Airport Overview
Aerial view of Janakpur Airport-Dhanusa, Province-2
Janakpur Airport is a domestic airport in Sub Metropolitan City of Dhanusa district in Province-2 and is operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). It is located 4 km away from Janakpur city. Janakpur Airport was built on 13 February 1960. National airline operators operate direct flights from Kathmandu to Janakpur daily.
The airport resides at an elevation of 256 feet (78 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 09/27 with an asphalt surface measuring 1,300 by 30 metres (4,265 ft × 98 ft)
Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Nepal |
Province or District |
2 |
Nearest Town or
City |
Janakpur - 4 km |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Janakpur Airport |
Latitude |
26° 70’ 89.50” N |
Longitude |
085° 92’ 40.57” E |
Elevation (ft and m) |
78 m |
IATA Code |
JKR |
ICAO Code |
VNJP |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority –Janakpur-Dhanusa Off: +977-41-520884 Tower: 977-41520044 Fax: +977-41520884 AFS: VNJPYDYX E-mail: janakpur_cao@caanepal.org.np |
Management Contact Person |
Off: +977-41-520884 E-mail: janakpur_cao@caanepal.org.np |
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway(s)
Runway |
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Runway Dimensions |
1300 m x 30 m |
Runway Orientation |
09/27 |
Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
Runway Condition |
Good - blacktop and operational |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
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Runway Lighting |
Yes - PAPI |
Refueling Capacity |
Yes: 120 KL, Available and Provided by Nepal Oil Corporation |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes with the local airline |
Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Fire Vehicle and Portable type fire extinguisher available |
Weather Information |
Associated MET Office, After-hours Met Office |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes- 2 aircraft |
Navigation Aids |
Yes / VOR |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes – Iron net fencing |
Windsock |
Yes |
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Link for further details - Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Janakpur Airport
Fuel Services Charges
The airport takes support from Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) for the provision of Jet fuel for the aircraft. The fuel reserve owned by Nepal Oil Corporation is maintained outside the airport compound.
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Price per Litre USD - $ |
Jet A-1 |
94.50 (Duty Paid) * |
Avgas |
No |
*As of May 17, 2019
Link for list of ICAO and IATA Codes in Nepal