Thimpu Valley
Fly out from one of the world's most challenging airports, taking off from 7,323 ft altitude and visit the capital of Bhutan, Thimpu. Follow the valley from WP1 - WP 6.
NOTAMS. HIGH ALTITUDE. You will need a pressurised cabin and/or O2 supplies once you leave the valley floor. ICING. Engage anti-icing measures before flight.
- Country: Bhutan
- Locale: Thimphu
- Route: Paro (VQPR) to Paro (VQPR)
- Distance: 44 nm
- File name: bhutan-VQPR-to-VQPR-VFR-thimpu-220128
Waypoints
- WP 1 - Bridge
- WP 2 - Bridge
- WP 3 - Take the right fork
- WP 4 - Bridge at the S end of Thimpu
- WP 5 - Golf Course
- WP 6 - Ridge
- WP 7 - Descend into the valley NE of the airport.
- WP 8 - Monastery: Rinpung Dzong

WP 1 - Bridge

WP 2 - Bridge

WP 3 - Take the right fork

WP 4 - Bridge at the S end of Thimpu

WP 4 - Bridge at the S end of Thimpu

WP 5 - Golf Course

Thimphu

WP 6 - Ridge

WP 7 - Descend into the valley NE of the airport.

WP 8 - Monastery: Rinpung Dzong

Paro (VQPR)