Lukla Airport.. Landing & Takeoff October 14, 2022 | Most dangerous Airport in the world

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  • Lukla Airport is one of the busiest airports in Nepal. This airport is situated at an altitude of 2,845 meters above sea level in the Khumbu region of Nepal. It serves as the gateway to the Everest region and is the starting point for treks to Mount Everest Base Camp. In this video, we can see the plane landing and takeoff at Lukla airport which is the world's most dangerous airport due to its location in the Himalayas and its short, sloping runway.
    The airport's runway is quite short, measuring about 527 meters (1,729 feet) in length, and it has a significant slope, making it one of the most difficult runways in the world. The runway is built into the mountainside, and its steep incline helps planes slow down upon landing and gain speed during takeoff.
    Lukla Airport primarily serves as a domestic airport, connecting Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) with Lukla. It is a crucial transportation link for trekkers and climbers heading to the Everest region.
    Tenzing-Hillary airport is named after Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay, a Sherpa of Nepal, who were the first climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953.
    Weather Challenges in Lukla Airport is prone to adverse weather conditions, including fog, high winds, and low visibility, which can lead to flight delays and cancellations. Due to these challenges, it's essential for travelers to be flexible with their plans when flying to or from Lukla.
    The airport plays a significant role in the tourism industry of Nepal, as it provides access to the Khumbu region, which is a popular destination for trekkers, mountaineers, and adventure enthusiasts. Many treks in the Everest region start or end at Lukla.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 226

  • @gregpain8541
    @gregpain8541 Рік тому +173

    I flew in and out of Lulka around Xmas 1980. The run way was just a dirt pot-holed track littered with crahed aircraft on both sides. Ripped off wings were propped up to form the boundary fence, and fuselages were used for accomodation and firewood storage. Oil streamed all the way out of one of the wings when we flew back to Kathmandu, and the internal plastic ceiling and overheads collapsed on our heads as we sped off down the runway. The locals thought nothing of it, as they just pushed it all back up again.

    • @vladsnape6408
      @vladsnape6408 Рік тому +3

      @@_._samyog5501 Sounds like the airline companies care more about profits than maintaining their aircraft. Appalling.

    • @the_menace_mike
      @the_menace_mike Рік тому +10

      @@vladsnape6408sounds more like a lack of resources in a developing country

    • @adventuregorkhaland1413
      @adventuregorkhaland1413 Рік тому +1

      what an adventure

    • @highhope8200
      @highhope8200 Рік тому +1

      ​@@vladsnape6408Nepal used the worst of aircraft, mostly second hand aircraft and even old outdated third hand aircrafts. Lots of safety reasons and hazards while flying domestic in Nepal wouldn't recommend flying in the country

    • @julianbizdoaca1546
      @julianbizdoaca1546 11 місяців тому +2

      That was 33 years ago

  • @kikutarooyama
    @kikutarooyama Рік тому +10

    ルクラの飛行場ですね。私もエベレストトレッキングに行った時に利用しましたが、乗っている方としては狭い滑走路ぐらいの認識しか、ありませんが操縦する人は緊張の連続でしょう。よくあのような山の斜面に作ったものだと感心します。

  • @Highheels4ever
    @Highheels4ever 8 місяців тому +11

    Lukla Airport is definitely one of a kind airport surrounded by breathtaking scenery. The mountains are stunning most definitely so. Love the view, it is spectacular. ♥️♥️
    As beautiful it is, this airport is also extremely dangerous and difficult to land a plane and yet, these pilots make these landings very easy!
    Much respect for all these pilots, they do a superb job landing these planes.
    Congratulations to all of them on a job well done.
    Bravo, bravo 👏👏👏👏👏🙌🙌👍👍👍🙏🙏

  • @redwhaleage
    @redwhaleage Рік тому +11

    How reassuring as pilot/passenger to see the ground crew watching anxiously along 😬😅

  • @edutaimentcartoys
    @edutaimentcartoys 12 днів тому +1

    nice plane spotting video ... extreme but beautiful airport

  • @space1commander
    @space1commander 2 роки тому +32

    Very cool and very brave Crew.

  • @mukundkulkarni6562
    @mukundkulkarni6562 7 місяців тому +10

    Air port is looking like as a Bus stand . Beautiful

    • @michelsilva4141
      @michelsilva4141 3 місяці тому

      Sim um ponto de ônibus 🚍 aéreo 😊

  • @zsuzsannafekete8431
    @zsuzsannafekete8431 Рік тому +14

    Very beautiful LUKLA AIRPORT !🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷❤🌷

  • @andtewlonsdale8047
    @andtewlonsdale8047 2 роки тому +3

    Was there last Xmas... Cold and snowy...that first day to namche a good loosener

  • @hamannshaikh7398
    @hamannshaikh7398 2 роки тому +11

    Twin Otter was the loudest with cool engine sound 🤘🏻

  • @Thomas1980
    @Thomas1980 Рік тому +4

    Super nice Video! I like it!!! Thumbs Up!!! 😀👍💙❤💚

  • @HELSINKIspotting
    @HELSINKIspotting 8 місяців тому +2

    Nice 👌
    Thanks for sharing 👌

  • @nishamagar635
    @nishamagar635 2 роки тому +15

    wow beautiful place

  • @bernardanderson3758
    @bernardanderson3758 2 роки тому +24

    Mountain flying in this area is beautiful but challenging when the weather conditions change

  • @patrickols
    @patrickols 2 роки тому +8

    It’s just as busy as Chicago O’Hare

  • @QueenDaenerysTargaryen
    @QueenDaenerysTargaryen Рік тому +5

    Impressive and amazing

  • @fieeedahusssain8407
    @fieeedahusssain8407 2 місяці тому +1

    Nepal is beautiful country ❤ from 🇵🇰

  • @IvanDominguezCatalan-fg9gj
    @IvanDominguezCatalan-fg9gj Рік тому +9

    Emocionante y adrenalina, esta muy peqieño ese aetopuerto, muy bonita vista que pais es ahí?
    Saludos desde mi bello México

  • @RyRyWags
    @RyRyWags 2 роки тому +10

    Love the video! Good job!

  • @bonicastellanos3412
    @bonicastellanos3412 10 місяців тому +4

    Sorprendente, extraordinario. Excelente.

  • @davidhall8874
    @davidhall8874 Рік тому +2

    Look at the bright side, at least you don't have long taxi ways!

  • @louieluis8840
    @louieluis8840 Рік тому +5

    Lucky to have an airpot. In indonesia only a narrow dirt road on top of the mountains 200 feet long

    • @mountainmate
      @mountainmate  Рік тому

      In our country, we have many airports which are more than airplanes we have.

    • @ZaenalAbidin-xm4pd
      @ZaenalAbidin-xm4pd Рік тому

      Airport at the top the mountain? You mean in Papua Province, Indonesia?

    • @captainmotorsickle5900
      @captainmotorsickle5900 Рік тому

      200 feet is an exaggeration. Even 200 metre's doesn't really exist (In some cases it does). This is coming from someone with extensive Papua experience.

  • @hans-peterstiegler4576
    @hans-peterstiegler4576 Рік тому +2

    Did this three times so far , looking forward next time

  • @SarahDigsHockey
    @SarahDigsHockey Рік тому +2

    Impressive and beautiful.

  • @anonymous6817
    @anonymous6817 7 місяців тому +3

    One of my favorite airports

  • @praditbhattarai666
    @praditbhattarai666 2 роки тому +6

    3:21 is that old Heli pad location transferred down due to 3 year back incident ??

    • @Teri_Berk
      @Teri_Berk 2 роки тому +1

      Yep. They made a specially armoured concrete heli pad about 20 meters down the previous one. It may be a safer structure but the concrete looks bad.

  • @kendallevans4079
    @kendallevans4079 Рік тому +15

    Underwear sales must be strong in the gift shop there.

  • @chriswenlock2369
    @chriswenlock2369 8 місяців тому +1

    Not as bad as Kundiawa in PNG highlands. That strip will catch your attention

  • @tm502010
    @tm502010 Рік тому +13

    That first take off didn’t get airborne until just about every bit of runway was used up! This place allows no room for error. What’s the length of the runway?

    • @mountainmate
      @mountainmate  Рік тому +4

      The runway is 527 m long.

    • @HariyDrumroll
      @HariyDrumroll Рік тому +12

      They paid to use the runway, they're going to use every bit of the damn runway!

    • @ragheadand420roll
      @ragheadand420roll Рік тому +1

      Runway 06 / 24
      Dimensions: 527 x 29.9m 1729' x 98'ft
      Surface: Asphalt
      Markings: Precision approach
      Runway 06 [A] Runway 24 [B]
      Heading: 058°MH 059°TH 238°MH 239°TH
      Lat:
      Lng: 27° 41' 8.38"N
      86° 43' 38.5"E 27° 41' 16.48"N
      86° 43' 54.25"E
      Obstacles: 06 only for landing 24 only for takeoff

    • @petergudden
      @petergudden Рік тому

      Whether you rotate or not hardly seems to make a difference, you will go flying anyway.

  • @brazdaselva
    @brazdaselva Рік тому +1

    Ola bom dia amigo su do Brasil queria saber de onde você é esse aeroporto gosto muito de ver seus vídeos ok abraço

  • @Rocky_Intertidal
    @Rocky_Intertidal 7 місяців тому +1

    In MSFS 2020, I love to take off from here in my TBM-930, climb out and buzz the peak of Mt. Everest.

  • @Peterdom393
    @Peterdom393 Місяць тому +1

    Lukla es un lugar maravilloso y hermoso. un paisaje de montanas fenomenal.👍👍👍👍👍💜💙💚

  • @geoprancer
    @geoprancer Рік тому +2

    Lukla is actually the name of the town, it’s Tenzing-Hillary Airport

    • @mountainmate
      @mountainmate  Рік тому

      Yes, now known as Tenzing-Hillary Airport

  • @rizurai
    @rizurai 2 місяці тому +1

    Super Nice video 😍

  • @petergudden
    @petergudden Рік тому +4

    Disregarding the taxi-lines is compulsory?

  • @doodleydoo
    @doodleydoo Рік тому +4

    Interesting City.

  • @asmziauddinahmed1764
    @asmziauddinahmed1764 4 місяці тому +4

    The pilots of this area are so skilled that they use their planes like toys!

  • @cracknoir8397
    @cracknoir8397 Рік тому +1

    Geez that would be a hairy ride Hehe

  • @sizzlechest6070
    @sizzlechest6070 Рік тому +77

    No one follows the taxi lines on the ramp.

    • @_sierra_kilo
      @_sierra_kilo Рік тому +16

      Why even follow in such a small ramp like this

    • @leadsolo2751
      @leadsolo2751 11 місяців тому +12

      That's the last thing they're bothered abt after a ball crunching landing 😮

    • @Pilot_Mugen
      @Pilot_Mugen 6 місяців тому +3

      Yes it's just embarrassing for aviators 🤦🏻

    • @ohnezuckerohnefett
      @ohnezuckerohnefett 3 місяці тому +1

      That's for Airbus only 😅

    • @bikesbees9392
      @bikesbees9392 3 місяці тому

      @@Pilot_Mugenwhat’s you point?

  • @flywithsandman
    @flywithsandman 11 місяців тому +2

    love this Airport!!

  • @2MinutesAviation
    @2MinutesAviation 9 місяців тому +1

    So cool! Would it be ok to feature clips in one of our future videos please? full credit and links to you :)

  • @titapalhano5811
    @titapalhano5811 3 дні тому +1

    GRANDES PILOTOS ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @スーさん-c1h
    @スーさん-c1h Рік тому +4

    1:40 What was the purpose of the second plane that landed?

    • @ZK-APA
      @ZK-APA Рік тому +1

      Passenger aircraft, just of a different airline

  • @davem8836
    @davem8836 Рік тому +1

    Release brakes, V1, steady climb, gear up.

  • @RandyBoBandy.
    @RandyBoBandy. 8 місяців тому +1

    How did they get the asphalt and rollers and pavers and heavy equipment to build the runway to the site?

  • @vidnovakkralj9827
    @vidnovakkralj9827 Рік тому +1

    Baš dobro izgleda...i can hear Croatian people😀

  • @bernardanderson3758
    @bernardanderson3758 2 роки тому +18

    The Twin Otter is the plane I would have to operate out of this airport

    • @caribbaviator7058
      @caribbaviator7058 Рік тому +4

      The Twin Otter has to be one of the most versatile passenger aircraft in the world. Operates comfortably out of SABA, worlds shortest commercial rwy and airports like Bara Scotland's Beach airport.

    • @TRPGpilot
      @TRPGpilot Рік тому

      @@caribbaviator7058 Yet deemed not suitable to operate out of TRPG with a commercially viable payload, restricted about 6 to 10 passengers max on a 600 metre runway.

  • @mitatalahatu123
    @mitatalahatu123 6 місяців тому +1

    The blue and red color is my favorite aircraft

  • @manuelrubare3478
    @manuelrubare3478 2 місяці тому +1

    Amazing!

  • @hjanepal
    @hjanepal 10 місяців тому +1

    What a smooth landing

  • @zapfanzapfan
    @zapfanzapfan 3 місяці тому +3

    No aborted takeoffs, no go arounds for second landing attempts. This makes landing on aircraft carriers look easy.

    • @mountainmate
      @mountainmate  3 місяці тому +1

      No no

    • @zombieapocalypse3837
      @zombieapocalypse3837 2 місяці тому +2

      I think aircraft carriers have runways that pitch up and down and side to side depending on the ocean's temperament, plus they are much shorter and require cable arrestors to stop.

  • @valeramaga5453
    @valeramaga5453 Рік тому +2

    Большой и очень жирный лайк из Молдовы.

  • @Aviatorspot
    @Aviatorspot Рік тому +1

    Amazing video. Flight time from Kathmandu to Lukla? Subbed. Taken from a hilltop or hotel?

  • @lucianogomes3241
    @lucianogomes3241 15 днів тому +1

    Que pista perigosa, tem casas construídas muito perto de sua lateral.

  • @andremendesdearaujomende-hk5lt

    Parabéns pelo canal sou daqui do Brasil

  • @ГенадийГригорьевич-ю8м

    Элка простая УВП бортовой номер АNO, я семь лет отлетал на такой же элке с бортовым АNO.

  • @CharlesHarpolek4vud
    @CharlesHarpolek4vud Рік тому +1

    Just get on a Twin Otter and learn to relax. In the ranks of dangerous there's runway makes the one at Paro Bhouton a marshmallow landing an easy one.

  • @geoffreylee5199
    @geoffreylee5199 10 місяців тому +2

    If the aeroplanes turn right, they are headed to Everest.

  • @stefanusse3839
    @stefanusse3839 Місяць тому +1

    Amazing

  • @johnmbugua5690
    @johnmbugua5690 Рік тому +5

    What did the second plane land to do because it didn't offload or load anything 😂😂

  • @josecarlos-rl8wn
    @josecarlos-rl8wn 2 роки тому +4

    vou ir ae passear um dia amigos

  • @1943L
    @1943L 8 місяців тому +2

    Why did the second plane land? Did I miss something?

    • @h.n.5884
      @h.n.5884 7 місяців тому +1

      I think it's a Pilot who learn the flying on this airport you need a licsens for Luka...

  • @tonystark-ey4hm
    @tonystark-ey4hm Рік тому +1

    Awesome

  • @morrisuddin3634
    @morrisuddin3634 Рік тому +1

    one of the most dangerous/challenging airports in asia

  • @nelsonkotinha6730
    @nelsonkotinha6730 Рік тому +1

    Top os voo top as paisagem

  • @chrisbynum4940
    @chrisbynum4940 Рік тому +7

    I wonder if this airport is more difficult than Gustaf III on Saint Barthélemy in the Caribbean? They both look like they would be a lot of fun to fly to.

    • @stonebear
      @stonebear Рік тому +3

      St. Bart's, if you take the downhill approach, at least has the possibility of a go-around. Uphill, or into Lukla, past a certain point you're going to hit *something*. You hope it's the touchdown zone, with your wheels.
      Not sure that's my idea of fun. Aspen, on the other hand... :)

    • @chrisbynum4940
      @chrisbynum4940 Рік тому +1

      @@stonebear I'm not a pilot so I would just be along for the ride. I probably wouldn't realize something had gone wrong unless there was the sound of metal being crushed! It would be fun and games until then.

  • @lindavid1975
    @lindavid1975 Рік тому +1

    Can they not follow the yellow arrows or something?

  • @tin2009tin
    @tin2009tin 19 днів тому +1

    Twin Otter is beautiful

  • @paulparedes6262
    @paulparedes6262 Місяць тому +1

    It’s funny how the crew waits to see if the plane made the take off!

  • @WildHorseProductions
    @WildHorseProductions 9 днів тому +1

    What i dont understand. Is how such a small plane can handle the weight of the massive balls of the pilot?

  • @JohnDoe-iq5xv
    @JohnDoe-iq5xv Місяць тому +1

    Second airplane: I am surprised, that they use L-410. Must be moded, because I am more than sure, that it was not originally intended for this kind of use...

  • @SunilRaika-qh5hi
    @SunilRaika-qh5hi Рік тому +2

    Yo airport lai kina sucharu ma laye ko holan khatara ho ki yo airport Bali khane Airport ho ke yo ta

  • @bernardanderson3758
    @bernardanderson3758 2 роки тому +5

    You better be on your game plan briefing yourself before everything and be ready for it and know what if you loose a engine on takeoff or landing and the upslope runway down hill give you more ground and airspeed to getting airborne

  • @manbahadurgurung6322
    @manbahadurgurung6322 Рік тому +2

    जति पटक पनि युटुब फेसबुक बिगारे र के पायो मेरो पायो

  • @eriscarmodossantosdefranca5528
    @eriscarmodossantosdefranca5528 9 місяців тому +1

    Onde fica esse aeroporto

  • @victorinomarinheiro876
    @victorinomarinheiro876 Рік тому +10

    Belíssima e pitorestica cidadezinha, muito aconchegante. Gostaria de saber qual altitude se encontra também se é rota para o Evereste. De Santa Catarina BR. Abraço.

    • @bertvdlast
      @bertvdlast Рік тому +3

      The altitude is 2.850 mtr and it is a starting point to the Mount Everest base camp. It is also considered as one of the most dangerous airports in the world.

    • @victorinomarinheiro876
      @victorinomarinheiro876 Рік тому +1

      @@bertvdlast tanks my friend.

    • @Palmeira13
      @Palmeira13 Рік тому

      Não pensei enconttar Br aq kk

    • @giordanosalustianobatista2556
      @giordanosalustianobatista2556 10 місяців тому

      opa
      @@Palmeira13

  • @ghostriderr2009
    @ghostriderr2009 2 роки тому +4

    They need catapults like those in aircraft carriers.

  • @ammarbist-c9n
    @ammarbist-c9n 2 роки тому +2

    wonderful place🙏💘💘🌹🙏💘💘💘💘🙏

  • @hefr
    @hefr 2 роки тому +13

    02:42 Л-410УВП-Э20 Summit Air (ex Goma Air). Предположительно самолёт заложен в 1994, но достроен только в 2010 году, и заводской изменён с 942733 на 102733 (или 2733).

    • @tomastuma214
      @tomastuma214 Рік тому

      Have you more informations about it? Let Kunovice build 189ea LET L-410UVP-E20, so it is unlikely they "found" fuselage from 1994.

  • @jairosarriamora9999
    @jairosarriamora9999 9 місяців тому +1

    Muy interesante genial

  • @ramazanzuberi7956
    @ramazanzuberi7956 Місяць тому +1

    Breathtaking!!!

  • @doxielain2231
    @doxielain2231 Рік тому +1

    Whenever I'm there there is always a crashed carcass of an aircraft on the side.

  • @ROLL1CORNE
    @ROLL1CORNE 5 місяців тому +1

    Bro the hardest is the paro airport at 🇧🇹 😅😅😅

  • @sblack48
    @sblack48 Рік тому +2

    Anyone know what type of aircraft the red white and blue one is? Registration 9N-AND?

  • @lifesoframadhangaming7364
    @lifesoframadhangaming7364 2 роки тому +3

    I done this many Times in FSX🗿

  • @MrTonmeister
    @MrTonmeister 11 місяців тому +3

    Only the best pilots!

  • @maverickmaverick6124
    @maverickmaverick6124 Рік тому +4

    Why not using 10 or 18 seater big passenger helicopters instead of small airplane. Big helicopters is safe small runways and carry same load as compare to small planes

    • @mountainmate
      @mountainmate  Рік тому +7

      I think the cost is more expensive in helicopter

    • @davidsheriff8989
      @davidsheriff8989 Рік тому +1

      @@mountainmate correct as require more maintenance on rotor bearings

    • @masterchef1174
      @masterchef1174 Рік тому +2

      Helicopters cannot glide if their engine fails. They are also significantly more complicated than fixed-wing aircraft, meaning a failure of any kind is more likely with them. This airport is also at a very high altitude, and helicopters have more difficulty getting enough lift there, which leads to more instability. It's very easy to lose a lot of altitude very suddenly, but difficult and slow to increase altitude. Helicopters can certainly be used, in fact they are used at this airport, but fixed-wing aircraft are objectively safer and more reliable here.

  • @Nlangkirby135
    @Nlangkirby135 2 роки тому +1

    I wonder how the cancelled Evektor Ev55 would handle this airport...

  • @captainpull2439
    @captainpull2439 Рік тому +5

    Astronomical stunning video 👌👌👌….. I do fly flight infinite using Embraer 170LR in & out this amazing Lukla airport sitting on 9,337 ft above sea level…. Once you’ve reached 20,000 ft in the air after takeoff you’ll experience filthy turbulence through dense fog and that’s when I let autopilot kick in but when it comes to landing there are no waypoints you’ll have to use your instruments attentively & pray you won’t screw up🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 imagine those pilots doing this in real life approaching Lukla 💪💪💪…. I salute & gave you all brave & women much deserved standing ovation 👌

  • @prabindev4018
    @prabindev4018 Рік тому +1

    lukla airport is in nepal

  • @mustang19ms
    @mustang19ms 3 місяці тому +1

    what kind of planes are those?

  • @jltgp6221
    @jltgp6221 5 місяців тому +6

    ATC: How much of the runway will you be using?
    Pilot: Yes

  • @iwonapiesto6340
    @iwonapiesto6340 4 місяці тому +1

    Bravo

  • @sharmisthamoharana143
    @sharmisthamoharana143 Рік тому +9

    This video is captured on 14th October 2022... This is my daughter's birthday...

    • @sabinetae
      @sabinetae Місяць тому

      And my brother's too 😅

  • @ingenear
    @ingenear Рік тому +1

    Is it really, statistically, the most dangerous airport (accidents/casualties in relation to passengers/flights) or 'just' the most difficult? Just asking for a friend .... thanks!

  • @mario8701
    @mario8701 Рік тому

    I would be scared of just to say. You're clear for take off.

  • @김레온-s3y
    @김레온-s3y Рік тому +1

    영상을 대충 보면서 저는 이 비행기가 소형 rc 모형이 아닌가 의심했습니다.

  • @captaindodo4542
    @captaindodo4542 Рік тому +1

    Ini kalau cuaca hujan udah gak ada yg berani landing...

  • @thelimatheou
    @thelimatheou Рік тому +2

    PNG - "Hold my beer"

  • @cegp9942
    @cegp9942 Рік тому +1

    Жесть, конечно, вот так нестись в пропасть навстречу судьбе. )))