Nepal - 2.2.28 Pokhara Domestic Airport

Nepal - 2.2.28 Pokhara Domestic Airport

Airport Overview 

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Pic: Aerial view of Pokhara Airport 

Pokhara Airport is a domestic airport in Pokhara, the provincial capital of Gandaki Province. It is in the proximity of Pokhara metropolitan city. After the inauguration of Pokhara International Airport (PIA) in January 2023, all scheduled and chartered flights commence from the newly built PIA. However, a regular flights to and from Jomsom, ultra-light (sight-seeing), and helicopters continue commencing from the Pokhara domestic airport. 

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AD Administration Hour: 

SUN-THU 10:00 -17:00 LT (SUMMER), 10:00-1600 LT (WINTER), FRI 10:00-1500 LT 

Air Traffic Service operational hours all year round are as follows: 

  1. From 16 Feb - 15 Nov 0600LT-1845LT 

  1. From 16 Nov - 15 Feb 0630LT-1800LT 

Airport Location and Contact 

Country 

Nepal 

Province or District 

Gandaki Province/ Kaski 

Nearest Town or City  
with Distance from Airport 

2 Km away from the main city 

Airport’s Complete Name 

Pokhara Airport 

Latitude 

28.20634 

Longitude 

83.98020 

Elevation (ft and m) 

2684/818m  

IATA Code 

PKR  

ICAO Code 

VNPK  

Managing Company or Airport Authority 

Jasoda Subedi 

Chief AoD 9846031773 

Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal,  

Pokhara Civil Aviation Office,  

Pokhara, Kaski  

Tel- 977-061-465725, 535725  

Fax - 977-061-465725  

AFS – VNPKYDYX 

Email: pokhara_cao@caanepal.gov.np 

Management Contact Person 

 

NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? 

NO 

Runway 

Runway #1 

Runway Dimensions 

1447 m x 30 m 

Runway Orientation 

04 / 22 

Runway Surface 

Asphalt Concrete 

Runway Condition 

Good, operational 

Airport Infrastructure Details 

Infrastructure  

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening  

X-Ray: Hold Baggage, Hand Baggage 

Metal Detector: Walk Through, Handheld Metal Detector, CCTV Surveillance 

Runway Lighting 

No 

Refuelling Capacity 

JET A-1, during period of flight operation 

Ground Handling Services 

Available with local airlines operator 

Air Traffic Control  

Yes 

Fire Fighting Equipment  

Yes; Category II 

Weather Information 

Yes (by DHM)/MET 

Aircraft Parking Space 

15844.14 sqm of Concrete Apron, 5 ATR42, 2 Helicopters   

Navigation Aids  

DME 

Perimeter Fencing  

Yes 

Windsock  

Yes 

 

Isolated parking 65×60m Gravel, ATR 42 and ATR 72 Type 

Fuel Services Charges 

The airport takes support from Nepal Oil Corporation for the provision of Jet fuel for the aircraft. NOC maintains the reserve of 60 Kilo Litre at its office premise. Storage Capacity (KL): Physical -64, Mobile-23 Storage Type: UG Tank (16×4) Refueller Details: AR21 (12KL), AR30 (11KL 
 

 

Price per Litre USD - $ 

Jet A-1 

1.02 / ltr (Duty Paid) * 

Avgas 

No 

*As of 01 October 2023  *Exchange rate 1 USD: 132.86  NPR 

Additional Information: LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS  

  • BTN 0515-0915 Daily, Paragliding activities takes place at Mahendradhunga, Pokhara area. Pilots to exercise caution while flying over that area. Airspace: 6000 ft AMSL/GND 

  • BTN 0415-1115 Daily, Paragliding activities takes place at Bandipur area, near W41 route 926 NM South East of Pokhara ariport). Pilots to exercise caution while flying over that area. Airspace: 5000ft AMSL/GND 

  • BTN 0015 - 1115 Daily, Ultra Light Training Flight zone has been established at 5.6 DME from Pokhara Airport at Laurek, Kaski District within 1NM circle From the mid point of Laurek Air Strip. Ultra light Training flight shall strictly remain to the west of Harpan Khola bridge to separate from the Paragliding Flights. Pilots to exercise caution while flying over that area. Airspace: 4500 ft AMSL/ GND