9. Toncontin Airport, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
Getting through the mountains is only one hurdle to overcome for a safe landing in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Toncontin has a number of strikes against it. It’s situated in a valley 3,294 feet (1,004 m) above sea level. During descent, planes need to make a 45-degree bank to effectively reach the 7,000-foot runway located in a valley. Due to the surrounding mountainous terrain, passengers will experience a quick drop in altitude in order for the plane to line up with the runway. Frequent winds complicate matters, as pilots are forced to make several last-second adjustments. One of the most dangerous airport landings.
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