Aerial view of Janakpur Airport-Dhanusa, Province-2
Airport Overview
Janakpur Airport is a domestic airport in Janakpurdham Sub Metropolitan City of Dhanusa district in Madhesh Province and is operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). It is located 4 km away from Janakpur city. Janakpur Airport was built on 13 February 1960. National airline operators operate direct flights from Kathmandu to Janakpur daily.
The airport resides at an elevation of 233 feet ( 71 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 09/27 with an asphalt surface measuring 1306 by 30 metres ( 4248 ft × 98 ft)
Security of the airport periphery is provided by Nepal Army and security to the passenger is provided by Nepal Police.
Administrative Services:
SUN-THU 10:00 -17:00 LT (SUMMER),
10:00-1600 LT (WINTER), FRI 10:00-1500 LT
Air Traffic Service:
1) From 16 Feb - 15 Nov (0015 - 1815) UTC
2) From 16 Nov - 15 Feb (0045 - 1815) UTC
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Nepal |
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Province or District |
Madhesh |
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Nearest Town or City |
Janakpur - 4 km |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Janakpur Airport |
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Latitude |
26.71174 |
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Longitude |
85.92389 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
233 ft. / 71 m. |
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IATA Code |
JKR |
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ICAO Code |
VNJP |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Janakpur Civil Aviation Office, Janakpurdham, Dhanusha Te1- 977-041-590057 Hot Line - 977-041- 590053 Tower - 977-041-590052 AFS - VNJPZTZX Email : janakpur_cao@caanepal.gov.np |
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Management Contact Person |
E-mail: janakpur_cao@caanepal.org.np
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway(s)
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
1306 m x 30 m |
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Runway Orientation |
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Runway Surface |
Asphalt /10 |
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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 |
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Runway Lighting |
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Refueling Capacity |
Yes: 120 KL, Available and Provided by Nepal Oil Corporation Storage Capacity (KL): Bonded Tank I - 30 KL Bonded Tank II - 30 KL Storage Type: Bonded Tank Refueller Details: AR 40 (16KL |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes with the local airline: Self Managed by respective airlines. |
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Air Traffic Control |
Yes; Aerodrome and Approach Service. Permitted VFR |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Fire Vehicle and Portable type fire extinguisher available. Complementary Extinguishing Agents and Fire Extinguishers (wheel type fire extinguishers also available, Small fire vehicle available |
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Weather Information |
Associated MET Office, After-hours Met Office |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes- 3 ATR 72 aircraft |
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Navigation Aids |
Yes / NDB |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes – Iron net fencing |
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Windsock |
Yes- 3 ( East- Middle- West points. |
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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. The fuel reserve owned by Nepal Oil Corporation is maintained outside the airport compound.
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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 Oct 13, 2023 Exchange Rate: 1 US$ = 132.90 NPR
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
Airport charges landing charges as per the Airport Service Charge Regulation 2078
N/A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. Bird Activity a) Sometimes cases of bird concentrations in the vicinity of aerodrome may be encountered.
b) 2. No Special procedures have been adopted to control these bird concentrations except driving them through guards and security personnel.
