Nepal - 2.2.8 Nepalgunj Major Domestic Airport
Airport Overview
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Pic: Aerial view of Nepalgunj Airport |
Nepalgunj Airport is a domestic hub airport in Nepalgunj, a sub-Metropolitan city in Banke District of Lumbini Province . It lies 9 km NE of the city and can be accessed via tarmac road H12. This is one of the main domestic hub airports, after Kathmandu airport, having the highest number of air links with 16 airports (8 in operation) of Karnali Province and Sudur-Paschim Province.
It can handle twin engine turbo-prop aircraft types such as: ATR72, CRJ200/700, DHC8, MA60, ATR42, JS-41, B190, D228, DHC6, L410, Y12. Airlines operating scheduled flights are Buddha Air, Yeti Airlines, Tara Air, Shree Airlines, Sita Air, Summit Airways, Nepal Airlines.
Aerodrome Administration operation hours are as follows:
1. SUN-THU 10:00 -17:00 LT (SUMMER), 10:00-1600 LT (WINTER)
2. FRI 10:00-1500 LT
Air Traffic Service operational hours all year-round are as follows:
3. From 16 Feb - 15 Nov 0600 hrs to 1845 hrs LT
4. From 16 Nov - 15 Feb 0630 hrs to 1800 hrs LT
The airport is equipped with night landing facility and can operate at any hour during an emergency or on request.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Nepal |
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Province or District |
Lumbini Province/ Banke |
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Nearest Town or City |
9 kms NE of City |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Nepalgunj Airport |
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Latitude |
28.10150 |
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Longitude |
81.66737 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
518 ft (158 m) |
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IATA Code |
KEP |
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ICAO Code |
VNNG |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Nepalgunj Civil Aviation Office, Nepalgunj, Banke Tel- 977-081-565158 (Director) 565205 (Tower), 565210 (Admin) Fax - 977-081-565204 AFS – VNNGYDYX E-mail: nepalgunj_cao@caanepal.gov.np |
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Management Contact Person |
Suresh Prasad Khanal |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
Yes, WFP has constructed an HSA in the airport premises. |
Runway
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
1700 x 30 m |
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Runway Orientation |
08 – 26 – |
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Runway Surface |
Asphalt Concrete |
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Runway Condition |
Good, operational |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
X-Ray: Hold baggage, Hand baggage |
Runway Lighting |
PAPI / Runway Lighting / Beacon light / Rails Light / Obstruction Light |
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Refuelling Capacity |
Jet A1 during Operation Hours |
Ground Handling Services |
Available with local airlines operator |
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Air Traffic Control |
Controlled Class C Airspace |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Category V Rescue equipment |
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Weather Information |
Yes, Tower Observation and Met Forecast relayed by GBIA every half an hour |
Aircraft Parking Space |
15640 sqm of concrete Apron, 1 CRJ, 2 ATR72s, 5 Twin Otters and 2 Helicopters |
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Navigation Aids |
VOR / DME |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
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Windsock |
Yes |
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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. NOC strictly adheres to the quality it has set for the Air Fuel and the price per litre is as set by the NOC.
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Price per Litre USD - $ |
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Jet A-1 |
1.02 / ltr (Duty Paid) * |
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Avgas |
No |
*As of 11 Oct 2023
*Exchange rate 1 USD: 132.90 NPR