Airport Overview
Picture: Arial view of Jumla Airport- Karnali province
The airport resides at an elevation of 7,700 feet (2,347 m) above mean sea level. It has one asphalt paved runway designated 09/27 which measures 670 by 25 metres (2,198 ft × 82 ft).
Jumla Airport is situated at Chandannath Municipality of Jumla District, Karnali Province. This airport, close to Jumla Bazaar, is a hub for trade and travel throughout Karnali province (via this airport local products are transported to West Terai).
Nepal Airlines, Tara Air, Summit Air, and Sita Air provides flight services to Jumla airport, from Nepalgunj and Surkhet airports. For cargo purposes, Surkhet Airport is more cost effective. The serviceability of the airport is all weather but operational hours are as follows:
- Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec 06:45hr-18:00hr
- Mar, Apr, Sept, Oct 06:15hr-18:30hr
- May, Jun, July, Aug 06:00hr-18:45hr
Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Nepal |
Province or District |
Karnali Province/ Jumla District |
Nearest Town or
City |
500m East of Jumla Bazaar |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Jumla Airport |
Latitude |
29 16’27” N |
Longitude |
82 11’ 36” E |
Elevation (ft and m) |
7792 ft (2375 m) |
IATA Code |
JUM |
ICAO Code |
VNJL |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority – Jumla Off: 977-87520015 Tower: 977-87520015 Fax: 977-87520117 AFS: VNJLYDYX |
Management Contact Person |
Kailash Sharma 9857831221 Off 977-87520015 |
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway
Runway |
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Runway Dimensions |
675 m x 25 m |
Runway Orientation |
09/ 27 |
Runway Surface |
Bituminous Paved (Asphalt Concrete) |
Runway Condition |
Under Maintenance (Asphalt concrete overlay) |
Dornier 228 is the biggest aircraft that is in service among the aircraft like DHC6 Twin Otter, Let L410 Turbolet, Harbin Y-12, and Cessna 208 Caravan, basically most of the single-engine aircraft, PZL M-28, Mi-8 helicopter. |
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Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Handheld Metal Detector |
Runway Lighting |
Approach and Runway Lighting System, PAPI |
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes with the local airline |
Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Wheel and portable type fire extinguisher available |
Weather Information |
Tower Observation |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes - 3 small aircraft |
Navigation Aids |
Aerodrome Flight Information service |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
Windsock |
Yes |
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Fuel Services Charges
Not available in this Airport
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
Link for more detail - Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal
Link for list of ICAO and IATA Codes in
Nepal