Aerial view of Baglung Airport
Airport Overview
Baglung Airport also known as Balewa Airport, is an airport serving Narayanthan, a municipality located in the western region of Gandaki Province of Nepal. The airport was re-opened after 26 years in 2018 and the access road to the airport was upgraded but regular service has not resumed.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Nepal |
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Province or District |
Gandaki Province/ Baglung |
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Nearest Town or City |
15 KM SE from Baglung Municipality |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Baglung Airport |
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Latitude |
28.21277 |
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Longitude |
83.66638 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
3,248 ft / 990 m |
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IATA Code |
BGL |
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ICAO Code |
VNBL |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Baglung Civil Aviation Office, Baglung Airport Tel 977-68-413133 AFS: VNBLYDYX |
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Management Contact Person |
N/A |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
None |
Runway
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
1994 x 100 ft (608 x 30 m) |
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Runway Orientation |
01 - 19 - |
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Runway Surface |
Earthen |
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Runway Condition |
Good, overlay work is planned |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
None |
Runway Lighting |
None |
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Refueling Capacity |
None |
Ground Handling Services |
N/A |
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Air Traffic Control |
AFIS |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
N/A |
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Weather Information |
VFR |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Two DHC6 Aircrafts |
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Navigation Aids |
None |
Perimeter Fencing |
N/A |
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Windsock |
N/A |
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