World's most challenging airport, only 50 pilots have the training to fly a plane from here

The world's most challenging airport exists in India's neighbourhood. Only 50 pilots can fly a plane here. A small mistake can prove to be very costly. Geographical conditions make this airport challenging. Only after receiving special training, a pilot is able to operate a plane here. The time before noon is suitable for flight.

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World's most challenging airport, only 50 pilots have the training to fly a plane from here
World's most challenging airport, only 50 pilots have the training to fly a plane from here

The world's most challenging airport is in India's neighborhood. The special thing is that only 50 pilots of the world are qualified to operate flights at this airport. This airport is Paro of Bhutan.

Bhutan's Paro airport is surrounded by high peaks. A small mistake here can cause a big accident. If the pilot does not have knowledge of the area around the airport, then he cannot land the flight here. At Paro Airport, the plane has to land on a short runway between two 18,000-foot peaks.

According to CNN's report, jumbo jets cannot be used at Paro Airport due to geographical conditions. Captain Chimi Dorji, who has been working for Bhutan's government airline Druk Air for the last 25 years, told CNN that Paro is difficult, but not dangerous. It is challenging for the pilot's skills, if it was dangerous I would not fly."

Muskan Kumawat

Muskan Kumawat Verified Local Voice • 13 Apr, 2026Journalist

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