Address & Contact

Contact Information:

Telefonnummer: +977 981 5946280

Street address:
Lukla Airport
Chaurikharka V.D.C. 56010
Nepal

GPS Coordinates:
Longitude: 86,730°
Latitude: 27,687°

Summary

Lukla Airport is a small airport in Nepal, serving the region of Lukla.

Facts:
Airport size: small airport
Serving area: Lukla
Longest runway: 0 (ft)

Codes:
IATA: LUA, ICAO: VNLK

Flight information:
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About the airport

Lukla Airport, with the IATA code LUA and the ICAO code VNLK, is a small but vital airport located in the Solukhumbu district of Nepal. Situated at an elevation of 2,845 meters (9,334 feet), it serves as the gateway to the renowned Everest region, making it an essential stop for trekkers and mountaineers.

Despite its modest size, Lukla Airport is known for its challenging and thrilling approach. The runway is just 527 meters (1,729 feet) long and has a significant slope, making it one of the most dangerous airports in the world. However, it is also one of the most scenic, offering breathtaking views of the Himalayas.

The airport operates daily flights connecting Lukla with Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. These flights are primarily served by small aircraft, such as Twin Otters, due to the airport's short runway. It is important to note that flights are weather-dependent, and delays or cancellations can occur, especially during adverse conditions.

Lukla Airport is the starting point for treks to Everest Base Camp and other popular destinations in the Everest region. It is advisable to plan your trip well in advance, ensuring you have the necessary permits and accommodations booked.

Videos from the area of the airport

Lukla airport airstrip Nepal.

Published: May 04, 2013
Length: 21:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TheTheGuinness

Lukla airport airstrip Nepal. And some view of Lukla village.

Lukla Airport, Nepal. January 2014

Published: January 17, 2014
Length: 00:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Roch Hanmore

Landing to Lukla airport Nepal. Yeti Airlines, twin otter. This flight is always scary!

Published: May 04, 2013
Length: 00:20 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: TheTheGuinness

Landing to Lukla airport Nepal. Yeti Airlines, twin otter. This flight is always scary! Just google "wiki Tenzing-Hillary Airport" and see yourself. Its really dangerous flight, no joke.

The world's craziest Lukla airport - aircraft take-off

Published: May 24, 2010
Length: 38:32 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Sergey Ilyukhin

Mountain airport at 2800m.

Lukla airport Nepal helicopter liftoff.

Published: June 23, 2013
Length: 49:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TheTheGuinness

Lukla airport Nepal helicopter liftoff. Old Russian helicopter Mil Mi-8. They were waiting one week to takeoff because bad weather in Lukla. Then they decide to takeoff even any other plane...

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