Tenzing Hillary Airport in Nepal: one of the most dangerous airports in the world

(CNN) - Tenzing Hillary Airport in Nepal, also known as Lukla, is a major access point to the peaks and trails of the Himalayas.

Although it attracts large numbers of tourists and adventurers annually, it remains on the list of the most dangerous airports in the world.

What's the reason?

American traveler Lauren Brady, who traveled through the airport last spring, explained that its runway is very short and steep, which means the plane descends uphill and takes off down toward the edge of the mountain.

The airport's location among mountain peaks, in addition to weather fluctuations, imposes additional challenges on pilots on every flight.

Although Brady travels frequently, this experience was completely different from anything she had before.

She said in an interview with CNN Arabic: “The trip through the airport was one of the most worrying stages for me... but at the same time it was exciting and fun... when looking out the window, the mountains seem very close, as if you can touch them.”