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The '''Paro International Airport''' is situated in the Paro Valley at an elevation of 2,235 | The '''Paro International Airport''' is situated in the Paro Valley at an elevation of 2,235 meters. | ||
So treacherous is the landing that only eight pilots in the world are qualified to land there. The runway is just 6,500 feet long - one of the few in the world shorter than their elevation above sea level. | So treacherous is the landing that only eight pilots in the world are qualified to land there. The runway is just 6,500 feet long - one of the few in the world shorter than their elevation above sea level. | ||
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==== Runway 15/33 ==== | ==== Runway 15/33 ==== | ||
* ''' | * '''RWY 15''' Direction 151° | ||
* ''' | * '''RWY 33''' Direction 331° | ||
==== Navaids ==== | ==== Navaids ==== | ||
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* Tower - 120.300Mhz (118.800, 122.700) | * Tower - 120.300Mhz (118.800, 122.700) | ||
==== Airlines | ==== Airlines ==== | ||
Druk Air | * Druk Air | ||
* Tashi Air | |||
* Buddha Air | |||
International: Kathmandu | ==== Top destinations==== | ||
International: | |||
* Kathmandu | |||
* Kolkata | |||
* Bangkok | |||
* Dhaka | |||
* Bagdogra | |||
* Gaya | |||
* Delhi | |||
* Guwahati | |||
* Singapore | |||
* Mumbai | |||
Domestic: | Domestic: | ||
* [[Yongphulla Airport|Yongphulla]] | |||
* Bumthang | |||
* Gelephu | |||
==== Regular aircrafts ==== | ==== Regular aircrafts ==== | ||
ATR 42-500 | * [[Airbus A319]] | ||
* ATR 42-500 (For domestic flights) | |||
* [[ATR 72-500]] | |||
* [[BAe 146]] | |||
== At the airport == | == At the airport == | ||
==== | ==== Passenger terminal ==== | ||
[[File:VQPR_TERM.jpg|640px|The apron with terminal of VQPR]] | [[File:VQPR_TERM.jpg|640px|The apron with terminal of VQPR]] | ||
==== | |||
==== Maintenance hangars ==== | |||
[[File:VQPR_HANGAR.jpg|640px|The maintenance hangars of VQPR]] | [[File:VQPR_HANGAR.jpg|640px|The maintenance hangars of VQPR]] | ||
== Scenery == | == Scenery == | ||
Publishing of model developments via TerraSync started in 07/2013. | Publishing of model developments via TerraSync started in 07/2013. | ||
There is no AI Ground Network and no parking positions ''(07/2014)''. | There is no AI Ground Network and no parking positions ''(07/2014)''. | ||
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[[TerraSync]] has it all! You don't need to download a custom scenery. | [[TerraSync]] has it all! You don't need to download a custom scenery. | ||
Terrasync makes it easy for every user always to have the latest scenery installed automatically. | Terrasync makes it easy for every user always to have the latest scenery installed automatically. | ||
* Updates: | * Updates: | ||
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** 2013-07 ''Passenger Terminal and Tower published'' | ** 2013-07 ''Passenger Terminal and Tower published'' | ||
[[Category:Airports in Bhutan]] | |||
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Revision as of 09:43, 2 August 2014
The Paro International Airport is situated in the Paro Valley at an elevation of 2,235 meters.
So treacherous is the landing that only eight pilots in the world are qualified to land there. The runway is just 6,500 feet long - one of the few in the world shorter than their elevation above sea level.
Flying at Paro
Strong winds whip through the valleys, often resulting in severe turbulence. Passengers who have been on flights to the airport have described the landing as 'terrifying'. Boeing has said that Paro airport is 'one of the world's most difficult for takeoffs and landings'. Flights are only allowed during the daytime and under visual meteorological conditions - strict light allowances in which the pilot must make his judgements by eye rather than rely on instruments as is the case in nighttime flights. (Rick Dewsbury)
Runway 15/33
- RWY 15 Direction 151°
- RWY 33 Direction 331°
- VOR/DME 108.4Mhz “PRO” 140º/7NM from ARP
- NDB 410 Khz “PR” at Field
ATC
- ATIS - n/a
- Tower - 120.300Mhz (118.800, 122.700)
Airlines
- Druk Air
- Tashi Air
- Buddha Air
Top destinations
International:
- Kathmandu
- Kolkata
- Bangkok
- Dhaka
- Bagdogra
- Gaya
- Delhi
- Guwahati
- Singapore
- Mumbai
Domestic:
- Yongphulla
- Bumthang
- Gelephu
Regular aircrafts
- Airbus A319
- ATR 42-500 (For domestic flights)
- ATR 72-500
- BAe 146
At the airport
Passenger terminal
Maintenance hangars
Scenery
Publishing of model developments via TerraSync started in 07/2013. There is no AI Ground Network and no parking positions (07/2014).
Download via TerraSync
TerraSync has it all! You don't need to download a custom scenery. Terrasync makes it easy for every user always to have the latest scenery installed automatically.
- Updates:
- 2014-07 Reference Points
- 2014-06 Buildings and Hangars published
- 2014-06 Tower updated
- 2013-07 Passenger Terminal and Tower published