Nepal - 2.2.5 Biratnagar Major Domestic Airport
Airport Overview
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Pic: Aerial view of Biratnagar Airport |
Biratnagar Airport located North of Biratnagar Bazaar, Morang district, in Koshi Province. It is 6 Kms South of Biratnagar City accessed via blacktopped urban road. It is the second busiest domestic airport in Nepal. This airport has a night landing facility as well and supports some short take-off and landing (STOL) airports in the region.The scheduled airlines from Biratnagar Airport with scheduled connectivity to and from Tumlingtar, Bhojpur, Kathmandu are:- Buddha Air, Yeti Airlines, Shree Airlines, Nepal Airlines, and Saurya Airlines. ATR72, CRJ200/700, DHC8, MA60, ATR42, JS-41, B190, D228, DHC6, L410, and Y12 types aircraft are permissible for take-off and landing in Biratnagar airport.
The runaway is at risk of flooding in the monsoon season, which could suspend operations. There was a history of closure of airport operation for fixed wing aircraft due to the flood in the year of 2016 and 2021.
Aerodrome Administration operation hours are as follows:
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16th Feb to 15th Nov 0600LT-1845LT
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16th Nov to 15th Feb 0630LT-1800LT
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Nepal |
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Province or District |
Koshi Province/ Morang |
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Nearest Town or City |
6 km North West |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Biratnagar Airport |
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Latitude |
26.48426 |
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Longitude |
87.26617 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
245.94 ft (74.972 m) |
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IATA Code |
BIR |
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ICAO Code |
VNVT |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Biratnagar Civil Aviation Office, Biratnagar, Morang. Tel- 977-021-460155, 4602060 AFS - VNVTYDYX, E-mail: biratnagar_cao@caanepal.gov.np |
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Management Contact Person |
Airport Chief, 9852020859 |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
NO |
Runway
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
1500 m x 30 m |
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Runway Orientation |
9/27 |
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Runway Surface |
Asphalt Concrete |
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Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
X-Ray: Hold Baggage, Hand Baggage Metal Detector: handheld, Walkthrough, CCTV Surveillance System, FIDS |
Runway Lighting |
Runway Light Approach Light - RWY 09 PAPI Light Both 09/27 Taxiway Light |
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Refuelling Capacity |
Single point Refuelling. Aviation Fuel Depot. Jet A1. During the period of flight operation 2 refuelers 1000 L/m AR 33- 11KL and AR 53- 16 KL |
Ground Handling Services |
Available with local airline operators, Airlines manage ground handling |
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Air Traffic Control |
Controlled Class C Airspace, IFR, VFR, HF SSB, AMHS, RCAG, Hot Line, UHF Band Communication System, wo Men Position Tower Console with Associated Equipment and Accessories |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Category V Rescue equipment, AD Category V Large Foam Tender -1 Medium Foam Tender -1 Ambulance -1 |
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Weather Information |
METAR VHF |
Aircraft Parking Space |
14,445 sq m with Taxing Area, 5 aircrafts (ATR72 Type Aircraft 4, DH8D Type Aircraft -1) |
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Navigation Aids |
DVOR 100 NM DME 100 NM |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
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Windsock |
Yes - 3 |
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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 210 Kilo Litre at its office premises. 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 01 Jan, 2024 Exchange Rate 1 US$ = 133.064 NPR