Ever felt pangs of fear while a plane lands or takes off? Of course you are a frequent flyer and well over the impulse by now. But we assure you that just imagining yourself being in a plane and trying to fly off these weird airstrips would make you lose all the composure. Some have been built amid the city in the tightest of spots, others among the hills, some are even covered with ice, and some are off the beach. Here are some runways for nail-biting experiences that will send your adrenaline soaring.

1. Courchevel International Airport

France

2. Leipzig Airport

Germany

3. Tenzing-Hillary Airport

Nepal

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4. Gibraltar International Airport

Gibraltar

5. Gisborne Airport

New Zealand

6. Gustaf III Airport

Saint Barthelemy

7. Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport

Netherlands Antilles

8. Madeira International Airport

Portugal

9. Barra Airport

Scotland

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10. McMurdo Station

Antarctica

11. Princess Juliana International Airport

Sint Maarten


Hope this did not scare you from taking your regular flight, rather inspired you to fly off to one of these places for that extra kick you always wanted in your life.

Deepti Ahuja Balani

People professionally know me as a copy editor, correspondent and a writer, but writing is something I do even when I am not professionally engaged. I like to visit new places, explore, experience different cultures and share my perspective through words. Writing for food, travel and books is something that comes naturally, and is close to my heart.

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