Located between the towering peaks of the Himalayas and residential areas, Bhutan’s Paro International Airport is considered the most dangerous airport in the world, where only 50 specially trained pilots are allowed to operate.

The runway at Paro Airport is approximately 7,431 feet long, making it suitable only for the landing of small aircraft. Pilots require special training to land safely here, including the ability to operate without radar assistance.

This is a Category C airport, where pilots must exercise extreme caution while flying, as even a minor mistake could lead to a major accident.

Captain Chhimi Dorji of Bhutan’s national airline, Druk Air, told CNN that flying at Paro demands a high level of skill and detailed local knowledge. "We call it Area Competence Training or Area Training," he explained.

He further clarified that due to the high altitude, aircraft must fly faster. While the ground speed remains normal, the airspeed is significantly higher compared to flying at lower altitudes.

According to airport authorities, most planes prefer to land before noon to ensure maximum safety due to strong winds.

Captain Chhimi Dorji mentioned that operations are avoided after noon because wind speeds increase significantly and temperatures rise, although this does not pose a problem during takeoff.