Heart-Stopping Airbus Landing at the World's Most Treacherous Airport: Paro International Airport

[@huggybeartrucks]

that pilot is an artist!!!! it doesn't get any more perfect than that!!! as a former trucker, i salute you, air trucker!!!!

[@filipeorr7821]

That's an air bus (pun intended). Air trucks are the cargo planes. BTW, I am a (ground) truck driver, in the lineup to unload this very moment!

[@sircampbell1249]

Yes, fright is the best thing to fly....

[@huggybeartrucks]

@@filipeorr7821 good point.....glad i never had cargo that could talk back!!! could never be a bus driver!!! (shudders!!)

[@filipeorr7821]

@@huggybeartrucks If I wanted cargo that would talk back I would be a school bus driver!😁 I prefer quiet cargo!

[@jbj27406]

Not so much heart-stopping as awe-inspiring. This captain is right on the money in every moment of this approach and the landing proves it. Track, airspeed, descent profile and all--glorious!

[@fredfred2363]

Yep. Text book.

[@william38022]

I think it probably helps a great deal that he’s not flying a Boeing

[@Mike-jq9jo]

For all we know, the FO could have been the PF.

[@robertpope9753]

B​@@william38022I might be wrong, but I think Boeing's planes are too large for this airport.

[@robertpope9753]

Agreed - not heart stopping. Actually, somewhat mundane. Pilot has obviously flown this route more thane once. Nice job, would like to fly that landing!

[@scottgeister6788]

I have flown into this airport. Definitely one of the most amazing flying experience I’ve ever had. The approach traverses a steep narrow canyon and you’re whizzing by houses at eye level that seem unbelievably close. The pilots of this airline are incredibly skilled.

[@crewmax4240]

I think this is the most remarkable and beautiful approach and landing I've ever witnessed.

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Thank you. 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@tracyruth4247]

​@@FlyingDragonPilotI agree!

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

@@tracyruth4247 Thank you.

[@StephenGadza-ux5yv]

I truly second that. This is incredible.

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

@@StephenGadza-ux5yv appreciate! Follow and subscribe for more. 🙏

[@zesantos9562]

This guys deserve the best comments and they deserve the best of life has to offer! G.d bless them

[@konradschroter4071]

Das ist Ihr Job . Die haben das gelernt .

[@tjp-re4du]

Lets honor GOD properly

[@WENCHintheTINFOILhat]

@@tjp-re4duright. wtf are we hiding Him for Google affiliated platforms like KZbin now? Does God trigger the ai bots to madness?

[@robertbyington7715]

Just because someone makes something look easy doesn’t mean it is

[@tocaat2410]

That's the mark of a true professional: to be able to do an extremely difficult job well, and make it look easy.

[@tima.478]

@@tocaat2410 Doing the job he/she is trained and paid for...I like it. (Airline mechanic here). 👍

[@richardpark3054]

That's the hallmark of an expert: experts always make the difficult look easy.

[@earthling8585]

TRUTH!!!

[@judsonspruce1768]

That's what I tell my wife, all the time. 😂

[@fireflyrobert]

All part of a day’s work. I speak as a happily retired pilot.

[@jacklawer6389]

Thank U for your service, my friend. Our lives depend on you !!

[@629Justme]

Not exactly on topic but I would like to ask what did you think of Boeings decision to add MCAS to their planes when effectively it was a system that thought pilots weren't skilled enough to handle a bit of pitching up?

[@JohnMoore-xf5wy]

Yep!☺️

[@californiadreamin8423]

@@629Justme. You should be asking the FAA. Remind me how many hours you have on the 737.

[@sarahkragness7138]

'THREADING THE NEEDLE' through a mountain range, coming in to a PERFECT landing... very neat!

[@fly-pedro]

A very normal precise landing, the big challenge is the approach, chapeau for the crew👍🏼🛩️

[@tima.478]

Been an airline mechanic, going on my 27th year, now. I love seeing these beautiful flying machines doing what they're capable of, in the hands of a skilled professional! ✌

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Couldn't agree more!

[@tima.478]

@@FlyingDragonPilot 👍

[@cattnipp]

Are you an engineer?

[@tima.478]

@@cattnipp No, as stated, I'm a A&P mechanic. 👍

[@cattnipp]

@@tima.478 OK

[@stratovani]

Obviously this pilot knows what he's doing. He's well trained, and he's probably landed at Paro many times.

[@VictheSecret]

Paro requires certification and there are only around eight pilots currently certified.

[@marzoval9551]

It wasn't the pilot that landed the plane, it was Jesus.

[@parospotter]

​@VictheSecret there are definitely more than 8. I would say atleast 2 dozens.

[@mikethompson3534]

@@VictheSecretwow I didn’t know that

[@robertlafnear7034]

OR SHE 🤔

[@stevesmith8854]

As a passenger, this would be heart stopping! Great pilot skills!

[@roalddahl1623]

Took this flight from Calcutta about 20 years ago. There was heavy fog so the pilot circled a couple of times. The locals said we will probably return to Calcutta but a window opened in the fog and down we went through the clouds with mountains so close either side. Breath-taking and brilliant flying by the Shiek pilots. Highly memorable.

[@martinbanks7686]

What’s a shiek pilot?

[@roalddahl1623]

@@martinbanks7686 can blame spellchecker but ... Could have said sheek perhaps but meant Sikh, as in turban wearing, cool tempered, no nerves Indian. Incredible bus drivers too.

[@ATT-02]

Heart stopping for who? That was a real pro at the wheel! 👍👏👏👏

[@michaellane4762]

Wow, the Capt. greased that landing. Nice job. Mike from Mass.

[@robzilla60]

Very well executed approach and landing. This pilot has been here before more than just a few times. Perfect weather helps as well.

[@GregPerryman-kk2gs]

Amazing how someone who knows their craft can make even the hardest of jobs appear simple!

[@MAKOSPEED9]

"In fact, it's so dangerous that only 24 pilots are reported to be allowed to land there as it's so hazardous. According to reports there are over 100 potential hazards which pilots have to avoid while landing in Paro. Not only this, but the geography around Paro Airport means that technology can't even be used there." What the Net says.

[@jaknap1]

There is no way you can land here without visual approach.

[@Mike-jq9jo]

@@jaknap1GPS approach with very low RNP numbers.

[@MC-rs7si]

Yes, you have to be a captain. There is only one woman captain in Bhutan 😊

[@dr.OgataSerizawa]

@@MC-rs7si What, exactly, are you trying to say??? Just curious…

[@MrBerryK]

I looked at those hills and mountains and my pilot-spider sense said NOPE!

[@NicholasDeVitti574]

Great pilots like this are proof that flying is the most safe form of travel. Very impressive

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Totally agree!

[@patrickgarrison7640]

Until that airline starts using DEI hiring methods.

[@davidescobar5366]

If driving cars were as regulated as flying an airplane I'm pretty sure driving would be just as safe method of transportation as anything else Also blaming DEI for anything that happens is asking to being racist. Anyone with proper training and practice can learn to fly a plane and then land in such places. Anyone of any race culture and such.

[@patrickgarrison7640]

@@davidescobar5366 I'm not racist because I don't believe in DEI, I'm a realist. I agree, anyone, no matter what race, creed, color, or nationality you are, can be an excellent pilot. And there are many. But that's not what DEI hiring methods are about and you know it. They're about filling a job or position with someone who might not meet certain skill requirements but do meet certain color or gender requirements.

[@BhutJolokias]

@@patrickgarrison7640 When you have to start a comment with "I'm not a racist", you probably shouldn't have said it.

[@charleswhitehead8027]

I flew there as a passenger a couple of years ago. It was thrilling……..but I did not feel fear. Those pilots really know their stuff and they perform flawlessly !

[@nuplanner5345]

💯Their capability and confidence is palpable in the aircraft.

[@Global8001]

This airport is treacherous to say the least. I flew there in a Global Express a few years back. The visual approach was a bit demanding but fun, this is a beautiful place to go. The only 3 IFR approaches are (RNP AR) which terminates as a (cloud break procedure) meaning the airplane and crew need to be certified and trained. The only other way to get in is to be accompanied by a locally qualified safety pilot (Druk Air pilot in our case). Locals are really friendly. A hike to the Tiger’s Nest sacred buddhist temple built 450 years ago is worth the effort. Happy and safe flying to all

[@shrtybeebe]

Where is this airport?

[@mikes8510]

@@shrtybeebe Paro airport in Bhutan. Himalayas region.

[@randalbladel2817]

Reminds me of Isafjodur in Iceland, though I don’t think anything this big can get in there.

[@thomaskirk9546]

What airline is this?

[@andraanzano8378]

Ace Landing! Couldn’t have been more perfect

[@johndanielsforJesus]

Why is it that, while I'm watching this, what pops in my head is: *_"Over the mountains and through the woods, to grandmother's house we go!!"_* 😊

[@christianfthomsen]

That is a very good question that nobody can fully answer.

[@lonestarsy99]

The crew made it look easy. Beautiful surroundings.

[@Chris-mh3vf]

My heart stopped when I realised I had been click-baited

[@markforan4812]

If you ever get a chance to visit, get a seat on the right side of the aisle. The approach consists of a left turn followed by a right and as you make that last turn, you’re looking into people’s houses off the wing tip. May not be heart-stopping, but it’s pretty amazing.

[@freddyfudd253]

I had a similar experience on a flight into Tegucigalpa. It's really strange to look out the window and see people standing outside their dwelling who are higher up than you are.

[@Charlie-hz3tk]

those taxiways look deceptively narrow…..great filming…great flying

[@rolandlethem5023]

Nicely done and a perfect landing by a highly skilled pilot,

[@lylethomas6956]

Nicely done. Yes, some airports require a checkout.

[@mikemmikem2758]

Definitely not this pilot's first rodeo.

[@val91201]

Well, pilots have to be certified to land at Paro, so it's only the crème de la crème (if you pardon my French) who can do it

[@dans9463]

Ok.. rodeo is one thing... But what about his flying?

[@ivanadedikova322]

Ja som nikdy nelietala lietadle iba syn Mirko Dedik časkoviec 32rocni bol na školení Nemecku zroboti

[@JoeMager]

Pawn stars

[@JoeMager]

Pawnstar

[@johnbriggs5250]

Those qualified pilots can fly an airliner like a single engine private plane...The plane is a part of them.

[@Kevin-p2g4g]

Yup. You're exactly right, Until it's not.😢

[@bobg1685]

Not so much heart-stopping, but this is a fairly good example of certain pilot skills. I assume this is an airport that requires a certain amount of preparation or planning. Nice landing on that pilot's part.

[@davidj.leavitt7176]

Beautiful area. Pilot is fantastic.

[@cammieg4381]

The thermals alone off those mountains must be insane! Terrific landing to watch!

[@robertbate5790]

Look idillic in fine weather. Bet that's not often though. Nice shot. 👍👍👍🇬🇧

[@Barnagh1]

As long as the plane stops, the heart will get over it.

[@froggie6608]

For the pilots, all in a days work. For the passengers, stunning views of a remarkable approach!

[@walterbriggs272]

I would say he’s done this before, no hesitation, taking advantage of geographic route, smooth touchdown, congratulations

[@lynnmanning2795]

Beautiful work. Happy to see great pilots landing!

[@learjet45]

Nicely done. That crew probably loved that, a rare treat to hand fly an approach.👍

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Absolutely

[@hb1338]

All approaches to Paro are flown by hand.

[@grantpedder7719]

These guys are airline gods. *_PERFECTION IN MOTION_*

[@Klink330]

Hardly heart-stopping. For those pilots it’s utterly normal; like flying into Heathrow, or JFK. They do extra training and get assessed regularly. It looks impressive though.

[@ferdinandosiano2995]

I had to call an ambulance halfway through that clip I was going into cardiac arrest…..😂

[@parospotter]

​@@ferdinandosiano2995😂😂😂

[@ferdinandosiano2995]

@@parospotter how’s all these absolute fools on you tube trying to earn views…crazy huh…glad you got a laugh out of it mate take care bud 👍

[@parospotter]

@@ferdinandosiano2995 take care.

[@JorgeSanchez-wm5ne]

No way the same. These guys are hand flying while looking out the window. No ATC vectors, autopilot, auto land or auto throttle available here.

[@brianbumgardner8704]

The most heart stopping landing i ever experienced was at DTW in a 747 in a high crosswind. I looked out my window seat and could see the end of the runway.

[@deborahwebb1589]

I got a lot of my most important flight training from a retired TWA captain who flew Liberators during WWll, and he said learn to "wear" your aircraft like your clothes, and fly by pitch sound. That helped me land anywhere I needed to land. I wasn't a natural but I worked at it. My forte' was short field landings. Oh yes, and the TWA captain was my instrument instructor, and he had me fly the ILS hooded to the ground.

[@Paul-lm5gv]

AMAZING skill by the pilot!

[@donnalayton6876]

This pilot knows what he is doing. Landing did not look heartstopping but looked perfect to me.

[@antoniodiazrodriguez4738]

Only a few pilots are certified to land in this airport. No place for mistakes.

[@hb1338]

.. because only a few pilots need to be certified. The levels of skill involved are not especially high.

[@BegudMaximan-zp2tc]

Conventional approach for that location, made it look easy, no sweat!

[@robertpope9753]

Yep.

[@dr.OgataSerizawa]

Great footage of a spectacular landing!! Thank you for uploading. Best Regards. Jim.

[@dnwiebe]

Heart-stopping? Looked great to me. My heart's just fine.

[@paradisepipeco]

I'm afraid the title is merely a typo. It is reportedly supposed to read _"Start Hopping"_ but dyslexia set in. We're all glad to hear the good news regarding your heart, but did you feel compelled to leap around like a bunny, as was the intention, while watching this video? _(Proving once again, that contrary to the popular belief, "Typo" was in fact NOT the lost Marx Brother, after all.)_

[@SharonNetzley]

That was a beautiful landing. I wouldn’t call it heart-stopping, though. Well done to the pilot.

[@selfproclaimedintrovert5676]

Beautiful approach, landing and scenery.

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Indeed!

[@rogerkleist2]

Thankfully, my heart didn't stop.

[@billwhite9703]

[@paradisepipeco]

I'm afraid the title is merely a typo. It is reportedly supposed to read _"Start Hopping"_ but dyslexia set in. We're all glad to hear the good news regarding your heart, but did you feel compelled to leap around like a bunny, as was the intention, while watching this video? _(Proving once again, that contrary to the popular belief, "Typo" was in fact NOT the lost Marx Brother, after all.)_

[@rogerkleist2]

​@@paradisepipeco🤣😂

[@paradisepipeco]

@@rogerkleist2 *_"If we had some ham, we could have some ham and eggs, if we had some eggs."_* ~~ Groucho Marx

[@NRZ-3Pi10]

"When skills are paired with passion” 😃 Really like how the pilot has made full use of the terrain for this as spectacular as smooth descent. Somewhat amazing they went `round the corners´ without going in steep curves (yes, I know, aircraft with passengers aboard, of course 😉). Appears like the camera perspective suggests distances and width of the valley are smaller than in reality. … perhaps I’m also bit too much biased by watching clips of UK Mach Loop low altitude training 250ft at 500knots … 😅 But this here is equally stunning - Thank you so much for sharing!

[@barriedouglas7272]

Well done a Brilliant piece of flying.

[@alastairorr6318]

The world's most dangerous and most treacherous plane landing is into Lukla in Nepal. Stone wall at one end, a several thousand foot drop at the other and a very short runway. Nothing else comes close. My Glasgow born dad has been into it 2 - 3 times. Trekked in the Himalayas. In Scotland, there are 282 munros, he has done them all, got the tie. I have done at least 4. He is 81 and still hillwalks, up Ben Lomond recently. He has been right up at the Chinese border in Pakistan, even stepped into China.

[@kantexplain]

Agreed - I was there a few years ago. Coming into land the runway looks like a postage stamp. Taking off is even more thrilling as you dive off a cliff like a hang-glider would do.

[@robsemail]

I guess the difference would be that Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla is not an option for an airbus. A lot of those mountain airports in Nepal are fun. The flight from Pokhara to Jomsom is a big thrill. The Jomsom airport is not so obviously dangerous except that it is at very high elevation and features a short runway. Only small aircraft can make the flight. The aircraft are so small they never rise above the mountains, so the flightpath runs right between them, over a valley which gets pretty narrow in a few places. It is thrilling because I’ve never flown so close to mountain peaks before, and because the plane can’t go above them you feel kinda vulnerable.

[@khalidmahmood6361]

Very soft, smooth, and beautiful landing. 🇵🇰🇵🇰🌹🌹❤️❤️👍

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Many thanks

[@ChiIeboy]

The only heart-stopping part was when that infernal squeaking took it's toll on me and I threw my coffee at the dog.

[@liquidintegrity]

Precise controls and a beautiful short field landing in an Airbus! I can only imagine if the winds were slightly higher it would have been a lot more difficult!

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Totally agree!

[@howiedogp]

As someone who knows nothing about flying anything let alone an airplane, that looks like a lot of fun!

[@siddharthakumargogoi6849]

Brilliant video, great.

[@Eddy3389]

I flew out of Paro in 1984 on way to Calcutta. No problems.

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Seriously!!!

[@nafcd]

Flying in to wellington or queenstown in nz is more heartstopping than that

[@shelbytouchstone8873]

What an amazing pilot. Kudos to him/her. 👌👏❤

[@lawrencemartin1113]

Maybe not heart stopping, but most certainly a very well executed standard arrival. Mind you.....not so much fun on a nasty day with rubbish weather.....that really might affect your pulse!

[@bluefluke7585]

Very impressive. Also, that was a pretty tight taxi off the runway. Good job, crew. Kudos.

[@NickSonnega]

Geez! Not only the serpentine approach , but then the pilot had to navigate a narrow foot bridge to get to the gate. Hat's off to the cockpit crew!

[@newdiggszweiundsiebzig]

Great camera work!! (Needless to say the approach and landing were exemplary! 😎)

[@CarlosRangel-h2x]

Cualquier piloto no está certificado para entrar y salir de este aereopuerto debería estar certificado debe ser una experiencia increíble estar en el avión viendo los hermosos paisajes mientras aterriza 😃👍🙏🇻🇪🇻🇪

[@paradisepipeco]

Apuesto a que el aterrizaje es aún más difícil en español.

[@LucysMum-j1m]

Thanks for reminding me this, Flying Dragon Pilot. I flew in and out of Kathmandu, Nepal and Paro, Bhutan, with Drukair 10 years ago. I even took its domestic flight between the countryside of Bumthang and Paro. Both landings were exhilarating to say the least. Each of them required a higher-skilled pilot than any other airlines of the world. I don’t mind visiting both countries again if I had a chance. June of London, UK

[@bobclavile5653]

That was nothing like heart stopping for me. Flying into BAGRAM...like riding a screw driver down...THAT'S Heart Stopping.

[@NZAlbatross]

A beautiful perfect landing! Thanks for posting.

[@silverwings1843]

All I saw was a well executed approach procedure.

[@tinkerchristoferson7672]

My gosh, what an absolutely BEAUTIFUL landscape

[@bonasperry8747]

It was perfect,very smooth

[@anjou6497]

Amazing footage, with the scale of the landscape and houses...

[@utualan]

Ùsed to fly in 1:26 to Thimpu regularly in the 90's. Fondly recall the landings. On one occasion we were diverted to India.

[@b.malnit8983]

Awesome landing. Like a pro.

[@richardsoane6192]

Bit of an exaggeration as the pilots that are permitted to land here are limited to just a few as they must past a test, same as for Wellington airport in NZ.

[@richard21995]

Exactly

[@danedelprincipe9809]

Pilots are so good at what they do 😊 Beautiful terrain

[@kevinb9986]

It's not treacherous. It's an amazing instrument approach undertaken by highly qualified pilots. One of the best descents into an airport that I've ever had.

[@canweshoot]

It must have some rather high weather minimums!

[@VictheSecret]

It's an entirely visual approach. The airport is daylight operations only and very weather dependent.

[@canweshoot]

@VictheSecret Yeah, I was waiting for someone to describe THAT instrument approach. Lol

[@edmoore3910]

Hey Kevin, go back playing on you simulator, leave flying to real pilots.

[@kevinb9986]

@@edmoore3910 , I don't have a flight simulator, but I have flown into Paro. Have you?

[@roslanhamidi2830]

Thank you for the video! ❤

[@mjerse50]

Good Flight Captain, 🎥🔈💯✈️

[@ericbarash8496]

Pilots fly planes like we drive cars, with proper training, refresher courses, and reading like myself, a retired chauffeur just turned 62 1/2 years old.

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Happy Birthday to You. 🤗

[@Saidakine]

Has to be freaky for the passengers to see the mountain eye level outside their window.

[@terrenceolivido741]

great quality and beautiful video ! thanks !

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Glad you enjoyed it. Many thanks!

[@lomate1963]

Heart stopping no bit of over Exaggerated click bait yes nice landing 😀

[@FlyingDragonPilot]

Glad you enjoyed it 😃

[@iworkout6912]

I believe I have seen a video from inside the cockpit, still looks the same, but you see the mountains and houses very close to the plane.

[@celinefederici6951]

I loved the photography...just wonderful to watch the airplane fly towards me instead of going away, whole different experience.

[@marcquesnel1324]

The landing was fine, but that was a really hairy approach. I'd hate to have to do it in IMC.

[@gatesurfer]

I’ve flown in and out of this airport. Not as a pilot, as a passenger. The thing is, you have to make a stop at another airport in India, just across the border. The terrain there is flat as a pancake. Then you take off, climb, and the mountains are just right there out of nowhere. You get over some, but then dip down in these valleys and you’re weaving around. You realize you’re in the Himalayas, the tallest peaks in the world, the air is thin, and while jets often fly at this elevation, they’re usually cruising, not swooping and turning. This is like the passenger jet version of Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick: "We have to get low! The terrain will confuse their targeting system!" Aerodynamics are a wonderful thing.

[@darrinpennington]

Awesome video. That pilot is silky smooth!

[@nadeemmustafa6450]

Amazing approach to the airport 👍👍👍🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰 BEST WISHES FROM PAKISTAN

[@really.unlikely]

Great pilot. Nothing easy about that winding route coming in

[@HenriNoddnsock-xd7jw]

Kudos to the flight crew!

[@willywilz]

Just a competent pilot doing what he’s trained to do and what he’s paid to do . Bravo 👍👍👍👍

[@jackied7962]

I flew into Paro from Dhaka. I got lucky with no delays. I talked with others that got close but had to turn around due to low visibility. Cool flight. Very exciting especially the last turn before you drop and land. Can’t wait to go back.

[@PhilipAlvers]

astonishing landing!!!absolute textbook!

[@ezras4216]

When the waves get stronger the strongers becomes visible!! Marvelous job, by the pilot!! The fact that planes can perform this kind of landing shows that planes designed to do so!! That fact that only few pilots can perform that landing just shows that most of the pilots are in average level.... So they can learn to be better pilots...

[@snowgorilla9789]

Nothing heart stopping. Pilot doing what they are paid to do, Fly The Plane. I'll bet they have fun doing it. Definately not boring

[@nickc8819]

Bravo! Excellent , smooth landing 🛬