Airport Overview
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Pic: Aerial View of Talcha Airport and small cluster of habitation on the left with ATC Tower |
The Talcha Airport is situated at Karkibada Municipality of Mugu District, Karnali Province. It is an important gateway to the Rara National Park and is located about 2.5 hours walking distance from the Rara Lake. This airport is adjacent to the boundary of Rara National Park and within the Buffer Zone of the National Park.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Nepal |
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Province or District |
Karnali Province/ Mugu |
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Nearest Town or City |
4 KM south from Gamgadhi |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Rara Airport, Talcha |
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Latitude |
29.52020 |
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Longitude |
82.14682 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
8924 ft (2720 m ) |
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IATA Code |
THL |
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ICAO Code |
VNRR |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal |
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Management Contact Person |
Airport Chief: 9865960795 E-mail: rara_cao@caanepal.gov.np AFS: VNRRYDYX
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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 |
570 m x 20 m |
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Runway Orientation |
18/36 |
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Runway Surface |
Asphalt Concrete |
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Runway Condition |
Good |
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Fig: Asphalt Concrete Runway of Talcha Airport. Runway 36 on the right |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes, hand-held metal detector |
Runway Lighting |
No |
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Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes with the local airlines operator. |
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Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
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Weather Information |
Tower Observation |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Apron for 2 small Aircrafts |
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Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes but have been not maintained properly. |
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Windsock |
Yes |
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