Nepal - 2.2.23 Minor Domestic Airport - Sanphebagar

Nepal - 2.2.23 Minor Domestic Airport - Sanphebagar

Airport Overview 

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Pic: Aerial view of Sanfebagar Airport 

 

Sanphebagar Airport is situated in Accham District of Sudurpashchim Province. This airport has two scheduled flights connectivity to Dhangadhi, subject to availa.  The airport resides at an elevation of 250 feet (76 m) above mean sea level. Since the renovation of the airport in 2018, the airport has one asphalt runway which is 530 metres (1,739 ft) in length. Moreover, due to the strategic location of this airport, heli operations to high altitude regions of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, especially during emergencies, is most suitable.  

 

 

Airport Location and Contact 

Country 

Nepal 

Province or District 

Sudurpaschim Province, Accham 

Nearest Town or City  
with Distance from Airport 

Mangalsen in 5 KM away from the airport 

Airport’s Complete Name 

Sanfebagar Airport 

Latitude 

29.23684 

Longitude 

81.21574 

Elevation (ft and m) 

597 m. / 1959 ft. 

IATA Code 

FEB 

ICAO Code 

VNSR 

Managing Company or Airport Authority 

Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Sanfebagar Airport 

AFS: VNSRYDYX 

Email: sanfebagar_cao@caanepal.gov.np 

Management Contact Person 

 

NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? 

NO 

Runway 

Runway #1 

Runway Dimensions 

550 m x 20 m 

Runway Orientation 

02 / 20 

Runway Surface 

Bituminous Paved (Asphalt Concrete) 

Runway Condition 

Operational 

Airport Infrastructure Details 

Infrastructure  

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening  

Handheld metal detector 

Runway Lighting 

No 

Refuelling Capacity 

No 

Ground Handling Services 

Yes, manual 

Air Traffic Control  

Yes  

Fire Fighting Equipment  

No 

Weather Information 

Tower Observation 

Aircraft Parking Space 

2400 sq. m 

Navigation Aids  

AFIS 

Perimeter Fencing  

 

Windsock  

Yes 

 

 

 

Fuel Services Charges 

n/a 

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs) 

n/a