Airport Overview
Aerial view of Simara Airport-Bara, Madhesh Province
Simara Airport is situated at Jitpur Simara metropolitan city of Bara District in Madhesh Province. 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 Budhha Airlines and Yeti Airlines provide services from the airport to Kathmandu only
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1st Nov to 31 Jan 1000 hrs – 1600 hrs LT
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1st Feb to 31 Oct 1000 hrs – 1700 hrs LT
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Nepal |
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Province or District |
Madhesh Province |
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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 |
27.16382 |
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Longitude |
84.97964 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
137 m / 450 feet 449/37 m 9 (in June month) |
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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. Surya Bahadur Khatri Chief Airport Off: 977-53520210 Tower: 977-53-520110 Fax: 977-53-520210 AFS: VNSIYDYX
E-mail: simara_cao@caanepal.gov.np |
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Management Contact Person |
Off: 977-53-520210 E-mail:simara_cao@caanepal.gov.np |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway(s)
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Runway #1 |
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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 |
Operational |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Walk through detector Hand Held metel detector
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Runway Lighting |
PAPI/APAPI Light- APAPI ; Runway Edge light |
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Refueling Capacity |
Yes: 16 KL dispenser –2 Vouchers and 6 KL dispenser- 1 Voucher ; 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 and UHF Telephone |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes- Category 5 |
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Weather Information |
Associated MET Office, all operational hour by meteorological office |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes - 2 ATR- 72/42 aircraft |
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Navigation Aids |
Yes / VOR /DME |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes – Iron net fencing |
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Windsock |
Yes |
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For more information, please see this link - SIMARA AIRPORT.pdf (caanepal.gov.np)
Fuel Services Charges
Re- fuelling facility is started from 3rd December 2023 with 16LK and 6 KL dispenser at airport.
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16LK and 2) 6 KL refueling dispenser at Simara airport.
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Price per Litre USD - $ |
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Jet A-1 |
1.02 (Duty Paid) * |
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Avgas |
No |
*As of Oct 13, 2023 Exchange Rate: 1 US$ = 132.90 NPR
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
N/A
Other relevant Information:
Simara airport has also prepared an emergency plan to provide emergency services in case of emergency as per the plan of District Disaster Risk Management Committee of Bara District.
