Paro Airport, Bhutan

The fact that only eight pilots out of thousands globally are qualified to land there should tell you the story about this Himalayan airport. However, if you’re not impressed by the aforementioned fact you might be impressed learning that Paro Airport is 1.5 miles above sea level and surrounded by sharp peaks of up to 18,000 feet, while the runway is just 6,500 feet long.

Lastly, it’s rumored that the passengers flying to this tiny airport, which is literally nestled among the steep mountains of the Himalayas, usually take anti-anxiety meds before the flight to steady their nerves.