Nepal - 2.2.7 Major Domestic Airport - Dhangadhi
Airport Overview
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Picture: Arial view of Dhangadhi Airport-Kailali, Sudurpashchim province |
Dhangadhi Airport is situated at Dhangadhi Sub Metropolitan City of Kailali District, Sudurpashchim Province. This airport has direct air link with Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). The airport is located at an elevation of 176 metres (577 ft) above sea level. It has one runway which is 1,800 metres (5,906 ft) in length and is equipped with night landing facility. The operation hours are:
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01 Nov to 30 Jan: 1000LT – 1600LT
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01 Feb to 30 Oct: 1000LT – 1700LT
National airline operators provide scheduled air service from this airport to Kathmandu. The largest aircraft it can serve is Fokker 100 or similar type of aircraft. This airport also serves weekly two flights to Bajhang and Sanfebagar airports located in Sudurpaschim Province.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Nepal |
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Province or District |
Sudurpashchim |
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Nearest Town or City |
Dhangadi DISTANCE (6 KM-North) |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Dhangadi Airport |
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Latitude |
28.75302 |
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Longitude |
80.58314 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
621 ft. / 189 m. |
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IATA Code |
DHI |
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ICAO Code |
VNDH |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority –Dhangadi, Kailali Off: 977- 91575119 Tower: 977-91575219 Fax: 977-91575119 E-mail: dhangadhi_cao@caanepal.gov.np
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Management Contact Person |
Ganesh Bahadur Singh |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
Yes, WFP has constructed a Humanitarian Staging Area (HSA) in the premises of the airport |
Runway(s)
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
1800 m x 30 m |
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Runway Orientation |
E27 and W09 |
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Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
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Runway Condition |
Good, Blacktop and operational |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes, Walk-through X-Ray, Handheld Metal Detector, CCTV Surveillance, UHF Band Communication System and FIDS |
Runway Lighting |
Yes -PAPI |
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Refueling Capacity |
Yes 60KL, Available and Provided by Nepal Oil Corporation |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes, with the local airlines. |
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Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes, CAT – 5
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Weather Information |
Yes, Tower Observation |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes- 4 Aircrafts (ATR 72 types) |
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Navigation Aids |
Yes / VOR |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes – iron net fencing |
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Windsock |
Yes |
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Fuel Services Charges
The airport takes support from Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) for the provision of Jet fuel for the aircraft. Nepal Oil corporation 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 liter is as set by the NOC.
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Price per Litre USD - $ |
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Jet A-1 |
1.02 (Duty Paid) * |
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Avgas |
No |
*As of 01 Jan, 2024 Exchange Rate 1 US$ = 133.064 NPR
Link for more detail:
DHANGADHI-AIRPORT.pdf (caanepal.gov.np)
Link for ICAO and IATA Code: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_airports_in_Nepal