Airports are not just gateways to new adventures; they are also the perfect backdrop for high-octane action. From hijackings to daring escapes, these films showcase the chaos and excitement that can unfold in the world's busiest transit hubs. Here's a collection of 10 action-packed movies that will keep you on the edge of your seat, featuring intense sequences set in airports.
Skyjacked (1972)
Description: A commercial airliner is hijacked and forced to land at an abandoned military base, leading to a tense standoff at the airport.
Fact: This film was one of the first to deal with the theme of skyjacking. The airport scenes were filmed at the now-closed Norton Air Force Base in California.
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The Delta Force (1986)
Description: An elite military unit must rescue hostages from a hijacked plane, with the action culminating at an airport.
Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life hijacking of TWA Flight
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Die Hard 2 (1990)
Description: John McClane faces a new challenge when terrorists take over an airport, threatening to crash planes unless their demands are met. This sequel to the iconic action film brings the intensity to a whole new level with airport chaos.
Fact: The film was originally titled "Die Harder" but was changed to avoid confusion with the first film. The airport scenes were shot at Dulles International Airport in Virginia.
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Passenger 57 (1992)
Description: Wesley Snipes plays an ex-Secret Service agent who must stop a terrorist on a plane, with the climax unfolding at an airport.
Fact: The film's title refers to Snipes' character, who is the 57th passenger on the flight. The airport scenes were shot at the now-closed Stapleton International Airport in Denver.
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Executive Decision (1996)
Description: A team of commandos must board a hijacked plane in mid-air, leading to a dramatic confrontation at an airport.
Fact: The film features one of the most realistic plane hijacking scenarios ever put to film. The airport scenes were shot at the now-closed Stapleton International Airport in Denver.
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Air Force One (1997)
Description: President James Marshall (Harrison Ford) must fight terrorists who have taken over Air Force One, leading to a thrilling climax at an airport.
Fact: The film was one of the first to use a real Boeing 747 for filming. The airport scenes were shot at Los Angeles International Airport.
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Con Air (1997)
Description: A group of dangerous criminals hijack a prison transport plane, leading to a high-stakes showdown at an airport. Nicolas Cage stars as a former Army Ranger caught in the middle of this airborne heist.
Fact: The film was inspired by a real-life incident where a plane carrying prisoners crashed in
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Turbulence (1997)
Description: A flight attendant must deal with a serial killer who has taken over the plane, leading to a dramatic landing and airport confrontation.
Fact: The film was shot on a real Boeing
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The Terminal (2004)
Description: While not an action film in the traditional sense, this Steven Spielberg movie features intense moments at JFK Airport where Tom Hanks' character is forced to live due to a bureaucratic mix-up.
Fact: The film was inspired by the true story of Mehran Karimi Nasseri, who lived in Charles de Gaulle Airport for 18 years. The set for the airport was built in a hangar at Los Angeles International Airport.
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Hijack (2008)
Description: A group of terrorists hijack a plane, and the action unfolds at an airport as authorities attempt a rescue.
Fact: The film was inspired by real-life hijackings. The airport scenes were shot at the now-closed Stapleton International Airport in Denver.
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