Airport Overview
The airport is located on the border of Bhutan and India in the south central part of the country. The airport is likely to be operational by end July 2017.
Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Bhutan |
Province or District |
Sarpang |
Nearest Town or City |
Gelephu 5 km |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Gelephu Domestic Airport |
Latitude |
N 26o 53’ 15.93” |
Longitude |
E 90o27’27.043” |
Elevation (feet and metres) |
705 ft / 215 m |
IATA Code |
GEL |
ICAO Code |
VQGP |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Depart of Air Transport, Ministry of Information and Communication |
Management Contact Person |
Mr. Sonam Phuntsho |
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway
Runway |
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Runway Dimensions |
1500 (m) X 30 (m) |
Runway Orientation |
11/29 |
Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes |
Runway Lighting |
No |
Refuelling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
No |
Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
No |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
Windsock |
Yes |
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Fuel Services Charges
Price per Litre USD - $ |
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Jet A-1 |
No (soon to be established) |
Avgas |
No |
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
Not applicable