Airport Overview
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Pic: Aerial view of Tumlingtar Airport |
Tumlingtar Airport is located at Tumlingtar, Khandabari Municipality of Sankhuwasabha district, Koshi Province. It is 15 kms South of District HQ in Khandbari.
Buddha Air, and Yeti Airlines operate flights to Tumlingtar from Kathmandu and Biratnagar. They operate on the following hours:
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1st Nov to 31 Jan 1000 hrs – 1600 hrs LT
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1st Feb to 31 Oct 1000 hrs – 1700 hrs LT
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In 2020, 717 flights carried 12,236 passengers and 16,498 kgs of cargo between destinations to and from the airport.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Nepal |
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Province or District |
Koshi Province / Sankhuwasabha |
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Nearest Town or City |
15 kms South of District HQ in Khandbari
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Tumlingtar Airport |
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Latitude |
27.31610 |
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Longitude |
87.19536 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
1316 ft (401 m) |
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IATA Code |
TMI |
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ICAO Code |
VNTR |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Tumlingtar Civil Aviation Office, Tumlingtar, Sankhuwasabha Off: +977- 029 – 575207 Fax – 977-29575207 AFS - VNTRYDYX |
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Management Contact Person |
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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 |
1295 m × 30 m |
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Runway Orientation |
16 / 34 |
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Runway Surface |
Asphalt Concrete |
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Runway Condition |
Operational |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Handheld / Walknthrough metal detector |
Runway Lighting |
PAPI 3 on Runway 34 |
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Refuelling Capacity |
NO |
Ground Handling Services |
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Air Traffic Control |
Uncontrolled Airspace Classification G |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Wheel & portable type fire extinguisher available |
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Weather Information |
AFIS |
Aircraft Parking Space |
5000 sqm of concrete Asphalt, 1 ATR42, 1 Beechcraft and 1 JS |
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Navigation Aids |
AFIS |
Perimeter Fencing |
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Windsock |
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