They say the journey is often more thrilling than the destination. Nowhere does that somewhat cliched quote ring truer than while flying — especially if you are touching down on challenging terrain.

Just setting foot on a plane can be scary enough, but these terrifying runways amp up the fear factor even more. From narrow landing strips that stretch into the middle of the ocean to those ...

Smoke billows up from a fire following an aviation crash near the Kalispell City Airport on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025. (Photo courtesy the Flathead County Sheriff's Office) Wreckage from a collision ...