World's Most Extreme Plane Landing and Takeoff - Paro Airport
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
- Join me for some of the World's Most Extreme plane spotting action from Paro Airport, Bhutan. Watch how plane dive over the mountains and maneuvering to land and takeoff in Paro, Bhutan.
Paro Airport is situated in the Paro Valley between many tall mountains at 7,400 ft above sea level. Getting in and out of Paro on a plane is one of the most exciting ride out there. Currently there are 2 airlines serve Paro; Royal Bhutan Airlines (Druk Air) with A319 and ATR-72 and Bhutan Airlines (Tashi Air) with A319.
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Following on from our recent video detailing our awesome flight from Kathmandu airport to Paro airport, which you can see here: • The World's Most Dange... , join us for an extended plane spotting session at Paro airport in Bhutan from three unique viewing points in the breath-taking natural beauty of the hills and snow capped mountains surrounding the airport.
Paro airport is only served by two airlines - Royal Bhutan airlines, also known as Druk Air, and Bhutan airlines, also known as Tashi air. However, on the day of our plane spotting there is no shortage of action as ten separate landings and take offs are scheduled to and from the challenging and secluded airport.
We start very early so as not to miss any plane spotting action, at 6:30 AM, with our first scheduled sighting of an aeroplane being an arrival from Bangkok.
Particular highlights of the plane spotting session at Paro airport include views of the wonderfully curved take off trajectories of the aeroplanes, as they take immediate action to steer well clear of the dangerous hills and mountains which surround the airport which make landing there and taking off so difficult. We also see aeroplanes making use of the special turning points built in to the ends of the single runway at Paro airport, which is 6,445 feet long.
The hills next to the airport provide a lot of different stations for plane spotting. On our third and final view, we take up a special position directly opposite one of the ends of the runway and enjoy unparalleled, head on views of the backs and fronts of Royal Bhutan Airlines’ and Bhutan Airlines’ planes.
When plane spotting at Paro airport, you have to be patient, as there can be very large time delays between planes arriving or taking off and there is the added challenge of never quite knowing which side of the runway an aeroplane might use, but we’re all equipped to rise to this immense plane spotting challenge at one of the world’s most extreme airports for plane landings and take offs.
Paro Airport started life in 1968 when it was constructed by the Indian Border Roads Organisation as an air-strip intended for use by the Indian army for helicopter flying, on behalf of the Bhutan government. Bhutan’s first airline, Druk Air, was launched in 1981 and made use of the airport thereafter. Druk Air had its first scheduled, commercial flight from Paro in early 1983.
Back then, when Druk Air first started its commercial flights, Paro airport consisted just of the runway, an air traffic control building with just two rooms and a departure lounge. Druk Air had to maintain and operate the airport’s infrastructure prior to Bhutan’s Department of Civil Aviation being established in 1986.
It was in 1990 that the runway at Paro airport was lengthened by almost 2000 feet to its current length and strengthened to be able to cope with heavier aircraft. A hangar was also constructed at this time and a terminal building followed in 1999.
From humble beginnings, Paro Airport has risen to be Bhutan’s sole and well-run international airport and is a favourite with aviation enthusiasts all over the world for its unique geography, extreme hazards, dangers and challenges and its unique plane spotting opportunities amongst some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.
What did you think of what you saw? Don’t forget to leave a comment and, as always, thanks for watching.
I want to specially thank video editor and youtuber vjshifty ua-cam.com/users/vjshifty for helping me adding the cool graphics in this video to make it better for viewing. This friday, expect an amazing departure video out of Paro, Bhutan to Kathmandu, Nepal (another challenging airport)
Great job Sam.. excellent editing, excellent captures,such a picturesque location and surroundings,these are(pilots) such skilled aviators ..as someone from the same fraternity can understand how much skill is needed for navigating around such terrains...
Second comment! (Don’t know what else to say I’ll edit this comment later after I fully watch the vid)
Sam - you are the best!
Following your photos from the Airliners days ... and now this. Just awesome!
Especially enjoyed your recent visit to Bangladesh ... great exposure for Biman
Do a flight with swissair and its a220 or c series because i went to italy with one and it was amazing, it was the fully colour painted one 😁
Great Vid! Btw i think Druk air operates the ATR 42 nor the 72. According to sources
Haven’t been home (Bhutan) for two years but I’m so happy watching this clip and seeing Paro valley. Thank you for the wonderful video ❤️
The airport terminal buildings look beautiful. Can’t wait to see your next video!
Such an amazing airport. Landing/takeoff routes are crazy. Seriously wonderful clips you've captured from various angles. Incredible!
One comment from NEPAL ... That is love for you
I am from Nepal too! LOL
@@redpeppergg then wel come for you
My upcoming Friday video will be a flight from Paro to Kathmandu, so you will love this one!
@@SamChui If you like extreme airport approaches you will love Lukla airport in Nepal !
@@SamChui thank you Sam
This is Vishu from kathmandu
What an enjoyable video! Maybe the best place for planespotting together with Lukla Nepal!
The way i see it is that..... Seems the pilots are just flying/playing kites because they are experts in flying an aircraft and been flying to this place for several times already..... A salute to these pilots!!! 👍👍👍👍👍🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
Great viedeo.
Wow, some perfect landing and takeoff by one of the most experienced pilots in the world
You keep on getting better and better with each video. Btw I love your humility.
Thank you for your kind comment, I am largely an aviation enthusiast!
very beautiful !!!!!!!!!!! from Japan
hi friend, this video is fabulous, thanks for sharing.
Very interesting livery on those two airlines.
Five star coverage
As a pilot, I think this would be a lot of fun to fly....bankin and yankin!😎😎😎😎
What a beautiful vantage point to view planes landing and taking off.
Thank you Sam for visiting Bhutan and presenting extremely well documented experiences of your journey to the world. Hope you had awesome stay in Bhutan. Hope to see you again
Saba, St. Barthelemy, Courchevel, and Lukla should be your next destinations if you're looking for extreme landings
Avery The Cuban-American. Add Queenstown NZ to that list .
He already went to Lukla
I never ever had imagined so much traffic at this Airport. This is so cool. Thanks for these 2 videos. Love from Germany
Looks like a compilation of the smoothest landings!!
Great stuff, what an amazing airport. The pilots make it look easy but you can see how difficult such approaches are by how mountainous the surrounding area is.
Fantastic job from the pilots
Wow!!! Daang!!!
Second great Paro scenery. I loved it.
Public comments. Very nice 👍 amazing thinks for sharing your wonderful video.i love watching plains
I'm slowly getting interested in Plane Spotting with your UA-cam channel. Was always fascinated by different kind of airplanes. It is really great that you were on a Concorde!!
Birds chirping, planes, hills, nice weather
What more do you want
A great video Sam. Stunning takeoffs and landings. Thank you for bringing these sights to us. A great way to end my day. Thank you my friend.
9:43 Helicopter perfectly lined up, what an epic shot !
Perfect takeoff shot captured.
Beautiful location for sure!
Ok, my friend, I am convinced I need to visit Bhutan very soon, yes it won't be cheap that to as a single person, but it is sure will be worth it if I don't do it now I will keep dreaming only.
Thanks again Sam, for a pilot that was a real treat!
Breath taking views.
Awesome. Sometimes while planespotting one forgets how damned fast these hunks of metals are going. Having the hills and homes all around and so close gives one some perspective.
Sam Chui is the best thing that ever happened to UA-cam! You just keep motivating me.
Thank you!!!
Naija boy, keep grinding
Sam this is amazing thanks for the great content!!😃😃😃😁✌️
Lost for words, truly mesmerized by the landscape, your video inspired me to emulate the Paro approach in my simulator.
Thank you very much Sam! In the midst of the devil's pandemic, this amazing and great achievement of man capacity is a breath of air that caresses the soul
Dear SAM special thanks for such a beautiful coverage of my favourite PARO .....loved viewing PARO episodes.....BRAVO
4:21 incredible take-off with an instant right turn after leaving the ground. Furthermore, I really enjoyed this beautiful video, Sam!!
Wonderful country to visit , longing to return again.
You are the luckiest man !!
Loved this video, amazing place to watch planes landing and taking off.
Very Well Done
Ciao
Been in Bhutan twice , it’s absolutely thrilling about paro airport take off and landing , so many mountains so close and deep down the valley a 6ft long runway is absolutely thrilling , while landing the mountains appear so close to the winglets ...perhaps the best video I have watched of take off and landing of paro airport .!; great work sam ...the 8.30 footage of atr Bhutan airlines landing is the best shot
Well done sir. This is one the world's most dangerous airports. I understand that that pilots must be trained to takeoff and land at this airport. Only pilots who have been so trained are therefore authorized to takeoff and land at this airport. Well done sir.
I’d say my No.1 Aviation Genius. Best Content, great views and edits. Has a simple explanation to everything that is complicated. Don’t have to search up every word to understand!
This guy should have gotten his Diamond Play Button MONTHS AGO.
This has become a top 10 spot I want to fly too now. Airport alone has me. My top 2 have been checked off and always a must go and I did an unexpected one trip before too but this top 10 now. Time to make it happen. Thank you Sam for the video.
Tx u for the fantastic video,..hardly any Boeing!!!
That is just crazy !
Oh this is super cool... Thank you very much giving us these kind of plane spotting!!!!!
Bhutan is really awesome. One of the smallest airport. And very calm.
6:30 That's unbelievable! A319 is perfect plane for this scenario. Maybe 757 if needed more passengers.
Pro pilots!
Excelentes imagens, pilotos capacitados e muito profissionais no que fazem.. parabéns pelo vídeo, com muita qualidade também...
Nice job Sam keep up the good work✈✈✈✈😊❤
Love this Airport ❤️🧡💛💙💚
Love from india♡
This is so relaxing, i dont know why..
Hi, Sam ! Another amazing video! Extreme takeoffs indeed! Wow!
Great beautiful video
Hi Sam, follow 左您兩年，今次第☝️次留comment, 真係好正🤩🤩🤩🤩
one of the best videos about landing and takeoff in Paro, congratulations beautiful documentary.
I am your big fan in bangladesh
I'm a big fan of you. Your videos have shown me so many luxury travel experiences that I can only dream of.
Thank you.
Another good video.
Great vision again Sam...lots of turns etc either landing or taking off!! Lovely views and another SC special...BTW are you climbing Everest as well on this trip ?? Looking forward to the flight over the mountains! Well done mate!
I hope one day look this beautiful airport by myself.
Sam chui , i am your most flying fan .....🙌🤘
Greetings from Uruguay!!!
Awesome love it ❤️
Wow..very beautiful country 🙂🙂
I want to visit the beautiful landlocked nation; Bhutan already!! Bhutan is indeed a very beautiful country. My ancestors lived there for centuries. By the way, I’m a Bhutanese Nepali American. 😎
Despite extreme conditions...there touchdowns are like butter....
Wow so really beautiful..👍👍👌👌
The chirping birds are such a nice bonus
Beautiful..
Damn you have to commend these pilots for this level of skill to even land and takeoff at this airport.
Thank you Sam for making such a beautiful UA-cam about aeroplane landing at Paro. I really enjoyed watching all your short videos clips and I follow up and get myself updated !!! Looking for more of such videos clips hereafter
Beautiful place...
Excellent video
I plan to visit Bhutan next year and will arrive via Bangkok
Good job Sam... Dis is my best spotting vid ever #paro❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍
simply a superb airport operated by sensational pilots
fantastic!!
Stunning well done. Fantastic shots and it makes you appreciate the skill of the pilots.
Amazing!!!!!
Very skilled pilots. Almost every flight lands right at the middle line.
Thanks Sam, I'm a fan from Belgium, Europe
Dangerous but beautiful place Sam I love your videos
Fantastic footage!
The landing at 8:32 is probably one of your best shots!
Glad you like it. There are many angles and possibilities there!
As always another great and superb video well done keep going like that...
beautiful! would live to visit someday...
Amazing
Amazing video 😍 thank you Sam ❤️
With all the plants body and you do and flying must go through a lot of ear plugs. Beautiful spotting for plans
The intro is on point
splendid video
Most awaited video sir🔥🔥🔥👏
Another great video Sam
Waiting for next video...
Love from Nepal...
Great job Sam !!! Thanks a lot for all your efforts. It's very informative and interesting.