Only a select group of 50 jet jockeys worldwide possess the skill to master the demanding manoeuvres needed to land at Paro.

Ringed by mountains, Bhutan’s Paro International Airport (PBH) is widely considered one of the most technically difficult ...

Talk about on a wing and prayer. East of Mount Everest and the Himalayas is one of the world’s most notorious airstrips — one ...

“So land is parched and you get all these up drops and get all these anabatic/katabatic winds in the valley in the afternoon. Mornings are much calmer.” That is less of an issue with ...

A stunning blend of geographic features renders Bhutan a visual masterpiece. However, these same elements also transform flying in and out into a highly specialised skill.

The slope is moderate by Dundas standards, and the path is completely snow-covered. The walk up is of course uphill, and a steady wind of 30–40 mph (the katabatic wind), with significantly higher ...