53. Kansai International Airport’s Unforeseen Challenges
Year: 2018
Location: Japan
Company: Kansai Airports
Estimated Damage Value: $20 million*
In 2016, Kansai International Airport was Asia’s 30th busiest hub, praised for its staff and baggage efficiency. Despite this, 2018 saw it partially submerged, revealing its vulnerability beneath its success.

The wrath of Typhoon Jebi in 2018 inundated Kansai Airport, breaching its defenses and halting operations for weeks. It took until April 2019 for the airport’s full recovery, marking a significant setback for the esteemed facility.