Airport Overview
Dolpa Airport, also referred to as Juphal Airport is located in Juphal, Thuli Bheri that serves the whole of Dolpa District, in Karnali Pradesh in Nepal. It is the only airport of the district.
The airport is located at an elevation of 8,200 feet (2,499 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 15/33 measuring 663 by 30 metres (2,175 ft × 98 ft). The airport was upgraded in 2017, when the gravel runway was turned into a blacktopped runway.
The airport is air-linked with Nepalgunj and Surkhet. National airline operators provide scheduled flights to Juphal airport from Nepalgunj and Surkhet. The airport operates all around but in the time allocated as Operation Hours:
- Nov to Jan 10:00hr-16:00hr
- Feb to Oct 10:00hr-17:00hr
Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Nepal |
Province or District |
Karnali Province, Dolpa |
Nearest Town or City |
Dunai, Dolpa |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Juphal Airport |
Latitude |
29°03'31"N |
Longitude |
82°44'41"E |
Elevation (ft and m) |
8137 ft (2480 m) |
IATA Code |
DOP |
ICAO Code |
VNDP |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
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Management Contact Person |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
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Runway
Runway |
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Runway Dimensions |
663m x 30m |
Runway Orientation |
15/33 |
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 |
Apron for 2 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 in this airport.
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
Link for more information - Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Dolpa Airport
Link for list of ICAO and IATA Codes in Nepal