Lukla is known as the most extreme and dangerous airport in the world. This is because the airport's only runway is only 460 meters long and ends in a 700-meter deep ravine. The runway is on a slope so that landing planes are slowed down and do not crash into the mountain behind them. In addition, the airport is located at an altitude of 2,859 meters and is affected by the extreme weather conditions that can occur here.
Still, Lukla Airport is a popular airport because it is the start of many trekking and expeditions in the area near Mount Everest. I also had to go. Despite the excitement I had beforehand for this flight, it was a breathtaking experience, culminating in the landing.
Mijn grootste hobby is buitenspelen. Al van jongs af aan schreef ik dit in de vriendenboekjes die ik van mijn klasgenootjes kreeg. Nog altijd is buitenspelen mijn grootste passie. Het gaat vandaag de dag er alleen iets anders aan toe dan voetballen in het park en tikkertje op het plein... Read more…