Tiniest Airports Around the Globe

Saba Airport (Saba, Netherlands Antilles)

Saba Airport holds the title of the shortest commercial runway in the world, just 400 meters long!

Courchevel Altiport (Courchevel, France)

Set in the French Alps, Courchevel has a runway at 2,008 meters, ideal for small planes and ski-bound passengers.

Tenzing-Hillary Airport (Lukla, Nepal)

Located in the Himalayas, Lukla is one of the world’s most dangerous airports with a 527-meter runway at an altitude of 9,300 feet.

Barra Airport (Barra, Scotland)

Barra's airport is the only one in the world where flights land on a beach, depending on the tide!

Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport (Saba, Netherlands Antilles)

Located on the Caribbean island of Saba, this airport’s runway is just 396 meters long—making it one of the shortest in the world.

St. Barthélemy Airport (St. Barthélemy, French Caribbean)

Known for its short and steep runway, this airport is located in a picturesque French Caribbean island.

Madeira Airport (Funchal, Portugal)

Madeira's runway was extended over the ocean with a series of columns, making it one of the most unique small airports.

London City Airport (London, UK)

Madeira's runway was extended over the ocean with a series of columns, making it one of the most unique small airports.