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 |
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Country |
Bhutan |
Province or District |
Trashigang |
Nearest Town or City |
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 |
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Runway Dimensions |
1200 (m) X 30 (m) |
Runway Orientation |
12/30 |
Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
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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 |
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Fuel Services Charges
Price per Litre USD - $ |
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Jet A-1 |
No (soon to be established) |
Avgas |
No |
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
No landing fees charged at the moment.