Kozhikode Plane Crash: These seven runways of India will force to stop breathing

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When you are towards the destination of your dreams, the journey automatically becomes pleasant. The sea of ​​clouds looks very beautiful by peeping through the window of an airplane. When the natural beauty greets you before the destination, the joys of flight become even more spectacular. One such beautiful airport is also in Kozhikode in Kerala, where more than two dozen people lost their lives in a plane crash on Friday night. The runway of Karipur Airport is considered to be very scenic. Because of the tabletop, such runways are as beautiful to look at, landing here is equally risky. Let's take a look at some such runways of the country which are world-famous due to their beauty as well as the natural texture.


Lengpui Airport, Aizawl

This domestic base built-in lush green mountains in the northeast of the country are very special. Located in Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram, this airport connects the northeast with the rest of India by air. Located at an altitude of 504 meters above sea level, it is a runway tabletop, which creates an optical illusion. The 2,500 meters long runway of this airport is unique as it has many hills, valleys below it.

Jabarhatti Airport, Shimla

Himachal Pradesh, another beautiful state in the country and its very beautiful airport, is located 22 km from the capital Shimla. The airport was constructed by cutting off the top end of a mountain and leveling the area to create a single runway.

Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair

With deep blue sea and evergreen rain forest views all around, the airport of Andaman and Nicobar Islands looks like a place seen in dreams. In the airport in the lap of nature, aircraft can fly only in broad daylight.

Dabolim Airport, Goa

Nearly all of the economy of this small state located on the banks of the Arabian Sea comes from the sea. The airstrip of the International Airport of Goa, which is the main center of attraction for domestic and foreign tourists throughout the year, is also beautiful. It is one of the most beautiful airports in India, which offers a panoramic view during landing and take off.

Karipur Airport, Kozhikode

Calicut International Airport, also known as Karipur Airport. The airport is one of only three tabletop runways in the country, built on hilly terrain. Landing here is extremely challenging for any pilot.

Kushok Bakula Rinpoche, Leh

Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Airport, one of the highest altitude airports in the world, has an elevation of 3256 meters above sea level. Airplanes flying among the snow-laden mountains fill your mind with excitement.

Agatti Airport, Lakshadweep

There are many small islands in Lakshadweep. The tourists come here to celebrate their journey amidst the white sand in the blue waters of the sea. Lakshadweep is an island, so here you can go by flight via air or by ship via sea. Agatti Aerodrome is the only airstrip in India, located on the islands. Airplanes fly and take off from a very narrow strip of land amidst the endless blue waters. Agatti Airport is not only counted among the country's beautiful runways.