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Paro International Airport Approach

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    April 8, 2024

    The approach to Paro International Airport is spectacular. Planes can probably only land in the Paro Valley at an altitude of 2,200 meters when visibility is good. On the last 10-20 km, the pilots descend following the course of the ‘Paro Chhu’ upstream. It is breathtaking how the plane follows the bends of the river and finally lands on the relatively short 2,000 meter runway in front of the small town of Paro. Experts consider the airport to be one of the world's greatest challenges for jet pilots.
    atlasobscura.com/places/paro-airport

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      February 5, 2025

      One of the most breathtaking landing approaches in the world, the route from Kathmandu is particularly worthwhile, where you should sit on the left with a view of the mountains.

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