India's Highest Airport: Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh

• Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh is India's highest airport, located at 3,256 meters (10,682 feet) above sea level.
• The airport offers a dramatic landing experience, surrounded by stark mountains and vast barren landscapes.
• Its runway is carved into a narrow valley, making take-offs and landings technically demanding, requiring specially trained pilots.
• Flights typically operate only in the morning due to rapidly changing weather conditions and clearer visibility.
• The airport is also operated by the Indian Air Force, crucial for connectivity and defense logistics in Ladakh.