Airport Overview
Simikot Airport is an airport serving Simikot, headquarter of Humla district in Karnali Province. Given that road access in this region is poor, the airport facilitates much of the travel in the whole district.
The airport is located at an elevation of 9246 ft (2818m) above mean sea level. It has one runway which is 549m (1801 ft) in length. The runway has recently been improved and extended with more infrastructure being built.
The airport is air-linked with Nepalgunj and Surkhet. National airline operators provide scheduled flights to Simikot airport from Nepalgunj and Surkhet. The airport only operates from early morning to mid-day (06:00 – 12:30 hrs).
Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Nepal |
Province or District |
Karnali Province, Humla |
Nearest Town or City |
Simikot |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Simikot Airport |
Latitude |
29°58′16″N |
Longitude |
081°49′08″E |
Elevation (ft and m) |
9747 ft / 2971 m |
IATA Code |
IMK |
ICAO Code |
VNST |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
CAAN |
Management Contact Person |
977 -87680137, 977 -87680137 |
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway
Runway |
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Runway Dimensions |
650 m x 20 m |
Runway Orientation |
10/28 |
Runway Surface |
Bituminous Paved (Asphalt Concrete) Surface |
Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes, security personnel |
Runway Lighting |
No |
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Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Limited |
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Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Limited |
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Weather Information |
Yes, but limited |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Parking available for 3 small aircraft |
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Navigation Aids |
Yes |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes, but not properly maintained |
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Windsock |
Yes |
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Fuel Services Charges
Not available at this airport
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
Link for further detail - Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Simikot Airport
Link for list of ICAO and IATA Codes in Nepal