Welcome to another exciting adventure with Detective Pux! Today, we're investigating the world's smallest airports. Now, before we begin, let me tell you, folks, these airports are so tiny, they make my office look like JFK.

So, let's start with the basics. What makes an airport "small"? Well, size, of course! But to be more specific, it's the number of passengers and flights that an airport can handle. Some of these airports are so small that they only have one runway and one terminal.

Now, let's get down to business. After doing some detective work, I've found some of the smallest airports in the world. Brace yourselves, folks, because these are going to be some shockingly small airports.

First up, we have Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport, located on the Caribbean island of Saba. This airport is so small that it only has a single runway that's only 1,300 feet long. That's shorter than some driveways I've seen! And to make matters worse, the runway is located at the base of a steep mountain, which makes it even more challenging for pilots to land.

Next on our list is Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla, Nepal. This airport is the gateway to Mount Everest, and it's so small that it only has one runway, which is just 1,729 feet long. That's barely enough space to get a small plane off the ground! Not to mention, the runway is also uphill, making it even more challenging for pilots to take off.

Moving on, we have Morgantown Municipal Airport in West Virginia, USA. This airport only has one runway, which is 3,700 feet long, making it one of the shortest commercial runways in the United States. But what sets this airport apart from the rest is that it's located on a hill. So not only is the runway short, but it's also uphill. I bet even the most experienced pilots would have a hard time landing and taking off from this airport.

Last but not least, we have Gibraltar International Airport, located in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. This airport is so small that it only has one runway, which is just 6,000 feet long. Now, I know what you're thinking, "6,000 feet doesn't sound that small, Detective Pux!" But what makes this airport unique is that the runway intersects with a major road, so every time a plane lands or takes off, the road has to be closed. That's right, folks, if you're driving in Gibraltar and a plane needs to land, you're out of luck.

So there you have it, folks, some of the world's smallest airports. I bet you never knew airports could be this tiny! But let me tell you, even though these airports are small, they can still be challenging for pilots to navigate. So the next time you're complaining about a long layover or a delayed flight, just be thankful you're not flying into one of these tiny airports.

And now, it's time for me to sign off. I've got some more detective work to do. But before I go, let me leave you with a little joke: Why did the plane refuse to land at the smallest airport in the world? Because it was afraid it would get stuck in the runway cracks! Ha! I crack myself up sometimes. Until next time, folks, stay curious!