Aerial view of Syangboche Airport.
Airport Overview
Syangboche Airport is an unpaved airstrip serving the village of Namche Bazaar, in Solukhumbu district in Province 1. It is 37 km due north east of the District HQ in Namche Bazar with limited road access.
It is one of the four airports (Tenzing-Hillary Airport, Kangel Danda Airport, and Phaplu Airport) in Solukhumbu district. The airport is not in operation but can be activated in emergencies by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN).
Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Nepal |
Province or District |
Province 1/ Solukhumbu |
Nearest Town or City |
In proximity of Namche Bazaar |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Syangboche Airport |
Latitude |
27.81111 |
Longitude |
86.71222 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
12348 ft (3748 m) |
IATA Code |
SYH |
ICAO Code |
VNSB |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Syangboche Airport AFS: VNSBYDYX |
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
None |
Runway
Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
1328 × 100 ft (405 × 30 m) |
Runway Orientation |
13 - 31 - |
Runway Surface |
Earthen |
Runway Condition |
Not in Operation |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
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 |
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Aircraft Parking Space |
No |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
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Windsock |
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