Lukla airport
Lukla, a small mountain airstrip and one of the highest airports in the world, serves as the thrilling and challenging gateway to the Everest region.
| Name: | Lukla airport |
| Country / District: | Nepal , Solukhumbu |
| Full Address: | Solukhumbu |
| Altitude: | 2845 meters |
| Special Attraction: | challenging and thrilling landing experience, serving as an iconic landmark for adventurers and mountaineers, offering cultural immersion, breathtaking mountain views, and serving as the entry point or gateway to the renowned Everest region trek. |
Known as Tenzing Hillary airport is a small and highly renowned airport located in the town of Lukla. It is one of the world’s most challenging and thrilling airport due to its short runway, steep gradient and difficult terrain. This airport serves as the primary gateway for trekkers and climbers heading to the Everest region, as it is the closest airport to Mount Everest.
