NEWSSep 25, 2024The Top 5 Shortest Airport Runways in the WorldHow long do you think an airport runway is? It's hard to tell, because we've probably never seen or experienced the full length of a runway in-depth. Before writing this article, I thought the typical runway for a major international airport would be around 10,000 feet (1.8 miles or 3 kilometers).Read More →
INFORMATIONALSep 04, 2024The Most Dangerous Airport in the World: Nepal’s Lukla AirportIf you are an aviation enthusiast, you would've definitely heard about Lukla Airport, infamous for being the world's most dangerous airport. Today we will take a closer look at why Lukla Airport, officially known as Tenzing-Hillary Airport, is considered so dangerous, and some incidents that happened there.Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 30, 2023Why This Airport in Nepal is the World's Most DangerousTenzing-Hillary Airport (LUA) in Lukla, Nepal, is known for being the closest airport to the world's tallest mountain: Mount Everest. Although flights between Kathmandu and Lukla cover a short distance, the climate means that flights can only happen during the day in good weather. Unpredictable weather in the form of high winds, snow, and foggy conditions regularly forces the delay or cancellation of flights. Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 20, 2023The World's 4 Most Challenging Airports for PilotsAviation is safer than ever these days, but some airports are so extreme that they cause even the most skilled pilots to become uneasy. This article will break down some of the world's most extreme airports. Read More →
