To get up to the Solu-Khumbu and the Sagamartha National Park, the easiest way is to fly into Lukla, landing at the Tenzing-Hillary Airport. The height of the runway, and it's length mean that only helicopters and STOL planes land here. It's very busy as it's the only airport in the whole Sherpa region, and shaves a week off the walk-in time for mountaineers aiming for several of the world's highest peaks, as well as the trekking traffic.
Lukla airport is interesting to say the least.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqgZvb37NX0
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