Airport Overview
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Pic: Aerial view of Pokhara Airport |
Pokhara Airport is a domestic airport in Pokhara, the provincial capital of Gandaki Province. It is in the proximity of Pokhara metropolitan city. After the inauguration of Pokhara International Airport (PIA) in January 2023, all scheduled and chartered flights commence from the newly built PIA. However, a regular flights to and from Jomsom, ultra-light (sight-seeing), and helicopters continue commencing from the Pokhara domestic airport.
AD Administration Hour:
SUN-THU 10:00 -17:00 LT (SUMMER), 10:00-1600 LT (WINTER), FRI 10:00-1500 LT
Air Traffic Service operational hours all year round are as follows:
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From 16 Feb - 15 Nov 0600LT-1845LT
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From 16 Nov - 15 Feb 0630LT-1800LT
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Nepal |
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Province or District |
Gandaki Province/ Kaski |
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Nearest Town or City |
2 Km away from the main city |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Pokhara Airport |
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Latitude |
28.20634 |
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Longitude |
83.98020 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
2684/818m |
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IATA Code |
PKR |
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ICAO Code |
VNPK |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Jasoda Subedi Chief AoD 9846031773 Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Pokhara Civil Aviation Office, Pokhara, Kaski Tel- 977-061-465725, 535725 Fax - 977-061-465725 AFS – VNPKYDYX Email: pokhara_cao@caanepal.gov.np |
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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 |
1447 m x 30 m |
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Runway Orientation |
04 / 22 |
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Runway Surface |
Asphalt Concrete |
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Runway Condition |
Good, operational |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
X-Ray: Hold Baggage, Hand Baggage Metal Detector: Walk Through, Handheld Metal Detector, CCTV Surveillance |
Runway Lighting |
No |
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Refuelling Capacity |
JET A-1, during period of flight operation |
Ground Handling Services |
Available with local airlines operator |
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Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes; Category II |
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Weather Information |
Yes (by DHM)/MET |
Aircraft Parking Space |
15844.14 sqm of Concrete Apron, 5 ATR42, 2 Helicopters |
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Navigation Aids |
DME |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
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Windsock |
Yes |
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Isolated parking 65×60m Gravel, ATR 42 and ATR 72 Type |
Fuel Services Charges
The airport takes support from Nepal Oil Corporation for the provision of Jet fuel for the aircraft. NOC maintains the reserve of 60 Kilo Litre at its office premise. Storage Capacity (KL): Physical -64, Mobile-23 Storage Type: UG Tank (16×4) Refueller Details: AR21 (12KL), AR30 (11KL
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Price per Litre USD - $ |
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Jet A-1 |
1.02 / ltr (Duty Paid) * |
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Avgas |
No |
*As of 01 October 2023 *Exchange rate 1 USD: 132.86 NPR
Additional Information: LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
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BTN 0515-0915 Daily, Paragliding activities takes place at Mahendradhunga, Pokhara area. Pilots to exercise caution while flying over that area. Airspace: 6000 ft AMSL/GND
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BTN 0415-1115 Daily, Paragliding activities takes place at Bandipur area, near W41 route 926 NM South East of Pokhara ariport). Pilots to exercise caution while flying over that area. Airspace: 5000ft AMSL/GND
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BTN 0015 - 1115 Daily, Ultra Light Training Flight zone has been established at 5.6 DME from Pokhara Airport at Laurek, Kaski District within 1NM circle From the mid point of Laurek Air Strip. Ultra light Training flight shall strictly remain to the west of Harpan Khola bridge to separate from the Paragliding Flights. Pilots to exercise caution while flying over that area. Airspace: 4500 ft AMSL/ GND
