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.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Nepal |
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Province or District |
2 |
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Nearest Town or
City |
Birgunj-Parsa - 20 km Hetauda-Makwanpur - 34 km |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Simara Airport |
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Latitude |
27° 09’ 45” N |
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Longitude |
084° 58’ 54” E |
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Elevation (ft. and m) |
139 m |
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IATA Code |
SIF |
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ICAO Code |
VNSI |
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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 |
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Management Contact Person |
Off: 977-53-520210 E-mail: simara_cao@caanepal.org.np |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway
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Runway |
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Runway Dimensions |
1192 m x 30 m |
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Runway Orientation |
01/19 |
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Runway Surface |
Bituminous Paved (Asphalt Concrete) |
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Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
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Runway Lighting |
PAPI/APAPI Light- APAPI |
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Refuelling Capacity |
Yes: 140 KL, Available and Provided by Nepal Oil Corporation |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes with the local airline |
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Air Traffic Control |
Communication System : HF SSB, VHF, AMHS, Hot line |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
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Weather Information |
Associated MET Office, After hours Met Office |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes - 4 aircraft |
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Navigation Aids |
Yes / VOR |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes – Iron net fencing |
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Windsock |
Yes |
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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
