Only 50 Pilots Are Qualified To Land At This Challenging Airport
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Only a select group of 50 jet jockeys worldwide possess the skill to master the demanding manoeuvres needed to land at Paro.
Nestled between towering Himalayan peaks and residential areas, Paro International Airport in Bhutan is one of the world's most notorious airstrips. Its treacherous approach, requiring pilots to navigate between 18,000-foot mountains, has earned a reputation for its extreme challenges. Watch this skilled pilot maneuver between mountains to land the Airbus A319-100 at one of the most dangerous airports in the world, Paro Airport, Bhutan. pic.twitter.com/JjqeDFpFTH
Only a select group of 50 jet jockeys worldwide possess the skill to master the demanding manoeuvres needed to land at Paro. The small, 7,431-foot-long runway, accessible only to smaller aircraft, necessitates specialized training and the ability to land without radar guidance. Even a minor miscalculation could result in a plane crashing into a nearby home.
Category C qualified pilots who can successfully land at Paro are celebrated as aviation daredevils, earning a reputation akin to the legendary Maverick from "Top Gun."
