Europe's Most Extreme Airports Where Pilots Need Special Training

Europe hosts seven Category C airports that demand exceptional pilot skill and specialized training to navigate safely. From Madeira's runway built on concrete pillars overlooking cliffs to Courchevel's steep 537-meter slope in the Alps, these destinations present formidable challenges during approach and landing. Pilots must undergo recurrent training every six months at these complex facilities, with some airports offering no go-around procedures if landings go wrong.