2.2 Nepal Aviation
Overview
Source : AIP (CAAN)
The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) was established as an autonomous body on 31st December 1998 under Civil Aviation Act 1996. CAAN has been set up with the objective of ensuring aviation safe, secure, efficient, regular and environmentally sustainable. It has dual functions: Regulator of civil aviation as well as service provider in the areas of Air Navigation Service and Aerodrome Operations.
Tribhuvan International Airport is the only international aerodrome in the country. Biratnagar, Pokhara, Gautam Buddha Airport, Bhairahawa, and Nepalgunj airports, as the busiest airports, are considered domestic hub airports. Gautam Buddha Airport at Bhairahawa is being upgraded to an international airport expected to be completed in 2021 and in Pokhara a new International airport is being build which was planned to be completed in 2021 as well. 21 Airports are short take-off and landing (STOL) airports with Aerodrome flight Information service (AFIS). 17 Airports mentioned below are STOL airports but are not in operation as of 2020. Airports not-in-use may be re-activated during emergencies after authorization by the Civil Aviation Authority.
- Baitadi Airport
- Langtang Airport
- Bajhang Airport
- Manang (Humde) Airport
- Darchula Airport
- Meghauli Airport
- Dhorpatan Airport
- Mahendranagar Airport
- Dolpa Masinechaur Airport
- Palungtar Airport
- Doti Airport
- Rolpa Airport
- Jiri Airport
- Syangboche Airport
- Kangledanda Airport
- Tikapur Airport
- Baglung Airport
(Source: Index to Aerodromes)
Key airport information may also be found at: https://caanepal.gov.np/aerodromes/domestic-airports and https://www.world-airport-codes.com/
For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft
The following requirements need to be applied, presented and approved before foreign registered aircraft may enter Nepal.
For regular international scheduled flights operated by foreign airlines into or in transit across Nepal, the following requirements must be met:
- The State of the airline must be a party to the International Air Services Transit Agreement and/or the International Air Transport Agreement. Nepal is party to International Air Services Transit Agreement only.
- The airline must be eligible to make the flights under the provisions of a bilateral or multilateral agreement to which the State of the airline and Nepal are contracting parties and must have a permit to operate into or in transit across Nepal. Applications for such permits shall be submitted to the Director General of Civil Aviation Authority at least 60 working days before the applicable date.
- For the amendments of schedule or revision of the scheduled flight, the request for amendment/ revision shall be submitted at least 7 working days before the applicable date.
- Any application submitted with incomplete information shall be summarily rejected.
List of Required Documents For Operation in Nepal by Foreign Carriers/Operators
- Letter forwarded by the Ministry responsible for Civil Aviation in concerned country, designating the airlines as the Designated Airline of that country (with conformation of Operating Authorization), to the Government of Nepal, Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (As per the provision made under Air Service Agreement (ASA) and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Nepal and the concerned country, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal i.e. Diplomatic Channel.
- A copy of Legal Document that reflects the Substantial Ownership and Effective Control.
- Security Manual.
- Operation Manual
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- A copy of Air Operator Certificate.
- A copy of Certificate of Registration of each aircraft involved in operation.
- A copy of Certificate of Airworthiness of each aircraft involved in operation.
- A copy of Certificate of Insurance covering Third Party Liability of amount not less than US $ 60 Million.
- A copy of Simulator Certificate of PI C for Kathmandu Airport, of SID/S IA Procedures, Maps etc.
- A copy of Certificate of Insurance ensuring at least Coverage in accordance with the Warsaw Convention, 1929 and amended by the Hague Protocol 1955.
- A copy of English Language Proficiency Certificate of PIC if, non-native English Speaker.
- Proposed Route Schedule, Frequency, Capacity, Traffic Rights and Tariffs approved by the Responsible Authority of the Concerned Country.
- SLOT approval letter from International Airport.
- Removal of disabled aircraft plant occupied by International Airport.
- A copy of Ground Handling Arrangement and/or Agreement Letter.
- Name and Address of the Local Agent/Representative and Authorization Letter.
Rescue and Relief flights
Operators engaging in rescue and relief flights including ambulance flights, search and rescue and other humanitarian flights shall submit an application for rescue and relief flight permission in the format prescribed by the CAAN. However, due to urgency and humanitarian aspect associated with such rescue and relief flights, the permission shall be issued after the submission of the application as soon as possible. Moreover, acute urgencies may render it impossible to submit written application before operating such flights. In such condition, verbal request together with the flight details for rescue and relief flight permission shall be accepted. The application shall be submitted along with the documents enlisted in APPENDIX C for International Flight and APPENDIX F for Domestic Flight as soon as practicable. (Format of the application form has been attached in this manual in APPENDIX D for International flight and APPENDIX E for Domestic Flight) Ref: CAAN, Procedure Manual for Flight Permission
In case of ambulance flights, the name and address of the patient and the doctor/s shall also be submitted along with the documents as mentioned in the Appendix. Depending upon the situation, any designated official of CAAN may grant permission for such type of flight verbally. The report of such permission shall be submitted to the concerned unit of CAAN as soon as possible. The Director General of CAAN shall, in approving such flights, assign a Flight Permission Number (FPN) which should be quoted by the operator / flight crew as and when necessary.
2.2.1 Nepal Tribhuvan International Airport
Airport Overview
Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) is the international airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, and it is located 6 km from the city centre, in the Kathmandu valley. The airport has one domestic and one international terminal. In 2019, the airport handled 4.14 million passengers, 4.70% decrease from 2018. Instrumental Flight Rule (IFR) + Visual Flight Rule (VFR) traffic is permitted.
| Airport Location and Details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Nepal |
| Province or District | Bagmati / Kathmandu |
| Nearest Town or City with Distance to Airport | Kathmandu |
| Airport's Complete Name | Tribhuvan International Airport |
| Latitude | 27.69658 |
| Longitude | 85.3591 |
| Elevation (ft and m) | 4,390 ft / 1,338 m |
| IATA Code | TIA |
| ICAO Code | VNKT |
| Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) Tribhuvan International Airport, Tel +977-1-4113163, 4113033 Fax +977-1-4113180 AFS – VNKTYDYX Email: tia_cao@caanepal.gov.np Sundays to Thursdays: 10:00 -17:00 LT (Summer), 10:00-1600 LT (Winter) Fridays: 10:00-1500 LT |
| Management Contact Person | N/A |
| Open From | 06:00 AM (16 February to 15
November) 06:30 AM (16 November to 15 February) |
| Open To | 03:30 AM |
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
|
SN |
Agencies related to Operation of TIA |
Name |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Multimodal Transport Operators |
Nepal Transit and Warehousing Co. Ltd. |
|
2 |
Management Company |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal |
|
3 |
Customs |
TIA Customs Office |
|
4 |
Freight Forwarders |
Courier service providers, Nepal Freight Forwarders Association, Export Council of Nepal |
|
5 |
Banks |
Rastriya Banijya Bank, TIACO Branch |
|
6 |
Quarantine |
Food Import Export Quality Certification Office TIA |
|
7 |
Shipping lines |
N/A |
|
8 |
Customs Agent |
Customs Agents Association (100 licensed Agents) |
|
9 |
Security |
Nepal Army, Nepal Police |
For more information on airport companies’ contact details, please see the following link 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: AZ Freight information on Nepal.
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicators
|
Performance for 2019 |
Annual Figures |
|---|---|
|
Total aircraft movements |
32,439 (departures and arrivals combined) |
|
Total passengers |
4,138,563 (IN and OUT combined) |
|
Total capacity of the airport (metric tons) |
15,468.06 MT |
|
Current activity of the airport (metric tons) |
N/A |
|
Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS) |
For the COVID-19 response WFP flights transported 82 m³ of critical medical supplies along with 7 passenger & cargo flights from Kuala Lumpur, 307 passengers from UN agencies, INGOs, and embassies. (175 outbound and 132 inbound passengers) |
The cargo terminal at peak usage is very congested, especially the import section where 15 percent of the goods remain unclaimed. The Department of Customs have limited space to check the goods and make their assessments. TIA is the 4th largest border crossing point, with 9.54% share of total import value (ref: Dept of Customs, 2019/20).
Runways
|
Runway #02* |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
3,050 m x 46 m / 150 ft |
|
Orientation |
02/20 |
|
Surface |
Concrete |
|
Strength |
PCN 53 R/B/W/T |
*Runaway has been rehabilitated and strength is more than 54 PCN (pavement classification number). Also, the length runaway is extended by 300 metres in 2020 to the south and the length has yet to be declared.
|
Runway #20 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
2,927 m x 45 m /150 ft |
|
Orientation |
02/20 |
|
Surface |
Concrete |
Helipad
Helicopter operations are authorized in designated areas. TIA has designated east of runway 02-20 opposite to the taxiway no B and C as helicopter landing area.
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Customs |
Yes, 0015-2145 UTC |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes, During period of flight operation 8 refueler 1000L/m 7640 KL, 161 KL |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Immigration |
Yes, 0015-2145 UTC |
AVGAS 100 |
N/A |
|
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refuelling |
Yes |
|
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
|
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
|
Pax transport to airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Available with local airlines operators and Nepal Airlines and other operators |
|
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
|
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
AD Category IX, rescue equipment, removal capability |
|
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
n/a |
|
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
|
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Approach: High intensity consisting of extended center line 870 m RWY: High intensity center line lights, bi-directional raised white amber edge lights |
|
NDB |
ID: KAM Frequency 318 KHZ |
VOR |
DVOR DME; ID KTM, Frequency 113.2 MHZ CHN 79 X |
|
ILS |
N/A |
Airport Operating Details
|
Operating Details |
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Maximum sized aircraft which can be offloaded on bulk cargo |
Airbus 330, Boeing 777, IL76, MD10, DC10, ATR72, CRJ700/200, MA60, ATR42, JS41, B190, D228, L410, DHC6, Y12 |
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Maximum sized aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet |
A340, B777, B747, MD10, C30, IL76, A350-900, |
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Total aircraft parking area (m²) |
11 Parking Bay for 5 Wide body Airbus 350, B787 Remote parking: 2 Boeing 777 200er and 2 ATR72s |
||
|
Storage Area (MT) |
Yes |
Cubic meters (m³) |
10,200 m² of cargo storage |
|
Cargo Handling Equipment Available (Yes / No) |
Yes, the following handling equipment is available at TIA:
|
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|
Elevators / Hi Loaders (Yes / No) |
Yes High loaders: 1 x 7MT BMA high loader; 1 x 7 MT Souam transporter; max pallet size: 96”x125”, 7 MT capacity |
Max capacity (MT) |
7 MT |
|
Can elevators / hi loaders reach the upper level of a B747 (Yes / No) |
Yes. While only a few B747 aircraft have landed at the airport, they were not being used as cargo aircraft due to the short runway. |
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Loading Ramps (Yes / No) |
Yes, 7 ramps |
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Storage Facilities (Air Cargo Terminal)
CAAN has contracted the Nepal Transit and Warehousing Company Ltd (NTWCL) on a profit-sharing basis to operate the cargo complex specially to manage the warehousing space in clearly demarcated export and import section.
The Air Cargo Terminal at TIA is the only customs facility in the country where goods and parcels are processed for import and export via air internationally. The total capacity of the air cargo complex is 5430 sq. m, and it is divided by mesh wire barricade into equal half for imports and exports.
Daily Capacity
Import section: 70-80 MT of goods flow per day from 40-45 international flights of which approximately 20 flights are cargo flights.
Export section: 75-100 MT of goods flow per day.
Handling Equipment
Nepal Airlines is responsible for ground handling of cargo at TIA. Indian Airlines and Thai Airways have ground handling equipment for their own needs, whereas Nepal Airlines does ground handling work for the other airlines and themselves.
|
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Forklifts |
Yes |
3 (2 diesel-operated of 5-ton, 1 battery operated of 1.5 ton) |
Operational |
|
Pallet Trolley |
Yes |
14 trollies |
Operational |
Airfield Costs
Charges for aerodromes and air navigation services can be found in the following link: Aeronautical information Services-Nepal
Below is the summary of some of the major charges, with 13% VAT applicable:
|
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
Landing* (International Flights) USD - $ |
Parking (International Flights) USD - $ |
Hangarage Charges |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 |
10,000 |
$45.90 |
$1.25 per 1,000 kg |
$1.00 per 1,000 kg |
$2.25 per 1,000 kg |
|
10,001 |
25,000 |
$12.25 plus $2.50 for each 1,000 kg in excess of 10,000 kg |
|||
|
25,001 |
50,000 |
$76.50 |
$49.00 plus $3.75 for each 1,000 kg in excess of 25,000 kg |
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|
50,001 |
75,000 |
$152.75 |
$140.50 plus $6.00 for each 1,000 kg in excess of 50,000 kg |
$49.00 plus $1.05 for each 1,000 kg in excess of 50,000 kg |
$112.50 plus $3.40 for each 1,000 kg in excess of 50,000 kg |
|
75,001 |
100,000 |
$305.50 |
$293.25 plus $7.50 for each 1,000 kg in excess of 75,000 kg |
||
|
100,001 |
and over |
$475.00 plus $8.55 for each 1,000 kg in excess of 100,000 kg |
$122.25 plus $1.95 for each 1,000 kg in excess of 100,000 kg |
$282.50 plus $4.45 for each 1,000 kg in excess of 100,000 kg |
|
An additional charge will be levied for each landing made outside of the published operation hours of the aerodrome based on time used, on hourly basis. For international flights, this amount is fixed as NRS 35,000 (excluding 13% VAT) per hour. Security charges at the rate of 10% of the landing fees as mentioned above shall be imposed.
Fuel Services Charges
TIA has a fuel depot with capacity to store around 7640 kilolitres (KL) of ATF and 161 KL of fuel standby with refuelers provided by the Nepal Oil Corporation.
|
|
Price as of 26 August 2020 |
|---|---|
|
Jet A-1 |
NPR 65.00/ litre (duty paid); USD 868.00/KL (Bonded) |
Cargo Terminal Charges
For information on service rates and charges
|
Category of Goods |
Export |
Import |
|---|---|---|
|
General |
Per kg NPR 1.10 or NPR 220 minimum; whichever is higher |
Per kg NPR 5.85 or NPR 110 minimum; whichever is higher |
|
Valuable |
Per kg NPR 2.75 or NPR 275 minimum; whichever is higher |
Per kg NPR 8.80 or NPR 220 minimum; whichever is higher |
|
Perishable |
Per kg NPR 2.20 or Rs 220 minimum; whichever is higher |
Per kg NPR 8.80 or NPR 220 minimum; whichever is higher |
|
Dangerous |
Per kg NPR 5.50 or NPR 550 minimum; whichever is higher |
Per kg NPR 17.60 or NPR 440 minimum; whichever is higher |
|
Express Courier Bag, Express Courier Parcel and Express Cargo |
Per kg NPR 5.50 or NPR 110 minimum; whichever is higher |
Per kg NPR 5.50 or NPR 220 minimum; whichever is higher |
|
Note: For the export and import of live animals, the service charge is double of service charge for valuable goods |
||
Notes:
- In case of palletization and de-palletization of the goods NPR 55 per ton will be charged.
- In case of request from goods owner to manage goods beyond the office hours and in the holidays separate charge of NPR 220 per consignment will be levied.
- Demurrage charge will be as follows; for export after 7 days for 30 days NPR 0.22 per kg will be charged and from 31 days to 60 days NPR 1.92 per kg will be charged, for import after 7 days for 30 days NPR 2.20 per kg will be charged and from 31 days to 60 days NPR 2.25 per kg will be charged
Security
Three security forces of Nepal work in conjunction to provide security at TIA: Nepal Police has the responsibility to control access and conducts search of passengers and goods. The Nepal Army and Armed Police Force have the responsibility to control and secure the premises of the TIA. Also, presence of Nepal Army’s Kali Dal Battalion adjacent to the premise of TIA bolsters the security all hours of the day and night.
2.2.2 Nepal Bhairahawa International Airport
Bhairahawa Airport is a domestic airport serving the Lumbini Zone in Nepal. Bhairahawa Airport will be upgraded to a Regional International Airport by 2018 with an upgraded runway of 3,000 m. The airport will have the capacity of serving 760,000 passengers annually after the completion of the first phase. This will include the construction of a new runway, exit and parallel taxiways with flexible pavements, new international aircraft parking apron with rigid pavements, together with the rehabilitation of the existing runway for conversion into parallel taxiway, drainage system parallel to the runway, taxiway and diversion of the Ghaghara Khola and airport boundary.
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Airport Details |
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Country |
Nepal |
Latitude |
27.50722 |
|
Province / District |
Rupandehi |
Longitude |
83.41806 |
|
Airport Name |
Gautam Buddha |
Elevation (ft) |
344 ft |
|
IATA & ICAO codes |
BWA / VNBW |
Surface |
Asphalt / Concrete |
|
Town or City (closest) |
Bhairahawa |
Runway Condition |
N/A |
|
NGO / UN (on ground) |
N/A |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
Yes |
|
Runway Dimension |
5,000 m x 100 m |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
Yes |
|
Refueling Capacity |
Jet A1 during operational hours |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
Yes |
|
Runway Heading |
East - West |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
Yes |
|
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
Yes |
|
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
Yes By Met office through controller |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
Yes |
|
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
Yes VOR/DME |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
Yes |
2.2.3 Nepal Pokhara International Airport
Pokhara Airport is a regional airport serving the city of Pokhara in Nepal. The airport was established on 4 July 1958 and is operated by the government's Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal and is capable of handling aircraft from the Nepalese Army Air Service. It offers regular connections to Kathmandu and Jomsom airports, and seasonal connections to Manang Airport. Following a new agreement on air travel between India and Nepal, Pokhara Airport is to be the site of Nepal's second international airport. Construction started in the Southeast of Pokhara in 2009. In 2011 Buddha Air, a Nepali private airline, began international flights from Pokhara to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow, India, and announced plans to fly to New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport in the future. The dimensions of the airport's apron allows handling of 8 small propeller planes at a time. Pokhara Airport is a diversion airport for Tribhuvan International Airport when complications occur, such as heavy fog. Due to the limited dimensions of the runway and of the apron, flights must often be re-diverted to third airports. In March 2016 the Government of Nepal signed a deal with China Exim Bank to build the new International Airport at Pokhara by July 2020. The airport will spread over 200 hectares, with a runway of 2,500 m x 45 m.
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Airport Details |
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Country |
Nepal |
Latitude |
28.22722 |
|
Province / District |
Pokhara / Kashki |
Longitude |
83.9675 |
|
Airport Name |
Pokhara Airport |
Elevation (ft) |
2,696 ft |
|
IATA & ICAO codes |
PKR / VNPK |
Surface |
Asphalt/Concrete/Bitumen ATR42 type |
|
Town or City (closest) |
Pokhara |
Runway Condition |
Serviceable |
|
NGO / UN (on ground) |
N/A |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
Yes |
|
Runway Dimension |
1,444 m x 30 m |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
Yes |
|
Refueling Capacity |
NOC |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
Yes |
|
Runway Heading |
N/A |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
Yes |
|
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
Yes |
|
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
Yes 5 |
|
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
Yes DME only |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
Yes |
2.2.4 Nepal Bharatphur Major Domestic Airport
Airport Overview
Aerial view of location Bharatpur Airport
Bharatpur Airport is an airport in Bharatpur, a city in the Chitwan District of Bagmati Province. The airport is one of the major airports in Bharatpur Metropolitan City. The airport is located 1 mile (1.6 km) southwest of Bharatpur's city centre/Narayanghat. The airport can efficiently handle aircraft akin to ATR 72. Buddha Air and Yeti Airlines have flights to and from Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Aerodrome Administration operation hours are as follows:
- Sundays to Thursdays: 10:00 -17:00 LT (summer), 10:00-1600 LT (winter)
- Fridays: 10:00-1500 LT
Air Traffic Service operational hours all year-round are as follows:
- From 16 Feb - 15 Nov (0015 - 1300) UTC
- From 16 Nov - 15 Feb (0045 - 1215) UTC
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Nepal |
|
Province or District |
Bagmati Province/ Chitwan |
|
Nearest Town or City |
The airport is within Bharatpur City |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Bharatpur Airport |
|
Latitude |
27.67805 |
|
Longitude |
84.42944 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
679 ft (207 m) |
|
IATA Code |
BHR |
|
ICAO Code |
VNBP |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Bharatpur Civil Aviation Office, Bharatpur, Chitwan Off: 977-056-526573 Tower: 977-056-520254 Fax - 977-056-526573 AFS – VNBPYDYX |
|
Management Contact Person |
Pawan Kumar Gautam |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1200 x 30 m |
|
Runway Orientation |
15 – 33 – |
|
Runway Surface |
Asphalt Concrete |
|
Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
X-Ray: Hold baggage Metal detector: Walkthrough and handheld |
Runway Lighting |
*RTIL: Flashing white |
|
Refuelling Capacity |
None |
Ground Handling Services |
Available with local airline operators |
|
Air Traffic Control |
Controlled. Class C Airspace. Visual Flight Rules |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Wheel type fire extinguisher available |
|
Weather Information |
Tower observation |
Aircraft Parking Space |
8360 sq.m. of Concrete apron Four ATR42 types |
|
Navigation Aids |
NDB |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
|
Windsock |
|
|
|
* Runway Threshold Identification Lights
Fuel Services Charges
n/a
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
n/a
2.2.5 Nepal Biratnagar Major Domestic Airport
Aerial view of Biratnagar Airport
Airport Overview
Biratnagar Airport located North of Biratnagar Bazaar, Morang district, in Province 1. It is 6 km South of Biratnagar City accessed via blacktopped urban road. It is the second busiest domestic airport in Nepal. This airport has a night landing facility as well and supports some STOL airports in the region.
Saurya Airlines, Shree Airlines, and Yeti Airlines have flights to and back from Kathmandu. Buddha Air operates its flights to and back from Kathmandu, Pokhara and Tumlingtar. Nepal Airlines operate its flight to and back from Bhojpur, Kathmandu. Khotang and Rumjatar. Sita Air operate to and back from Taplejung and Khotang. In 2019 it had 11,626 aircraft movements, 652,225 passengers and 591,985 Kg of cargo. The runaway is at risk of flooding in the monsoon season (usually June to mid-September), which could suspend operations.
Aerodrome Administration operation hours are as follows:
- Sundays to Thursdays: 10:00 -17:00 LT (summer), 10:00-1600 LT (winter)
- Fridays: 10:00-1500 LT
Air traffic service operational hours all year-round are as follows:
- From 16 Feb - 15 Nov (0015 - 1300) UTC
- From 16 Nov - 15 Feb (0045 - 1215) UTC
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Nepal |
|
Province or District |
Province 1/ Morang |
|
Nearest Town or City |
5 km North West |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Biratnagar Airport |
|
Latitude |
26.48138 |
|
Longitude |
87.26388 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
245.94 ft (74.972 m) |
|
IATA Code |
BIR |
|
ICAO Code |
VNVT |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Biratnagar Civil Aviation Office, Biratnagar, Morang. Tel- 977-021-461641, 461424 Fax - 977-021- 460155 AFS - VNVTYDYX, E-mail: biratnagar_cao@caanepal.gov.np |
|
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
None |
Runway
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1500 x 30 m |
|
Runway Orientation |
9 27 |
|
Runway Surface |
Asphalt Concrete |
|
Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
X-Ray: Hold Baggage, Hand Baggage Metal Detector: handheld, Walk through |
Runway Lighting |
Approach: SALS 420M LIM; PAPI; Runway: 1500m 60m White, LIM |
|
Refueling Capacity |
Aviation Fuel depot. Jet A1 |
Ground Handling Services |
Available with local airlines operator |
|
Air Traffic Control |
Controlled Class C Airspace, IFR, VFR |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Category V Rescue equipment |
|
Weather Information |
METAR |
Aircraft Parking Space |
14,445 sq m with Taxing Area, 4 aircrafts |
|
Navigation Aids |
DVOR 100 NM DME 100 NM |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
|
Windsock |
|
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
The airport takes support from Nepal Oil Corporation for the
provision of Jet fuel for the aircraft. NOC maintains the reserve
of 60 kilolitre at its office premises. NOC strictly adheres to the
quality it has set for the Air Fuel and the price per litre is as
set by the NOC.
|
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
|---|---|
|
Jet A-1 |
0.55 / ltr (Duty Paid) * |
|
Avgas |
No |
*As of 03 September 2020
*Exchange rate 1 USD: 117.8 NPR
2.2.6 Nepal Chandraghadi Major Domestic Airport
Aerial view of Changraghadi Airport
Airport Overview
Chandragadhi Airport also known as Bhadrapur Airport, is an airport in Bhadrapur Municipality, in the Jhapa District of Province No. 1.
Buddha Air, Nepal Airlines, Saurya Airlines, Yeti Airlines and Shree Airlines operate their flights to and from Kathmandu. In 2019 it had 3,072 aircraft movements, 174,921 passengers and 125,913 kg cargo.
Aerodrome Administration operation hours are as follows:
- Sundays to Thursdays: 10:00 -17:00 LT (summer), 10:00-1600 LT (winter)
- Fridays: 10:00-1500 LT
Air Traffic Service operational hours all year-round are as follows:
- From 16 Feb - 15 Nov (0015 - 1300) UTC
- From 16 Nov - 15 Feb (0045 - 1215) UTC
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Nepal |
|
Province or District |
Province 1/ Jhapa |
|
Nearest Town or City |
In proximity of District HQ |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Chandragadhi Civil Aviation Office |
|
Latitude |
26.570556 |
|
Longitude |
88.079444 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
312.184 ft (95.149 m) |
|
IATA Code |
BDP |
|
ICAO Code |
VNCG |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Chandragadhi, Jhapa Tel- 977-23-455075 Fax - 977-23-456801 AFS – VNCGYDYX |
|
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
None |
Runway
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1500 x 30 m |
|
Runway Orientation |
10 – 28 - |
|
Runway Surface |
Asphalt Concrete |
|
Runway Condition |
Good, operational |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
X-Ray: Hold baggage; Walk through and Hand-held Metal
detector |
Runway Lighting |
*PAPI 30° on Runway 10 1500m, 60m, White, LIM |
|
Refueling Capacity |
JET A-1, during period of flight operation by NOC |
Ground Handling Services |
Available with local airlines operator |
|
Air Traffic Control |
Controlled Class C Airspace, Visual Flight Rule (VFR), Instrumental Flight Rule (RNP Approach) |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Portable type fire extinguisher available |
|
Weather Information |
Tower Observation |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Three ATR72 Types One ATR42 One Twin Otter 11850 sqm, Concrete |
|
Navigation Aids |
None |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
|
Windsock |
|
|
|
*Precision Approach Path Indicators
Fuel Service Charges
The airport takes support from Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) for
the provision of Jet fuel for the aircraft. NOC maintains the
reserve of 60 kilolitres at its office premise. NOC strictly
adheres to the quality it has set for the Air Fuel and the price
per litre is as set by the NOC.
|
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
|---|---|
|
Jet A-1 |
0.55 / ltr (Duty Paid) * |
|
Avgas |
No |
*As of 03 September 2020
*Exchange rate 1 USD: 117.8 NPR
2.2.7 Nepal Major Domestic Airport - Dhangadhi
Airport Overview
Aerial view of Dhangadhi Airport-Kailali, Sudurpashchim province
Dhangadhi Airport is situated at Dhangadhi Sub Metropolitan City of Kailali District, Sudurpashchim Province. This airport has direct air link with Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). The airport is located at an elevation of 176 metres (577 ft) above sea level. It has one runway which is 1,800 metres (5,906 ft) in length. This airport has the second longest runway length after TIA. Hence, it is designed to be able to handle large jet aircrafts.
National airline operators provide scheduled air service from this airport to Kathmandu and to the airports located in Sudurpaschim Province.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|
Country |
Nepal |
|
Province or District |
Sudurpashchim |
|
Nearest Town or
City |
Dhangadi DISTANCE (6 KM-North) |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Dhangadi Airport |
|
Latitude |
28° 45’ 12.98” N |
|
Longitude |
080° 34’ 59.28” E |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
176 m |
|
IATA Code |
DHI |
|
ICAO Code |
VNDH |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority –Dhangadi, Kailali Off: 977- 91575119 Tower: 977-91575219 Fax: 977-91575119 |
|
Management Contact Person |
Tej Bahadur Budthapa |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No but WFP is in process to construct a Forward Logistics Base |
Runway
|
Runway |
|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1800 m x 30 m |
|
Runway Orientation |
E27 and W09 |
|
Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
|
Runway Condition |
Good, Blacktop and operational |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes - Walk-through X-Ray, Handheld Metal Detector, CCTV Surveillance, UHF Band Communication System and FIDS |
Runway Lighting |
Yes -PAPI |
|
Refueling Capacity |
Yes 60KL, Available and Provided by Nepal Oil Corporation |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes, with the local airlines. |
|
Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Ultra-High Pressurize System (UHPS) Fire Vehicle and Portable type fire extinguisher available |
|
Weather Information |
Associated MET Office, After hours Met Office |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes- 3 Aircrafts |
|
Navigation Aids |
Yes / VOR |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes – iron net fencing |
|
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
The airport takes support from Nepal Oil
Corporation (NOC) for the
provision of Jet fuel for the
aircraft. Nepal Oil corporation
maintains the reserve of 60 Kilo Litre at its
office premise.
NOC strictly adheres
to the quality it has set for the Air Fuel and the
price per liter is
as set by the
NOC.
|
|
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
Jet A-1 |
94.50 (Duty Paid) * |
|
Avgas |
No |
*As of May 17, 2019
For more information, please see this link - Civil Aviation Authority Nepal Dhangadi Airport
Link for list of ICAO and IATA Codes in Nepal
2.2.8 Nepal Nepalgunj Major Domestic Airport
Airport Overview
Aerial view of Nepalgunj Airport
Nepalgunj Airport is a domestic hub airport in Nepalgunj, a sub-Metropolitan city in Banke District of Lumbini Province. It lies 9 km North East of the city and can be accessed via tarmac road H12. This is the main domestic hub airport, after Kathmandu airport, having the highest number of air links with 16 airports (8 in operation) of Karnali Province and Sudur-Paschim Province.
It can handle twin engine turbo-prop aircraft types such as: ATR72, CRJ200/700, DHC8, MA60, ATR42, JS-41, B190, D228, DHC6, L410, Y12. Airlines operating scheduled flights are Buddha Air, Yeti Airlines, Tara Air, Shree Airlines, Sita Air, Summit Airways, Nepal Airlines.
In 2019, 15698 flights to and from the airport carried 453,433 passengers and 1,936,861 kg of cargo.
Aerodrome Administration operation hours are as follows:
- Sundays to Thursdays: 10:00 -17:00 LT (summer), 10:00-1600 LT (winter)
- Fridays: 10:00-1500 LT
Air traffic service operational hours all year-round are as follows:
- From 16 Feb - 15 Nov (0015 - 1300) UTC
- From 16 Nov - 15 Feb (0045 - 1215) UTC
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Nepal |
|
Province or District |
Lumbini Province / Banke |
|
Nearest Town or City |
9 kms North Eastern of City |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Nepalgunj Airport |
|
Latitude |
28.10361 |
|
Longitude |
81.66694 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
518 ft (158 m) |
|
IATA Code |
KEP |
|
ICAO Code |
VNNG |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Nepalgunj Civil Aviation Office, Nepalgunj, Banke Tel- 977-081-565158 (Director) 565205 (Tower), 565210 (Admin) Fax - 977-081-565204 AFS – VNNGYDYX E-mail: nepalgunj_cao@caanepal.gov.np |
|
Management Contact Person |
Premnath Thakur |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
None |
Runway
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1505 x 30 m |
|
Runway Orientation |
08 – 26 – |
|
Runway Surface |
Asphalt Concrete |
|
Runway Condition |
Good, operational |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
X-Ray: Hold baggage, Hand baggage |
Runway Lighting |
SALS 420 M LIM PAPI 1500m 60m White, LIM |
|
Refuelling Capacity |
Jet A1 during Operation Hours |
Ground Handling Services |
Available with local airlines operator |
|
Air Traffic Control |
Controlled Class C Airspace |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Category V Rescue equipment |
|
Weather Information |
Hourly METAR provided during Operation Hours |
Aircraft Parking Space |
15640 sqm of concrete Apron, 1 CRJ, 2 ATR72s, 5 Twin Otters and 2 Helicopters |
|
Navigation Aids |
DVOR/ DME, NDB |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
|
Windsock |
|
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
The airport takes support from Nepal Oil Corporation for the
provision of Jet fuel for the aircraft. NOC maintains the reserve
of 60 kilolitres at its office premise. NOC strictly adheres to the
quality it has set for the Air Fuel and the price per litre is as
set by the NOC.
|
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
|---|---|
|
Jet A-1 |
0.55 / liter (Duty Paid) * |
|
Avgas |
No |
*As of 02 July 2020
*Exchange rate 1 USD: 117.8 NPR
2.2.9 Nepal Major Domestic Airport - Simara
Airport Overview
Aerial view of Simara Airport-Bara, Province-2
Simara Airport is situated at Jitpur Simara metropolitan city of Bara District in Province No. 2. It is considered a strategic domestic airport due to its proximity to Birgunj - Nepal’s fifth biggest city - and 20km from Raxaul, South at the border with India. The airport is located at a distance of 116 km from Kathmandu, via the Kulekhani-Sisneri-Pharping road, which is not suitable for heavy trucks. The airport is located at a distance of 261 km from Kathmandu via the main highway from Narayanghat to Kathmandu.
National airline operators provide services from the airport to Kathmandu.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|
Country |
Nepal |
|
Province or District |
2 |
|
Nearest Town or
City |
Birgunj-Parsa - 20 km Hetauda-Makwanpur - 34 km |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Simara Airport |
|
Latitude |
27° 09’ 45” N |
|
Longitude |
084° 58’ 54” E |
|
Elevation (ft. and m) |
139 m |
|
IATA Code |
SIF |
|
ICAO Code |
VNSI |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority –Simara-Bara Off: 977-53520210 Tower: 977-53-520110 Fax: 977-53-520210 AFS: VNSIYDYX E-mail: simara_cao@caanepal.org.np |
|
Management Contact Person |
Off: 977-53-520210 E-mail: simara_cao@caanepal.org.np |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway
|
Runway |
|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1192 m x 30 m |
|
Runway Orientation |
01/19 |
|
Runway Surface |
Bituminous Paved (Asphalt Concrete) |
|
Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
|
Runway Lighting |
PAPI/APAPI Light- APAPI |
|
Refuelling Capacity |
Yes: 140 KL, Available and Provided by Nepal Oil Corporation |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes with the local airline |
|
Air Traffic Control |
Communication System : HF SSB, VHF, AMHS, Hot line |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
|
Weather Information |
Associated MET Office, After hours Met Office |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes - 4 aircraft |
|
Navigation Aids |
Yes / VOR |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes – Iron net fencing |
|
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
For more information, please see this link - Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Simara Aiport
Fuel Services Charges
Re-fueling facility is not available.
Link for list of ICAO and IATA Codes in Nepal
2.2.10 Nepal Major Domestic Airport - Surkhet
Airport Overview
Aerial view of Surkhet Airport with surrounding habitation of Birendranagar
Surkhet Airport is situated at Birendranagar Municipality of Surkhet District, Karnali Province. It is one of the hub airports of mid-Western Nepal and serves most of the remote sectors of the western part of the country – Jumla, Humla, Kalikot, Mugu, and Dolpa, Bajhang, Bajura and Rukum (although infrequent). Surkhet Airport serves mainly as transport for cargo rather than passengers to the Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces. This airport is strategically important for the transportation of food grains, clothes, medicines, iodine-mixed salt, construction materials, office goods, school materials like books and stationeries as well as other commercial goods. There are scheduled passenger flights from Kathmandu to Surkhet daily.
Expansion of the runway is limited due to the hilly landscape. The approach is only from one side South to North 20 degrees. Aircrafts bigger than the ATR 42 have not yet attempted landing at Surkhet airport. Aircraft models such as B190, D228, DHC6, L410, Y12, C208 are the appropriate types of aircraft for this airport.23 personnel of the Nepal Armed Police division have been appointed for airport security. The Airport has no dedicated landing zones for helicopters. The control tower is well capacitated to oversee a 5 mile radius centred at the Airport Reference Point (ARP).
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|
Country |
Nepal |
|
Province or District |
Karnali Province/ Surkhet |
|
Nearest Town or
City |
2.5 KM east from Birendranagar City |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Surkhet Civil Aviation Office |
|
Latitude |
28°35’09.6” N |
|
Longitude |
81°38’06.0” E |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
2278 ft (694.4m) |
|
IATA Code |
SKH |
|
ICAO Code |
VNSK |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Surkhet Civil Aviation Office, Surkhet Civil Aviation Office, Surkhet Tel 977 083 520202 AFS VNSKZTZX |
|
Management Contact Person |
Dinesh Shrestha (Senior Officer) Shresthadinesh36@gmail.com, 9841694374 |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway
|
Runway #1 |
|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1255 m x 30 m |
|
Runway Orientation |
02 - 15°33’26” 20 - 195°33’26” |
|
Runway Surface |
Asphalt Concrete |
|
Runway Condition |
Good, Overlay work is planned |
|
|
|
|
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Walk-through X-Ray, Handheld Metal Detector, CCTV Surveillance |
Runway Lighting |
PAPI |
|
Refueling Capacity |
During the period of flight operation / 60KL |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes with Local airlines Operator |
|
Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Ultra High Pressurize System (UHPS) Fire Vehicle and orPortable type fire extinguisher available |
|
Weather Information |
Associated MET Office, After-hours Met Office Service |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Concrete apron in 13,389.12 m2 has space for 4 small aircraft but no hangar space |
|
Navigation Aids |
VOR |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
|
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
The airport takes support from Nepal Oil
Corporation (NOC) for the
provision of Jet fuel for the
aircraft. NOC maintains the
reserve of 60 kilo litres at its
office premise.
NOC strictly adheres
to the quality it has set for the Air Fuel and the
price per litre is
as set by the
NOC.
|
|
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
Jet A-1 |
94.50 (Duty Paid) * |
|
Avgas |
No |
*As of May 17, 2019
2.2.11 Nepal Minor Domestic Airport - Janakpur
Airport Overview
Aerial view of Janakpur Airport-Dhanusa, Province-2
Janakpur Airport is a domestic airport in Sub Metropolitan City of Dhanusa district in Province-2 and is operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). It is located 4 km away from Janakpur city. Janakpur Airport was built on 13 February 1960. National airline operators operate direct flights from Kathmandu to Janakpur daily.
The airport resides at an elevation of 256 feet (78 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 09/27 with an asphalt surface measuring 1,300 by 30 metres (4,265 ft × 98 ft)
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|
Country |
Nepal |
|
Province or District |
2 |
|
Nearest Town or
City |
Janakpur - 4 km |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Janakpur Airport |
|
Latitude |
26° 70’ 89.50” N |
|
Longitude |
085° 92’ 40.57” E |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
78 m |
|
IATA Code |
JKR |
|
ICAO Code |
VNJP |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority –Janakpur-Dhanusa Off: +977-41-520884 Tower: 977-41520044 Fax: +977-41520884 AFS: VNJPYDYX E-mail: janakpur_cao@caanepal.org.np |
|
Management Contact Person |
Off: +977-41-520884 E-mail: janakpur_cao@caanepal.org.np |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway(s)
|
Runway |
|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1300 m x 30 m |
|
Runway Orientation |
09/27 |
|
Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
|
Runway Condition |
Good - blacktop and operational |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
|
Runway Lighting |
Yes - PAPI |
|
Refueling Capacity |
Yes: 120 KL, Available and Provided by Nepal Oil Corporation |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes with the local airline |
|
Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Fire Vehicle and Portable type fire extinguisher available |
|
Weather Information |
Associated MET Office, After-hours Met Office |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes- 2 aircraft |
|
Navigation Aids |
Yes / VOR |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes – Iron net fencing |
|
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Link for further details - Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Janakpur Airport
Fuel Services Charges
The airport takes support from Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) for the provision of Jet fuel for the aircraft. The fuel reserve owned by Nepal Oil Corporation is maintained outside the airport compound.
|
|
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
Jet A-1 |
94.50 (Duty Paid) * |
|
Avgas |
No |
*As of May 17, 2019
Link for list of ICAO and IATA Codes in Nepal
2.2.12 Nepal Jomsom Minor Domestic Airport
Aerial view of Jomsom Airport
Airport Overview
Jomsom airport is short take off and landing (STOL) airport located on the bank of the Kali Gandaki River serving Jomsom, a town in the Gharapjhong rural municipality of Mustang District in Gandaki Province. It serves as the gateway to the Mustang District that includes Jomsom, Kagbeni, Tangbe, Lo Manthang, and Muktinath temple, which is a popular pilgrimage destination for Nepalis and Indians. It is close to the District HQ of Mustang.
The airport is open through out the year but has the following operating hours
- Jan, Feb, Nov & Dec. 0100-0645 UTC
- Mar, Apr, Sept & Oct. 0030-0645 UTC
- May, June, July & Aug. 0015-0645 UTC
Due to high winds and clouds during the daytime, the operation stops midday year-round. Depending on the season, low clouds that restrict visibility can also halt airport operations.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Nepal |
|
Province or District |
Gandaki Province/ Mustang |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Within the premises of Jomsom |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Jomsom Airport |
|
Latitude |
28.78222 |
|
Longitude |
83.72250 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
8976 ft (2736 m) |
|
IATA Code |
JOM |
|
ICAO Code |
VNJS |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Jomsom Airport Tel: 977 69440126 Tower: 977 69440006 AFS VNJSYDYX Email: jomsom_cao@caanepal.org.np |
|
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
NO |
Runway
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
2424 × 65 ft (739 × 20 m) |
|
Runway Orientation |
06 - 24- |
|
Runway Surface |
Asphalt Concrete |
|
Runway Condition |
Operational |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Metal detector: walkthrough and handheld |
Runway Lighting |
Runway endlight Runway Threshold Identification Light |
|
Refuelling Capacity |
None |
Ground Handling Services |
|
|
Air Traffic Control |
AFIS |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Wheel and portable type of fire extinguisher available |
|
Weather Information |
AFIS, Tower Observation |
Aircraft Parking Space |
6000 sqm of concrete apron, four D228 types |
|
Navigation Aids |
N/A |
Perimeter Fencing |
N/A |
|
Windsock |
N/A |
|
|
2.2.13 Nepal Minor Domestic Airport - Jumla
Airport Overview
Picture: Arial view of Jumla Airport- Karnali province
The airport resides at an elevation of 7,700 feet (2,347 m) above mean sea level. It has one asphalt paved runway designated 09/27 which measures 670 by 25 metres (2,198 ft × 82 ft).
Jumla Airport is situated at Chandannath Municipality of Jumla District, Karnali Province. This airport, close to Jumla Bazaar, is a hub for trade and travel throughout Karnali province (via this airport local products are transported to West Terai).
Nepal Airlines, Tara Air, Summit Air, and Sita Air provides flight services to Jumla airport, from Nepalgunj and Surkhet airports. For cargo purposes, Surkhet Airport is more cost effective. The serviceability of the airport is all weather but operational hours are as follows:
- Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec 06:45hr-18:00hr
- Mar, Apr, Sept, Oct 06:15hr-18:30hr
- May, Jun, July, Aug 06:00hr-18:45hr
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Nepal |
|
Province or District |
Karnali Province/ Jumla District |
|
Nearest Town or
City |
500m East of Jumla Bazaar |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Jumla Airport |
|
Latitude |
29 16’27” N |
|
Longitude |
82 11’ 36” E |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
7792 ft (2375 m) |
|
IATA Code |
JUM |
|
ICAO Code |
VNJL |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority – Jumla Off: 977-87520015 Tower: 977-87520015 Fax: 977-87520117 AFS: VNJLYDYX |
|
Management Contact Person |
Kailash Sharma 9857831221 Off 977-87520015 |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway
|
Runway |
|
|
Runway Dimensions |
675 m x 25 m |
|
Runway Orientation |
09/ 27 |
|
Runway Surface |
Bituminous Paved (Asphalt Concrete) |
|
Runway Condition |
Under Maintenance (Asphalt concrete overlay) |
|
Dornier 228 is the biggest aircraft that is in service among the aircraft like DHC6 Twin Otter, Let L410 Turbolet, Harbin Y-12, and Cessna 208 Caravan, basically most of the single-engine aircraft, PZL M-28, Mi-8 helicopter. |
|
|
|
|
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Handheld Metal Detector |
Runway Lighting |
Approach and Runway Lighting System, PAPI |
|
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes with the local airline |
|
Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Wheel and portable type fire extinguisher available |
|
Weather Information |
Tower Observation |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes - 3 small aircraft |
|
Navigation Aids |
Aerodrome Flight Information service |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
|
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
Not available in this Airport
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
Link for more detail - Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal
Link for list of ICAO and IATA Codes in
Nepal
2.2.14 Nepal Minor Domestic Airport - Simikot
Airport Overview
Simikot Airport is an airport serving Simikot, headquarter of Humla district in Karnali Province. Given that road access in this region is poor, the airport facilitates much of the travel in the whole district.
The airport is located at an elevation of 9246 ft (2818m) above mean sea level. It has one runway which is 549m (1801 ft) in length. The runway has recently been improved and extended with more infrastructure being built.
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 from early morning to mid-day (06:00 – 12:30 hrs).
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Nepal |
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Province or District |
Karnali Province, Humla |
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Nearest Town or City |
Simikot |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Simikot Airport |
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Latitude |
29°58′16″N |
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Longitude |
081°49′08″E |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
9747 ft / 2971 m |
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IATA Code |
IMK |
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ICAO Code |
VNST |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
CAAN |
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Management Contact Person |
977 -87680137, 977 -87680137 |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway
|
Runway |
|
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Runway Dimensions |
650 m x 20 m |
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Runway Orientation |
10/28 |
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Runway Surface |
Bituminous Paved (Asphalt Concrete) Surface |
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Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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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 |
Parking available for 3 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 at this airport
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
Link for further detail - Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Simikot Airport
Link for list of ICAO and IATA Codes in Nepal
2.2.15 Nepal Tumlingtar Minor Domestic Airport
Airport Overview
Aerial view of Tumlingtar Airport.
Tumlingtar Airport is in Tumlingtar, Sankhuwasabha of Province 1. It is 15 km south of District HQ in Khandbari.
Buddha Air, Sita Air, Summit Air, Tara Air and Yeti Airlines have flights to and back from Kathmandu and Biratnagar. They operate on the following hours:
- Jan, Feb, Nov & Dec. 0100-1215 UTC
- Mar, Apr, Sept & Oct 0030-1245 UTC
- May, June, July & Aug 0015-1300 UTC
In 2019, 1872 flights carried 35,303 passengers and 41,952 kg of cargo between destinations to and from the airport.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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|---|---|
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Country |
Nepal |
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Province or District |
Province 1/ Sankhuwasabha |
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Nearest Town or City |
15 km South of District HQ in Khandbari |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Tumlingtar Airport |
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Latitude |
27.31500 |
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Longitude |
87.19333 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
1316 ft (401 m) |
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IATA Code |
TMI |
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ICAO Code |
VNTR |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Tumlingtar Civil Aviation Office, Tumlingtar, Sankhuwasabha Tel-977- 029 - 575241 Fax – 977-29575207 AFS - VNTRYDYX |
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Management Contact Person |
N/A |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
None |
Runway
|
Runway #1 |
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|---|---|
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Runway Dimensions |
4248 × 100 ft (1295 × 30 m) |
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Runway Orientation |
16 - 34 - |
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Runway Surface |
Asphalt Concrete |
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Runway Condition |
Operational |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Metal Detector: handheld |
Runway Lighting |
PAPI 3 on Runway 34 |
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Refuelling Capacity |
None |
Ground Handling Services |
|
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Air Traffic Control |
Uncontrolled Airspace Classification G |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Wheel & portable type fire extinguisher available |
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Weather Information |
AFIS |
Aircraft Parking Space |
5000 sqm of concrete Asphalt, 1 ATR42, 1 Beechcraft and 1 JS |
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Navigation Aids |
AFIS |
Perimeter Fencing |
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Windsock |
|
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2.2.16 Nepal Tenzing-Hillary Minor Domestic Airport
Aerial view of Lukla Airport in Khumbu Pasanglhamu Municipality
Airport Overview
Lukla Airport also known as Tenzing-Hillary Airport, is a small airport in the town of Lukla, in Khumbu, Solukhumbu District, Province No 1. It is 25 km due NE of the District HQ with limited road access. It is within the premise of Lukla, the gateway to Mount Everest and inside the buffer zone of Sagarmatha national park. It is one of the four airports (Kangel Danda Airport, Phaplu Airport and Syangboche Airport) in the district.
It has been called one of the most dangerous airports in the world because of a combination of mountainous terrain, unpredictable weather and a very short and steep airstrip. Between Nepal Airlines, Sita Air, Summit Air and Tara Air, daily flights are scheduled all around the year. Flight cancellation because of the inclement weather is very common. In 2019 it had 20,418 aircraft movements, 119,801 passengers and 2,673 MT cargo.
The operation hours established for the all year-round service is as follows:
- Jan, Feb, Nov & Dec: 0100-1215 UTC
- Mar, Apr, Sept & Oct: 0030-1245 UTC
- May, June, July & Aug: 0015-1300 UTC
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Airport Location and Contact |
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|---|---|
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Country |
Nepal |
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Province or District |
Province 1/ Solukhumbu |
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Nearest Town or City |
25 Kms due NE of the District HQ in the town of Lukla |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Tenzing-Hillary Airport |
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Latitude |
27.68777 |
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Longitude |
86.73138 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
9337 ft (2846 m) |
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IATA Code |
LUA |
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ICAO Code |
VNLK |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Tenzing-Hillary Airport Tel :977- 38-550197 AFS VNLKYDYX |
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Management Contact Person |
N/A |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
None |
Runway
|
Runway #1 |
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|---|---|
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Runway Dimensions |
1728 × 65 ft (527 × 20 m) |
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Runway Orientation |
06 - 24 - |
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Runway Surface |
Asphalt Concrete |
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Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Metal Detector: Handheld, Walkthrough, CCTV |
Runway Lighting |
|
|
Refuelling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
|
|
Air Traffic Control |
Communication through HF SSB, VHF, AMHS |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Ultra-high pressurized system fire vehicle and portable type fire extinguisher available. |
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Weather Information |
AFIS, Tower Observation |
Aircraft Parking Space |
2800 sqm of concrete Apron, 4 D228 Types |
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Navigation Aids |
AFIS |
Perimeter Fencing |
|
|
Windsock |
|
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2.2.17 Nepal Minor Domestic Airport - Rukum Salle
Airport Overview
Picture: Aerial view of Rukum Salle Airport
Rukum Salle Airport, also known as Musikot Airport, is an airport serving Musikot Khalanga, a municipality located in the Southern region of Karnali Province of Nepal. It was originally opened in 1994. The airport is one of two airports in Rukum District, the other one being Rukum Chaurjahari Airport. The airport was renovated and the runway blacktopped in 2014 after previously only having a grass/clay runway. The airport resides at an elevation of 5,184 feet (1,580 m) above mean sea level. It has one asphalt runway which is 580 metres (1,903 ft) in length and 20 metres width.
The airport is air-linked with Nepalgunj and Kathmandu. National airline operators provide scheduled flights to Musikot airport from Kathmandu and Nepalgunj. 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
The airport shares a boundary with Nepal Food Corporation-Rukum. It is only 3 km away from the Mid Hill Highway that passes through Rukum.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Nepal |
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Province or District |
Karnali Province, West Rukum |
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Nearest Town or
City |
Musikot Bazaar less than 2 km |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Rukum Salle Airport |
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Latitude |
28 38’14” N |
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Longitude |
82 26’58” E |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
5184 ft (1580 m) |
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IATA Code |
|
|
ICAO Code |
VNSL |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Off: 977-88680354 Tower: 977-88680354 Fax: Not Available AFS: VNSLYDYX |
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Management Contact Person |
Dipak Kumar KC 9847852560 |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway(s)
|
Runway |
|
|
Runway Dimensions |
580 m x 20 m (could be extended to 620 M) |
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Runway Orientation |
16/34 |
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Runway Surface |
Bituminous Paved (Asphalt Concrete) Surface |
|
Runway Condition |
Good |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dornier 228 is the biggest aircraft that is in service among the aircraft like DHC6 Twin Otter, Let L410 Turbolet, Harbin Y-12, and Cessna 208 Caravan, basically most of the single-engine aircraft.
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure |
|||
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Hand held metal detector and manual checking of luggage |
Runway Lighting |
No, night landing is not possible |
|
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes with the local airline manual |
|
Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
fire extinguisher only |
|
Weather Information |
Yes through Observation Tower |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes - 3 aircraft |
|
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
|
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
Not available at this airport
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
Link for more information - Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Rukum Salle Airport
Link for list of ICAO and IATA Codes in Nepal
2.2.18 Nepal Minor Domestic Airport - Talcha
Airport Overview
Aerial view of Talcha Airport and small cluster of habitation on the left with ATC Tower
The Talcha Airport is situated at Karkibada Municipality of Mugu District, Karnali Province. It is an important gateway to the Rara National Park and is located about 2.5 hours walking distance from the Rara Lake. This airport is adjacent to the boundary of Rara National Park and within the Buffer Zone of the National Park.
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Airport Location and Contact |
|
|
Country |
Nepal |
|
Province or District |
Karnali Province/ Mugu |
|
Nearest Town or
City |
8 km south from Gamgadhi |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Rara Civil Aviation Office, Talcha |
|
Latitude |
29°31′20″N |
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Longitude |
082°08′49″E |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
8924 ft (2720 m) |
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IATA Code |
none |
|
ICAO Code |
VNRR |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal |
|
Management Contact Person |
9758901138 AFS: VNRRYDYX |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
NO |
Runway
|
Runway |
|
|
Runway Dimensions |
570 m x 20 m |
|
Runway Orientation |
18/36 |
|
Runway Surface |
Asphalt Concrete |
|
Runway Condition |
Good |
Asphalt Concrete Runway of Talcha Airport. Runway 36 on the right
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
No |
|
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes with the local airlines operator |
|
Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
|
Weather Information |
Tower Observation |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Apron for 2 small aircraft |
|
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes but have been not maintained properly. |
|
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
2.2.19 Nepal Minor Domestic Airport - Rajbiraj
Airport Overview
Aerial view of Rajbiraj Airport-Saptari, Province-2
Rajbiraj is the district headquarters of Saptari District, Province 2 and is located approximately 521 km from the capital, Kathmandu. The airport is situated 5km south of central Rajbiraj. After 11 years of complete shutdown, the airport resumed its operations on 23 May 2018. There are 4 flights that operate per week between Kathmandu to Rajbiraj, operated by some national operators (flight time 55 minutes).
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Airport Location and Contact |
|
|
Country |
Nepal |
|
Province or District |
2 |
|
Nearest Town or
City |
Rajbiraj, Saptari - 5 km |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Rajbiraj Airport |
|
Latitude |
26° 30’ 38.4” N |
|
Longitude |
086° 64’ 41.65” E |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
80 m |
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IATA Code |
RJB |
|
ICAO Code |
VNRB |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Rajbiraj, Saptari Tel 1 - 977- 031-522458 Fax - AFS - VNRBYDYX |
|
Management Contact Person |
Tel - 977-031-522458 |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway
|
Runway |
|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1500 m x 30 m |
|
Runway Orientation |
11/29 |
|
Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
|
Runway Condition |
Good - Blacktop and operational |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
|
Runway Lighting |
No |
|
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes with the local airline |
|
Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Fire extinguisher |
|
Weather Information |
Associated MET Office, after-hours Met Office |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes - 2 aircraft |
|
Navigation Aids |
Yes /VOR/DME |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes – iron net fencing |
|
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Link for Rajbiraj airport details - Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, April 2019
Fuel Services Charges
The airport takes support from Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) for the provision of Jet fuel for the aircraft. The fuel reserve owned by Nepal Oil Corporation is maintained outside the airport compound.
|
|
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
Jet A-1 |
94.50 (Duty Paid) * |
|
Avgas |
No |
*As of May 17, 2019
Link for ICAO and IATA Codes in Nepal
2.2.20 Nepal Minor Domestic Airport - Dolpa
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
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Airport Location and Contact |
|
|
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 |
|
|
Management Contact Person |
|
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
|
Runway
|
Runway |
|
|
Runway Dimensions |
663m x 30m |
|
Runway Orientation |
15/33 |
|
Runway Surface |
Bituminous Paved (Asphalt Concrete) Surface |
|
Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
||||
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes, security personnel |
Runway Lighting |
No |
|
|
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Limited |
|
|
Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Limited |
|
|
Weather Information |
Yes, but limited |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Apron for 2 small aircraft |
|
|
Navigation Aids |
Yes |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes, but not properly maintained |
|
|
Windsock |
Yes |
|
||
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
2.2.21 Nepal Minor Domestic Airport - Baitadi
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).
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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 |
||||
|
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
2.2.22 Nepal Minor Domestic Airport - Bajura
Airport Overview
Aerial view of Bajura Airport- Sudurpashchim province
Bajura Airport resides at an elevation of 4,300 feet (1,311 m) above sea level. It has one runway which is 520 metres (1,706 ft) in length. National airline operators provide services from the airport to Nepalgunj and Dhangadi.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|
Country |
Nepal |
|
Province or District |
Sudurpashchim |
|
Nearest Town or
City |
Bajura-Martadi - 40 km |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Bajura (Kolte) |
|
Latitude |
29°30'10.4"N |
|
Longitude |
81°40'05.4"E |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
1404 m |
|
IATA Code |
BJU |
|
ICAO Code |
VNBR |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority –Bajura-Kolte Email: 777shrikrishna@gmail.com |
|
Management Contact Person |
Shreekrishna Rijal +977-9858488215 |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway
|
Runway |
|
|
Runway Dimensions |
520 × 20 m |
|
Runway Orientation |
09 / 27 |
|
Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
|
Runway Condition |
Good, Blacktop and operational |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No-Manual |
Runway Lighting |
No |
|
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes, however, all ground handling is done manually. |
|
Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No - only fire extinguishers are available. |
|
Weather Information |
Associated MET Office, After hours Met Office |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes - 2 aircraft |
|
Navigation Aids |
Yes / VOR |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
|
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
Not available in this airport.
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
Link for more information - Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Bajura Airport
Link for list of ICAO and IATA Codes in Nepal
2.2.23 Nepal Minor Domestic Airport - Sanphebagar
Airport Overview
Aerial view of Sanphebagar Airport, Achham, Sudurpashchim province
Sanphebagar Airport is situated in Accham District of Sudurpashchim Province. At present, there are no scheduled flights to this airport from Kathmandu, Nepalgunj and Dhangadhi. The airport resides at an elevation of 250 feet (76 m) above mean sea level. Since the renovation of the airport in 2018, the airport has one asphalt runway which is 530 metres (1,739 ft) in length. Moreover, due to the strategic location of this airport, heli operations to high altitude regions of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, especially during emergencies, is most suitable.
National airline operators provide non-scheduled services from Sanphebagar airport to Nepalgunj and Dhangadhi.
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Airport Location and Contact |
|
|
Country |
Nepal |
|
Province or District |
Sudurpashchim |
|
Nearest Town or
City |
Mangalsen - 35 km |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Sanphebagar – Accham |
|
Latitude |
29° 14’ 11” N |
|
Longitude |
081° 12’ 58” E |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
597 m |
|
IATA Code |
FEB |
|
ICAO Code |
VNSR |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority –Sanfebagar-Accham Email: 777shrikrishna@gmail.com |
|
Management Contact Person |
|
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway
|
Runway |
|
|
Runway Dimensions |
530 × 20 m |
|
Runway Orientation |
Apron Dimension: 80 × 35m Approach RWY: 03 Take-off RWY: 21 RWY Slope: 0.6% upslope from South to North |
|
Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
|
Runway Condition |
Good, Blacktop and operational |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No - Manual |
Runway Lighting |
No |
|
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes, with the local airline manual. |
|
Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No, only fire extinguishers are available. |
|
Weather Information |
Associated MET Office, after-hours Met Office |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes - 2 aircraft and DHC6, Y12, C208 are aircraft type |
|
Navigation Aids |
Yes / VOR |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
|
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
Not available in this airport.
Link for more detail - Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Domestic Airports
Link for ICAO and IATA Codes in Nepal
2.2.24 Nepal Baglung Domestic Airport
Aerial view of Baglung Airport
Airport Overview
Baglung Airport also known as Balewa Airport, is an airport serving Narayanthan, a municipality located in the western region of Gandaki Province of Nepal. The airport was re-opened after 26 years in 2018 and the access road to the airport was upgraded but regular service has not resumed.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Nepal |
|
Province or District |
Gandaki Province/ Baglung |
|
Nearest Town or City |
15 KM SE from Baglung Municipality |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Baglung Airport |
|
Latitude |
28.21277 |
|
Longitude |
83.66638 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
3,248 ft / 990 m |
|
IATA Code |
BGL |
|
ICAO Code |
VNBL |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Baglung Civil Aviation Office, Baglung Airport Tel 977-68-413133 AFS: VNBLYDYX |
|
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
None |
Runway
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1994 x 100 ft (608 x 30 m) |
|
Runway Orientation |
01 - 19 - |
|
Runway Surface |
Earthen |
|
Runway Condition |
Good, overlay work is planned |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
None |
Runway Lighting |
None |
|
Refueling Capacity |
None |
Ground Handling Services |
N/A |
|
Air Traffic Control |
AFIS |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
N/A |
|
Weather Information |
VFR |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Two DHC6 Aircrafts |
|
Navigation Aids |
None |
Perimeter Fencing |
N/A |
|
Windsock |
N/A |
|
|
2.2.25 Nepal Dhorpatan Minor Domestic Airport
Aerial view of location of runway at Dhorpatan Airport
Airport Overview
Dhorpatan Airport is located in Bowang, Dhorpatan Municipality of Baglung District. It is 114 kms NW of district HQ at Baglung. It takes 4.75 hrs via Mid hill Highway to get to the airport from district headquarter Baglung. It is not in operation. Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve is located in this municipality. It is non-operational but can be reactivated upon approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN).
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Nepal |
|
Province or District |
Gandaki Province/ Baglung |
|
Nearest Town or City |
114 Kms NW from Baglung Municipality |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Dhorpatan Airport |
|
Latitude |
28.49166 |
|
Longitude |
83.05250 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
8950 ft (2728 m) |
|
IATA Code |
N/A |
|
ICAO Code |
VNDR |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Dhorpatan Airport AFS VNDRYDYX |
|
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
None |
Runway
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1197 × 100ft (365× 30 m) |
|
Runway Orientation |
09 - 27 - |
|
Runway Surface |
Earthen |
|
Runway Condition |
Not in operation |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure (non-operational) |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
N/A |
Runway Lighting |
N/A |
|
Refuelling Capacity |
None |
Ground Handling Services |
N/A |
|
Air Traffic Control |
N/A |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
N/A |
|
Weather Information |
N/A |
Aircraft Parking Space |
N/A |
|
Navigation Aids |
N/A |
Perimeter Fencing |
N/A |
|
Windsock |
N/A |
|
|
2.2.26 Nepal Gorkha Domestic Airport
Aerial view of location of Gorkha Airport at Palungtar.
Airport Overview
Gorkha Airport, also known as Palungtar Airport, is an airport serving the municipalities Palungtar and Gorkha of Gorkha District in the Southern region of Gandaki Province of Nepal. It is 42 kms west of district HQ at Gorkha. It can be accessed via blacktopped F35 and then earthen road of Middle HillHighway.
The Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) airport was used until 1979 but it is now out of operation, but was briefly reactivated for helicopters only during the earthquake emergency response in 2015. The airport connects nearby districts like Tanahun, Lamjung, Manang and Mustang but the construction of Prithivi Highway has rendered it obsolete. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAAN) may reactivate the airport during emergencies.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Nepal |
|
Province or District |
Gandaki Province/ Gorkha |
|
Nearest Town or City |
42 Kms West of District HQ |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Gorkha Airport |
|
Latitude |
28.03888 |
|
Longitude |
84.46583 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
1893 ft (577 m) |
|
IATA Code |
GKH |
|
ICAO Code |
VNGK |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Gorkha Airport AFS VNGKYDYX |
|
Management Contact Person |
|
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
NO |
Runway
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
3501 × 151 ft (1067 × 46 m) |
|
Runway Orientation |
02 - 20- |
|
Runway Surface |
Earthen |
|
Runway Condition |
Not in Operation |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure (Non-operational) |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
N/A |
Runway Lighting |
N/A |
|
Refuelling Capacity |
None |
Ground Handling Services |
N/A |
|
Air Traffic Control |
N/A |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
N/A |
|
Weather Information |
N/A |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Two HDC6 types |
|
Navigation Aids |
N/A |
Perimeter Fencing |
N/A |
|
Windsock |
N/A |
|
|
2.2.27 Nepal Manang Domestic Airport
Aerial view of Humde Airport
Airport Overview
Manang Airport also known as Humde Airport is an airport serving Manang valley, a town in the Manang district of Gandaki Province in Nepal. The airport is an hour away 22 Km NW of District HQ at Chame. It can be accessed via Manang Sadak. It is 19th highest civilian airport in the world. It is not in operation but it can be reactivated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) for emergencies.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Nepal |
|
Province or District |
Gandaki Province/ Manang |
|
Nearest Town or City |
2.5 kilometres east of Manang town. |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Humde Airport |
|
Latitude |
28.64138 |
|
Longitude |
84.08583 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
11093 ft (3381 m) |
|
IATA Code |
NGX |
|
ICAO Code |
VNMA |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Humde Airport |
|
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
None |
Runway
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
2952 × 65 ft (900 × 20 m) |
|
Runway Orientation |
11 - 29- |
|
Runway Surface |
Asphalt Concrete |
|
Runway Condition |
Not in operation |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure (non-operational) |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
N/A |
Runway Lighting |
N/A |
|
Refuelling Capacity |
None |
Ground Handling Services |
N/A |
|
Air Traffic Control |
Uncontrolled |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
N/A |
|
Weather Information |
AFIS, Tower Observation |
Aircraft Parking Space |
1750 sqm of Concrete Apron; 2 D228 types |
|
Navigation Aids |
AFIS |
Perimeter Fencing |
N/A |
|
Windsock |
N/A |
|
|
2.2.28 Nepal Pokhara Domestic Airport
Aerial view of Pokhara Domestic Airport
Airport Overview
Pokhara Airport is a regional airport in Pokhara, provincial capital of Gandaki Province. It is in proximity of the metropolitan city of Pokhara. In 2019, the airport handled 39,920 flights to and from the airport carried 720,714 passengers and 174,265 kgs of cargo. It is the second busiest airport after Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) and caters 50 % of the annual tourist flow in Nepal. It can handle twin engine turbo-prop aircraft types such as: ATR72, ATR42, JS41, B190, D228, DHC6, L410, Y12.
Almost all domestic airlines in Nepal have flights to and from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Buddha Air flies also from Pokhara to Bhairahawa, Bharatpur and Biratnagar. Yeti airline adds service to Bhairahawa and Bharatpur. Sita Air adds service to Jomsom. Summit air and Tara air only fly to and back from Jomsom from the airport. The apron of the airport is relatively small and can only handle eight propeller planes at a time. Pokhara Airport is a diversion airport for the country's main airport in Kathmandu in times of inaccessibility, for example due to fog.
Aerodrome Administration operation hours are as follows:
- Sundays to Thursdays: 10:00 -17:00 LT (summer), 10:00-1600 LT (winter)
- Fridays: 10:00-1500 LT
Air Traffic Service operational hours all year-round are as follows:
- From 16 Feb - 15 Nov (0015 - 1300) UTC
- From 16 Nov - 15 Feb (0045 - 1215) UTC
A new International airport is being constructed in Pokhara, 3km South-East from the current airport (at 28°11'05.3"N 84°00'48.3"E) which is planned to be completed in 2021.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Nepal |
|
Province or District |
Gandaki Province/ Kaski |
|
Nearest Town or City |
2 Km away from the main city |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Pokhara National Airport |
|
Latitude |
28.20083 |
|
Longitude |
83.98194 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
2696 ft (822 m) |
|
IATA Code |
PKR |
|
ICAO Code |
VNPK |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Pokhara Civil Aviation Office, Pokhara, Kaski Tel- 977-061-465725, 535725 Fax - 977-061-465725 AFS – VNPKYDYX Email: pokhara_cao@caanepal.gov.np |
|
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
None |
Runway
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1447 x 30 m |
|
Runway Orientation |
04- 22- |
|
Runway Surface |
Asphalt Concrete |
|
Runway Condition |
Good, operational |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
X-Ray: Hold Baggage, Hand Baggage Metal Detector: Walk Through, Handheld, CCTV, UHF, FIDS |
Runway Lighting |
NIL |
|
Refuelling Capacity |
JET A-1, during period of flight operation |
Ground Handling Services |
Available with local airlines operator |
|
Air Traffic Control |
Controlled Class C Airspace, VFR |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Category V rescue equipment |
|
Weather Information |
Hourly METAR during Operations hours |
Aircraft Parking Space |
15844.14 sqm of Concrete Apron, 5 ATR42, 2 Helicopters |
|
Navigation Aids |
DME |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
|
Windsock |
N/A |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
The airport takes support from Nepal Oil Corporation for the
provision of Jet fuel for the aircraft. NOC maintains the reserve
of 60 kilolitres at its office premise.
|
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
|---|---|
|
Jet A-1 |
0.55 / ltr (Duty Paid) * |
|
Avgas |
No |
*As of 3 September 2020
*Exchange rate 1 USD: 117.80 NPR
2.2.29 Nepal Jiri Domestic Airport
Aerial view of Jiri Airport in Jiri Municipality.
Airport Overview
Jiri Airport is an airport serving the municipalities of Jiri, Bhimeshowr of Dolakha district in the north-eastern region of Bagmati Province of Nepal. It is 57 km east of District HQ at Charikot, Dolakha. It can be accessed via blacktopped F32 and then Jiri Khadichaur Local Road.
The airport served as the gateway to Mount Everest when it opened in 1979. It is not in operation, but can be reactivated during emergencies as authorized by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN).
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Nepal |
|
Province or District |
Bagmati Province / Dolakha |
|
Nearest Town or City |
57 Km E of District HQ in Charikot, Jiri Bazaar is in close proximity |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Jiri Airport |
|
Latitude |
27.62638 |
|
Longitude |
86.23055 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
1893 ft (577 m) |
|
IATA Code |
JIR |
|
ICAO Code |
VNJI |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Jiri Airport AFS VNJIYDYX |
|
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
NO |
Runway
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1197 × 59 ft (365 × 18 m) |
|
Runway Orientation |
14 - 32 - |
|
Runway Surface |
Earthen |
|
Runway Condition |
Not in operation |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure (Not in operation) |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
N/A |
Runway Lighting |
N/A |
|
Refuelling Capacity |
None |
Ground Handling Services |
N/A |
|
Air Traffic Control |
N/A |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
N/A |
|
Weather Information |
N/A |
Aircraft Parking Space |
N/A |
|
Navigation Aids |
N/A |
Perimeter Fencing |
N/A |
|
Windsock |
N/A |
|
|
2.2.30 Nepal Langtang Domestic Airport
Aerial view of location of Langtang Airport at Rasuwa.
Airport Overview
Langtang Airport is an airport in Rasuwa district of Bagmati Province . It is 30 Km NE from Dhunche with limited accessibility. It is not in operation, but can be reactivated during emergencies as authorized by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN).
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Nepal |
|
Province or District |
Bagmati Province / Rasuwa |
|
Nearest Town or City |
30 Km due NE of district HQ with limited accessibility |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Langtang Airport |
|
Latitude |
28.20000 |
|
Longitude |
85.58527 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
1893 ft (577 m) |
|
IATA Code |
LTG |
|
ICAO Code |
VNLT |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Langtang Airport |
|
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
None |
Runway
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1378 × 100 ft (420× 30 m) |
|
Runway Orientation |
09 - 27- |
|
Runway Surface |
Earthen |
|
Runway Condition |
Not in Operation |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure (Not in operation) |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
N/A |
Runway Lighting |
N/A |
|
Refuelling Capacity |
None |
Ground Handling Services |
N/A |
|
Air Traffic Control |
N/A |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
N/A |
|
Weather Information |
N/A |
Aircraft Parking Space |
N/A |
|
Navigation Aids |
N/A |
Perimeter Fencing |
N/A |
|
Windsock |
N/A |
|
N/A |
2.2.31 Nepal Meghauli Domestic Airport
Aerial view of Meghauli Airport
Airport Overview
Meghauli Airport is an airport in Meghauli, Bharatpur Metropolitan City in Chitwan district in Bagmati Province. It is one of the two airports in Chitwan, other being Bharatpur Airport. It is 26 km SW of district HQ at Bharatpur. It can be accessed via blacktopped road.
The airport was built in 1961 but operation stopped in 2011. It can be reactivated during emergencies upon authorization of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN).
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Nepal |
|
Province or District |
Bagmati Province / Chitwan |
|
Nearest Town or City |
26 KM SW of district HQ at Bharatpur |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Meghauli Airport |
|
Latitude |
27.57722 |
|
Longitude |
84.22888 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
498 ft (152 m) |
|
IATA Code |
MEY |
|
ICAO Code |
VNMG |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Meghauli Airport AFS VNMGYDYX |
|
Management Contact Person |
Pawan Kumar Gautam |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
None |
Runway
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
3500×150 ft (1067×46 m) |
|
Runway Orientation |
08 26 |
|
Runway Surface |
Earthen |
|
Runway Condition |
Not in operation |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure (non-operational) |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
N/A |
Runway Lighting |
N/A |
|
Refuelling Capacity |
None |
Ground Handling Services |
N/A |
|
Air Traffic Control |
Uncontrolled |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
N/A |
|
Weather Information |
AFIS |
Aircraft Parking Space |
3500 sqm of earthen Apron, 2 DHC6 Types |
|
Navigation Aids |
AFIS |
Perimeter Fencing |
N/A |
|
Windsock |
N/A |
|
|
2.2.32 Nepal Ramechhap Domestic Airport
Aerial view of Ramechhap Airport in Manthali
Airport Overview
Ramechhap Airport is an airport serving the municipality of Manthali, the district headquarter of Ramechhap District located in the Tamakoshi River valley in Bagmati Province. It is in proximity to the district HQ. The airport opened in 1979 and was renovated in 2015. It is the closest airfield to Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu and is being planned as an emergency alternative to TIA.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Nepal |
|
Province or District |
Bagmati Province / Ramechhap |
|
Nearest Town or City |
In proximity of District HQ at Manthali |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Ramechhap Airport |
|
Latitude |
27.39288 |
|
Longitude |
86.06138 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
1620 ft (494 m) |
|
IATA Code |
RHP |
|
ICAO Code |
VNRC |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Tel 977 48540087 AFS VNRCYDYX |
|
Management Contact Person |
Amir Chaurasiya |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
None |
Runway
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1738 × 65 ft (530 × 20 m) |
|
Runway Orientation |
03- 21- |
|
Runway Surface |
Asphalt Concrete |
|
Runway Condition |
Operational |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Metal Detector: handheld |
Runway Lighting |
N/A |
|
Refuelling Capacity |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
N/A |
|
Air Traffic Control |
N/A |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
N/A |
|
Weather Information |
AFIS, Tower Observation |
Aircraft Parking Space |
5000 sqm Apron for 4 Twin Otter type aircraft |
|
Navigation Aids |
N/A |
Perimeter Fencing |
N/A |
|
Windsock |
N/A |
|
|
Fuel Services Charges
The airport takes support from Nepal Oil Corporation for the
provision of Jet fuel for the aircraft. NOC maintains the reserve
of 60 kilolitres at its office premises.
|
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
|---|---|
|
Jet A-1 |
0.55 (Duty Paid) * |
|
AVgas |
No |
*As of 03 September 2020
*Exchange rate 1 USD : 117.8 NPR
2.2.33 Nepal Dang Domestic Airport
Aerial view of Dang Airport.
Airport Overview
Dang Airport, also known as Tarigaun Airport, is in the West of Dang District in Lumbini Province. The airport is located in Tulsipur, 2 km (1 mi) south of the town center, and 23 km (14 mi) NW of Ghorahi. Nepal Airlines operates flights to and from Kathmandu. The airport is operational. In 2019 it had 796 aircraft movements, 9,578 passengers.
The operation hours are as follows:
- 30 Jan to 01 Nov. 0415 - 1115 UTC
- 02 Nov to 29 Jan 0415 - 1015 UTC
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Nepal |
|
Province or District |
Lumbini Province / Dang |
|
Nearest Town or City |
2 km South of the City Centre |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Dang Airport |
|
Latitude |
28.11083 |
|
Longitude |
82.29416 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
2080 ft (634 m) |
|
IATA Code |
DNP |
|
ICAO Code |
VNDG |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Dang Airport Tel: 977-82520369 AFS: VNDGYDYX |
|
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
None |
Runway
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
2460 × 98 ft (750 × 30 m) |
|
Runway Orientation |
16 / 34 |
|
Runway Surface |
Asphalt Concrete |
|
Runway Condition |
Operational |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Metal Detector: Handheld |
Runway Lighting |
N/A |
|
Refuelling Capacity |
None |
Ground Handling Services |
N/A |
|
Air Traffic Control |
Uncontrolled |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
N/A |
|
Weather Information |
AFIS, Tower Observation |
Aircraft Parking Space |
4500sqm of concrete Apron; 2 DHC6 Types |
|
Navigation Aids |
AFIS |
Perimeter Fencing |
N/A |
|
Windsock |
N/A |
|
|
2.2.34 Nepal Rolpa Domestic Airport
Aerial view of Rolpa Airport
Airport Overview
Rolpa Airport is situated at Bodachaur Municipality of Rolpa District, Lumbini Province. This airport is not in operation but can be reactivated upon authorization by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN).
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Nepal |
|
Province or District |
Lumbini Province, Rolpa |
|
Nearest Town or City |
Bhalubang 2 hrs, 80 km south |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Rolpa Airport |
|
Latitude |
28.26722 |
|
Longitude |
82.75666 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
1250 m./4100 ft |
|
IATA Code |
RPA |
|
ICAO Code |
VNRP |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal AFS VNRPYDYX |
|
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
None |
Runway
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
457 m x 30 m |
|
Runway Orientation |
06/24 |
|
Runway Surface |
Earthen |
|
Runway Condition |
Not in operation |
2.2.35 Nepal Bhojpur Domestic Airport
Aerial view of Bhojpur Airport
Airport Overview
Bhojpur Airport is an airport serving Bhojpur, a town in the Bhojpur District in Province 1. Currently Nepal Airlines has flights back and forth from Bhojpur to Kathmandu and Biratnagar. The types of aircraft that have been making trips to the airport are DHC6, L410, Y12 and C208. In 2019, 436 flights carried 5991 passengers and 713 kg of cargo between destinations.
The operation is all year but with hour schedules as of now is as follows:
- Jan, Feb, Nov & Dec: 0100-0645 UTC
- Mar, Apr, Sept & Oct: 0030-0645 UTC
- May, June, July & Aug: 0015-0645 UTC
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Nepal |
|
Province or District |
Province 1/ Bhojpur |
|
Nearest Town or City |
6 km South of the District HQ |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Bhojpur Airport |
|
Latitude |
27.14750 |
|
Longitude |
87.05083 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
3962 ft (1208 m) |
|
IATA Code |
BHP |
|
ICAO Code |
VNBJ |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Bhojpur Airport Tel 977 -29-420118 AFS : VNBJYDYX |
|
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
None |
Runway
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1771 × 65 ft (540 × 20 m) |
|
Runway Orientation |
17 - 35 - |
|
Runway Surface |
Asphalt concrete |
|
Runway Condition |
Operational |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Handheld Metal Detector |
Runway Lighting |
No PAPI/APAPI light |
|
Refuelling Capacity |
Not available |
Ground Handling Services |
|
|
Air Traffic Control |
Communication through HF SSB, VHF |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Fire extinguisher |
|
Weather Information |
Yes (Tower Observation) |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Apron of 65 x 32 m (three small aircraft) |
|
Navigation Aids |
None |
Perimeter Fencing |
|
|
Windsock |
|
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2.2.36 Nepal Phaplu Domestic Airport
Aerial view of Phaplu Airport.
Airport Overview
Phaplu Airport is an airport located in the village of Phaplu in Solu Dudhkunda municipality, Solukhumbu District of Province No 1. It is within the premise of District HQ. It is one of the four airports in Solukhumbu district (Tenzing-Hillary, Kangle Danda, Syangboche). The airport runway was blacktopped in 2013. In 2019 it had 2,749 air movements, 10,278 passengers and 944,736 Kg cargo.
Nepal Airlines, Tara Air and Summit Air provide services from Kathmandu all year-round on the following operation hours:
- Jan, Feb, Nov & Dec. 0100-0645 UTC
- Mar, Apr, Sept & Oct 0030-0645 UTC
- May, June, July & Aug 0015-0645 UTC
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Nepal |
|
Province or District |
Province 1/ Solukhumbu |
|
Nearest Town or City |
3 Kms from District HQ |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Phaplu Airport |
|
Latitude |
27.51805 |
|
Longitude |
86.58444 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
8097 ft (2468 m) |
|
IATA Code |
PPL |
|
ICAO Code |
VNPL |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Phaplu Airport Tel 977 38520153 AFS VNPLYDYX |
|
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
None |
Runway
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
2230 × 65 ft (680 × 20 m) |
|
Runway Orientation |
02 - 20 - |
|
Runway Surface |
Asphalt Concrete |
|
Runway Condition |
Operational |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Metal detector: Handheld |
Runway Lighting |
No |
|
Refueling Capacity |
None |
Ground Handling Services |
|
|
Air Traffic Control |
Communication through HF SSB, VHF |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Portable fire extinguisher available |
|
Weather Information |
AFIS, Tower Observation |
Aircraft Parking Space |
1600 sqm of concrete apron, 3 D228 Types |
|
Navigation Aids |
None |
Perimeter Fencing |
|
|
Windsock |
|
|
|
2.2.37 Nepal Kangledanda Domestic Airport
Aerial view of Kangledanda Airport.
Airport Overview
Kangledanda Airport is in Dudhkaushika rural municipality in the central part of Solukhumbu district of Province 1. It is one of the four airports in Solukhumbu district (Tenzing-Hillary, Phaplu, Syangboche). It is 12 kms SE of district HQ at Salleri. Road access is limited to the airport and nearest point of feeder road passing by is 6 kms away. This airport is not operational but can be reactivated upon authorization from the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN).
The terrain on which the airport is located is hilly and the flights to and from can be difficult due to high wind speeds and low visibility. When it was operational, during rainy season the airport remained closed.
Source: Airports of Nepal: Kangel Danda
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Nepal |
|
Province or District |
Province 1/ Solukhumbu |
|
Nearest Town or City |
12 kms Due SE of the city 6 kms of limited Access from the nearest point in F052 |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Kangeldanda Airport |
|
Latitude |
27.43472 |
|
Longitude |
86.64666 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
6880 ft (2097 m) |
|
IATA Code |
|
|
ICAO Code |
VNKL |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Kangeldanda Airport AFS: VNKLYDYX |
|
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
None |
Runway
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1706 × 85 ft (520 × 26 m) |
|
Runway Orientation |
11 - 29- |
|
Runway Surface |
Earthen |
|
Runway Condition |
Not in Operation |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
No |
|
Refueling Capacity |
None |
Ground Handling Services |
|
|
Air Traffic Control |
Uncontrolled ATC |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
|
|
Weather Information |
AFIS, Tower observation |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Two L410 Types, 2100 sq.m. apron |
|
Navigation Aids |
None |
Perimeter Fencing |
Fenced with wire mesh |
|
Windsock |
Yes |
|
|
2.2.38 Nepal Manamaya Rai Khanidanda Domestic Airport
Aerial view of Khani Danda Aiport at Diktel.
Airport Overview
Khani Danda Airport also known as Man Maya Airport is in Diktel municipality of Khotang district of Province 1. It is 6 km southwest of District HQ which is accessed via Khani Danda Road. The runway was upgraded to bituminous Asphalt in 2015. The airport is not in operation but can be activated during emergencies upon authorization by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN).
The operation hours fixed for the year-round service are as follows:
- Jan, Feb, Nov & Dec. 0100-0645 UTC
- Mar, Apr, Sept & Oct 0030-0645 UTC
- May, June, July & Aug 0015-0645 UTC
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Nepal |
|
Province or District |
Province 1/ Khotang |
|
Nearest Town or City |
6 kms SW of District HQ which is accessed via Khani Danda Road |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Manamaya Rai Khanidanda Airport |
|
Latitude |
27.18111 |
|
Longitude |
86.77277 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
6880 ft (2097 m) |
|
IATA Code |
None |
|
ICAO Code |
VNKD |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Khani Danda Airport AFS VNKDYDYX |
|
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
None |
Runway
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1903 × 82 ft (580 × 25 m) |
|
Runway Orientation |
08 - 26- |
|
Runway Surface |
Asphalt Concrete |
|
Runway Condition |
Not in operation |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
No |
|
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
|
|
Air Traffic Control |
Uncontrolled |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
|
|
Weather Information |
AFIS |
Aircraft Parking Space |
2800 sqm of Concrete Apron |
|
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
|
|
Windsock |
|
|
|
2.2.39 Nepal Lamidanda National Airport
Aerial view of Lamidanda Airport
Airport Overview
Lamidanda Airport is an airport in Lamidanda, a village in the Khotang District of Province No. 1 in Nepal. 24 kms of Diktel Road connects District HQ to the nearest access point to the airport. It is one of the three STOL airport in the district besides Thamkharka Airport and Man Maya (Khani Danda) Airport. Currently. Nepal Airlines and Tara Air do round trips from Kathmandu. In 2019 it had 48 aircraft movements and 388 passengers.
The operation hours all year round is as follows:
- Jan 29 – Oct 31 0415 – 1115 UTC
- Nov 01 – Jan 28 0415 – 1015 UTC
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Nepal |
|
Province or District |
Province 1/ Khotang |
|
Nearest Town or City |
24 kms of Diktel Road connects to District HQ |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Lamidanda Airport |
|
Latitude |
27.25305 |
|
Longitude |
86.67000 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
4026 ft (1227 m) |
|
IATA Code |
LDN |
|
ICAO Code |
VNLD |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Lamidanda Airport Tel 977 36690093 AFS VNLDYDYX |
|
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
None |
Runway
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1706 × 66 ft (520 × 20 m) |
|
Runway Orientation |
08- 26 - |
|
Runway Surface |
Asphalt Concrete |
|
Runway Condition |
Operational |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Metal Detector: Handheld |
Runway Lighting |
No |
|
Refueling Capacity |
None |
Ground Handling Services |
|
|
Air Traffic Control |
Uncontrolled |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
|
|
Weather Information |
AFIS, Tower Observation |
Aircraft Parking Space |
1800 sqm of concrete Apron; 2 DHC6 Types |
|
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
|
|
Windsock |
|
|
|
2.2.40 Nepal Rumjatar Domestic Airport
Aerial view of Rumjatar Airport
Airport Overview
Rumjatar Airport is in Rumjatar, a village in the Okhaldhunga district of Province No 1. It is 13 km south east of District HQ and is accessed Via Feeder road F052 and Local Road.
The airport came back to operation on 2019 after 3 years of inactivity. Currently, Nepal Airlines and Tara Air provide services to Kathmandu and Biratnagar. In 2019 it had 184 aircraft movements and 779 passengers. The operating hours are as follows:
- Jan 29 – Oct 31 0415 – 1115 UTC
- Nov 01 – Jan 28 0415 – 1015 UTC
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Nepal |
|
Province or District |
Province 1/ Okhaldhunga |
|
Nearest Town or City |
13 kms ESE of District HQ accessed Via F052 and Local Road |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Rumjatar Airport |
|
Latitude |
27.30361 |
|
Longitude |
86.55055 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
4498 ft (1371 m) |
|
IATA Code |
RUM |
|
ICAO Code |
VNRT |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Rumjatar Airport Tel 977 37540118 AFS VNRTYDYX |
|
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
None |
Runway
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1906 × 66 ft (581 × 20 m) |
|
Runway Orientation |
17 - 35 - |
|
Runway Surface |
Asphalt Concrete |
|
Runway Condition |
Operational |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Metal Detector: Handheld |
Runway Lighting |
No |
|
Refueling Capacity |
None |
Ground Handling Services |
|
|
Air Traffic Control |
AFIS |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
|
|
Weather Information |
AFIS, Tower Observation |
Aircraft Parking Space |
2700 sqm of concrete Apron, 2 D228 Types |
|
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
|
|
Windsock |
|
|
|
2.2.41 Nepal Syangboche Domestic Airport
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 |
|
|---|---|
|
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 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
1328 × 100 ft (405 × 30 m) |
|
Runway Orientation |
13 - 31 - |
|
Runway Surface |
Earthen |
|
Runway Condition |
Not in Operation |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
No |
|
Refueling Capacity |
None |
Ground Handling Services |
|
|
Air Traffic Control |
AFIS |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
|
|
Weather Information |
|
Aircraft Parking Space |
No |
|
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
|
|
Windsock |
|
|
|
2.2.42 Nepal Taplejung Domestic Airport
Aerial view of Taplejung Airport.
Airport Overview
Taplejung Airport, also known as Suketar Airport is in Suketar, Taplejung Province 1. It is 4 km due east of district headquarter at Taplejung. It is linked by air with Chandragadhi and Kathmandu. In 2019 it had 435 aircraft movements and 2,079 passengers.
The runway was blacktopped in 2016. The operation hours are as follows:
- Jan, Feb, Nov & Dec: 0100-0645 UTC
- Mar, Apr, Sept & Oct: 0030-0645 UTC
- May, June, July & Aug:015-0645 UTC
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Nepal |
|
Province or District |
Province 1/ Taplejung |
|
Nearest Town or City |
4kms Due east of the District HQ |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
Taplejung Airport |
|
Latitude |
27.35083 |
|
Longitude |
87.69500 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
7936 ft (2419 m) |
|
IATA Code |
TPJ |
|
ICAO Code |
VNTJ |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Taplejung Airport Tel 977 24460518 AFS VNTJYDYX |
|
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
|
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
None |
Runway
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
2297 × 66 ft (700 × 20 m) |
|
Runway Orientation |
07 - 25 - |
|
Runway Surface |
Asphalt Concrete |
|
Runway Condition |
Good, operational |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Metal Detector: Handheld |
Runway Lighting |
None |
|
Refueling Capacity |
None |
Ground Handling Services |
|
|
Air Traffic Control |
Uncontrolled |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
|
|
Weather Information |
AFIS |
Aircraft Parking Space |
3600 sqm of concrete Asphalt; 3 D228 Types |
|
Navigation Aids |
None |
Perimeter Fencing |
|
|
Windsock |
|
|
|
2.2.43 Nepal Thamkharka Domestic Airport
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 |
|
|---|---|
|
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 |
|
|
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 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
2034× 66 ft (620 × 20 m) |
|
Runway Orientation |
18 - 36 - |
|
Runway Surface |
Asphalt Concrete |
|
Runway Condition |
Operational |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Infrastructure |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Metal Detector: handheld |
Runway Lighting |
No |
|
Refueling Capacity |
None |
Ground Handling Services |
|
|
Air Traffic Control |
AFIS |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
|
|
Weather Information |
AFIS, VFR |
Aircraft Parking Space |
3600 sqm of concrete Apron; 2 DHC6 Types |
|
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
|
|
Windsock |
|
|
|