WORLD'S MOST DANGEROUS AIRPORT! Flying to Lukla, Nepal!

I took a flight to the world's most dangerous airport - Lukla, Nepal, to find out exactly what makes it the most dangerous airport in the world!

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[natashalimbu]

Hi Noel, I was the flight attendant on your flight back from Lukla to Kathmandu here. It's so interesting to see our daily operation from a passenger's perspective. Love the video, keep them coming and hope to see you again soon!

[Aviation]

You know its dangerous when they measure their crashes in months and not years lol, great video mate!

[donaldparlettjr]

These guys are real pilots as there is NO room for errors. You have one shot at this so if the approach doesn't look right early then get out for another shot.

[dubbid]

I flew to Lukla December 1989 when the runway was gravel. There were several wrecks either side which was a bit unnerving. Upon returning from the treck to Everest it had snowed for several days and flights were cancelled. About 20 of us charted a military style helicopter to get us out. The pilot took the chopper to the end of the runway and hovered over the edge. Without telling us he dropped down until we were beneath the clouds. Once he had vision he could fly back to Kathmandu. A scary but definitely exciting experience.

[ace]

Please listen as we describe the safety features on this aircraft. Once we have landed you will find the spare pants dispenser on the underside of the seat in case you have had a self-accident during the approach.

[imanuelcaushi]

I honestly have the utmost respect for the pilots and crew operating these flights multiple times a day. They are incredibly skilled and often do not get the credit they deserve, but are just given the title "banned from flying in the EU". I am certain many EU pilots would not know how to approach or land at Lukla!


On another note, I managed to download Pouch just as you said How easy was that?! Does it count? 😂

[pyarepiyush]

"You just turn up and you hope for the best" - the best summary of how things are done in Nepal

[leightondavies]

We flew into Lukla on a Twin Otter - our Sherpa guide said they are slower than the Dornier but much safer 😱😱
There was total silence as we approached then a huge cheer when we landed !!👍👍

[AristoCat]

I love how your channel is evolving. You are becoming more than just another flight reporter and follow the format that others follow. I hope you continue with success and great work!

[tripprogers]

Don't know how I missed this video for nearly a year..but check this out: For many people who have stayed in that freezing cold hotel, on their way to Everest, that room is the warmest and most comfortable place those hundreds of adventurers would experience for weeks if not months

[AlonsoRules]

"there hasn't been a crash since April"

[LauraK]

Videos like this one, to me, are one of the best things about YouTube. I would absolutely love to visit Lukla and that part of the world, to actually see and stand on the Himalayas...but realistically, I'll never get the chance. You did exactly what I'd want to do, which is just to take it all in. Beautiful video. Thank you for this.

[michaelkitchin]

Man, I love how knackered that domestic terminal looks.

[landinsongs]

Great episode. First video I've seen from a stroll around the runway. A nepalese pilot once said "In Nepal we don't fly in clouds, because in Nepal there are rocks in them" ;-)

[THEMilkSHAIKH]

17:53 Taking down the nationalities of passengers in case the plane goes down...

[nycflyertravel]

Great profile on the Lukla airport! If transiting through there is scary now I can’t imagine what it must have been like when the runway wasn’t paved!

[Y-MSBAviation]

2:53 interesting how the 3rd ATR in the back registered 9N-ANC is the same one that Crashed in January of this year, killing everyone on board (Yeti Airlines Flight 691)

[ameliawarren]

I get so excited when I get a notification saying “Noel Phillips has posted a video” you’re never full of the same stuff you always mix it up it keeps the channel entertaining, love it 🙌

[Mike-vsdv]

I'm really glad i found your channel. I enjoy these a lot.

[neilpountney]

What a wonderful experience Noel. That will be with you for ever. Great Video too. Congratulations