Statements (97)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Airport
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| gptkbp:access |
Primarily by air
Trekking_routes_to_Everest_Base_Camp |
| gptkbp:accessibility |
limited road access
|
| gptkbp:aircraft |
scheduled and charter flights
High safety standards required |
| gptkbp:airlines |
gptkb:Tara_Air
gptkb:Yeti_Airlines Dependent on weather conditions recommended in advance Sita Air |
| gptkbp:annualRidership |
Approximately 100,000
over 100,000 |
| gptkbp:baggage_claim |
strict due to aircraft size
|
| gptkbp:challenges |
weather-related issues
High altitude operations high altitude operations |
| gptkbp:climate |
often unpredictable
Often unpredictable |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
important for local economy
Economic boost to local businesses |
| gptkbp:communityEvents |
Local festivals celebrated
local festivals celebrated nearby |
| gptkbp:cuisine |
Available at nearby eateries
available at nearby lodges |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Important for Sherpa heritage
important_for_Sherpa_community |
| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
Sherpa culture
|
| gptkbp:elevation |
2860 meters
2,845 meters |
| gptkbp:emergencyServices |
limited availability
Limited availability Occasional due to weather conditions rare but possible |
| gptkbp:environmentalProtection |
Subject to regulations
Impact on local wildlife impact on local wildlife |
| gptkbp:facilities |
Limited amenities
limited amenities |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
Gateway_to_Everest_Base_Camp
gateway_to_Everest |
| gptkbp:firstFlight |
gptkb:Tenzing-Hillary_Airport
1965 |
| gptkbp:geographicalFeature |
gptkb:Himalayas
|
| gptkbp:hasExperienceIn |
Varied due to conditions
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Important_for_Himalayan_expeditions
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Lukla Airport
|
| gptkbp:IATA_code |
Basic terminal facilities
LUA VNLK Ongoing improvements planned |
| gptkbp:landingGear |
Challenging due to terrain
|
| gptkbp:landmark |
known_as_Tenzing-Hillary_Airport
|
| gptkbp:local_economy |
Heavily reliant on tourism.
|
| gptkbp:localGovernment |
Managed by local authorities
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Lukla,_Nepal
|
| gptkbp:nearby_attractions |
Nearby trekking routes
|
| gptkbp:notableFor |
short runway
being one of the most dangerous airports in the world |
| gptkbp:notableGuestStars |
many climbers and trekkers
|
| gptkbp:opened |
1964
1965 |
| gptkbp:opening_hours |
daylight only
|
| gptkbp:operational_status |
Operational year-round
|
| gptkbp:operator |
gptkb:Civil_Aviation_Authority_of_Nepal
|
| gptkbp:passenger_traffic |
Trekking tourists
Limited cargo services mostly trekkers |
| gptkbp:public_transport_access |
available taxis and porters
|
| gptkbp:runway_length |
527 meters
|
| gptkbp:runway_surface |
Asphalt
East-West asphalt |
| gptkbp:safetyFeatures |
considered challenging
Notable incidents reported Stringent due to location in place for adverse conditions strict due to altitude |
| gptkbp:serves |
Mount_Everest_region
|
| gptkbp:surrounding_area |
Mountainous_region
mountainous terrain |
| gptkbp:surroundingArea |
Serves nearby villages
Namche_Bazaar,_Phakding |
| gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives |
efforts to reduce carbon footprint
|
| gptkbp:tourism |
common due to weather
multiple daily flights Primarily domestic flights Common due to weather Frequent due to weather High during trekking season Significant for trekking tourism frequent due to weather significant_for_Nepal |
| gptkbp:transportation |
helicopter services available
Taxis and local transport |
| gptkbp:travelTime |
30 minutes
|
| gptkbp:type |
Domestic airport
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