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2.2.2 Bhutan Gelephu Domestic Airport
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Airport Overview

The airport is located on the border of Bhutan and India in the south central part of the country.  The airport is likely to be operational by end July 2017.

 

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Bhutan

Province or District

Sarpang

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Gelephu

5 km

Airport’s Complete Name

Gelephu Domestic Airport

Latitude

N 26o 53’ 15.93”

Longitude

E 90o27’27.043”

Elevation (feet and metres)

705 ft / 215 m

IATA Code

GEL

ICAO Code

VQGP

Managing Company or Airport Authority

Depart of Air Transport, Ministry of Information and Communication

Management Contact Person

Mr. Sonam Phuntsho

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

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

 No

Navigation Aids

No

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)

Not applicable

 

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