14. Juancho E. Yrausquin: the shortest runway in the world

Barely  400 meters long , framed by cliffs: one mistake, and you’re in for a dive.  A real balancing act for the pilots and a guaranteed thrill for the passengers.

15. Lukla, Nepal: Between Sky and Precipice

Nestled at  an altitude of 2,800 m , the Lukla trail is steep and framed by mountains. It is the gateway to Everest, but also  a formidable aerial challenge .

16. Princess Juliana: Planes brush past bathers

In Saint Martin, tourists flock to Maho Beach to feel the blast of jet engines.  An impressive sight, but not without danger: the warning signs aren’t there for decoration.

17. Halle, Germany: the airport on stilts

Halle Airport overlooks roads and railways.  Planes fly over cars, separated by imposing futuristic structures . An infrastructure at the crossroads of train, motorway, and aviation.

When human ingenuity defies nature

These airports are much more than just transit points. They embody ingenuity in the face of the impossible, technical expertise in the service of mobility, and above all,  the exceptional skill of the pilots who operate there every day . While some border on the spectacular, all are a reminder of how traveling can sometimes be a real adventure.