Aerial view of location of Thamkharka Airport.
Airport Overview
Thamkharka Airport is an airport in Khotehang rural municipality in Khotang district of Province 1. It is 20 Kms due South of the District HQ at Diktel. It is one of the three airports (Man Maya Airport, Lamidanda Airport) in the district. The airport is operational. In 2019 it had 116 aircraft movements and 1,110 passengers.
Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Nepal |
Province or District |
Province 1/ Khotang |
Nearest Town or City |
Khotang Bazaar is connected by Khotang bazaar -Airport RD |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Thamkharka Airport |
Latitude |
27.04833 |
Longitude |
86.85805 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
5200 ft (1585 m) |
IATA Code |
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ICAO Code |
VNTH |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Thamkharka Airport Tel 977 AFS VNTHYDYX |
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
None |
Runway
Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
2034× 66 ft (620 × 20 m) |
Runway Orientation |
18 - 36 - |
Runway Surface |
Asphalt Concrete |
Runway Condition |
Operational |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Metal Detector: handheld |
Runway Lighting |
No |
Refueling Capacity |
None |
Ground Handling Services |
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Air Traffic Control |
AFIS |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
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Weather Information |
AFIS, VFR |
Aircraft Parking Space |
3600 sqm of concrete Apron; 2 DHC6 Types |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
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Windsock |
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