Airport Overview
Picture: Aerial view of Rukum Salle Airport
Rukum Salle Airport, also known as Musikot Airport, is an airport serving Musikot Khalanga, a municipality located in the Southern region of Karnali Province of Nepal. It was originally opened in 1994. The airport is one of two airports in Rukum District, the other one being Rukum Chaurjahari Airport. The airport was renovated and the runway blacktopped in 2014 after previously only having a grass/clay runway. The airport resides at an elevation of 5,184 feet (1,580 m) above mean sea level. It has one asphalt runway which is 580 metres (1,903 ft) in length and 20 metres width.
The airport is air-linked with Nepalgunj and Kathmandu. National airline operators provide scheduled flights to Musikot airport from Kathmandu and Nepalgunj. The airport operates all around but in the time allocated as Operation Hours:
- Nov to Jan 10:00hr-16:00hr
- Feb to Oct 10:00hr-17:00hr
The airport shares a boundary with Nepal Food Corporation-Rukum. It is only 3 km away from the Mid Hill Highway that passes through Rukum.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Nepal |
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Province or District |
Karnali Province, West Rukum |
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Nearest Town or
City |
Musikot Bazaar less than 2 km |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Rukum Salle Airport |
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Latitude |
28 38’14” N |
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Longitude |
82 26’58” E |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
5184 ft (1580 m) |
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IATA Code |
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ICAO Code |
VNSL |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Off: 977-88680354 Tower: 977-88680354 Fax: Not Available AFS: VNSLYDYX |
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Management Contact Person |
Dipak Kumar KC 9847852560 |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway(s)
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Runway |
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Runway Dimensions |
580 m x 20 m (could be extended to 620 M) |
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Runway Orientation |
16/34 |
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Runway Surface |
Bituminous Paved (Asphalt Concrete) Surface |
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Runway Condition |
Good |
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Dornier 228 is the biggest aircraft that is in service among the aircraft like DHC6 Twin Otter, Let L410 Turbolet, Harbin Y-12, and Cessna 208 Caravan, basically most of the single-engine aircraft.
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Hand held metal detector and manual checking of luggage |
Runway Lighting |
No, night landing is not possible |
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Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes with the local airline manual |
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Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
fire extinguisher only |
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Weather Information |
Yes through Observation Tower |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes - 3 aircraft |
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Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
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Windsock |
Yes |
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Fuel Services Charges
Not available at this airport
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
Link for more information - Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Rukum Salle Airport
Link for list of ICAO and IATA Codes in Nepal
