Airport Overview
Simikot Airport which is only one means of transportation of this area situated at Simikot Rural Municipality of Humla District, Karnali Province. It is the gateway to Mount Kailash, Mansarovar Lake and for the rafting in the Karnali River which are considered as famous tourist destinations. Majority of domestic airlines are operating scheduled and chartered flights.
The scheduled operational hour of this airport by Sita Air, Tara Air, Summit Air, Nepal Airlines to Nepalgunj is as follows:
16th Feb to 15th Nov 0600LT-1215LT
16th Nov to 15th Feb 0630LT-1215LT
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Nepal |
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Province or District |
Karnali Province, Humla |
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Nearest Town or City |
Simikot |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Simikot Airport |
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Latitude |
29.97127 |
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Longitude |
81.81865 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
9747 ft / 2971 m |
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IATA Code |
IMK |
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ICAO Code |
VNST |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Off: 977-87680137 Tower: 977-87680137 AFS: VNSTYDYX E-mail: simikot_cao@caanepal.gov.np |
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Management Contact Person |
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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 |
650 m x 20 m |
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Runway Orientation |
10/28 |
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Runway Surface |
Bituminous Paved (Asphalt Concrete) Surface |
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Runway Condition |
Good. |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes, Hand Held Metal Detector & CCTV Surveillance System |
Runway Lighting |
Runway End Light Yes, at RWY 10 Runway Threshold Identification Light Yes, at RWY 28 |
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Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Limited |
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Air Traffic Control |
Yes, HF SSB, VHF |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Limited |
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Weather Information |
Yes, Tower Observation |
Aircraft Parking Space |
3800 sq.m. Apron concrete surface for 3, D228 Type Aircraft |
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Navigation Aids |
Yes, UHF Band Communication System |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes, but not properly maintained |
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Windsock |
Yes |
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Fuel Services Charges
Not Available in this Airport
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Price per Litre USD - $ |
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Jet A-1 |
n/A |
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Avgas |
n/A |
