos Alexandros Papadiamantis Airport is the way to get there, though you might not be in for an easy trek, thanks to some of the airport’s qualities. The runway at Skiathos is only 5,341 long, and it cannot accommodate aircraft larger than a Boeing 767-200.
Skiathos Airport – Skiathos, Greece ©Markus Mainka / Shutterstock.com
The short, narrow runway is often prone to jet blast, as it’s too small for people to get a safe distance away. There are a lot of notices warning people to stay far away from the runway, lest they risk getting blown away or burned. However, accidents still happen.