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).
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Nepal |
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Province or District |
Bagmati Province / Dolakha |
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Nearest Town or City |
57 Km E of District HQ in Charikot, Jiri Bazaar is in close proximity |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Jiri Airport |
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Latitude |
27.62638 |
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Longitude |
86.23055 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
1893 ft (577 m) |
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IATA Code |
JIR |
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ICAO Code |
VNJI |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Jiri Airport AFS VNJIYDYX |
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Management Contact Person |
N/A |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
NO |
Runway
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
1197 × 59 ft (365 × 18 m) |
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Runway Orientation |
14 - 32 - |
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Runway Surface |
Earthen |
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Runway Condition |
Not in operation |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure (Not in operation) |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
N/A |
Runway Lighting |
N/A |
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Refuelling Capacity |
None |
Ground Handling Services |
N/A |
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Air Traffic Control |
N/A |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
N/A |
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Weather Information |
N/A |
Aircraft Parking Space |
N/A |
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Navigation Aids |
N/A |
Perimeter Fencing |
N/A |
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Windsock |
N/A |
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