Airport Overview
Baitadi Airport (VNBT) also referred to as Patan Airport is located in the district headquarters of Baitadi district, Sudurpaschim Province.
The airport is located at an elevation of 4127 ft (1258 m) above mean sea level. The airport has a clay/grass surface runway with dimensions 590 m x 20m.
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 in from early morning to mid-day (06:00 – 12:30 hrs).
Airport Location and Contact |
|
Country |
Nepal |
Province or District |
Sudurpaschim, Baitadi |
Nearest Town or
City |
Patan, Baitadi |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Baitadi (Patan) Airport |
Latitude |
29°27′55″N |
Longitude |
080°32′57″E |
Elevation (ft and m) |
4127 ft / 1258 m |
IATA Code |
N/A |
ICAO Code |
VNBT |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
N/A |
Management Contact Person |
N/A
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway
Runway |
|
Runway Dimensions |
590 m x 20m |
Runway Orientation |
03/21 |
Runway Surface |
Clay/grass surface |
Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
N/A |
Runway Lighting |
No |
|
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Limited |
|
Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Limited |
|
Weather Information |
N/A |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Parking available for 2 small aircraft |
|
Navigation Aids |
Yes |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes, but not properly maintained |
|
Windsock |
Yes |
|
Fuel Services Charges
Not available at this airport.
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
Link for more information - Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Baitadi Airport
Link for list of ICAO and IATA Codes in Nepal