Airport Overview
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Pic: Aerial view of Phaplu Airport |
Phaplu Airport is located in Solu Dudhkunda municipality, Solukhumbu District, Koshi Province. It is within the premise of District Headquarter Salleri. It is one of the four airports in Solukhumbu district (Tenzing-Hillary, Kangle Danda, Syangboche). The airport runway was blacktopped in 2013. of Solu Dudhkunda municipality, Solukhumbu District, Koshi Province. It is within the premise of District Headquarter Salleri. It is one of the four airports in Solukhumbu district (Tenzing-Hillary, Kangle Danda, Syangboche). The airport runway was blacktopped in 2013.
Nepal Airlines, Tara Air and Summit Air provide services from Kathmandu all year-round on the following operation hours:
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16 Feb to 15 Nov 0600 hrs – 1215 hrs LT
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16 Nov to 15 Feb 0630 hrs – 1215 hrs LT
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Nepal |
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Province or District |
Koshi Province/ Solukhumbu |
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Nearest Town or City |
3 Kms from District HQ |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Phaplu Airport |
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Latitude |
27.51657 |
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Longitude |
86.58442 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
8097 ft (2468 m) |
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IATA Code |
PPL |
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ICAO Code |
VNPL |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Phaplu Airport Tel 977 38520153 AFS VNPLYDYX |
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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 |
2230 × 65 ft (680 × 20 m) |
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Runway Orientation |
02 - 20 - |
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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 |
Metal detector: Handheld |
Runway Lighting |
No |
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Refuelling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
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Air Traffic Control |
Uncontrolled |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
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Weather Information |
AFIS, Tower Observation |
Aircraft Parking Space |
1600 sqm of concrete apron, 3 D228 Types |
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Navigation Aids |
None |
Perimeter Fencing |
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Windsock |
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Fuel Services Charges
N/A
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
N/A
