Awesome, weird and dangerous airports

Originally posted on Popular Mechanics
Engineers tasked with building an airport are faced with countless challenges: The ideal location needs ample space, endless flat ground, favorable winds and great visibility. But spots in the real world are rarely ideal, and engineers are forced to work with what they have, making sure that the end product is the safest possible structure for pilots. A survey of airports around the world turns up a mixed bag, ranging from dangerous and rugged landing strips to mega-size facilities that operate like small cities. Here, PM explores the world’s most remarkable airports and why they stand out.

Check out here the world’s 18 strangest airports


1. Kansai and 2. Gibraltar	3. Madeira and 4. Bangkok	5. Antarctica and 6. Sao Paulo	7. Courchevel and 8. Saint Maarten	9. Svalbard and 10. Saba
11. Barra and 12. Hong Kong	13. Tegucigalpa and 14. Qamdo	15. Damman and 16. Denver	17. Macau and 18. Copalis State Airport