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Airport Overview 

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Ariel view of Dolpa Masinechaur Airport 

Masinechaur Airport is situated at Pahada Rural Municipal of Dolpa District, Karnali Province. The airport is about 6 Km from the existing airport at Juphal. The popular trekking route to Jumla from this airport is nearly 4 days walking distance from the airport. This airport is getting upgraded to Asphalt Concrete. This airport is currently not in operation. 

Airport Location and Contact 

Country 

Nepal 

Province or District 

Karnali 

Nearest Town or City  
with Distance from Airport 

6 KM 

Airport’s Complete Name 

Dolpa Masinechaur Airport 

Latitude 

29.05918 

Longitude 

82.74408 

Elevation (ft and m) 

9200 ft./ 2804 m. 

IATA Code 

 

ICAO Code 

VNMC 

Managing Company or Airport Authority 

Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) 

Management Contact Person 

 

NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? 

No 

Runway(s) 

Runway #1 

Runway Dimensions 

600 m x 30 m 

Runway Orientation 

 14 / 32 

Runway Surface 

Gravel 

Runway Condition 

Not operational 

Airport Infrastructure Details 

Infrastructure  

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening  

N/A 

Runway Lighting 

No 

Refueling Capacity 

No 

Ground Handling Services 

N/A 

Air Traffic Control  

N/A 

Fire Fighting Equipment  

No 

Weather Information 

N/A 

Aircraft Parking Space 

Two DHC6 types 

Navigation Aids  

N/A 

Perimeter Fencing  

 

Windsock  

N/A 

 

 

Fuel Services Charges 

Refueling is not available at this airport 
 

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs) 

N/A 

 

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