From unusually low landings to mountain-top airstrips that drop off cliffs, pilots approach these dangerous runways with extreme caution.

Pilots often share stories of runways that test their skills to the limit, where a single miscalculation can spell disaster.

Myrtle Beach International Airport has seen such an increase in flight traffic during the past five years that its runway is rapidly degrading. The airport saw 3.8 million passengers in 2024, an ...