Nepal - 2.2.53 Rukum Chaujahari Minor Domestic Airport 

Airport Overview 

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Ariel view of Rukum Chaurjhari Airport 

Chaurjahari Airport is situated at Bijeshwori Municipality of West Rukum District, Karnali Province. This airport is currently not operational. 

Airport Location and Contact 

Country 

Nepal 

Province or District 

Karnali 

Nearest Town or City  
with Distance from Airport 

Chaurjahari, 1.5 KM South 

Airport’s Complete Name 

Rukum Chaurjahari Airport 

Latitude 

28.62694 

Longitude 

82.19359 

Elevation (ft and m) 

2431 ft. / 741 m. 

IATA Code 

HRJ 

ICAO Code 

VNCJ 

Managing Company or Airport Authority 

Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Chaurjahari, West Rukum 

Off: 977-89680156 

Tower: 977-89680156 

Fax: 977-89680156 

AFS: VNCJYDYX 

Email: chaurjahari_cao@caanepal.gov.np 

Management Contact Person 

 

NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? 

No 

Runway(s) 

Runway #1 

Runway Dimensions 

600 m x 20 m 

Runway Orientation 

 03/21 

Runway Surface 

Bituminous Paved (Asphalt Concrete) Surface 

Runway Condition 

Not in operation 

Airport Infrastructure Details 

Infrastructure  

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening  

Yes, handheld metal detector 

Runway Lighting 

No 

Refueling Capacity 

No 

Ground Handling Services 

N/A 

Air Traffic Control  

One Man Position Tower Console with Associated Equipment and Accessories 

Fire Fighting Equipment  

No 

Weather Information 

Tower Observation 

Aircraft Parking Space 

2800 sq.m. 

Navigation Aids  

HF SSB, VHF 

Perimeter Fencing  

 

Windsock  

 

 

 

Fuel Services Charges 

Fuel service is not avialable 
 

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs) 

N/A