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2.2.3 Bhutan Yonphula Domestic Airport
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Airport Overview

Landing only possible from vector 12 and departure from vector 30. Airport likely to be completed in August 2017 and operational from September 2017.

There are no helipad facilities, Helicopters can land on the runway and park on the apron as designated by the ATC.

 Airport can land ATR 42’s but number of passengers restricted to 24 due to high elevation (2,559m).

Only taxi  links to the airport are available.

 

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Bhutan

Province or District

Trashigang

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Kanglung

9 km

Airport’s Complete Name

Yonphula Domestic Airport

Latitude

N 27o 15’ 33.83”

Longitude

E 91o30’34.55”

Elevation (ft and m)

8,359 feet / 2,559 metres

IATA Code

  YON

ICAO Code

VQTY

Managing Company or Airport Authority

Depart of Air Transport, Ministry of Information and Communication

Management Contact Person

Mr. Tshiltrim Drakpa

NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?

No

Runway

Runway

Runway Dimensions

1200 (m) X 30 (m)

Runway Orientation

 12/30

Runway Surface

Asphalt

Runway Condition

Good


Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening

Yes

Runway Lighting

No

Refuelling Capacity

No

Ground Handling Services

No

Air Traffic Control

Yes

Fire Fighting Equipment

Yes

Weather Information

Yes

Aircraft Parking Space

 Yes

Navigation Aids

Yes

Perimeter Fencing

Yes

Windsock

Yes

 

 


Fuel Services Charges

 

 

Price per Litre USD - $

Jet A-1

No (soon to be established)

Avgas

No


Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

No landing fees charged at the moment.

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