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World's 10 most dangerous airports

New Delhi: A lot of people have some nerves when it comes to flying. But after knowing about the Himalayan airport that brings climbers up to the Everest trail has everyone thinking about just how

7. Ice Runway, Antarctica

 

The Ice Runway is one of three major airstrips used to haul supplies and researchers to Antarctica's McMurdo Station. As its name implies, there are no paved runways here—just long stretches of ice and snow that are meticulously groomed. There is no shortage of space on the Ice Runway, so super-size aircraft like the C-130 Hercules and the C-17 Globemaster III can land with relative ease. The real challenge is making sure that the weight of the aircraft and cargo doesn't bust the ice or get the plane stuck in soft snow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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