Tenzing-Hillary Airport, located in Lukla in the Solukhumbu District of Nepal, serves as the primary gateway for trekkers and climbers heading to the Everest region. Situated at an elevation of approximately 2,860 metres (9,383 feet) above sea level, it is widely regarded as one of the most dangerous airports in the world due to its short runway, mountainous terrain, and unpredictable weather conditions. The airport was renamed in 2008 in honor of Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary, the first climbers to summit Mount Everest. It features a single runway measuring only about 527 metres (1,729 feet) in length, which ends abruptly at a steep drop-off on one end and a mountain wall on the other. Flights operate exclusively during daylight hours and are highly weather-dependent. The airport handles primarily small turboprop aircraft and helicopters, connecting Lukla to Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport. It is a critical lifeline for the local Sherpa communities and the Everest trekking industry, handling thousands of passengers each trekking season.