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Airport information, from map to hotels via aeronautical information. And the aeronautical weather for the pilots with current weather and short-term forecasts with METAR (METeorological Aerodrome Report, observation message of meteorological conditions for aviation) and TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast: short-term forecast message of meteorological conditions for aviation ). And other resources such as VAC (Visual Approach Chart) to prepare flights.

Lukla airport at Lukla (Nepal)

This airport is in an unusual configuration. It is part of private or dangerous airports.

Lukla Airport has a runway of approximately 500 meters with a 12 ° slope, making landings particularly difficult. The airport mainly serves Mount Everest base camp. Since 2001, the runway has been paved, which improves flight safety.

Lukla airport is located near Lukla, with Chaurikharka at 1mi↑, Lukla at 1mi↑, Chaunrikharka at 2mi↑, Solukhumbū at 5mi↑, Jubing at 7mi↑, Namche Bazar at 9mi↑, Jaro at 9mi↑, Dole at 10mi↑,

→ See also Northernmost airports in Nepal and Southernmost airports in Nepal

→ See also airports in Nepal

Hotels in Lukla airport

 

aerial view of Lukla airport

Airport code

Elevation : 2859 m = 9380ft

→ See also Highest airports in Nepal and Lowest airports in Nepal

Runways

→ See also Airports with Longest runways in Nepal

Coming to Lukla airport

Taxi : book on Taxi Booking

activities : book on Viator

Rent a car : book on Rentalcars

By train : book on Trip.com

By plane :

weather : sky clear at Chaurikharka

ciel dégagé
32°F
32 ↗ 46°F

wind ↑ 13mph

Aviation weather for Lukla airport VNLK LUA

No METAR for Lukla airport

but aviation weather is available at Tribhuvan International airport (VNKT) at 84mi↑

No TAF for Lukla airport

but aviation weather is available at Tribhuvan International airport (VNKT) at 84mi↑

VAC for Lukla airport VNLK LUA

The Visual Approach Chart (VAC Visual Approach Chart) is provided without any guarantee of its timeliness. The pilot is the only person responsible for the verification of its validity before using it operationally to prepare a flight or to use it during its navigation.

NOTAM for Lukla airport

See NOTAMs

Around Lukla airport at Lukla (Nepal)

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nearest airports to Lukla airport at Lukla (Nepal)

→ See also Former airports in Nepal

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