The largest, the smallest, the most "dangerous": the records of airports around the world

What is the largest commercial airport on the planet? Where is the one built at the highest altitude above sea level? And which airport requires nerves of steel from pilots and passengers for an adrenaline-filled landing?
Traveling isn't just about reaching a destination, but often also about experiencing the airport, a true crossroads of cultures and technology.
Record-breaking airports: from the largest to the most dangerous in the worldIn this gallery, we take you on a journey through six airports that stand out globally for their unique credentials: from their impressive size to their dizzying altitudes, and even their most technically challenging runways.
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A journey through astonishing records that reveal how aviation continues to push its limits, offering fascinating insights for those who love the world of travel and innovation.
With its dramatic and unusual architecture, this airport pictured above certainly doesn't go unnoticed. But beyond its futuristic design, it also boasts a world record achieved in 2013. Find out which one in the GALLERY.
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