* Leh Airport is one of the highest airports in the world at 3,256 m (10,682 ft) above mean sea level.

* The airport is named after the Venerable Kushok Bakula Rinpoche, whose 19th Incarnation was an important Indian and Ladakhi Statesman.

* Due to problems with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, the security in Leh Airport is paramount.

* Airport consists of just the landing strip and parking space for 4 aircraft's and one baggage belt.

* On flights departing from Leh, hand baggage is not permitted, with the exception of a camera or a laptop bag.

* Passengers also have to identify their check-in baggage after scanning, and before being loaded onto the aircraft.

* Additionally, a substantial number of police and the Indian Army patrol the airport.

* Also, due to the presence of mountain winds in the afternoon, all flights in Leh take off and land in the morning.

* Passengers are expected to report 2 hours before scheduled departure time to provide adequate time for security checks.

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