Xtreme Airports - Volume 4

Before conquering Everest, you must conquer Lukla, Nepal's only viable starting point for an expedition to Mount Everest. But before starting the dangerous climb, one faces a landing that thrills and terrifies in equal measure. Voted the world's most extreme airport, its approach snakes precariously through the mighty Himalayas. Jump into the cockpit with Tara Air's amazing pilots for a pulse-pounding, multi-angle view of arrivals and departures. Witness the skill required for this one-of-a-kind flight, from the rush of the Twin Otter landing to the intense Dornier Do-228 departure. Go beyond the runway with interviews with pilots, the Tara Air's Lukla Manager, and the passengers whose journeys begin and end here. This is the full Lukla experience brought to life! Note: The Twin Otter aircraft (registration 9N-AET) featured in this program was tragically lost in an accident a few years after this footage was filmed.