Tenzing–Hillary Airport-LUA

Tenzing–Hillary Airport in Lukla, Nepal is one of the smaller airports located in Nepal. Located in the eastern region of the county, the airport was included as one of the most critical airports in the world for over 20 years in the History Channel list of 2010. LUA Airport is located in one of the most popular places on Earth, Luksa, which is the starting base of your journey to the top of Mount Everest. Daily flights are available between Lukla and Kathmandu seasonally during good weather.

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Built in 1964, Tenzing–Hillary Airport was originally planned to be built over farmlands, however, the airport was instead built in its current location near Mount Everest. The airport has an asphalt runway that is only accessible to small fixed-wing aircrafts as well as helicopters. Located 2,845 meters above sea level, the airport is mostly used for passenger flights as well as transporting cargo to Lukla and other nearby towns. Namche Bazar is one of the closest cities near the airport.

What to Do & Area Attractions

Everest Mountain Home in the Mt. Everest Base Camp is one of the best Tenzing–Hillary Airport hotels where you can embrace and experience the beauty of Nepal. It is located 2.8 kilometers from the airport. Khumbu Lodge & Restaurant is also a nice accommodation to check out near the airport.

Phaplu Airport (PPL) is the nearest airport to LUA Airport situated in the Village of Phaplu in the Solikhumbu District Province of Nepal.