Geography question from JKAS Prelims, 2018 by JKPSC
Which one of the following is the high altitude Commercial Airport
Last updated May 13, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option A —
Kushok Bakyla
Located in Leh, Ladakh, the Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport is one of the highest commercial airports in the world, situated at an elevation of approximately 3,256 meters (10,682 feet) above mean sea level.
Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport (B): Located in Srinagar at an elevation of about 1,629 meters.
Kargil (C): While Kargil has an airfield at a high altitude, it is primarily used by the military and has limited or non-regular commercial operations compared to Leh.
Sonam Wangchuk (D): This is the name of a famous engineer and innovator from Ladakh, but there is no commercial airport named after him.
Due to the high altitude and thin air, flights at Leh airport typically operate only in the morning to avoid the strong mountain winds that develop later in the day.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
