Drug runner pilot or commercial airline pilot, which would you choose to land on these freaky airstrips? I’m going with the dude that is probably stoned and is used to landing in the jungle at night with no lights. With the emphasis on keeping us safe from terrorist attacks, these airports would make that the least of my worries.
These scary air strips are as follows:
1. Tioman Island off the coast of Malaysia
2. Wake Island, Pacific Ocean
3. Macao Int’l Airport
4. Kuujjuaraapik, Quebec
5. A rock off the coast of Greenwood (Canadian Military Labrador Helicopter)
6. Afghanistan rescue mission
7. Gibraltar Airport
8. Santa Cruz, Portugal
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Dangerous Landings
- The increasing number of dangerous landing sites will drive innovation in aircraft and runway technology that caters to remote locations and harsh conditions.
- Air Travel Safety Technology
- The focus on preventing terrorist attacks in air travel will lead to innovations in safety technology at airports.
- Air Travel Security Training
- To ensure safe and secure landings in challenging airstrips, pilot training programs need to be developed or improved for remote locations and emergency situations.
Where This Applies
- Aerospace and Defense
- The aerospace industry can develop aircraft and technology that cater to remote locations and extreme conditions.
- Airport Security
- The security industry can provide advanced screening and detection systems for airports to deter and prevent terrorist attacks.
- Pilot Training
- The education and training industry can develop tailored aviation courses for pilots to perform safe landings in harsh conditions.
