
Synopsis
Every day they test even the most seasoned pilots. While innovative in design and technology they're also a reminder that tragedy can happen at any moment. The preils are many: short runways, high altitude, umpredictable wheather, difficult terrain, take-off and approach procedures. And in the worst cases a combination of these dangers. These are the world's most extreme airports.
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