Airport Overview
Also called Bathpalathang Airport, it is located beside a river and landing and take-off can be carried out from either end of the airport. The airport is mainly used for tourist purposes and the maximum usual size aircraft are ATR 42s. The A319 can land there but ATR 42 is the regular size. The maximum number of passengers in the ATR 42 is 32, due to meteorological and topographical factors.
There is sufficient asphalted parking area on the apron and this could be used for landing helicopters and temporary warehousing could be constructed in the event of an emergency.
The airport and control tower are fully operational for day light operations barring extreme inclement weather. The approach road to the airport is very narrow and has dirt surface in sections.
Operations started December 17 2011. Elevation difference is 0.83%. There is one daily flight from Paro. As per the schedule, only 3 flights a week.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Bhutan |
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Province or District |
Bumthang |
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Nearest Town or City |
Chamkhar, 2 KMS |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Bumthang Domestic Airport |
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Latitude |
N 270 33’43.92’ |
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Longitude |
E 90o44’49.72’ |
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Elevation (feet and m) |
8,464 feet / 2580 metres |
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IATA Code |
BUT |
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ICAO Code |
VQBT |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Department of Air Transport, Ministry of Information and Communication |
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Management Contact Person |
Ms. Tashi Lhamo |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway
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Runway |
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Runway Dimensions |
1200 m X 30 m |
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Runway Orientation |
14/32 |
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Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
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Runway Condition |
Good |
One asphalt parking available for ATR and a helicopter off main runway.
Soon planning to equip the airport with fuel refuelling.
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes |
Runway Lighting |
No |
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Refuelling Capacity |
No (potentially to be fitted in the near future) |
Ground Handling Services |
No |
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Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
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Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
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Navigation Aids |
Yes |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
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Windsock |
Yes |
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Fuel Services Charges
No refuelling services at present, potentially soon to be
established.
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
Not applicable
